Dr. Beverly Goode-Kanawati, Author at Beverly Medical Center

The Science of Insulin Resistance, Diabetes, and Belly Fat

Dr. Beverly Goode-Kanawati January 6, 2021January 6, 2021General Healthdiabetes, science, sugar Leave a comment

Many of my patients complain that now they are into their middle age or earlier, they cannot take off that weight around of the middle. Difficulty metabolizing sugar comes in many different forms. One can be frankly diabetic, hypoglycemic or have insulin resistance or any combination of these. A great number of people have insulin resistance over the age of 40. The visible hallmark of this problem is that weight around the middle, a.k.a belly fat. When it becomes severe … Continue reading “The Science of Insulin Resistance, Diabetes, and Belly Fat”

Case Studies: Medical Miracle Or Just Plain Hard Work?

Dr. Beverly Goode-Kanawati December 28, 2020December 23, 2020Case Studies, General Health, Motherhood, Thyroidinfertilty, medical miracle, thyroid balance Leave a comment

Finding out how to become well was a medical miracle in my life. I had seen many specialists without success; one more drug was not the answer. In the process of discovery, I learned there is more than one way to approach a patient and I took that valuable lesson with me into my own practice. Here are two case studies that have really stood out as medical miracles to my patients. It feels like a miracle to patients who … Continue reading “Case Studies: Medical Miracle Or Just Plain Hard Work?”

Fertility Issues Can Be Easy to Overcome

Dr. Beverly Goode-Kanawati December 23, 2020December 23, 2020Motherhoodfertility, infertility, parenthood, super baby Leave a comment

Many patients have come to me asking about fertility issues. Many of them had extensive work-ups indicating that they have normal fallopian tubes and might even be ovulating. Despite the better use of trying, no one could figure out why they haven’t gotten pregnant yet. It is very important to understand that fertility issues can be the result of being unhealthy. A woman might feel okay, but will often be eating a very poor diet (especially when consuming too much … Continue reading “Fertility Issues Can Be Easy to Overcome”