Hormone imbalance is one of the most common issues that we see in our adult patients. In men we see declining levels of testosterone as well as increases in estrogen levels causing fatigue, loss of sex drive, weight gain and breast growth. In women we see PMS symptoms, menopause symptoms, weight gain and loss of […]
Lower Cholesterol Naturally Here are some tips on lowering cholesterol naturally: Get your cholesterol tested and get a comprehensive test. Total cholesterol does not tell what your risks actually are. Getting the particle size of your cholesterol is important. There are safe and inexpensive nutritional supplements that can make a huge difference. Eat a diet that is […]
“After six months my blood pressure dropped, even below my goal of 110 over 70, to 106 over 67” Hi, my name is Mike Shay and I am the author of “Reduce Blood Pressure Naturally.” This is the story of how I discovered, how to lower my own high blood pressure, help others to […]
A leading cause of weight gain is insulin resistance. Insulin is a hormone that transports glucose into our cells so that the cells can burn the glucose as fuel. When we bombard our cells with insulin by eating lots of carbs, our cells stop letting the glucose in. When the glucose gets stuck in circulation, […]
Is Your Thyroid Under Active? Low thyroid function is one of the most common causes of weight gain and it is frequently undiagnosed. The signs of an low thyroid are: Weight Gain Fatigue Memory Loss Dry Skin Dry Hair Hair Loss […]
Over the past thirty three years I have found that patients who have had difficulty with weight loss have missed addressing one or more key metabolic issues. Issues such as thyroid insufficiency, insulin resistance and hormone imbalance must be addressed along with the usual diet and exercise protocols. Under-active thyroid function slows metabolism and causes under utilization […]
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Children whose mothers were exposed to certain types of pesticides while pregnant were more likely to have attention problems as they grew up, U.S. researchers reported on Thursday. The study, published in Environmental Health Perspectives, adds to evidence that organophosphate pesticides can affect the human brain. Researchers at the University of California […]
Maximizing Training and Performance By Kenneth N. Haas, DC, CCSP was former 3 time All-American gymnast at Southern Connecticut University in the 1970’s Although most athletes and their parents understand the basic principles of physical training most people have very little understanding of the underlying physiology of high-level training. There is great demand placed on […]
Alkalizing your body can be helpful for reducing the risk of cancer and other disorders. Drink plenty of water. Avoid coffee and sodas. Eat your greens. Ditch dairy products. Avoid sugars. Go vegetarian. Eat grapefruit. Avoid processed and refined food. Reduce stress. Get yourself moving.
One of the most disturbing claims against artificial sweeteners is that they can cause weight gain. The majority of the people who use these products often do so in order to save calories to lose or maintain weight. We are told that this is why we need to consume them and it would be upsetting […]