Excessive Antibiotics Linked to Childhood Obesity
Childhood obesity has become a real public health crisis within the span of the turn of the century. Many people are left scratching their heads and wondering what has changed so dramatically between then and now? The issue has taken enough gravitas that the First Lady of the United States has engaged in political theater Read More
Sleep deprivation and weight loss: Don’t underestimate the power of rest
It’s no secret that a good night’s sleep sets the stage for the day ahead. When I get a bad night’s sleep it affects everything that I do! But did you know that it also affects your eating habits? Recent studies show that those who suffer from sleep deprivation are more prone to over-eating, eating Read More
4 habits to cultivate long-term heart health
Heart disease is a huge problem in America, being the number one killer, with an approaching 600,000 people dying each year. [i] This makes heart disease a more likely cause of mortality than cancer. Heart disease encompasses congestive heart failure, congenital heart disease, heart attack, stroke, and coronary heart disease. [ii] Many health problems, like Read More
How Michael Tamez lost 100 pounds, cured his sleep issues and saved his own life
Michael Tamez lost 100 pounds, cured his own obstructive sleep apnea and extended his own life immeasurably. He’s kept the weight off for 13 years. Which fad diet, guru-advice or get thin quick scheme did he follow? You guessed it. NONE of them. Tamez seems to understand that long-term weight loss and optimal health go Read More
Three words that sum up the deepest weight loss obstacle
I don’t care. There they are. These three words say it all. You may be super frustrated with your weight. You may hate to look in the mirror. You probably dream of having a fit body. Yet, there is one massive problem beneath it all. You don’t really care that you are suffering as much Read More
Immune cells may help fight against obesity
Until recently, it was thought that the only way to prevent obesity was to eat healthy and exercise. A recent study, published on September 15 in Immunity, indicates that certain aspects of the immune system may also play an important role. Immune cells help control fat tissues’ release and storage of energy. Fat cells produce Read More
Research shows just 7 days of overeating and inactivity causes insulin resistance
Obesity is now so bad in America that doctors have coined a term, metabolic syndrome, to cover the laundry list of symptoms associated with the extra fat. Among these are type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance. While these might seem like obvious additions to the list, the reason has not been clear until now. In Read More
Top 10 food chemicals that are making you fat
It’s no secret that people care about how they look. Countless gym memberships, health routines, artificial formulas and diet programs are concocted everyday; nevertheless, people still struggle to loose weight. Diet and exercise are a great way to maintain a healthy weight, but they aren’t the whole story. Many people fail to consider the chemicals Read More
Mindfulness decreases fasting glucose in obese women
MBSR, or mindfulness-based stress reduction, is taking the health world by storm. Instead of dieting and exercising, the developer, Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD, of the University of Massachusetts Medical School, advocated weight loss by paying direct attention to the here and now. Staying connected to the present moment forces people to focus on what they eat, Read More
Millennials, Gen Y need to eat less, work out more than previous generations to avoid obesity: research
According to a recently published report that calls into question the ethics of the group that published it, 25-year-olds are now faced with the task of exercising harder while eating less than their predecessors if they hope to lose weight. Coming out of York University, this study certainly boasts impressive numbers by analyzing data of Read More
