Posts Tagged ‘Weight Loss’
Food Allergies: could they be causing your problems? And how to test for them
When most people think of a food allergy, they imagine a child going into anaphylactic shock after eating peanuts. This kind of food allergy is scary, no doubt, but it’s also very rare. Much more common are low-grade food allergies or sensitivities that never get pinpointed as the cause of systemic inflammation. I test for…
Read MoreWhy Exercise should be about having fun and being healthy (not losing weight)
There’s a widely-held view that the formula for weight loss is simple – just eat less and exercise more. The reality is that such strategies generally fail to deliver significant weight loss benefits. The newest science suggests that exercise alone will not make you thin, although it may help you stay thin, healthy and happy.…
Read MoreSolutions for Obesity & Weight Loss in Chinese Medicine
Why is a healthy diet not always enough to maintain a healthy weight? Chinese medicine has some surprising answers that are sometimes contrary to Western thought… Obesity is becoming a scary social phenomenon. More than one third of adults are obese in the U.S.! The desire to lose weight is not merely a self-image issue…
Read More10 Ways Stress Makes You Fat and Diabetic
We all live with some amount of stress. In fact, a little stress keeps life interesting, keeps you on your toes, helps you get things done, and can be an agent for change. But when stress becomes chronic and prolonged it can impact your health. With stress, the hypothalamus is activated and triggers the adrenal glands…
Read More5 Ways Acupuncture Can Help You Achieve Your Goals
Isn’t the New Year refreshing? It’s not only a time to stop and reflect on the year that has gone by, it’s also about getting another chance. A chance to do better, to do more, to give more, to love more. It’s a time to reevaluate our goals and start embracing what could be. As you…
Read MoreProtein Bars – wolves in sheep clothing
For years I thought protein bars were brilliant- tasty, portable and a surefire way to get loads of protein. In reality however, most of them are over-processed, full of chemical stabilizers and added sugars, and lacking in any good sources of protein. If you want to eat “clean,” as they say, protein bars are…
Read More4 Ways to Boost Your Metabolism
As we age, our metabolisms slow down, which can lead to gaining extra, unwanted pounds. But small dietary adjustments can help minimize weight gain in our middle years. Try these suggestions: Eat small meals throughout the day and never skip a meal. This encourages steady caloric burn, blood sugar levels, and a consistent metabolism. You should…
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