Posts in Weight Management
4 Sweet Sugar Substitutes
Posted on 24th Jan 2023 12:00:00 in Food & Nutrition, Weight Management, Heart & Cardiovascular Health
It is well-known that consuming sugar, beyond a reasonable amount, isn’t healthy. But, why exactly should you limit your sugar intake? And what are the best natural sweeteners to sub for sugar in your diet? Let’s look at some answers to those questions.
How Do Probiotics Work For Healthy Digestion?
Posted on 14th Dec 2022 09:00:00 in Digestive Health, Food & Nutrition, Weight Management, Vitamins & Minerals, Wellness & Well-being
Probiotics are healthy, positive bacteria that can produce benefits to your digestive health. They are useful for anybody wishing to ensure their healthy digestion, and they can be especially helpful for those who are already experiencing digestive issues.
The Power of a Healthy Gut Microbiome
Posted on 6th Dec 2022 09:00:00 in Digestive Health, Food & Nutrition, Weight Management, Vitamins & Minerals
Your gut microbiome is the collection of microbes that live in your digestive system. It’s an incredibly complex ecosystem, with over 500 different species of bacteria, viruses, and fungi all playing a role in keeping your gut healthy. Unfortunately, many factors can disrupt the balance of your gut microbiome, leading to digestive issues and other health problems. But don’t worry—there are plenty of things you can do to keep your gut microbiome healthy. Here's what you need to know about improving your gut health.
Nutrients to Curb Ravenous Winter Appetite
Posted on 25th Nov 2022 10:00:00 in Food & Nutrition, Weight Management, Vitamins & Minerals, Wellness & Well-being
If you are like most people, you are finding this holiday season, like you do every year, as an almost unavoidable opportunity to satiate your newly robust appetite for stuffing scrumptious yet filling feasts of food. It seems everywhere we turn, there is another office party, sit-down meal with family and/or other loved ones, or church holiday social offering us yet another chance to stuff ourselves, calorie counts being skipped. Don’t despair, though; for those of us who wish to curb an overactive appetite, certain nutrients and supplements can help you attain satisfaction at the table without being ravenous and overdoing it.
November Is American Diabetes Awareness Month
Posted on 23rd Nov 2022 10:00:00 in Digestive Health, Food & Nutrition, Weight Management, Heart & Cardiovascular Health, Vitamins & Minerals, Wellness & Well-being
Type II Diabetes is a condition that needs to be managed. Some supplements can be instrumental in helping someone with type II diabetes to get control of and perhaps even reverse this condition. Next to proper medical treatment, consider these supplements as the means to help manage type II diabetes.
How Iodine from Kelp Can Enhance Your Health
Posted on 16th Sep 2022 10:00:31 in Food & Nutrition, Weight Management, Vitamins & Minerals, Wellness & Well-being
Iodine is a trace mineral that your body requires. Depending on one’s diet, some people are liable to be deficient in iodine, and this can be troublesome for your health. Here we take a look at iodine from kelp, and why this supplement is worthwhile.
10 Reasons To Boast About Berberine
Posted on 26th Aug 2022 10:00:00 in Food & Nutrition, Weight Management, Heart & Cardiovascular Health, Wellness & Well-being
Of all herbal supplements on the market, berberine is one of the most well-known. This herb has a lengthy list of potential benefits. Here we take a look at what are some of the most important and most credible touted benefits of berberine.
Remedies to Help Get Rid Of Snoring
Posted on 20th Jul 2022 10:00:00 in Weight Management, Vitamins & Minerals, Wellness & Well-being
Snoring is so common that we often just learn to live with it. But it can occur for reasons that need to be treated, and it can obstruct the sleep of the snorer and their partner (if they have one). Here is a look at snoring, and some things you can do to diminish it.
Reasons to Use Berberine When Managing Blood Glucose
Posted on 12th Jul 2022 15:00:00 in Food & Nutrition, Weight Management, Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Berberine is a natural chemical sourced from plants and used as a remedy for a number of treatable human conditions. One of the foremost uses of berberine is that of reducing blood sugar levels, which is helpful for individuals with certain health circumstances. Here is a look at this chemical and its worthwhile use in regulating blood sugar levels in your body.
Demystifying Body Detox: 6 Herbs and Supplements
Posted on 20th May 2022 10:00:00 in Food & Nutrition, Weight Management, Vitamins & Minerals, Immune System, Wellness & Well-being
To “detox” involves the process of removing toxins from the body. What does this mean exactly, and for what reasons should we consider doing so? Here is a look at detoxification and what that entails, accompanied by some natural supplements that can promote detoxification.
Five Supplements for Those With Gluten Sensitivity
Posted on 13th May 2022 10:14:46 in Food & Nutrition, Weight Management, Immune System, Wellness & Well-being
Following a gluten-free diet is helpful and even necessary for individuals with certain health circumstances. For those who do so, it is often recommended to supplement with particular vitamins and nutrients to make up for those who might be lacking in a gluten-free diet.
Healthy Mushrooms Come in a Variety of Types
Posted on 11th May 2022 10:00:41 in Food & Nutrition, Weight Management, Heart & Cardiovascular Health, Wellness & Well-being
Among the wide variety of natural foods common to the American diet, mushrooms are some of the healthiest even if not the most universally liked. A variety of mushrooms are stocked with health benefits and are commonly sold in oral supplement form.
6 Cool Benefits of CoQ10
Posted on 25th Apr 2022 14:00:19 in Weight Management, Heart & Cardiovascular Health, Vitamins & Minerals, Wellness & Well-being
The substance commonly known as CoQ10 is a compound that occurs naturally in the body. It serves a variety of functions and works in every single cell. Here is a look at CoQ10, and the benefits you can get from supplementing with it.
Six Reasons to Savor Berberine
Posted on 20th Apr 2022 11:00:31 in Weight Management, Heart & Cardiovascular Health, Vitamins & Minerals, Wellness & Well-being
Berberine is a natural substance with a long history as a natural remedy. Here’s a look at this powerful ancient plant, and the reasons why it is still regarded as an effective remedy in the 21st century.
Health Benefits of Green Tea Extract
Posted on 7th Apr 2022 15:40:52 in Food & Nutrition, Weight Management, Vitamins & Minerals, Immune System, Wellness & Well-being
Green tea is a common, traditional herb that exists in a variety of forms. Aside from brewed green tea, green tea extract is perhaps the most popular alternative. This herbal product has a variety of potential health benefits.
7 Supplements to Help Wage War With Excess Weight
Posted on 21st Mar 2022 16:27:14 in Weight Management, Vitamins & Minerals, Wellness & Well-being
Shedding excess weight is a desire common to many people, but one which can seem difficult and burdensome. It takes time and effort, but so does anything worthwhile! Today we take a look at the basics of what it takes to lose weight, and seven supplements that can be of significant help during your weight-loss journey.
