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Reflections after months of low-carb living

Kevin Anderson and Curt Simonson are two of our HELP Heroes, as they have previously shared their stories of adopting a low-carbohydrate way of eating[...]

‘Deception in Cholesterol Research: Separating Truth from Profitable Fiction’

That's a pretty bold title, but it's the one used in the presentation below by David Diamond, Ph.D., a neuroscientist who became an expert in[...]

Getting Sleep HELP from an Oura Ring

Sleep Sufficiently is one of the ten elements of HELP: The Health, Energy & Longevity Plan. Poor sleep quality (and insufficient quantity) diminish your readiness[...]

Keto Cheese Crackers: Cuisine HELP

This is an extremely simple recipe, with only four ingredients! As you move to a low-carbohydrate or ketogenic diet, it means some foods are mostly[...]

Low-Carb Eating Patterns and Energy

In two earlier posts I introduced some of our early HELP Heroes, Kevin and Curt, who have been among the early people Lisa and I[...]

HELP Heroes: Curt’s Story

Curt Simonson was introduced to low-carb and intermittent fasting by his brother-in-law, Kevin Anderson. As Curt details in the video below (recorded with Kevin), Kevin's[...]

HELP Heroes: Kevin’s Story

Kevin Anderson was one of the first people Lisa and I coached in the low-carb/intermittent fasting lifestyle. He started in December 2020, before there was[...]

Does Elevated LDL-C Cause Cardiovascular Disease?

Because limiting carbohydrate intake means those on a ketogenic or LCHF (low-carb, high fat or low-carb, healthy fat) diet must get more of their fuel[...]

The most important blood test you’ve probably never had

One blood test, when added to the standard metabolic panel, could go a long way toward gauging your overall metabolic health. It's more important than[...]

Economical Basic Lab Testing

If you have recently gotten fasting glucose and a basic lipid panel done through your health care provider, you have three of the five measurements[...]

Getting Your Metabolic Health Baseline

You may be exploring HELPcare because you already are concerned about your weight or other health issues. The Health, Energy & Longevity Plan (The HELP)[...]

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New HSA Rules Just Made HELPcare Membership An Even Better Deal For 2026

If you have (or could get) a Health Savings Account (HSA), 2026 just made HELPcare membership a LOT more affordable. In the old system, HSAs[...]

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Listening to Your Body’s Whispers

Welcoming Dr. Dawn Jacobson to HELPcare Clinic Rochester What if your doctor could hear your body’s whispers before it starts shouting? In the old system, you go[...]

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Why Does Health Insurance Cost 50% More in Our Part of Minnesota?

Albert Lea is just an 82-mile drive from Apple Valley, but the gap in health insurance premiums between these two Minnesota communities is enormous. For[...]

InBody Results

The InBody test analyzes your body composition, including lean mass, fat and water, broken down by body segment. The most important result from a health perspective is the visceral fat level, which is the fat that’s inside your abdomen. You want to have a lower visceral fat level of 10 or less.

HELP: The Health, Energy & Longevity Plan

HELP: The Health, Energy & Longevity Plan briefly encapsulates lifestyle elements which will help most people improve their health and sense of well-being. It’s particularly helpful in the context of the Standard American Diet (SAD) which has led to 88% of Americans meeting at least one criterion of metabolic ill health.

Save Your Health Plan

Health insurance in southeastern Minnesota costs 40-70% more than it does in the Twin Cities. In this course, you'll learn how you can provide better health benefits to your employees while saving on your monthly health plan premiums through a plan that includes direct primary care membership, such as at HELPcare Clinic. Key Topics: Why direct primary care (DPC) is essential to increasing access, improving quality and reducing costs. Innovative strategies to reduce costs for[...]