Protein... I call it the “Dieter’s Friend”. Did you know that dietary protein is ESSENTIAL for health? Literally, we cannot live without it. If you are protein deficient, your energy, strength, endurance, appearance, and even your immune system are not at their potential. Lean meat, dairy, eggs, and soy are just a few of the common foods that are … [Read more...] about Protein… The Dieter’s Friend
Metabolism
Is Your Sluggish Metabolism Causing Weight Gain?
Originally published 6/4/13, this article has been updated and reposted due to its popularity and importance for Optimum Health. Do you have a “sluggish” metabolism? If so, it impacts you daily. After all, your metabolism is the driving force for 3 crucial aspects of life: Energy production from food and/or body fat Life functions … [Read more...] about Is Your Sluggish Metabolism Causing Weight Gain?
Fitness Time: Transforming Health & Metabolism in just 9 minutes a day
You and I have something in common. We want great bodies that are fit, trim, and healthy! And, we are willing to invest time and energy to make it happen. Being fit gives us the ability to perform fun activities and pursue many adventures. In fact, every day becomes more enjoyable if we are fit. Daily activities, like house chores, shopping, … [Read more...] about Fitness Time: Transforming Health & Metabolism in just 9 minutes a day
How To Sabotage Your Metabolism… Without doing a thing!
Americans are feeling tired and they are gaining “unwanted” weight at alarming rates. Maybe you are an exception. I hope so. But, if you are at least 30 years of age, you likely have gained weight “against your will”. Think back to age 21. What was your weight? Has it changed? If you are typical, it is up ½ to 1 pound (or more) for each year. … [Read more...] about How To Sabotage Your Metabolism… Without doing a thing!
3 Ways Vitamin Deficiencies Cause Weight Gain
Did you know that 100% of Americans, eating common American foods, are NOT getting recommended amounts of vitamins and minerals? Did you know that those same Americans who obtain the lowest amounts of vitamins and minerals gain the most weight? Both of these facts have been proven through research, and they are not going to change any time soon. … [Read more...] about 3 Ways Vitamin Deficiencies Cause Weight Gain
Overcome Fatigue: 5 Strategies for Creating Energy
Fatigue is truly epidemic! Almost without exception, when I interview patients, it becomes apparent that energy levels are just not what they should be. The onset of the fatigue has typically been subtle, and it has then worsened over time. I’ve observed that fatigue has become a new epidemic, while it was relatively uncommon 30 years ago. What has … [Read more...] about Overcome Fatigue: 5 Strategies for Creating Energy
Metabolism: Does a Sluggish Metabolism Cause Weight Gain?
We hear the word “metabolism” frequently. And, if yours is “sluggish”, it likely impacts you daily. Although we have a general sense of what metabolism is and how it affects us, few people can accurately define it. Metabolism can be thought of as the body’s chemical processes that allow 3 crucial aspects of life to occur: Energy for body … [Read more...] about Metabolism: Does a Sluggish Metabolism Cause Weight Gain?
