According to a research review published in the journal Obesity Reviews, most evidence points to an inverse relationship between fruit intake and body weight—meaning that as fruit intake goes up, waistlines tend to shrink. Similarly, Spanish researchers found that people with the highest fruit intake were less likely to gain weight over a 10-year periodContinue reading “Sugar in fruits and weight gain”
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Have you lowered your cholesterol through lifestyle changes?
I chew my food more, added probiotics and some supplements (CQ10, folic+Vit B complex, Calcium+Magnesium+Zinc) and always avoided sugar (but still eats 3 bites of chocolates every other day. I breath more, watch my body for any signs of distress (skin issues, pains, lack of sleep, mouth health, sleep quality, urine color, others). I haveContinue reading “Have you lowered your cholesterol through lifestyle changes?”
Folate – Vit B9 deficiency or MTHFR gene mutation
Folate – Vit B9 or MTHFR deficiency has a frequency of 1 in 1.9 . Those with potentially “severe” mutations should check homocysteine with their doctor. Folate deficiency: A deficiency in folic acid (folate) could be linked to MTHFR mutation and is worth checking out. Common symptoms include extreme fatigue, light-headedness, and forgetfulness. Homocysteine is anContinue reading “Folate – Vit B9 deficiency or MTHFR gene mutation”
Survival and body fat
More acculturated Asians Americans, more fat in their diet
Disparities in Heart Disease Among Women Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women in the United States, accounting for more deaths than stroke, lung cancer, and breast cancer.[1,2] Cardiovascular diseases account for one third of all deaths in women worldwide.[3] This third essay on “Nutrition, Culture, and Women’s Health” focuses on theContinue reading “More acculturated Asians Americans, more fat in their diet”
Anti-arthritis oil and balm for sale, first launch
Dear Friends, See you all Sat and Sunday afternoon at my San Jose house to launch my first product, an anti-arthritis balm/oil which can be used internally or externally. It is priced around $50 per 16 oz container. Your feedback is important to me. I will announce this at my blog today, http://www.clubalthea.com .Continue reading “Anti-arthritis oil and balm for sale, first launch”
Supercharge our Lymphatics to cleanse our blood with dry brushing and massage
My grandma would massage my armpit and inner thighs but dry brushing works too. Our lymphatic system is responsible for cleansing our circulatory system. It is located in our neck, legs, feet, arm pit and most of our body parts. Jumping on a trampoline is suppose to bring about good circulation too and strengthening ourContinue reading “Supercharge our Lymphatics to cleanse our blood with dry brushing and massage”
Meet Linda Moore, RN my wellness guest blogger today
Linda lives in the bay area and had been in wellness for over 20 years helping clients with skin care and holistic health. She worked as a Critical Care Nurse for over 30 years, including positions as Unit Manager in ICU and ER at Stanford University Medical Center. If you need advice or help withContinue reading “Meet Linda Moore, RN my wellness guest blogger today”
One cup of coffee before exercise in the morning burns 15% more calories by Dr Mercola
If you’re like many people, you may start your day with a cup of coffee. According to Health Magazine,1 about half of American adults stick to this daily ritual, despite conventional warnings that coffee might not be all that good for you. My own understanding of coffee’s virtues and risks was greatly enhanced by my 2011 interviewContinue reading “One cup of coffee before exercise in the morning burns 15% more calories by Dr Mercola”
Few minutes of high intensity interval training burns fat faster than aerobic endurance type exercises by Dr Mercola
By Dr. Mercola Over the last several years, researchers have slowly but surely reached the consensus that high intensity interval training (HIIT), which is characterized by relatively short bursts of intense exercise followed by periods of rest, far outperforms conventional aerobic endurance type exercises. Not only does it beat conventional cardio as the most effectiveContinue reading “Few minutes of high intensity interval training burns fat faster than aerobic endurance type exercises by Dr Mercola”
Fish-rich Diets May Help Balance Leptin, a hunger hormone
Leptin is small protein that’s gotten a lot of press in the past few years. Because it’s able to act like a hormone, and is connected with fat metabolism, leptin has become a molecule of interest to many researchers – including drug companies – who see leptin as a possible tool in weight management. ResultsContinue reading “Fish-rich Diets May Help Balance Leptin, a hunger hormone”
Losing weight and saving tax-free for a lifetime retirement income
Breakfast Skipper + Weekend Splurger from VEGA
Breakfast Skipper, Weekend Splurger, Number Cruncher, and Serial Snacker. Undoubtedly these ring familiar with you. Since we’re not ones to put people into boxes (we’re all about doing things just a little bit different), it makes sense that you might identify with more than one eating profile. Heck, some of us can be all fourContinue reading “Breakfast Skipper + Weekend Splurger from VEGA”