Why Does Our Metabolism Slow Down?The slowing of our metabolism is not tied with aging nearly so much as it is with a gradual loss of muscle and muscle tone as we get older…18h ago18h ago
Your Fat Cells…Your Micro Fuel TanksWe have billions of these little fuel cells, and though fat gets a bad rap because most of us would like less of it, it actually serves a…May 4May 4
How Protein Builds New MuscleAfter we make a muscle or group of muscles work harder than they are used to, small microfibers in our muscles break. If overdone or…Apr 27Apr 27
A Self-Inflicted HomicideThis is not a subject that I like to write about, its sensitive, morbid, can bring to surface very hurtful memories and can be offensive…Apr 20Apr 20
How Protein Builds New Muscle?After we make a muscle or group of muscles work harder than they are used to, small microfibers in our muscles break. If overdone or…Apr 13Apr 13
A Double Good…Building Muscle Builds Bone DensityWe build and strengthen muscle first by a “breaking down process” through the introduction of a new stressor that our body is not familiar…Apr 6Apr 6
Food Cocaine’sNeurological studies have shown very similar activity in the brain with salt and sugar as with cocaine (can you think of many packaged…Mar 30Mar 30
Your Body “A Self-Contained Gym”We get bombarded throughout the year with ads promoting super supplements, weight loss pills, weight loss plans, and exercise machines, so…Mar 231Mar 231
Obesity…The Common Link to Most Chronic DiseaseDiet and lack of adequate activity are the two main contributing factors to the obesity epidemic, so if we can start making some very…Mar 16Mar 16
Medical Mistakes is a Leading Cause of DeathIt was shocking to me years ago when I read the article in the Wall Street Journal on medical error statistics, “Medical errors kill enough…Mar 9Mar 9