At birth, we are blessed with a symphony of beautiful hormones that promote growth and repair. These hormones take single molecules and form complex molecules that are required for the body to function normally. These hormones are called anabolic hormones. There are other hormones that are called catabolic hormones and... read more →
Jul
19
Jul
11
You’re probably familiar with metabolism — a biochemical process that allows organisms to live, grow, reproduce, heal and adapt to their environment. But you may not know much about two important metabolic processes: anabolism — which builds molecules the body needs and usually requires energy for completion, and catabolism —... read more →
Jun
07
Each of your body’s organs plays an important role in your overall health, but it would be hard to argue against the notion that the brain is the “king” of all the organs. Thus, ensuring the health of your brain should be near or at the top of your priorities... read more →
Apr
27
Does that question resonate with you? You’re not alone. Many people suffer from a lack of energy even though they get plenty of sleep every night — or constantly feel fatigued even though they haven’t exerted themselves physically. And, far too many people just learn to live with in, rather... read more →
Apr
19
Perimenopause, or menopause transition, begins several years before menopause. It's the time when the ovaries gradually begin to make less estrogen. It usually starts in a woman's 40's, but can start in her 30's or even earlier. Perimenopause lasts up until menopause, the point when the ovaries stop releasing eggs.... read more →
Mar
24
Whether you seek to lose weight or gain it, you know that it can be a real struggle to lose pounds or pack them on. Maybe you feel like you’ve tried everything under the sun — fad diets, counting calories, cutting out white foods, etc. to lose weight and eating... read more →
Feb
06
THOSE who take part in clinical trials often have to do nasty things, from taking new drugs to forgoing sleep. Participants in a trial organized by Stanley Hazen of the Cleveland Clinic, in Ohio, had a decidedly easier task: eating steak. After reading Dr. Hazen’s conclusions, though, they may be... read more →
Feb
06
The trillions of bacteria and other microbes living in our gut play an important role in overall health, influencing everything from the effectiveness of our immune system to cancer risk to our mental health. Now, new research highlights the impact of the gut's microbiome on weight and heart health. A... read more →
Feb
06
A compound found in red wine, resveratrol, reduces the risk of heart disease by changing the gut microbiome, according to a new study by researchers from China. The study is published in mBio, an open-access journal published by the American Society for Microbiology, April 5, 2016. "Our results offer new... read more →
Dec
16
WHAT ARE THE RISKS OF ELEVATED LEVELS OF OXIDIZED LDL CHOLESTEROL? Metabolic syndrome consists of various risk factors that increase your chance of developing diabetes or vascular disease. Metabolic syndrome is characterized by having at least 3 of the following risk factors: a large waistline, high triglyceride levels, low HDL... read more →