by admin on April 2, 2012
Studies confirm that stress not only contributes to weight gain, but also inhibits weight loss. Stress causes a cyclical process of overeating that produces imbalances and spikes in cortisol and insulin. These hormones contribute to fat being stored around the abdomen and hips that produce inflammation, diabetes and heart disease.
The complex and damaging effects of [...]
by admin on December 2, 2011
By Dr. Eric Slead and Dr. Justin Moseley
In a hectic world of time crunches and amounting deadlines we all know the overwhelming feeling of being stressed. While some people manage and tolerate different levels of stress better than others stress is still known in America as the silent killer. Science is now [...]
As a general rule, we have been taught to be afraid of cholesterol, both in our food and in our bodies. However, more and more evidence is showing that cholesterol is actually unrelated to heart disease—while many cholesterol medications are being shown to worsen symptoms and even cause sudden death.
This is not to say that [...]
by admin on September 10, 2010
Labor Days
As I prepared to relax and celebrate this year, my thoughts as usual turned to the ironic name of this annual holiday. But this time, I wondered how many people were actually not working.
It’s pretty clear that as technology makes our lives easier, it also carries with it complications. [...]