As a personal trainer I am constantly inundated with questions about dieting and losing weight. When you begin to look at these topics, and specifically at dieting, one thing quickly comes to light. There are so many diet plans out there that wading through them all (and choosing one that works) can be extremely difficult. With […]
However, where one problem has been solved, another has emerged. While it is beneficial for people to know that their food contains a specific amount of nutrients and/or vitamins, there are variations within those elements that are not captured by a typical food label. This is illustrated clearly when examining protein. Many consumers are well aware […]
Dietary considerations can present a Hobson’s choice in diabetes. Even when the intake is nutritious, assimilating it can be another matter. Then there is the problem of progression of diabetic complications if one ends up with excess glucose or fat in the system. Excess carbohydrates in a meal, and the resulting uncontrolled blood sugar levels can […]
Human metabolism consists of 3 main elements, being RMR (Resting Metabolic Rate), the Thermic Effect of Exercise (TEE), and lastly the Thermic Effect of Feeding (TEF). TEF is that part of metabolism energy that your body uses to digest and process the foods that you eat. But is there really such a thing as specific […]
There are a lot of people who would desperately love to increase their metabolism. Having a high level of metabolism enables one to maintain burn fat and lose weight fast with the least amount of activity. Metabolism is the rate by which the body produces and consumes energy and calories to support everyday life. There […]
What is sickness? What is disease? Why are both of these ailments extremely prevalent in a society that is more technologically advanced than ever before? In an age where man can build super scud missiles, devastating nuclear war heads, and can build space rovers that can roll on the planet Mars thousands and thousands of miles […]
How To Reduce The Risk of Alzheimer Disease Poor health can develop into Alzheimer disease. Experts discovered the heart disease and strokes could develop particular types of dementia, which is Alzheimer disease. In addition, experts have linked Parkinson’s disease to Alzheimer. Any disease that wears down the brain functions is subject to cause Alzheimer disease to […]
Many health experts, including oncologists, believe that cancer and other diseases are actually as much immune disorders as diseases. After all, our bodies were designed by nature to have an immune system that defends against disease, illness and infection. Unfortunately, lack of proper diet, exercise and lifestyle, combined with the chemicals in the water we drink, […]
Whipple’s disease is a rare infectious disease caused by the bacterium. Whipple’s disease is characterized by fever of unknown origin, polyarthralgias, and chronic diarrhea. Whipple’s disease causes weight loss, incomplete breakdown of carbohydrates or fats, and malfunctions of the immune system. The diagnosis of Whipple’s disease has been based upon identification of abnormalities in small bowel […]
When you are on a weight loss plan your main motive should be to maximize your Metabolism. Our body gets energy from the food we eat, the enzymes in our digestive system split the protein present in our food into smaller particle like amino acids and fatty acids, which are the chief sources of energy that […]
