There are a lot of hormones present in the body of every human and testosterone is the one that is specific to males. These hormones are found majorly in men but a small percentage of these hormones are also found in the ovaries of females. There are a lot of things linked to these hormones […]
Healthy Living – Make Cooking at Home Part of Your Lifestyle
Most health problems today are primarily a result of indiscretion: most illnesses are self-inflicted. Not always of course, but it is predominantly the case we are at fault, and we could have done much better. Nutrition is a big part of it. What we put into our body matters a lot more than you may […]
How To Inhibit Muscle Breakdown While You Sleep?
Learn A to Zzzzzz of supplements to build muscle mass while you’re sleeping! If putting on muscle mass is your primary goal – and, really, what other goal is there? – then you probably already know that frequently eating ample amounts of protein is critical. You likely also know that getting 7-9 hours of sleep […]
Dieting Made Simple: An In-Depth Look at What You Should Be Doing
Many patients of mine ask for advice when they come to the office regarding good diet or exercise plans for them to lose weight. What many people do not know or understand is that the concept behind dieting is relatively simple. It is easy to get distracted with all the different “fad” diets out there […]
Natural Detox Diets For Long Term Health
With so many chemicals in everything we eat, it is quite difficult to keep all the junk out of our systems and only eat the health stuff. The good news is that even after consuming unhealthy food, although many toxins stay in our bodies for a while, it is always possible to get rid of […]
Creative Ways to Incorporate Fruit Into Your Menus
When you think of fruit, you’re probably thinking of them as a snack or dessert, but I challenge you to think again! Fruits can easily be incorporated into your everyday breakfast, and can be used to add sweetness to savory lunches and dinners. It just takes a bit of creativity. Summer is a great time […]
Protein Power: It’s Not Just for Muscles (Part 1)
A notification in my inbox alerted me to the fact that online discussion was underway. The topic – and I couldn’t make this up if I tried – was: Are Vegans More Evolved? I added a short reply to the online discussion but felt a need to cover the topic in slightly more detail. That’s […]
Occam’s Razor: Cutting Sugar Down to Size
I look at sugar addiction through a brain chemistry filter – which brain chemicals are triggered by sugar and how those chemicals affect behavior, appetite, emotions, and mental state. I’ve been doing it for a long time – over 20 years. Yet I frequently come in contact with “big” theories: • that we crave sugar […]
8 Tips For Eating Healthy While Traveling
If you travel for work or pleasure, you know that healthy food can sometimes be hard to come by. Or I should at least say there are so many temptations out there that the healthy options seem few and far between. Being prepared is 75% of the battle when it comes to eating healthy while […]
Protein Power: Not Just for Muscles (Part 2 – Appetite Control)
Protein and Hormones Protein is used to make hormones, which are messengers in the body. They’re produced in one part of the body and then distributed – through blood, interstitial or other body fluid – to other organs or tissues. There they modify activity and function. This brief article will focus on just a few […]