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Live Life Well Clinic, 4010 82nd Street, Suite 105, Lubbock, TX (2026)

07/30/2026

I believe one of the most important parts of my job isn’t just treating disease. It’s teaching people how their bodies work.

An educated patient is an empowered patient.

When you understand why your blood sugar is high, why insulin resistance develops, how your gut health affects inflammation, or why your thyroid isn’t functioning the way it should, you’re no longer relying on guesswork. You can make informed decisions that support lasting health.

That’s why I started The Living Life Well Show!

Each episode is designed to help you better understand the root causes behind common health concerns like insulin resistance, Type 2 diabetes, thyroid dysfunction, gut health, nutrition, stress, and the everyday lifestyle choices that influence your long-term health.

We also talk about the importance of quality sleep, managing stress, and staying grounded in God’s Word because true health isn’t only physical. It’s physical, mental, and spiritual.

My goal isn’t to overwhelm you with medical jargon. It’s to give you practical, evidence-based information you can actually use in your daily life.

The more you understand your health, the more confident you’ll become in taking ownership of it.

The Living Life Well Show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify Podcasts, and YouTube.

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07/28/2026

The cheapest meal isn’t always the least expensive.

Highly processed foods may cost less at the checkout, but they often come with a much higher price later.

Rising blood sugar, chronic inflammation, insulin resistance, fatty liver, weight gain, digestive issues, fatigue, and medications all carry costs that add up over time.

Real food isn’t expensive when you compare it to the long-term cost of chronic disease.

One of the biggest mindset shifts I encourage my patients to make is this: stop thinking of healthy food as an expense and start thinking of it as an investment.

Every meal is either moving you toward better health or further away from it.

That doesn’t mean perfection. It means making more intentional choices, one meal at a time.

If you’ve been told that diabetes, high cholesterol, thyroid problems, or metabolic dysfunction are just part of getting older, I want you to know there may be another path.

Functional medicine focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes so your body has the opportunity to heal.

Your future health is being built one bite at a time.

Schedule a Free Nutrition Discovery Call today!

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07/27/2026

For years, we’ve been told that chronic disease is something you simply learn to live with. I don’t believe that’s the whole story.

What traditional medicine doesn’t understand or tell you is that, many times, there is a path to reverse chronic disease, and in some cases, even eliminate the need for ongoing treatment by addressing what’s causing it in the first place.

That doesn’t happen by chasing symptoms. It happens by asking better questions.

Instead of asking, “What medication matches this diagnosis?” I ask, “Why did your body get here?”

That’s the foundation of Functional Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. We look at nutrition, blood sugar regulation, gut health, thyroid function, inflammation, sleep, stress, movement, and other lifestyle factors that influence how your body functions every day.

My goal isn’t to simply help you feel better for a few hours. My goal is to help restore the function that allowed your body to become unhealthy in the first place.

I’ve seen patients improve type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, obesity, thyroid dysfunction, digestive issues, and other chronic conditions by making targeted lifestyle changes with the right medical guidance.

Every person is different, and no outcome can be guaranteed, but I believe many people have far more hope than they’ve been led to believe.

If you’ve been told you’ll “just have to live with it, here’s a prescription’ I want you to know there’s another conversation worth having.

Functional Medicine. Lifestyle Medicine. Chronic disease reversal. Type 2 diabetes reversal. Insulin resistance. Thyroid health. Gut health. Root cause medicine. Inflammation. Metabolic health. Nutrition. Wellness. Lubbock, Texas.

07/22/2026

If you’ve been told your thyroid labs are ‘normal’ but you still struggle with fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, or hormone imbalance…

It may not be a thyroid problem at all.

Insulin resistance can directly disrupt thyroid function.

High insulin levels and poor blood sugar control affect how your thyroid hormones are produced, converted, and used in the body.

Here’s what the research shows:

🔻Insulin resistance can block thyroid hormone activity.

