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Articles This is a hot topic and one that is often discussed. Can juicing fruits and vegetables help your quest for a leaner, healthier body? Lets discuss a few points first.
Keep in mind juicing is a very broad and at times controversial topic, this is by...
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Articles Continuing on this week or focus is on preserving and raising our magnesium levels. In case you missed it here is part 1. To recap why magnesium is so important:
Issues of low magnesium:• Constipation-magnesium acts as a stool softener.
• Low energy
• Reduced insulin sensitivity
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Articles So on the true Paleo plan one of the reason beans, grains and legumes are omitted is because they contain phytates which supposedly block the absorption of Vitamins such as niacin, and minerals such as zinc and iron, and to a lesser extent calcium and...
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Inflammation is one of the leading risk factors for disease, and general pain. It is driven by many factors, several being dietary related and controllable. Inflammation can show up as joint pain, umbilical fat, internally in the blood and can lead to heart issues among...
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Articles Great question! As usual, it depends. It depends on your activity level, bodyfat %, where you store your bodyfat, your goals and most importantly insulin sensitivity.
Insulin sensitivity is really the most crucial factor. When you are insulin sensitive you put carbs where they should go...
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Articles This is a pretty popular topic and an often asked question. Should I use cheat meals? Well like most nutrition related questions that answer depends on alot of factors. Do you workout? How low in calories are you relative to your needs? Do you have...
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Articles So this week we continue our discussion on neurotransmitters. If you missed part 1 or part 2 read them first.
Here again is the overview for brain hormones (neurotransmitters)Serotonin, dopamine, adrenaline, acetylcholine, GABA
Relaxing side = serotonin and GABA
Stimulating = dopamine, adrenaline and acetylcholine
Impacts cravings and...
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Articles So last week we discussed the intro to our current discussion on foods to help boost your mood and neurotransmitters. You can see part one here.
Here again is the overview for brain hormones (neurotransmitters)Serotonin, dopamine, adrenaline, acetylcholine, GABA
Relaxing side = serotonin and GABA
Stimulating = dopamine,...
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Articles Its that time of year where its getting dark early, cold and activity starts to wind down. While it's easy to get down and depressed there are a few things you can do. And that begins with brain health.
One thing we cover with new clients...
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Articles There has been alot of information in peer reviewed journals for sometime now regarding Calcium supplement intake and possible heart complications. Quick background: calcium supplementation has been linked to heart attacks. Few abstracts:
1. "Calcium supplements are known to have several side effects, the most common...