Category Archives: Diets

Reading Time: 8 minutesThere are so many diets out there, and all of them claim to be based on sound science and nutrition theory. Unfortunately, most of these diets don't provide everything that a person needs to be healthy or are too difficult to follow for the benefits that they offer. There are so many people in the United States that are overweight, and looking for a way to enhance and improve their health through the manipulation of their body composition, but many diets end up doing more harm than good in the long run or are just too tricky and unfeasible for … Continue reading →

Reading Time: 5 minutesOmega-3 Fatty Acids are among the litany of vitamins and nutrients that are vitally important for optimal human health and function. One of the most essential reasons why Omega-3s are so integrally vital is the effect of these fatty acids upon the cellular structure, precisely, the structure of the cell membrane. For cells to operate correctly as they should, the cell membrane should be flexible, able to allow the right chemicals and nutrients to pass through the walls of the cell. Omega-3s facilitate the ability of compounds to move efficiently through the cellular membrane. This means that fats, minerals, vitamins, … Continue reading →

Reading Time: 6 minutesIntermittent Fasting is not so much a diet as it is a regimen for eating. There are many strategies for intermittent fasting—Some practitioners restrict caloric intake in its entirety 14-16 hours per day. Others regularly take 24-hour breaks from food. In general, however, Intermittent Fasting is a dietary choice to refrain from eating for more extended periods that are considered healthy, to encourage improved physiological function and health. The following are some of the potential advantages of Intermittent Fasting. Intermittent Fasting Improves Gene Expression, Hormone Balance, and Cellular Function Fasting causes some distinct changes in the way that your body … Continue reading →

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe human body depends on two forms of energy production to facilitate physical activity — Aerobic and Anaerobic. While these concepts are easy to understand, most people haven't been adequately informed about how and why each form of fitness is essential. In Aerobic Exercise, muscle activity is fostered by the combination of the calories that we take in and the oxygen that we breathe. When you increase your activity level, your breathing rate increases because your body needs more oxygen to break down stored energy. The lungs work harder, which fuels the heart, which distributes oxygen to the muscles. Humans … Continue reading →

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Ketogenic Diet has been an option for a long time, but it has recently discovered increasing popularity in the past decade. For those that can deal with the strictness of the diet, it can provide rapid weight loss, but is it worth the effort? There is some essential information that you should think about before you adopt a ketogenic diet. Carbohydrates Alone Don't Lead to Obesity Carbs are necessary because they provide immediate fuel that the body can use. When you adopt a super-low carb diet like the Ketogenic Diet, it causes your body to go into a state … Continue reading →

Reading Time: 6 minutesOne of the hardest things in the world to do is lose weight. If you are overweight and frustrated, just remember that there are millions of people that are experiencing the same issue across America, and you're not alone. There are lots of fad diets out there, and you've likely had other people that are trying to lose weight provide you with their strong opinion regarding what's “working” for them. The best way to lose weight isn't to resort to these fad diets, but to change your lifestyle in a way that's conducive to weight loss. Fad diets often place … Continue reading →

Reading Time: 4 minutesFor the body and mind to function optimally, it's absolutely necessary to get enough sleep every night. Though the underlying functions of sleep are still largely a mystery, we are continually learning more about how the body benefits from healthy rest, and we also learn more about the dangers of not getting enough sleep. One particularly troubling study shows that inadequate sleep may contribute to Alzheimer's risk. One of the central markers of Alzheimer's disease is the accumulation of Beta-Amyloid plaque. Beta-Amyloid is a byproduct of normal neurological processes. While we are sleeping, the body has methods to eradicate this … Continue reading →

Reading Time: 4 minutesWhether you are diabetic or healthy, your blood sugar is something that you should remain concerned about. There's a reason why your blood sugar spikes when you eat foods that are high in refined carbohydrates and sugars—it's because your body is trying to adequately respond to an influx of empty calories that it's not physiologically capable of handling with frequency. The human body is designed to break down complex foods into nutrients that the body can use. The Dangers of Processed Carbohydrates Processed sugars and carbs are a problem because they've already been mostly reduced down to their purest state. … Continue reading →

Reading Time: 4 minutesAdult Human Growth Hormone Deficiency has been studied now for more than a generation. There have been enough HGH Studies to provide us with some substantial evidence regarding the effects of HGH Decline, as well as the benefits of HGH Treatment for patients suffering from the condition. Patients struggling with Somatopause (another term for adult-onset HGH Deficiency) are at increased risk of a variety of adverse health consequences directly related to impaired cellular metabolism, including weight gain, loss of strength, diminished cardiovascular output, and reduced quality of life. Today, the primary means to diagnose Adult HGH Deficiency is by monitoring … Continue reading →

Reading Time: 5 minutesAs a result of advances in modern medicine, the leading causes of mortality have changed dramatically over the last 100 years. Today, heart disease is the number one mortality risk among both sexes in the United States. Heart disease has a variety of risk factors, some of which are hereditary; however, there is a lot that you can do to mitigate the risks associated with heart disease. Concerning lifestyle, one can reduce their risk of heart disease by eating healthier, cutting back on alcohol, exercising more often, and quitting smoking. There is also a lot that can be done to … Continue reading →

Reading Time: 4 minutesWhile Human Growth Hormone Deficiency is common for both sexes, men are more likely to seek out Board-Certified HGH and Sermorelin Therapy Programs than women. That's unfortunate because women can see the same benefits from HGH Restoration as men can. Human Growth Hormone is essential to both feminine and masculine health, and HGH Deficiency depletes the vitality and quality of life of both men and women in similar ways! In fact, women produce higher levels of Growth Hormone naturally than their male counterparts. It also appears that there is a positive correlation between HGH Levels and Estrogen Levels. This means … Continue reading →

Reading Time: 4 minutesSermorelin is one of the many fantastic treatment options available for patients struggling with the effects of Hormone Imbalance. Sermorelin is the synthetic equivalent of naturally produced Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone (GHRH). It is comprised of 29 amino acids and has been used by wellness clinics across the country as an effective means to combat the effects of HGH Decline. If you've been dealing with issues related to premature aging and unhealthy and unsightly weight gain, our HRT Clinic can help you with Recombinant Sermorelin Acetate. Why Can't I Lose Weight When I Get Older? One of the most frustrating aspects … Continue reading →

Reading Time: 4 minutesWe all know that there are ultimately two ways to lose weight—Reduce the number of calories that you take in or burn more calories through your activity. It's easy to reduce losing weight to its core concepts, but there are a lot of tactics that you can engage in to improve your metabolic rate and amplify your calorie-burning power. Maximizing the fat-burning power of your workouts depends on taking advantage of tactics which boost EPOC, which stands for Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption. Your body burns calories during exercise, but physical activity also promotes the metabolic rate for a period after … Continue reading →