We have all heard this before. As teenagers from our school
coaches who would constantly belt out the proverbial “no pain,
no gain” concept, this ridiculous idea that unless we exercised
like crazy people, we would not likely see the benefits of our
effort, and then from family and friends commenting on our lack
of success in weight loss. “If […]
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Vitamin E: What is it? Eight molecules known as tocopherols are
the components that make Vitamin E. The most biologically active
amongst them are Alpha-Tocoperols and these molecules are indeed
the most efficient in terms of the benefits they bring to the
body.
Our body can absorb it with ease as it is fat soluble. It is
also more stable and […]
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Sugar has a powerful ability to frustrate dieters. The more
sugar you consume, the more insulin your body produces. And the
more insulin your body produces, the harder it is to burn fat.
And sugar is an insidious creature, because it doesn’t just pop
up where you might expect it, like candy and soda. It can also
appear in foods […]
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Want weight loss success? Before you can succeed at weight
loss, you have to know the main reason why people fail.
The main reason many people give up on losing weight is because
they try quick fad diets instead of making real lifestyle
changes. This actually backfires not only because they don’t
lose weight, but they damage their self-esteem in […]
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The importance of post workout nutrition cannot be undermined.
In order to recover properly from your workouts your body needs
essential nutrients to rebuild and re-energize. You’ve worked
hard in the gym, or just completed your run, or just finished an
intense game and don’t want your sweat and effort to go
unrewarded right? Well, the following information is essential
in […]
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The human body operates most efficiently when it is in balance,
or has achieved a state known as homeostasis. As such, optimal
recovery means that all body systems have returned to the state
they were in before exercise (homeostasis). However, for most
avid exercisers, recovery is a limiting factor. The better you
can recover, the sooner and better you can […]
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Yes, folks there in such a thing called the Wellness Industry
where the prevention of acute and chronic conditions is the
primary focus. Why not, there is a disease industry that is
alive and well thanks to the U.S. medical philosophy. They are
on the opposite ends of the spectrum. One teaches you how to
stay healthy […]
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Diabetes is a disease where the body does not produce or
properly use insulin. Insulin is needed to change sugar, food,
and starches into energy that is needed for day-to-day life.
There is no clear answer for why diabetes exists, although it
seems that genetics and everyday struggles such as lack of
exercise and being overweight play significant roles in
determining […]
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The only true way to know if you have diabetes is to visit your
doctor and have various tests done. There is a couple of what we
call pre-symptoms in order to determine if what you are
experiencing may or may not be diabetes.
Here is a list of what you should be looking out for if you
think you […]
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What you eat is one of the biggest determinants of your
coronary heart disease risk. A diet high in the eight foods
below will go a long way to maintaining a healthy heart.
1) Garlic
Garlic contains powerful chemicals that have been shown to
reduce cholesterol levels, lower blood pressure, and reduce the
risk of blood clots that can lead to […]
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