By admin on October 27, 2011
A natural steroid hormone, Cortisol, is referred to as a stress hormone and is produced by the adrenal gland cortex. Cortisol is directly connected with many different functions of the body. For example, the immune system works with the hormone to regulate the blood sugar with the body. Furthermore, Cortisol is connected directly with functions [...]
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By admin on October 27, 2011
A natural steroid hormone, Cortisol, is referred to as a stress hormone and is produced by the adrenal gland cortex. Cortisol is directly connected with many different functions of the body. For example, the immune system works with the hormone to regulate the blood sugar with the body. Furthermore, Cortisol is connected directly with functions [...]
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By admin on October 9, 2011
A healthy weight is something most of us aspire to, but the directions on ‘how to get there’ are often not as clear as we’d like. If you’re a pilgrim on the road to better health, knowing your personal healthy weight can be the first step.
It is quite natural for us to compare ourselves with [...]
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By admin on October 5, 2011
Obesity is the second leading cause of death after smoking. It is associated with an increased mortality rate of all ages including children. Losing weight though commercialized is still to your benefit if you carry more weight than you should.
Obesity and overweight are term often used interchangeably. However, technically they refer to two different [...]
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By admin on October 4, 2011
When it comes to weight loss diets, carbohydrates are becoming misunderstood nutrients. Carbohydrates are the main source of energy in your body. They are also one of the three macro nutrients required for nutrition. The other two are proteins and lipids.
Carbohydrates are organic molecules, made up of sugars called saccharids. A carbohydrate with one [...]
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