There are plenty of metabolism booster supplements out there, but do any of these purported metabolism boosters actually work? When most people think of what it means to have a “high metabolism,” they picture someone who’s “luckily” naturally thin. We assume these people can maintain a healthy body weight mostly due to their genetics, despite
A major topic in the field of obesity research is the link between obesity and the hormone leptin. Some evidence has suggested that obese-prone individuals don’t respond to increasing leptin levels in the same way that non-obese-prone individuals do, which is the reason obesity is now associated with possible “leptin resistance.” Even if someone is
Body “fat” overall gets a bad reputation, especially visceral fat that is known to increase the risk for health problems like diabetes and cardiovascular disease, but there are different types of fat, including white fat and brown fat, that do different things. Can some of it actually be good for you? Few of us would
While losing weight fast is tough for anyone, there are several factors that can make it extra challenging for women. In fact, according to the National Center for Health Statistics, the prevalence of severe obesity cases in the U.S. is higher in women across every age group, and overall, the prevalence of general obesity among
Have you ever eaten a large, carb-laden meal and, even though you packed in the calories, felt hungry in just a short while? Or maybe you were starving after a long day and scarfed down a healthy dinner you just weren’t excited about? You may be struggling with reaching satiety. Even though you know you’re
Do you often find yourself asking, “Why am I always hungry?” Is that a question you’re asking a lot lately? Whether you’ve just finished a meal or constantly crave snacks throughout the day, persistent hunger can be frustrating. But don’t worry; you’re not alone. Weight is a bit more complicated than “calories in, calories out.”
It looks like America is getting the memo: The benefits of yoga are well worth it. A 2012 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) concluded that almost 10 percent of all Americans, or over 21 million people, regularly practiced yoga, and that number continues to climb. Yoga has evolved to become one of the most commonly
Qigong (pronounced “chee-gong”) is an ancient Chinese practice that harmonizes movement, breath and meditation to cultivate and balance life energy, known as “qi.” Rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), qigong has been practiced for thousands of years to promote physical health, mental clarity and spiritual growth. Qigong is considered a collective term for a long-established,
Eastern medicine practices have always placed a strong emphasis on prevention and treating diseases naturally whenever possible. Now, in many ways, Western medicine is catching up, particularly when it comes to utilizing tai chi moves to improve the mind, body and heart. A growing number of people around the world are now interested in traditional
Jojoba oil (pronounced ho-ho-ba) is the liquid that comes from the seed of the Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) plant, which is a shrub native to Southern Arizona, Southern California and Northwestern Mexico. Although called an oil, it’s actually a liquid plant wax and has been used in folk medicine for a number of ailments. For instance, Native Americans
