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Secret leptin foods. What do you know about leptin? Would it surprise you to know there’s a whole diet inspired by this one tiny hormone? Yeah... me either! There’s a diet for everything. I’ll have more details on how I improved this a bit later. So stay with me. Listen... ...I know that when you want to lose weight, you’ll try anything. Eventually, you might get around to trying pretty unhealthy things... (cookie diet, anyone?). But stay...
It’s natural to feel like you want to wipe the slate clean. A bad day, a heavy meal, duller skin, a thicker waistline. Somehow, you fell off track, and now you’re just not quite yourself. How do we go back? A detox, or cleanse, is one way to hit the reset button on your body. Incidentally, a lot of sources will tell you that you need to buy their special product to achieve spectacular health. But I’m going to show you how to detox at...
When you start eating healthy whole foods... ...something incredible happens a few weeks in. I’m sure you’re with me on this one… You start to actually like it. Craving dates and almond butter instead of a candy bar feels like victory. Finally... you’ve effectively trained your body to ask for what it needs. However, it doesn’t solve all of your problems. Sticking to healthy foods doesn’t make you any less busy. So what’s the...
Unless you are already an equipment expert, this article will help you choose wisely so that you can get the best for less. After making the commitment to begin a diet and fitness program, the first step many people take is to purchase of some sort of exercise equipment. If you do this, it will also be your first big obstacle, simply because the overwhelming selection makes it extremely difficult to know where to begin. Be careful! This is...
Obesity is now being called an epidemic in the health community. In fact, it will soon be the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, even ahead of cigarette smoking. Obesity leads to type two diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease or stroke, and even an increased risk of cancer. With all of these health risks, as well as the general improvement in the quality of life that can occur, losing weight is one of the best...
It’s hard to stick to a diet. You have so much to deal with. Hunger and cravings, not to mention the expense, all come to mind when you think of the word diet. But the truth is, all that expensive diet food is harming you. It’s usually over-processed to the point that your body probably doesn’t even recognize that it is food. It cannot digest it, and you have stomach issues, heartburn, and vacillate between constipation and diarrhea. But, when...
Twenty-twenty has been a doozy! It's very easy to get lost in the trappings of your own mind and feel depressed. Many people have been out of work, even have been forced to work from home which is challenging for anyone at first. Below are the top 5 things you can do to improve your daily mental health. 1. Make Time For Yourself In today's time there is a duplicity that exists that steals your time away from you. Either you are too busy or you...
When scrutinizing vitamins, do you ever stop and consider minerals? They’re absolutely of equal importance. But here’s the kicker. If you’re eating a healthy, whole-foods diet, chances are, you’re getting the right vitamins. However... ...you can’t guarantee that you’re getting enough minerals! I’ll share some causes of deficiency coming up. While I want to share a lot more about minerals in the future, today we’re talking about magnesium....
How often do you think about your hormones? I think about them all of the time! From good sleep to belly fat, hormones rule everything. And the further I look into it, the more I realize that hormones are everywhere. Take vitamin D, for example. It’s not actually a vitamin; it’s a hormone. What does a lack of this hormone have in common with other types of hormonal imbalances? It can cause hair loss. Today, we’re focusing on vitamin D...
Blocked ears can be maddening! How often do you take a moment to feel grateful for each of your five senses? Typically, we don’t appreciate what we have until it isn’t working as it should. You may experience a funny feeling in your head, as well as reducing hearing capacity. It can even make things sound as though you’re underwater. Blocked ears are a common and frustrating problem. Today, we’ll look at causes and remedies...
What do you think of when I say “potassium”? Bananas, right? Well, sure. Bananas are practically synonymous with potassium in our culture, and one of the most popular fruits in general. I know… duh! But clearly, they aren’t enough. After all... ...98% of people often don’t eat enough potassium-providing foods! Their diets are deficient in potassium. I know that more than 2% of us are eating bananas, though. This makes me believe that...
Fructose the bad, the good and the best nutrition secrets. How many health truisms do you hear on a weekly basis? Drink lots of water. Abs are made in the kitchen. You are what you eat. And one I find myself repeating frequently: Sugar is a dangerous drug. While our parents were more likely to be worried about fat, we’re all about limiting sugar. Do you know anyone on the paleo diet? I do, and I can tell...
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Health
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Dieting
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Nutrition
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Mental Health & Well-being
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Twenty-twenty has been a doozy! It's very easy to get lost in the trappings of your own mind and feel...