We previously examined how calories ingested does not equate with life sustaining nutrition for the body and how that lack of nutrition promotes a strong sensation of malnourishment, further encouraging you to eat more. Another factor to consider is the metabolic impact of the food itself. Some foods trigger weight gain while some promote […]
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Stress, Sugar, Sleep, and Your Adrenals
One uncompromising axiom of cheap medicine is less stress and more sleep, and the two are very much related. The topic of sleep will require multiple blog posts to cover but we can begin by talking about adrenal health and how weak adrenals set the stage for poor sleep, chronic inflammation, fatigue, and pain. Researcher […]
Estrogen Dominance
Estrogen dominance is an imbalance between the hormones estradiol and progesterone that correlate with a number of health challenges in both men and women. Because these hormones play such a pivotal role in women’s health, estrogen dominance is closely associated with symptoms of premenstrual syndrome and menopause. Estimates vary, though a healthy cycling woman […]
Cheap Weight Loss Part 7: Sleep & Sleep Apnea
A lack of sleep can cause or contribute to a number of health problems. Sleep isn’t just rest, it is a profound opportunity for healing. Sleep deprivation can also undermine one’s ability to lose weight. When either quality or quantity of sleep becomes compromised, a hormonal imbalance ensues which affects your body’s metabolism. Previously, […]
Inflammation
Anyone who has given even a cursory look at headlines in natural medicine will emerge with the concept that inflammation is a key component in most all chronic degenerative diseases. Indeed, there are a myriad of causes of inflammation affecting many body systems. Inflammation can generally be divided into two categories; acute and chronic. Acute […]
Cheap Weight Loss Part 9: Inflammation
When it comes to obesity, inflammation and weight gain form a vicious cycle. Either can get the ball rolling and have an overlapping influence, further propelling metabolism toward derangement and increasing weight gain. The basic mechanism underlying this vicious cycle begins with some degree of initial weight gain. It may start with chronic stress, sleep […]