🔻Chronic high insulin and inflammation may impair the conversion of T4 to active T3 — the hormone that drives metabolism, energy, and fat burning.

This can leave you feeling awful even when labs appear “normal.”

It can even be linked to thyroid nodules & enlargement!

Elevated insulin acts as a growth signal in the body and has been associated with increased risk of thyroid nodules and goiter.

There’s more unfortunately!

🔻Insulin resistance worsens Hashimoto’s & autoimmune thyroid disease

🔻Insulin resistance increases systemic inflammation, which can aggravate autoimmune thyroid conditions and make symptoms harder to control.

If you’re only treating the thyroid without addressing insulin resistance, you may be missing the root cause.

Improving insulin sensitivity through nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress regulation can significantly improve:

✔️ Thyroid function
✔️ Energy
✔️ Metabolism
✔️ Hormone balance

Your thyroid responds to your metabolic health — not just medication!

If you’re struggling with Thyroid, unexplained weight gain, fatigue, hormones imbalances - but your P*P or endocrinologist says your labs are ‘normal’ - Dr. Skelton can help!

Schedule a Free Discovery Call today to experience The Live Life Well Clinic Difference for Metabolic Health

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07/20/2026

One of the questions I get all the time is, “Should I freeze my sourdough?”

My answer usually surprises people:

YES!

When you bake sourdough, let it cool, slice it, and freeze it, some of the starch changes into what’s called resistant starch. Resistant starch is digested more slowly than regular starch, which can help reduce the blood sugar spike that happens after you eat.

Research published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that freezing, thawing, and toasting bread lowered the blood sugar response compared to eating the same bread fresh. The researchers concluded that cooling and freezing changed the starch in a way that slowed digestion.

Now let’s take it a step further.

I recommend sourdough made with fresh- milled whole grain flour whenever possible.

During sourdough fermentation, naturally occurring bacteria and yeast begin breaking down starches and proteins before you ever take a bite.

Studies have shown that sourdough fermentation can improve the glycemic response of bread compared with conventionally leavened bread and may improve mineral availability by reducing phytic acid.

Fresh-milled flour has another advantage. Because the bran and germ remain intact, you’re getting the naturally occurring fiber, vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, and plant compounds that are lost when flour is refined.

Research consistently shows that whole grain intake is associated with better blood sugar control and improved metabolic health.

Does freezing a loaf suddenly make it a health food?

No.

But if you’re already choosing a traditional sourdough made with fresh-milled whole grains, freezing your slices and toasting them is a simple habit that may make that bread even friendlier to your blood sugar.

That’s one of those small changes that can add up over time.

Do you keep your sourdough on the counter, in the refrigerator, or sliced in the freezer?

Research:
• European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2007) on freezing, thawing, and glycemic response
• Frontiers in Nutrition (2023) review on sourdough fermentation and metabolic effects
• The Journal of Nutrition (2013) review on whole grains and metabolic health

07/17/2026

When you know your local food producer, “diarrhea lettuce” isn’t on the food menu.

Shopping local does not guarantee that foodborne illness can never happen, but it does give you something the grocery store often cannot: a relationship with the people growing, raising, milling, baking, and preparing your food.

You can ask how the animals were raised, where the grain was grown, how the food was handled, and what ingredients were used.

You know who to call when you have questions, and your money stays closer to home while supporting local farmers and small businesses.

Here are a few of our favorite local food producers in the Lubbock and West Texas area:

• Canyon Valley Provisions - Grass Fed Grass Finished * Grass-fed, grass-finished beef

• Alcove Farms | Lubbock Farm * Farm-fresh eggs

• Candace Young | Young and Thriving Fresh Milled Flour * Whole wheat grains, ancient wheat grains, and fresh-milled wheat mixes

• Frontier Market  - Produce - Available for delivery

• breadandjamlubbock  Fresh-milled ancient grain sourdough and whole-food frozen meals

*Available at Hub City Organics | Supplements, Vitamins, and Local Health Food in Lubbock

Building a healthier food system starts with knowing where your food comes from.