Sweeten Your Day With Healthy Sugar Substitutes
Posted on 7th Mar 2022 10:02:43 in Food & Nutrition, Weight Management, Wellness & Well-being
Sugar is one of the biggest contributing factors to disease in the United States. Although it is tasty and easy to find, reducing or getting rid of sugar in your diet is a very worthwhile thing to do. Here is a look at how to do this, and a few different natural sugar substitutes that can satiate any cravings you might have for something sweet.
Want to Curb That Winter Appetite? Here’s How
Posted on 7th Feb 2022 09:54:26 in Food & Nutrition, Weight Management, Vitamins & Minerals
In the winter time, many people find themselves experiencing an increased appetite and/or weight gain that seems inexplicable. It’s as if you wake up one morning and discover a bunch of extra weight looking back at you in the mirror. Well, it’s time to take a look at why that is, and how you can curb these seasonal changes through natural means.
How Berberine Helps Manage Blood Sugar and Fat Levels
Posted on 6th Dec 2021 10:00:49 in Weight Management, Heart & Cardiovascular Health, Vitamins & Minerals, Wellness & Well-being
Berberine is a yellowish substance found in an assortment of plants around the world and is a natural substance that can have restorative effects on the human body. One of the most prominent benefits of berberine is its effects on blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Find out how this powerful substance can benefit people with diabetes and heart conditions.
7 Supplements to Bolster Your Gut Health
Posted on 26th Apr 2021 12:00:00 in Weight Management, Heart & Cardiovascular Health, Wellness & Well-being
Your gut health is extremely important, more so than you might realize. Issues with your gut and digestive system can disrupt not only your daily life and short-term health, but your long-term health as we'll Here, we we will take a look at why gut health matters so much, and some natural supplements you can use to bolster your gut health and therefore your overall health.
6 Ways to Reduce Your Triglycerides, and Why It Matters
Posted on 21st Apr 2021 12:00:00 in Weight Management, Heart & Cardiovascular Health, Wellness & Well-being
The measure of triglycerides is similar to the measure of negative cholesterol. With a too-high amount of triglycerides present, one is at risk for certain health issues.
A-to-Z Guide for Navigating a Healthy 2021: Part 3
Posted on 2nd Apr 2021 12:00:00 in Weight Management, Wellness & Well-being
Welcome to the third in our four-part series featuring supplements, herbs, and other nutrients that rarely garner the headlines when it comes to the health benefits afforded by such products. So, to help further avoid oversight of these valuable products, we’re giving them this spot in the blogosphere spotlight with brief, alphabetized summaries that in this instance run the gamut from M through S.
8 Tips & Supplements to Help Avoid Gaining Weight
Posted on 22nd Mar 2021 12:00:00 in Weight Management, Wellness & Well-being
Avoiding weight gain can be especially difficult at times, such as during winter and early spring, when the weather is acting up and you’re stuck at home. But there are some simple and straightforward lifestyle tips and supplements you can follow/use that can help you avoid weight gain or even lose a few pounds during those otherwise dormant times when eating always seems to overrule exercising.
6 Healthy Substitutes for Sugar
Posted on 24th Feb 2021 12:00:00 in Weight Management, Wellness & Well-being
Sugar is a sweet, usually enjoyable, and extremely common ingredient found in many foods. But, as you likely know, there are clear drawbacks to sugar consumption, most notably when consumed in excess. Fortunately, there are a variety of much healthier substitute ingredients available to add sweet flavor to your baked & cooked foods, or to your morning coffee.
7 G's for Generating Good Health
Posted on 16th Feb 2021 12:00:00 in Weight Management, Heart & Cardiovascular Health, Vitamins & Minerals, Wellness & Well-being
Periodically we are taking quick detours in this space to offer an alphabetized look at an assortment of products, nutrients, and compounds, each beginning with the same letter. Consider this an opportunity to quickly review some items you see us write about fairly often while also introducing you to products you might not have heard as much about. The featured letter this time is G. As always, be sure to discuss usage of use of any of these items with your physician before launching a new regimen.
Detoxify Your Body with These Supplements & Nutrients
Posted on 22nd Jan 2021 12:00:00 in Weight Management, Wellness & Well-being
The act of detoxing one’s body, or detoxification, is commonly touted as a way to boost one’s overall health in a short period of time. But what does “detox” refer to exactly? And what role might supplemental vitamins and nutrients play in this process?
7 P's to Prep You for Better Health
Posted on 9th Feb 2021 05:00:00 in Weight Management, Vitamins & Minerals, Immune System, Wellness & Well-being
Periodically, we at Wonder Labs present a piece like this that offers a package of products, summarizing their purposes and benefits, and all beginning with a particular letter of the alphabet. As you might have guessed from perusing this blog up to this point, our letter this time is “P”. Below are seven items that all begin with the letter P, and we hope you will find this presentation a preferable one pleasing to your palate. Note that some of these have been picked primarily because you don’t hear much about them – it’s time you do.
Load Up on Protein to Help Unload that Weight
Posted on 16th Mar 2021 05:00:00 in Food & Nutrition, Weight Management, Heart & Cardiovascular Health, Wellness & Well-being
Much has been researched, devised, debated, and written about denying yourself favorite (but fattening) foods or otherwise taking things away from the dinner table in order to drop pounds. This is so you can boost your self-esteem and confidence to wear what you want to the beach or the office. Crash diets, dry fasting, the Scarsdale Diet, the Slow-Carb Diet: the list of trendy, fad diets is a long one. The irony, though, is that one of the most effective ways to lose weight is by adding something – protein – to your daily menu.
Your Yeast Problem Could Mean a Weight Problem
Posted on 26th Oct 2020 12:00:00 in Wellness & Well-being, Weight Management, Food & Nutrition
It’s common knowledge that a diet that consistently includes plenty of sugar, sweets and the wrong kind of carbs can make losing weight next to impossible. This is true even if you are an exercise or workout fanatic, and that’s where the mystery deepens, leaving you wondering “Why can’t I lose weight just from burning all those calories?” The answer might be that you have a yeast problem, and this tale of woe is as much for the guys as it is for the gals.
Fasting Done Right Can Expedite Weight Loss
Posted on 17th Sep 2020 05:00:00 in Food & Nutrition, Weight Management, Wellness & Well-being
Fasting is not about starving yourself; it is about exercising strict control over your eating habits for brief periods, and preferably with a health-care provider’s guidance. We’re not talking about a religious-oriented fast, either, but one in which you are in total control of what and when you eat, which can sometimes mean being ‘on’ some days and ‘off’ on others.
