Amy Rogers, MD MPH FACPM
American Board of Preventive Medicine, Board certified in Aerospace Medicine, Occupational Medicine and General Preventive Medicine and Public Health.
Preventive Medicine, Public Health, Lifestyle Medicine, Pandemic Response, Global Health
Work Experience: Fellow American College of Preventive Medicine Delta Omega Preventive Medicine Honor Society Department of Defense Meritorious Service Medal Navy Meritorious Service Medal (2) Navy Commendation Medal ACPM Young Researcher Award Nominee USAPM Young Researcher Award Winner U.S. Navy Junior Medical Officer of the Year Nominee (2019 and 2020) U.S. Navy Preventive Medicine Officer of The Year 2019
Humans evolved to live off of and depend upon the surrounding natural environment. Much of what we consume through food, drink, and visually(Social media, TV) impact our physical and mental health and well-being. By refocusing on natural foods and remedies, getting back into the outdoors and to nature, we can improve our overall physical and mental health, and reduce the burden on the medical healthcare system, that is stressed due to artificial environments that change too quickly for the human body to adapt to. We must also understand how different cultures approach medicine, treatment, and health, to find a way to move forward in a world where a pandemic can traverse the world in a few days.
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Can Coffee Raise Blood Sugar? Caffeine, Diabetes, and More
Does caffeine lower blood sugar? How caffeine matters Some may think: that black coffee doesn’t contain any carbohydrates. So it shouldn’t raise blood sugar levels on its own. Only 10% of coffee drinkers in the US had a cup of decaf the past day (1). Thus, when discussing coffee, the spotlight often falls on caffeine. […]
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25 Weight Loss Tips To Crush Your Goals and Lose Weight Naturally
1. Start your journey today Don’t wait for the perfect day to begin your weight loss journey. The most important tip for losing weight is to start now. Many times, motivation comes after you start. (1, 73). Now is always the best time to start working on the figure you really deserve. Gradually implementing healthy […]
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Does Diet Soda Raise Blood Sugar | Health Risks and Diabetes
Does diet soda have sugar? The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends limiting added sugars to (1): Surprisingly, the average American consumes 22 teaspoons of sugar daily (2). That’s two to three times more than what is recommended. Among sugar sources, sugary drinks are the real troublemakers, accounting for 33% of all the added sugar in […]
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Do Potatoes Spike Blood Sugar | Potatoes Glycemic Index
Glycemic index of potatoes: All you need to know When it comes to the glycemic index (GI) of potatoes, there are a few key things worth knowing. The glycemic index measures how carbs in food affect blood sugar levels. Potatoes, a staple in many diets, have a range of GI values depending on several factors. […]
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Ketosis: Definition, Symptoms, and Is It Safe for You?
What is ketosis To understand it, let’s refer to the normal workings of metabolism. In normal circumstances, the body utilizes glucose as a source of energy. The glucose sources are dietary carbs, sugars, starchy food, etc. Now, the body breaks the sugars into simple sugars to use them as fuel or stores them in the […]
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Can You Drink Water While Fasting? Foods and Drinks To Avoid
Delving deeper: Medical definition of fasting Fasting is when you don’t eat or drink anything for some time (1). In medical cases, you sometimes need to do this before blood work. Basic metabolic panel and fasting: Maximizing accuracy A basic metabolic panel (BMP) is a group of blood tests that give you the lowdown on […]
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Tackling Keto Flu: Symptoms and Solutions
What is keto flu? Keto flu, short for ketogenic flu, is a range of symptoms commonly experienced when starting a ketogenic diet. It occurs within a few days or weeks of adopting the diet (1). The symptoms usually ease up after about a week as the body starts burning fat (2). Keto flu isn’t caused […]
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The Paleo Diet: Benefits, Drawbacks and Useful Comparisons
What is a paleo diet? The paleo diet attempts to replicate the eating habits of Paleolithic humans. It is also known as the Paleolithic diet, hunter-gatherer diet, or the Stone Age diet. The paleo diet focuses on natural foods, including fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, nuts, and seeds. Understandably, many agricultural or farmed products are excluded. […]
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12 Essential Iron-Rich Foods To Eat From Everyday
Things to know about iron Dietary iron comes in two types—heme and nonheme iron. Meat, poultry, and seafood contain both these types, whereas plant-based foods contain only non-heme iron. Heme iron from animal sources is more readily absorbed by the body. On average, your body can absorb only 2% to 20% of consumed non-heme iron, […]
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Mediterranean Diet Meal Plan: The Healthy Eating Guide
What is the Mediterranean diet? The Mediterranean diet and lifestyle originated from Greece, Southern Spain, Italy, and other regions around the Mediterranean Sea. The populations in these countries are known for their lower risk of metabolic and cardiovascular diseases (1). The Mediterranean diet emphasizes whole foods and mindful eating. The key health benefits lie in […]
