Just because you’re eating a vegetarian or vegan diet doesn’t mean you’re eating healthfully. “Plant-Based Diets Are Associated with a Lower Risk of Incident Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiovascular Disease Mortality, and All-Cause Mortality in a General Population of Middle-Aged Adults”: This study of a diverse sample of 12,000 Americans found that “progressively increasing the intake of […] More
In an era where beauty and wellness are increasingly intertwined, the concept of beauty supplements has gained significant traction. One brand making waves in this space is Radiant Reform, a company positioning itself at the forefront of this wellness movement. Their approach? To revolutionize beauty from the inside out with all-natural supplements designed to enhance […] More
Achieving fitness goals is a common aspiration, yet many find it challenging to see results efficiently. Whether you’re aiming to lose weight, gain muscle, or simply enhance your overall health, the path to success requires more than just determination; it demands smart strategies that optimize your efforts. In this article, we will explore some effective […] More
Combining Optifast, a weight loss program involving meal replacements, with semaglutide, a medication used for weight loss, can potentially enhance weight loss results through complementary mechanisms: Caloric restriction: Optifast typically involves replacing regular meals with low-calorie shakes, bars, or soups, leading to a reduced overall calorie intake. This caloric restriction helps create a calorie deficit, […] More
If you’ve been on a weight loss journey, you may have come across the term GLP-1, but what exactly is it and how can it benefit your weight loss efforts? GLP-1, or glucagon-like peptide-1, is a naturally occurring hormone in the body that plays a significant role in various physiological processes, including weight management and […] More
Hernias are surprisingly common, with over 100,000 hernia repairs performed each year in the UK. If you’re one of the many silently dealing with one, you probably know that heavy lifting should be avoided—but what about other factors, like stress? Can stress make a hernia worse, or even cause it? Here’s the truth—stress alone doesn’t […] More
How can we explain the drop in stroke risk as the Japanese diet became westernized with more meat and dairy? As Japan westernized, the country’s stroke rate plummeted, as you can see in the graph below and at 0:15 in my video Vegetarians and Stroke Risk Factors: Saturated Fat?. Stroke had been a leading cause […] More
Strength training boosts weight loss by increasing muscle mass, which elevates your basal metabolic rate, leading to higher calorie burn even at rest. It also enhances metabolism through the afterburn effect, burns calories during workouts, and improves body composition by reducing fat and building muscle. Additionally, it improves insulin sensitivity, reduces visceral fat, and supports […] More
Almonds are extremely versatile, as they can be consumed in any form – raw, soaked, peeled, or with the peel. Almonds, in any form, are nutritious and contribute to various health benefits such as weight management, controlling blood sugar, lowering bad cholesterol, and promoting skin health, among others. The nutritional profile and health benefits make […] More
Might animal protein-induced increases in the cancer-promoting growth hormone IGF-1 help promote brain artery integrity? In 2014, a study on stroke risk and dietary protein found that greater intake was associated with lower stroke risk and, further, that the animal protein appeared particularly protective. Might that help explain why, as shown in the graph below […] More
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder affecting many women worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), PCOS affects an estimated 8–13% of reproductive-aged women, and up to 70% of affected women remain undiagnosed worldwide. What is PCOS? Characterized by the presence of multiple small cysts on the ovaries, PCOS can lead […] More
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