The rates of obesity are increasing – 36%in the U.S., 28%U.K. – and as well as being associated with many diseases is in itself a cause of inflammation. Inflammation is the new buzzword leading with cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, Alzheimer’s as well as cancers. Something we all want to avoid! Recently, I found I […]
Heartburn, that uncomfortable burning sensation in your chest after eating, may be a result of weight gain. Losing even just a few pounds can cause rapid relief.
Your body has a direct link between its metabolism and inflammation – the body’s response to an injury such as a wound. This discovery has led researchers to a startling conclusion.
Let’s look at some of the wide variety of foods you can choose on a ketogenic diet, and how much of each type works for optimal results.
In Part One of this series we looked at the hormones that affect weight loss (or weight gain). In this article we shall look at how you can use your hunger hormones to your advantage. Or in one case, inhibiting them so they don’t interfere with getting rid of those extra pounds.
Hormones play a vital role in weight gain and loss. Some affect appetite, while others affect how readily your body gives up calories stored in fat. While there is no magic pill that can switch these on and off, there are tricks you can use in your diet to switch the right weight loss hormones on – and turn off the hormones that can lead to weight gain.
So many women experience menopausal weight gain that it’s often considered par for the course. Fortunately there are ways to fight the bulge after menopause, ways that take it off and keep it off.
Monosodium glutamate or MSG is added to snack foods to enhance flavors. It has also been linked to obesity, and possibly to nerve damage in the brain.
Acid reflux is on the rise around the world, and obesity appears to be the culprit. But it isn’t something you can beat with a temporary diet change.
Boosting your metabolism can be key to dropping pounds. Here are some tips to help you lose weight by ratcheting up your metabolism.