Can a Detox Diet Work for Weight Loss?
Posted on 5th May 2020 06:00:00 in Food & Nutrition, Weight Management, Wellness & Well-being
Detoxification is a process many people use to expel unwanted toxins from their bodies, following a regimen that closely resembles what others might call a “cleansing.” In short, detox diets typically involve drinking plenty of water and eating some fruits and vegetables, in effect drastically cutting calories for a short period of time to enhance their body’s health and maybe – as a bonus – drop a few pounds in the process.
How to Beat Cravings While Losing Weight
Posted on 11th Aug 2020 12:00:00 in Food & Nutrition, Weight Management, Wellness & Well-being
There’s more to losing weight than planning a diet and necessary lifestyle changes, and then hunkering down with discipline and willpower to enact your grand scheme. It is also about following through while avoiding traps and obstacles along the way that can trip you up and send you back to square one. One of those trip-ups is a craving, such as reaching for that pint of your favorite multi-flavored ice cream or just good old-fashioned pigging out on beer and burgers smothered in condiments.
A Quick A-to-Z Guide for Food, Health & Nutrition: Part I
Posted on 11th Mar 2020 06:00:00 in Food & Nutrition, Weight Management, Vitamins & Minerals, Immune System, Wellness & Well-being
Here’s the first half of a handy A-Z reference guide offering an alphabetized assortment of nutrients, vitamins, minerals, supplements, and tips to help you optimize your health and overall fitness.
Collagen's Benefits Are More than Skin Deep
Posted on 25th Mar 2020 06:00:00 in Weight Management, Heart & Cardiovascular Health, Wellness & Well-being
Products containing collagen have long been highly sought out in the beauty aisle of stores. That’s for collagen’s ability to help maintain beautiful hair, enhance the appearance and elasticity of skin, and support strong, beautiful nails. But collagen’s powers when it comes to amplifying how good you look also extends to how you feel inside, and that covers a whole lot of territory inside your body as well as outside.
10 Health Benefits of Turmeric
Posted on 16th Jan 2020 06:00:00 in Weight Management, Heart & Cardiovascular Health, Vitamins & Minerals, Immune System, Wellness & Well-being
If you’ve ever eaten in an Indian restaurant, which typically offers among the tastiest of buffet lines, you have likely partaken of a botanical known for conveying numerous potential health benefits that have been observed for thousands of years. The key ingredient in Indian fare is turmeric, which is a member of the ginger family and has been a staple in Ayurvedic medicine dating back centuries.
What Is Chromium, and How Can It Benefit Your Health?
Posted on 6th Feb 2020 08:00:00 in Weight Management, Heart & Cardiovascular Health, Vitamins & Minerals, Vision & Eye Health, Wellness & Well-being
Chromium is one of the key trace metals and minerals required by your body to function properly in an assortment of areas, beginning with the maintenance of proper glucose tolerance and insulin resistance, and much more.
What Is Guarana, and How Can It Benefit Your Health?
Posted on 4th Feb 2020 12:00:00 in Weight Management, Heart & Cardiovascular Health, Wellness & Well-being
Guarana is a tiny berry packed with the potent power needed to provide a variety of health benefits – yet one more example of how big things can come in small packages. Amazonian tribes have embraced the use of guarana for centuries for its health benefits, among them its properties as an astringent and stimulant that help maintain your body’s proper nutritional levels during days of fasting.
Eight Reasons to Embrace Berberine
Posted on 10th Jan 2020 08:00:00 in Weight Management, Heart & Cardiovascular Health, Wellness & Well-being
You’ve probably heard the age-old hypothetical about how if you were marooned on a remote island and could take only one thing with you, what would it be? In a similar vein, if you wanted to stock only one nutritional supplement in your cupboard, which one would you choose? There are many worthy options out there, but it would be difficult to choose a supplement better than berberine, which can provide health benefits across a wide spectrum.
How Do Ketones and Ketone Bodies Benefit Health?
Posted on 2nd Oct 2019 12:00:00 in Weight Management, Heart & Cardiovascular Health, Wellness & Well-being
Most of us who have participated in endurance sports such as running or biking have heard about how the consumption of carbohydrates hours before an event can provide an extra dose of energy during the event. While burning carbs can produce the glucose that fuels our bodies, it might surprise you to know there is an alternative source of energy for the body, and it involves burning body fats and the use of compounds known as ketones and ketone bodies.
What Can I Do to Get Rid of Belly Fat?
Posted on 11th Sep 2019 12:00:00 in Weight Management, Heart & Cardiovascular Health, Wellness & Well-being
Big bellies long have been a source of light-hearted humor, a means to fill roles as Santa Claus at Christmastime, and a source of pride for sumo wrestlers, but for most of us it’s not a goal to aspire to. We now know from health science that excessive fat in the abdominal area has been associated with diseases such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Shedding a good portion of your oversized belly is a good idea if you want to live a long, healthy life.
What Is Royal Jelly, and What Does It Do?
Posted on 4th Sep 2019 12:00:00 in Weight Management, Heart & Cardiovascular Health, Vitamins & Minerals, Vision & Eye Health, Wellness & Well-being
Other than buzzing folks at backyard barbecues, bees are best known for their production of honey, which serves many useful and delectable purposes at the breakfast, lunch, or dinner table. But that’s not all. Bees also give us royal jelly, a nutritional supplement adept at providing a wide variety of health benefits across the spectrum.
What Are Amino Acids, and What Purpose Do They Serve?
Posted on 16th Aug 2019 12:00:00 in Food & Nutrition, Weight Management, Wellness & Well-being
Amino acids play many critical roles in your body, but they are best known for being what many health experts refer to as “the building blocks of proteins.” Additionally, amino acids, packaged by Wonder Labs in supplemental form as amino acid complex, play a key role in the synthesis of hormones and neurotransmitters. Their use for potentially enhancing mood or boosting performance among athletes likewise make them very versatile.
What Is Bromelain, and What Is It Used For?
Posted on 24th Jul 2019 12:00:00 in Weight Management, Wellness & Well-being
If you want to find bromelain in its raw form, you can start by looking for pineapples. Bromelain is a compound that is an enzyme mixture found in pineapples, and it is available over the counter (OTC) in nutritional supplement form. Bromelain is useful for treating such health conditions as sinus problems, inflammation, and issues involving your digestive system.
How Does Berberine Benefit Diabetics?
Posted on 22nd Jul 2019 12:00:00 in Weight Management, Heart & Cardiovascular Health, Wellness & Well-being
Berberine, a bioactive compound sourced from a small variety of plants, has demonstrated itself capable in clinical trials of providing several key health benefits to your body. One of the most significant of those is lowering elevated blood sugar. That’s especially meaningful for someone afflicted with type 2 diabetes, a reversible form of the disease characterized by raised blood sugar levels, a condition that berberine has proved itself adept at solving.
