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Blood Sugar Supplements: Backed by Science or Driven by Hype?
The start of a new year often brings an influx of private practice clients eager to tackle their health goals, and one of the most common topics of conversation is the potential benefits of supplements for glucose control. Many people hope that supplements might provide the extra boost they need to achieve success, especially when the prospect of overhauling their entire diet and lifestyle feels overwhelming. I frequently find myself addressing questions about which supplements, if any, are truly effective for managing blood sugar. Adding to the confusion is the sheer size of the global wellness industry, valued at an…
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Research: Building the Conclusion
The scientific research process has come together quite smoothly. The objectives, sources, methods and even results have taken a logical order. I formulated some observational questions, devised a plan to find the answers and reported on what I found.
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Building a Foundation for the Undergraduate Research Symposium
In continuing my research for the Metropolitan State University of Denver Undergraduate Research Symposium, this portion has been by far the most tedious. I spent the past three months compiling patient medical records, recording patient Medication Profiles, preliminary reports and sifting through results. This unseen foundation of research will be the platform on which I build my presentation.
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Symposiums: Beyond the Grecian Aristocratic Banquet of Philosophical Discussion
I never considered myself much of a scientific researcher. Couple that with the thought of presenting an original report at a Research Symposium, even at the undergraduate level, and my apprehension level skyrockets. But as I enter my last year as a dietetic student, I want to take a risk, step out of my comfort zone and rise to the challenge.
