You have 2 basic communication systems in your body, your nervous system and its subsystems AND your hormone system or chemical communication system. Leptin is one of the hormones that is primarily related to hunger telling your brain you are “full”. The use of GLP-1 stimulator meds to trigger the release of Leptin so you … [Read more…]
A good, short read on the weight loss drugs that are all the rage now. Basically, GI symptoms, bowel issues for as long as you take them. They may help a person drop 10-20% of their weight but they have to take them for life to maintain it. What they did not mention were the … [Read more…]
Paying Attention as Eat Mindful Eating is just paying attention to what you and how you feel while you are eating. Talking at a social event while you munch on the cheese tray would NOT be “mindful eating”. Looking at your plate p paying attention to all the food you have put on it and … [Read more…]
“Scientific studies have explored the link between chemical toxins and obesity. They have found that toxins, specifically pesticides and PCBs, interfere with many aspects of metabolism including disrupting hormone levels, blocking thyroid receptors, stressing liver function, and damaging the mitochondria and their ability to burn calories after weight loss.” According to recent genetic research your … [Read more…]
From the folks at www.Heartlandfoods.com with comments from Dr. Kydonieus inserted as well. Stay healthy! What the Heck is Keto? Many people have heard of the term “keto,” especially with how it’s grown in popularity in recent years. Very few people understand every aspect of keto and what it entails. In key terms, you are … [Read more…]