What Is Pyruvate, and What Is It Used For?
Posted on 5th Jul 2019 12:00:00 in Weight Management, Children's Health, Heart & Cardiovascular Health, Wellness & Well-being
If you’re looking for a supplement that provides a one-two-three punch that can help you lose weight, enhance your energy for improved athletic performance (if that is your game), and adds an anti-aging dimension, look no further than pyruvate. Maybe you’ve never heard of it before; well, now you have. So keep reading.
What Is Bilberry, and How Can It Benefit Our Health?
Posted on 3rd Jul 2019 12:00:00 in Weight Management, Heart & Cardiovascular Health, Vision & Eye Health, Announcements & News
Bilberry is a plant that grows on bushes and is native to many regions, to include parts of North America as well as areas in Europe and Asia. Since the Middle Ages, its berries – the fruit itself – as well as its leaves have been used to treat a variety of health conditions, most notably in dealing with eye and sight issues.
What Benefits Can I Get from Berberine?
Posted on 28th May 2019 12:00:00 in Weight Management, Heart & Cardiovascular Health, Immune System, Wellness & Well-being
Berberine is a compound derived from a Chinese herb, offering a variety of health and a track record in traditional medical practices dating back thousands of years. In recent years, the effects of berberine have caused it to re-emerged as one of the newest ‘it’ supplements, its many reported benefits ranging from lowering cholesterol and blood pressure to supporting cognitive and digestive health.
Added Dietary Sugar: Sweet Substitutes (Part II)
Posted on 15th May 2019 12:00:00 in Food & Nutrition, Weight Management, Heart & Cardiovascular Health, Wellness & Well-being
We recently blogged in this space about how sugar can be Public Enemy No. 1 for people who aren’t careful with their diets and consume an excess amount of added sugar (sugar in addition to already comes in their regular diet). Americans as a whole have been eating way too much sugar for too long, and the consequences are showing up in unwanted health issues such as heart disease, diabetes, obesity, mental health issues, and even acne problems.
Added Dietary Sugar: Health Risks (Part I)
Posted on 13th May 2019 12:00:00 in Food & Nutrition, Weight Management, Children's Health, Heart & Cardiovascular Health, Wellness & Well-being
Sometimes being told what you should be eating in place of what you want to be eating is news you don’t want to hear, and this might be one of those occasions. For those who have a serious sweet tooth and think little of adding sugar to a food item such at any meal, the bad news is this – sugar might be Public Enemy No. 1 – more so even than fat – when it comes to a healthy diet and a healthy you.
Eight Ways to Support Your Liver's Health
Posted on 17th Apr 2019 12:00:00 in Food & Nutrition, Weight Management, Vitamins & Minerals, Wellness & Well-being
Your body has an assortment of major organs, the most prominent of which are your brain and heart, and who’s going to debate that? But all of our organs require TLC, and there’s no overstating the important role that your liver plays within your body. It performs a multitude of key tasks, to include breaking down toxins so that they can be properly expelled from your bodies, as well as producing proteins, cholesterol, and bile as well as storing minerals, vitamins, and carbohydrates.
10 Practical Ways to Curb Your Appetite
Posted on 5th Apr 2019 12:00:00 in Food & Nutrition, Weight Management, Wellness & Well-being
If you want to lose weight – and, be serious, who doesn’t? – there are two major areas you need to focus on: exercise and diet. Stay active on a consistent basis, eat right, and watch the weight drop off. That’s the idea.
How to Understand and Handle Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Posted on 18th Mar 2019 12:00:00 in Weight Management, Wellness & Well-being
You shouldn’t feel too bad if you have ever suffered, or are suffering, from a bout of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). You have plenty of company. Well, let’s rephrase that: then again, feeling bad goes with the SAD territory, and it might even seem unavoidable. Feeling bad, depressed, or just plain down in the dumps for an extended period of time every year is a very real thing for many people, and there’s nothing amusing or uplifting about it.
Gymnema Sylvestre: What Is It and What Does It Do?
Posted on 14th Mar 2019 12:00:00 in Food & Nutrition, Weight Management, Immune System, Wellness & Well-being
Much of what we see and know about regarding nutritional herbs and supplements dates back hundreds, even thousands, of years, which is proof that our ancestors – regardless your ethnicity – knew what they were doing way back when. Gymnema sylvestre, a wood-climbing shrub native to Indian, Africa, and Australia is among those plants whose robust medicinal properties have stood the tests of time.
Bromelain: What Is It and What Does It Do?
Posted on 28th Feb 2019 14:00:00 in Weight Management, Heart & Cardiovascular Health, Wellness & Well-being
Many of us have grown up believing that anything that’s good for what ails us isn’t going to taste very good, and were it not medicinal, we wouldn’t be touching it with a 10-foot pole. There are exceptions to the rule. One of them is that sweet, juicy fruit known as pineapple, which contains a protein-digesting enzyme known as bromelain. Once extracted from the pineapple, bromelain has the potential to clear things up healthwise in a variety of ways.
GTF Chromium: What Is It and What Does It Do?
Posted on 14th Feb 2019 12:00:00 in Weight Management, Vitamins & Minerals, Wellness & Well-being
Chromium is a mineral that is essential for your body’s nutritional needs, yet it is a hard metal that, in its natural state, is difficult for your body to absorb. Hmmm. That sounds like it could be a problem, even a contradiction of human biology, except such minerals can be chelated, or bound, to another compound to enhance its absorption capability. Such is the case with GTF chromium.
Alpha Lipoic Acid: What Is It and What Does It Do?
Posted on 8th Feb 2019 12:00:00 in Weight Management, Heart & Cardiovascular Health, Vitamins & Minerals, Wellness & Well-being
Alpha lipoic acid is also known as lipoic acid and thioctic acid, but whatever you choose to call it, it remains a compound found in almost every cell in your body – providing protection to those cells. Its primary role is to support your body’s normal functions by converting glucose – aka blood sugar – into the energy needed to drive those bodily functions.
Resveratrol -- Its Sources, Benefits and Uses | Featured Product
Posted on 7th Feb 2019 12:00:00 in Food & Nutrition, Weight Management, Heart & Cardiovascular Health, Wellness & Well-being
We all know all too well that drinking and driving don’t mix, that there’s not much good to be gained by drinking too much alcohol. Drinking a moderate amount of red wine, though, can apparently be a boon to our health, starting with how it seems able to protect brain function and lower blood pressure – and that isn’t all.