Talk to your local farmers, ask questions, shop seasonally when possible, and get to know the people feeding your community.

❓📍Who is your favorite local food producer in the Lubbock area?

07/15/2026

One of the simplest recommendations I give my patients doesn’t involve a prescription or an expensive supplement.

It’s taking a short walk after you eat.

Research has shown that a 10 to 20 minute walk after each meal can improve blood sugar control, and in one study of adults with type 2 diabetes, walking after meals was even more effective than taking one 30 minute walk at another time of day.

Why?

When you walk, your muscles use glucose for energy. That helps move sugar out of your bloodstream and into your cells, reducing the blood sugar spike that often happens after eating. Over time, this simple habit may also improve insulin sensitivity, which is one of the reasons I recommend it so often for people with insulin resistance, prediabetes, and type 2 diabetes.

If you’re able, try walking within about 15 to 30 minutes after finishing your meal. You don’t need to walk fast. A comfortable pace is enough. If you’re on a treadmill, adding a gentle 1 to 2% incline can increase the challenge without making it overwhelming.

Small habits practiced consistently often lead to meaningful improvements in metabolic health.

Have you ever tried walking after meals? If so, have you noticed a difference in your energy or blood sugar? Let me know in the comments.

Reference: Reynolds AN, et al. Diabetologia. 2016. The study found that post-meal walking improved postprandial blood glucose more than one continuous 30-minute walk earlier in the day.
Blood Sugar. Blood Glucose. Blood Sugar Spikes. Insulin Resistance. Prediabetes. Type 2 Diabetes. Walking After Meals. Post Meal Walk. Postprandial Glucose. Metabolic Health. Glucose Control. Functional Medicine. Lifestyle Medicine. Exercise For Diabetes. Healthy Habits. Lubbock Texas.

07/13/2026

I loved my experience at Live Life Well Clinic with Dr. Skelton and would recommend him to any family and friends looking to find real answers for their health!

He listened to my concerns and ran lots of thorough testing to get a full understanding of what was going on to make an informed and effective treatment plan.

I had a lot of questions and angst surrounding my health concerns, and he was very patient and kind as I worked through that.

Once we got all the testing back, he went through multiple pages of reports, explaining what each value meant and how different values are related and impact one another.

It was amazing to see how connected our bodies are, and Dr. Skelton was clearly really knowledgeable about the test results and how the body works. Not to mention how amazing it was to finally understand what was going on with my body in particular.

Based on the test results, he gave me a supplement protocol to take which really helped and I really liked that we were able to try supplements and real food first instead of resorting straight to prescribed medications like other medical professionals had suggested.

I highly recommend Dr. Skelton to help you on your journey to health!’

Lauren, Lubbock, Texas

07/10/2026

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07/06/2026

If you’ve been trying to improve your gut health because you think it means giving up every food you enjoy, I have some good news for you.

One of the biggest misconceptions I see is that eating for a healthy gut has to be restrictive.

In reality, many foods that support your gut microbiome are flavorful, satisfying, and probably already in your kitchen.

One example is high-quality dark chocolate.

Dark chocolate is naturally rich in polyphenols, which help feed beneficial gut bacteria.

Those bacteria play an important role in digestion, maintaining the gut lining, and supporting a healthy inflammatory response.

When I recommend dark chocolate, I’m talking about at least 70% cocoa, and preferably around 85%. The goal isn’t to eat unlimited amounts. It’s choosing foods that nourish your body while still being enjoyable.

Gut health isn’t built by one “superfood.” It’s built by consistently eating a wide variety of plant foods, fresh herbs and spices, fermented foods with live cultures, and minimally processed whole foods.

You don’t have to dread every meal to improve your gut health.

Small, sustainable habits are far more powerful than restrictive diets that are impossible to maintain.

What are your favorite healthy foods that still feel like a treat?
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