The Truth About Ketosis & Low-Carb Diets, Backed by Science
A lot of people are confused by the term “ketosis.” You may read that it is a “dangerous state” for the body, and it does sound abnormal to be “in ketosis.” But ketosis merely means that our bodies are using fat for energy. Ketones (also called ketone bodies) are...Mom’s Top 10 Character Development Tips
When my mom passed away, I was allowed great moments of reflection on the qualities she bestowed upon my life. The peace was found in knowing that she got to go to her ordained home for Christmas (she passed December 24th – my mother went home for Christmas)....Why U.S. Dietary Guidelines Have Failed Us
Fifty years of doctors’ advice and government eating guidelines don’t tell us the full story. We’ve been told to swap eggs for cereal. But that recommendation is dead wrong. In fact, it’s very likely that this bad advice has killed millions of Americans. Sugar is the...How to Reduce Long-Term Disease Risks: The Anti-Inflammatory Diet
It is becoming increasingly clear that chronic inflammation is the root cause of many serious illnesses, including: heart disease, many cancers, diabetes, rheumatologic disease, and more. We all know inflammation on the surface of the body as local redness, heat,...5 Tips to Becoming to a Healthier, More Energetic You
Our diet is more depleted than ever before. We are eating so little nutrient-dense food. We continue to make poor food choices. We are dying from slow cellular death because there are little to no micronutrients available for physiologic function. The problem is that...7 Ways to Break a Bad Habit
Bad habits interrupt your life and prevent you from accomplishing your goals or at the very least get you off track. They jeopardize your health — both mentally and physically. And, they waste your time and energy. So why do we still do them? And most importantly, is...Understanding the Digestive Process
There are three major types of food stuffs which must be broken down in the process of digestion. These are the macronutrients: proteins, carbohydrates and fats. Each day, roughly two and a half gallons of digested food, liquids and digestive secretions flow through...The Link Between Nutrition and Leaky Gut Syndrome
The body’s digestive system is like a city’s power plant whose furnaces burn fuel and supply energy to all parts of the city. It all works something like this: the fuel must be the proper type or the furnaces won’t function efficiently. The power plant must also...Cellular Fatigue: A Possible Source of Your Exhaustion
The word fatigue can have a broad spectrum of causes. Usually fatigue relates to either mental or physical exhaustion. However, in this article we will primarily focus on a unique source of fatigue: cellular fatigue. I will explain it thoroughly and also discuss some...How to Avoid Setbacks
We as adults are in need of boundaries just like our children. Setting good healthy boundaries in all areas of our lives lead to a greater sense of happiness and long term health and success. Without healthy boundaries, we are left to our own devices, which often...How to Keep Your Glandular System Healthy – Promoting Balanced Hormones
The glandular system is a communication device but is slower than the nervous system. Messages travel as hormones and work in a series of chain reactions. These hormones can work at the site, near the site, or a long way from the site where they originate. For...How Nutrition & Exercise Affect Your Brain
Cognitive health refers to your capacity to think, recall and process information. Who wants to suffer from mental impairment? No one! Recent studies suggest lifestyle choices affect the metabolism of nerve cells. Nutrition (the energy and nutrients the brain needs)...5 Simple Lifestyle Changes to Prevent Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic Syndrome is a growing medical condition that is wreaking havoc on our health. It is the condition that predates diabetes. What this means is, if we catch this early, we may be able to ward off the onset of type II diabetes mellitus. Metabolic syndrome is a...The Ultimate Guide to Nutrition
If you are thinking about changing the way you look or feel by changing your lifestyle you have made a good decision. The human body you live in is magnificent. The DNA that makes up your genes is the blueprint to making this change. The foods we eat directly affect...Understanding Your Cholesterol Numbers
One of the biggest fears we have is being crippled by the onset of heart disease, heart attack or stroke. Cholesterol can be one of the largest players in bringing on one of the aforementioned conditions. It is imperative to understand what cholesterol is and how it...What causes obesity?
The simple change in body composition where there is more weight around your middle can lead to serious health destroying consequences. We often pass of a little weight gain as no big deal when all the while it is wrecking havoc on our health. However, for every pound...Digestive Disorders
Your gastrointestinal tract (GI tract) is the system in the body that digests and absorbs food and then expels waste. The GI tract also contains many immune system cells and serves to protect the body from infection. 85% of your immune system lines your GI tract. All...Understanding Malnutrition
In today’s busy culture most people do not nourish their bodies to maximize metabolism, but instead just grab something fast in order to control hunger. This causes malnutrition, in which the body is unable to remain healthy or recover from illness or even daily...Hormone Imbalance and Replacement
Hormones are the chemical messengers in the body that travel the bloodstream to the organs and tissues. They slowly work and affect many of the body’s processes over time. It only takes a small amount of hormones to cause significant changes throughout the body and...
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