Berberine -- Its Sources, Benefits, and Uses | Featured Product
Posted on 3rd Jan 2019 12:00:00 in Weight Management, Heart & Cardiovascular Health, Wellness & Well-being
Berberine is one of the most versatile nutritional supplements known to man, recognized for its wide range of health benefits that include treating metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and inflammation, among other conditions.
5 Reasons For Some Vitamins, Herbs and Minerals Before Hitting the Gym
Posted on 20th Dec 2018 12:17:22 in Food & Nutrition, Weight Management
I bet many people would walk right away from exercising if they were told that exercising leaves some of their tissues broken or injured. Hard as that may be to swallow, it’s the frank way to explain the internal technicalities that make exercises beneficial. Talking about misconceptions, hypes and exaggerations, health and fitness comes only second to love and relationships.
Cinnamon | Reap the Benefits for Your Health
Posted on 21st Dec 2018 07:00:00 in Food & Nutrition, Weight Management, Heart & Cardiovascular Health, Wellness & Well-being
To anyone who has a sweet tooth and has longed for a ‘miracle’ food that is not only sweet and tasty but also healthful and beneficial (and low on calories) need dream no longer. There is such a consumable – cinnamon – that in fact has been around for thousands of years and which provides a plethora of potential health benefits that sound almost too good to be true. But it is true.
Cayenne Pepper | Reap the Benefits for Your Health
Posted on 14th Dec 2018 08:00:00 in Food & Nutrition, Weight Management, Immune System, Wellness & Well-being
What’s there not to love about cayenne? It’s a pepper that adds a splendid kick to almost any meal (even breakfast, in some cases) and which doubles in its other world as a therapeutic compound with thousands of years of practical use and dozens of uses ranging from treating heartburn and delirium to going head to head with sore throat and hemorrhoids. Not to mention (but we are, anyway) it can also do a number in helping to cleanse the body as a detoxifying agent.
What You Need to Know about Diabetes
Posted on 19th Nov 2018 03:00:00 in Weight Management, Heart & Cardiovascular Health, Vision & Eye Health, Wellness & Well-being
About one in 10 Americans have diabetes, which works out to more than 30 million people. More than 80 million other U.S. adults are at the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and that’s sobering news when you realize that this disease – which is closely aligned with blood glucose levels in your body – can lead to blindness, nerve damage, and kidney disease, among other health issues.
Let Creatine Create Enhanced Performance for You
Posted on 7th Nov 2018 08:00:00 in Weight Management, Wellness & Well-being
Even for those of you who do it all the time, exercise and intense competition can sometimes become a drag on the body, right? Those are the times to be thinking about a little “pick-me-up” that might help you run a bit faster, jump a little higher, do an extra set of lifts, or extend that endurance a little bit farther. Enhancing your athletic or workout performance safely and legally should be atop your list of priorities, and creatine can help on all counts.
Tea for Two, but Are Alleged Health Benefits True?
Posted on 24th Oct 2018 12:00:00 in Weight Management, Heart & Cardiovascular Health, Vitamins & Minerals, Wellness & Well-being
Let’s cut to the chase by answering the question posed in the title of this article. Yes, the alleged health benefits are true, or at least appear to be true, but such a declaration comes with several caveats. One qualifier is that not all teas sold on the market are real teas – those being ones derived from the Camellia sinensis plant. Plus, actual testing of tea’s beneficial potencies has been limited to animals and not humans, so we can’t quite say ‘yeah’ with 100 percent confidence.
What's In TripleTrim Weight Loss Formula?
Posted on 23rd Oct 2018 07:21:35 in Weight Management
We all know that diet and exercise are essential for weight loss and healthy weight maintenance, right? But sometimes diet and exercise alone just isn’t enough. You can only starve yourself so much… or spend so much time on the treadmill, right?! When you feel like you’ve hit your limit – but still aren’t getting the results you want – what do you do? Meet TripleTrim+, a specially designed weight loss formula that brings a three-pronged approach to weight loss with Garcinia Cambogia, Green Coffee Bean and Razberi-K™. Let’s take a closer look…
Dandelion Root -- Its Sources, Benefits and Uses
Posted on 16th Oct 2018 12:00:00 in Weight Management, Vitamins & Minerals, Wellness & Well-being
To some homeowners, a dandelion is nothing more than an annoying weed that so rudely populates his or her yard for a brief spell once a year. Others a bit more romantic at heart are enraptured by the bright yellow hue of the budding plant. But what many members of both of these demographics might not know is that dandelion root has long been a staple of the herbal remedy market, known for its properties of stimulating the appetite, promoting digestion, and acting as a laxative.
Flaxseeds Can Sprout Health Benefits for You
Posted on 12th Oct 2018 12:00:00 in Food & Nutrition, Weight Management, Heart & Cardiovascular Health, Wellness & Well-being
In this second of three blogs in our impromptu good-things-come-in-small-packages series of nutritional seeds, we turn our gaze to flaxseeds, which have been around for a long time – as in 6,ooo years long! These small seeds – which can be found in brown, tan, or gold-colored varieties, are a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids known as alpha-linolenic acids (ALA) and can fight the good fight for good health on several fronts, such as blood sugar, heart disease, digestion, skin complexion, cholesterol, and hormones.
Chia Seeds Can Sprout Health Benefits for You
Posted on 11th Oct 2018 12:00:00 in Food & Nutrition, Weight Management, Heart & Cardiovascular Health, Wellness & Well-being
When planting a garden, such as the one in your backyard, it is imperative that you have the right seeds in hand to make it possible to plant, nurture, and harvest a nice assortment of vegetables for the family dinner table. Ditto for your body and an assortment of nutritional seeds. As small as they are, such seeds can be indispensable for your health; it’s just a matter of knowing which ones can do what, and then being sure to include them as part of your daily dietary regimen.
Milk Thistle - Its Sources, Benefits and Uses | Featured Product
Posted on 9th Oct 2018 12:00:00 in Weight Management, Heart & Cardiovascular Health, Immune System
Ask a half-dozen people their favorite health attribute linked to milk thistle, and you will likely hear six different answers. That points to the versatility of this flowering plant (reddish-purplish flowers) found mostly in Mediterranean countries and which belongs to the same plant family as the daisy. Scientifically known as silybmum marianum, milk thistle actually goes by an assortment of names that also include Mary thistle, holy thistle, and Scotch thistle.
What Are Amino Acids and Why Are They Needed?
Posted on 3rd Oct 2018 07:00:00 in Weight Management, Wellness & Well-being
Amino acids are the organic compounds that come together to form proteins, the building blocks of life. Knowing that, it should be no surprise that your body needs a daily intake of amino acids. That’s because your body doesn’t store any surplus amino acids that you have consumed, per organicfacts.net. It’s sort of like buying minutes for your phone on a monthly basis – use them or lose them, or at least that’s the way it used to be. You get the idea.
Ginseng: Its Sources, Benefits and Uses
Posted on 26th Sep 2018 08:00:00 in Weight Management, Immune System, Wellness & Well-being
Distinguishing one herb-based supplement from another can be tricky without a scorecard, although there are some herbs that need little explanation – except what you might see in the occasional nutritional blog, such as here – and it is in this category that ginseng distinguishes itself from most of the other herbs.
L-Carnitine -- Its Sources, Benefits and Uses | Featured Product
Posted on 11th Sep 2018 12:00:00 in Weight Management, Heart & Cardiovascular Health, Wellness & Well-being
There are myriad weight-loss products on the market – there has been for decades – and choosing the right one(s) can be an exasperating chore. Fretting over such a choice would be OK if it meant losing a few pounds in the process, but that’s not going to happen. So let’s help you cut through the smoke and offer a suggestion worth a look – L-carnitine.
Berberine -- Its Sources, Benefits and Uses | Featured Product
Posted on 19th Sep 2018 06:00:00 in Weight Management, Heart & Cardiovascular Health, Immune System, Wellness & Well-being
You’ve probably been asked at least once that if you were to end up on a deserted island and could only take one thing with you (short of a boat or helicopter), what would it be? Well, let’s take a variation of that question – one that is much less daunting – and it goes like this: If you could pick only one nutritional supplement to take with you to that deserted island, and assuming an endless supply, what would it be, and why? We can think of several, but one great choice would be berberine.
'W' is for Weight Management: Health, Nutrition & Supplements A to Z
Posted on 15th Aug 2018 12:00:00 in Food & Nutrition, Weight Management, Wellness & Well-being
So, your goal in life right now is for weight loss, but you’re not having a whole lot of success keeping it off? Maybe it’s time for a paradigm shift in your mindset, or a shift to making weight management your goal. Think of the latter as a more reasoned way to not only lose the weight but to keep it off, and keep it off for the long haul.
Flavonoids: What Are They - Where Are They From - What Do They Do?
Posted on 9th Aug 2018 12:00:00 in Food & Nutrition, Weight Management, Heart & Cardiovascular Health, Announcements & News
For years we have been reminded by well-meaning folks to be sure to eat our fruits and veggies, and there is a good health-related, scientific reason for this. Fruits and vegetables are the most abundant food source of flavonoids, which are responsible for the vivid colors of fruits and vegetables and, even more importantly, are characterized by their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immune system-bolstering properties.
'T' is for Turmeric: Health, Nutrition & Supplements A to Z
Posted on 12th Jul 2018 12:00:00 in Weight Management, Heart & Cardiovascular Health, Wellness & Well-being
Suppose you are about to be stranded on a small island out in the middle of the Pacific Ocean – even if it’s totally inconceivable you’d actually get advance notice for that sort of thing – and you can take only one nutritional supplement with you. What would it be? Well, depending on your personal preferences and particular state of health, there are, arguably, several right answers. But the best answer? Let’s start (and end) with turmeric.
Forskolin Is All in for Benefiting Our Health
Posted on 11th Jul 2018 12:00:00 in Weight Management, Heart & Cardiovascular Health, Wellness & Well-being
For anyone who is overweight, afflicted with high blood pressure and looking to build muscle mass while also alleviating their symptoms of asthma, the herbal supplement forskolin might be just what the doctor ordered. Or at least it’s worth a discussion with your physician or other health-care professional, mindful of forskolin’s purported wide range of health benefits.
Life is Healthier with a Cherry (or Cherries) on Top
Posted on 4th Jul 2018 12:00:00 in Weight Management, Heart & Cardiovascular Health, Vitamins & Minerals, Wellness & Well-being
Life isn’t always a bowl of cherries, as most of us well know, but a bowl of cherries is, well, a bowl of cherries. They enhance our health, no question. Cherries are a fruit that can provide us many health benefits, thanks to a potent makeup that includes plenty of fiber, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory compounds, making the small, red fruits one of the healthiest foods around, even when topping a thick, delicious calories-laden milkshake.
Boswellia Can Assist in Weight Loss
Posted on 13th Jul 2018 12:00:00 in Weight Management, Wellness & Well-being
Traditional medicine practitioners of ancient times, dating back 3,000 or more years, were really on to something. Their reliance on powerful herbs to successfully treat many of the maladies of their day was nothing short of ingenious, ahead of its time. Take boswellia, for instance. This herb, taken from the Boswellia serrata tree as a gummy resin, has been used to treat numerous medical conditions for centuries, and when it comes to weight loss and this century, it’s nothing short of a revelation.
The Woman's Workout - Making the Most of Your Gym Time
Posted on 23rd Apr 2018 16:00:00 in Weight Management, Vitamins & Minerals, Wellness & Well-being
Women who work out regularly, as well as those who plan to get to that point soon, pretty much know what they need in hand before they head to the gym. For starters—proper apparel suitable for lots of sweating to go with all that stretching, twisting, lifting, and/or cardio, as well as a multi-function watch as well as a towel (if one not provided). More importantly, though, there is the matter of proper nutritional supplementation to help fuel the body as well as to aid in bodily recovery and repair.
Fast Icy Relief for Runners, Hikers, and Bikers
Posted on 27th Mar 2018 12:00:00 in Weight Management, Wellness & Well-being
In the aftermath of a hard workout, such as one associated with running, biking, or even a jaunty hike through the woods and over hills, pain isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Most likely, this is the presence of what is known as delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), a condition in which muscle pain develops a day or two after exercise, if not sooner.
Can You Guess the 4 Critical Nutrients the American Diet Lacks?
Posted on 13th Feb 2018 11:02:18 in Food & Nutrition, Weight Management
Do you know what “SAD” stands for? If you guessed, “seasonal affective disorder,” you get a point. But today we’re looking at a different SAD… The Standard American Diet. SAD is far too common here in the U.S. where “three out of four Americans don’t eat a single piece of fruit in a given day, and nearly nine out of ten don’t reach the minimum recommended daily intake of vegetables”.
The Best Vitamins and Supplements to Support the Glands
Posted on 31st Jan 2018 10:30:00 in Weight Management, Vitamins & Minerals, Immune System, Wellness & Well-being
Our body’s glands, small in stature but large in function, comprise the endocrine system. Their chief role is to produce and secrete chemical substances known as hormones that regulate our cells’ and organs’ activities. In a sense, the endocrine system acts as our body’s thermostat, as described by emedicinehealth.com, similar to how wall-mounted thermostats in the home control room temperature.
Benefits of Probiotics Outside of the Gut or Digestion
Posted on 30th Jan 2018 10:00:00 in Weight Management, Heart & Cardiovascular Health, Immune System, Wellness & Well-being
This how it usually goes with probiotics – make mention of these living microorganisms and the conversation goes straight to how probiotics benefit digestive and gut health. You know the drill: probiotics consist of “good bacteria” that are consumed via fermented foods or supplements and act to restore or strengthen the natural balance of gut bacteria. This aids in proper digestion and helps ward off diseases (such as inflammatory bowel disease and ulcerative colitis) and even diarrhea, which can often be a side effect of antibiotic use.
Losing Sleep and Losing Our Health
Posted on 23rd Jan 2018 12:00:00 in Weight Management, Heart & Cardiovascular Health, Immune System, Wellness & Well-being
You snooze, you lose, right? Actually, yes, and in a good way. At least it’s a good thing if you are trying to lose weight, or at least shed some of that beer belly. Research has shown that getting sufficient sleep – usually targeted at eight hours, give or take an hour – is a key factor in maintaining or even improving our health, which includes keeping off or shedding the pounds in many cases.
Turmeric's Many Benefits Number in the Dozens
Posted on 10th Jan 2018 12:00:00 in Weight Management, Heart & Cardiovascular Health, Wellness & Well-being
If you’re looking for a nutritional supplement that is the Baskin Robbins of the health food industry – you know, 98 flavors and all that stuff – you might consider turmeric, with its key ingredient curcumin. Turmeric/curcumin might just be the Jack or Jill of all trades among supplements because of the many ways it can contribute to our good health, from top to bottom and from side to side with our bodies.
Berberine Runs the Gamut on Health Benefits
Posted on 7th Jan 2018 14:00:00 in Weight Management, Heart & Cardiovascular Health, Wellness & Well-being
One of the most fascinating things about nutrition and health is the number of times that something old – something really old, even – is found to have new human health applications, or at least relatively new when it comes to medical and nutritional science in America. Case in point: berberine, a plant-based compound that has been used in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medical practice dating back more than 1,000 years.
8 New Year's Resolutions for a Healthy 2018
Posted on 30th Dec 2017 10:00:00 in Food & Nutrition, Weight Management, Wellness & Well-being
So, you’re sick and tired of making New Year’s resolutions year after year, only to break them long before January gives way to February? Or, maybe you’re just sick and tired, period, and in need of some easy-to-reach pick-me-ups that will leave you feeling fit, strong, and healthy for 2018. Here are eight resolution suggestions to grab onto and make a go of once you finish ringing in the New Year. Best wishes for a happy and healthy 2018!
Give Yourself the Gift of a Weight-loss Holiday Season
Posted on 15th Dec 2017 12:00:00 in Weight Management, Wellness & Well-being
Or, you can at least make it a weight-neutral holiday season if actual weight loss seems too much of a holiday spirit-killing burden. First, though, put down that plate of steaming hot-out-of-the-oven pecan pie smothered in whipped cream and let’s talk about this.
What's the Ketogenic Diet and What's in It?
Posted on 11th Oct 2017 10:00:00 in Food & Nutrition, Weight Management, Wellness & Well-being
The ketogenic diet is a low-carb diet often compared to the Atkins diet, as both are based on a drastic reduction in carbs consumption. Per webmd.com, the main premise of the ketogenic diet is to get more calories from protein and fat, and fewer from carbs – which means cutting out sugar, soda, pastries, and white bread, for starters.
What Is Ketosis and What Does It Do for Us?
Posted on 9th Oct 2017 16:00:00 in Weight Management, Wellness & Well-being
When our body goes into a state of ketosis, it’s not a bad thing. In fact, it’s something many of us choose to bring on ourselves to lose weight. The word ‘ketosis’ might sound like some sort of disease. It isn’t. It is a normal metabolic process in which our body, when short on glucose, instead starts burning stored fats for needed energy. It is a condition that people can initiate by starting a ketogenic diet that is low on carbohydrates and seeks to burn unwanted fat.
The Sirtfood Diet: Healthy Craze or Just Plain Crazy?
Posted on 1st Sep 2017 12:00:00 in Food & Nutrition, Weight Management
If you are looking to kickstart a weight-loss program with almost-guaranteed success right out the gate, and if you like chocolate and/or wine and/or coffee, and if you have three weeks to spare, then maybe there really is a diet program out there that might appeal to you. There really is such a diet, and it goes by the name of the Sirtfood Diet. Celebrities like singer Adele swear by it – or at least eat by it.
Belly Fat, Part II: Eat It Away
Posted on 15th Aug 2017 12:00:00 in Weight Management, Wellness & Well-being
Previously in this space we published a blog touching on some key points specific to belly fat. Included in the discussion was a summary of what belly fat is, its potential perils to our health, and several the underlying factors that contribute to it. Knowing those factors gives you a head start on what you can do to avoid belly fat or trim away what already is there.
Live Longer: Trim Away That Belly Fat
Posted on 11th Aug 2017 17:00:00 in Weight Management, Wellness & Well-being
With summer winding down, those of us who vowed to use the nicer weather to eat better and work out more to shed that “beer gut” and reveal that six-pack are running out of time to accomplish that mission – if we haven’t already succeeded. This isn’t just about looking better and buffer in a bathing suit, though. It’s also about our longevity – trimming the belly isn’t just about beach-time vanity, it’s also about our long-term health.
Why Can't I Lose Weight?
Posted on 29th Jun 2017 12:00:00 in Food & Nutrition, Weight Management, Wellness & Well-being
Trying to lose weight is like trying to grip a wet and slippery bar of soap – the harder you squeeze, the faster it gets away from you. A lot of weight-loss plans or diets fail because of the instant-gratification conundrum: we want to lose X number of pounds now, even when we know in our heads that any viable plan or diet requires planning, patience and perseverance, yet many of us still won’t see immediate results and will abandon it faster than a New Year’s Resolution.
What is AMPK and What Does It Do?
Posted on 27th Jun 2017 10:00:00 in Food & Nutrition, Weight Management, Wellness & Well-being
When it comes to inducing healthy and effective weight loss, there are a lot of theories and gimmicks floating around. AMPK is no theory or gimmick, however. It’s the real deal. Short for adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase, AMPK is an important enzyme that, when activated, is effective at cranking up our metabolism and burning fat.
What Are the Best Ways to Boost Metabolism?
Posted on 1st Jun 2017 12:00:00 in Food & Nutrition, Weight Management, Wellness & Well-being
What little most of us know about the human body’s metabolism – without the help of a scientific manual – is that a fast metabolism is more conducive to losing weight than a slow metabolism is. That’s good to know for those of us looking to shed a few (or more than a few) pounds. The question is, how can we boost our metabolism without risk to our health, and perhaps even enhance our health in the process?
What's Driving Obesity Rates for U.S. Women?
Posted on 31st May 2017 12:00:00 in Food & Nutrition, Weight Management, Wellness & Well-being
Two-thirds of American adults are either obese or overweight, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The obesity rate among women in their 40s and 50s has risen to 42 percent compared to 38 percent among middle-aged men. Across all adult age groups, in terms of obesity rate, women are at 38 percent compared to 34 percent of men – the obesity rate for women is on the rise, while it has plateaued for men.
What Is Metabolism in the Human Body?
Posted on 25th May 2017 17:00:00 in Weight Management, Wellness & Well-being
‘Metabolism’ is one of those health-related words we often hear in discussions focused on diet, weight and exercise; but do we really know what it means? Metabolism typically is talked about in simplistic terms, as if it’s some sort of biomechanical device that runs our body like an engine powers a car, when all we need to do is fuel it three times a day so we can enjoy the ride. However, there’s more to metabolism than just something to keep revved up if we want to drop the pounds.
Berberine Spurs Weight Loss from Different Directions
Posted on 21st Apr 2017 13:00:00 in Weight Management, Wellness & Well-being
Berberine is an alkaloid found in a variety of plants, most notably a group of shrubs known as Berberis. It is a compound with a prominent place in traditional Chinese medicine dating back centuries. Berberine’s many uses include regulating blood-sugar and cholesterol levels, reducing harmful inflammation throughout the body, and playing a healthy role in fighting heart disease. Berberine also is a proven success story when it comes to inducing weight loss, and it plays this role well through a variety of functions.
Cayenne's Health Benefits Run the Gamut
Posted on 20th Apr 2017 10:00:00 in Weight Management, Immune System, Wellness & Well-being
As a spice that adds a delicious kick to almost any entrée, cayenne can be a food connoisseur’s best friend. As a medicinal herb with a history that dates back about 9,000 years, cayenne’s capacity to effect positive health change is nothing short of remarkable – it can be everyone’s best friend.
Boosting Your Metabolism Can Speed up Weight Loss
Posted on 13th Apr 2017 10:00:00 in Weight Management
Get your motor running. Those were the opening lyrics of a 1960’s hit song by Steppenwolf and the message is just as relevant today. It’s especially true when it comes to burning calories and fat if you want to lose weight. The motor is your metabolism, and the goal is to take the right actions and consume the right foods and drinks to keep your metabolism humming at peak efficiency.
10 (or More) Things to Know about Protein and Its Intake
Posted on 27th Mar 2017 10:00:00 in Weight Management
Protein isn't just for body builders looking to pump up their muscle mass while sculpting their bodies. It also is an essential substance for everyone of all shapes, sizes, ages and physiques. Proteins serve as the human body's basic building blocks. They are comprised of amino acids whose job it is to build muscles, blood, skin, hair, nails and internal organs, as verywell.com puts it.
How Berberine Fights Fat in War Against Obesity
Posted on 14th Feb 2017 10:00:00 in Weight Management
Mention obesity in America, and many questions come to mind. How obese is America? How many people are overweight? Are Americans fat? Is obesity considered an epidemic in the U.S.? In short, the answers are, a lot, a bunch, yes and heck yes. We are as a society fat, overweight and obese--there's no other way to put it. The latest numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say that 68 percent of Americans are overweight or obese, and that number is expected to rise to 75 percent by 2020. Wallethub has declared fat as the new normal in America.
Tips to Help Make You a Weight-loss Winner
Posted on 23rd Jan 2017 12:00:00 in Weight Management
So, it's late January – how are things going with that New Year's resolution; you know, the one about losing X number of pounds in 2017? Add these 19 various actions into your daily routine to help you bust those pounds and lose the weight you've been wanting to recently.
Berberine Activates the Enzyme AMPK
Posted on 1st Feb 2017 15:52:46 in Weight Management
AMPK and the role berberine plays in activating this all important enzyme. In order to understand Berberine, and why it is now vying for a position as one of the most powerful supplements in the world, it's important to understand adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase, or AMPK.
How To Reduce Belly Fat
Posted on 18th Nov 2016 19:49:48 in Weight Management
As the holidays approach and thoughts of Santa Claus dance in the heads of kids of all ages, three to 103, we think of the guy with the white beard and the big round belly that works better on him than it does on us.
Lift Weights to Lose Weight
Posted on 26th Oct 2016 12:00:00 in Weight Management
Hold on a sec and let’s get a grip . . . on that barbell or dumbbell. Here’s the skinny when it comes to fat and weight training: lifting weights can be a great way to lose weight and change the shape of your body in several places that will likely have you looking leaner.
Treat Moderation as the Trick with Halloween Candy
Posted on 24th Oct 2016 12:00:00 in Weight Management
Soon it will be Halloween, one of the few days of the year (think Valentine’s Day and Easter as well) when kids (and us kids at heart) can gorge on candy and other sweets and not worry about what others will think or say. Everyone’s doing it! It really is supposed to be a one-day thing, but between parties at school, trick or treating on October 31 and munching on store-bought candy in the days leading up and then properly ‘disposing’ of leftover sweets in the days that follow, well, it just turns into one long marathon sugar rush.
Taking a Stand Against Sitting Disease
Posted on 21st Oct 2016 16:00:00 in Weight Management
Are you sitting down? Not for long after you read this. If you haven’t heard about it before, welcome to a relatively new affliction known as “sitting disease.” No, this is not some anti-exotic name given to a debilitating condition caused by a mosquito bite or too much lounging around in the sun; it’s about spending too much time . . . sitting, the physical results of which can be devastating.
The Skinny on 'Fat but Fit' Offers Hope to the Overweight
Posted on 8th Jul 2015 00:00:00 in Weight Management
How many of us have gone to the gym and gawked at an overweight person going full steam on the weights or the stationary bike, as we try not to stare (or chuckle) while wondering why he or she even bothers? Stifle the laughs, folks: some of us can look in the mirror and ask ourselves the same question.
Reduce that Gut Before Hitting the Beach
Posted on 26th May 2015 16:22:53 in Weight Management, Wellness & Well-being
Soon it will be June, and that means time to break out the beach umbrellas, stock up on sunscreen and tackle that unsightly body flab before you even think about squeezing back into a bathing suit; to be seen in public, no less.
Full-fledged summer vacation season is just weeks away, but there's still time to shed a few pounds and tone that physique a bit before you hit the sand under the unforgiving bright sunlight of summer. While most springtime weight-loss talk focuses on women and bikinis, let's not forget the guys, complete with beer guts and the elastic vs. drawstrings debate when it comes to swim trunks. Listen up guys (and gals): rushed and reckless is no way to perform a crash course in weight loss. Dropping a dumbbell on your foot or passing out from an ill-advised starvation diet could ruin your Summer of 2015.
