Health & Nutrition

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Haven't Changed Anything in Your Diet But Still Gaining Weight?

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Haven't Changed Anything in Your Diet But Still Gaining Weight?

Haven't Changed Anything in Your Diet But Still Gaining Weight?

You are positive that you're not eating more food or “junkier” food but you're still gaining weight.

Is this possible?

Yes!  You are NOT crazy!

And here's why.

We both know that the whole “calories in, calories out” argument is an overly simplistic view of weight.

There's definitely more to the story than just what you're eating, right?

A lot of this comes right down to your metabolic rate which is affected by things like your activity level, history of dieting, body composition, and even what you eat.

But, let's go beyond the “eat less and exercise more” advice and dive into some of the less obvious underlying reasons why you may be gaining weight even though you're eating the same.

Things like:

  • Aging
  • Hormones
  • Sleep
  • Stress

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How Do I Keep My Blood Sugar Stable?

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How Do I Keep My Blood Sugar Stable?

Does the words 'blood sugar'  conjure up visions of restrictive eating, diabetes medications, or insulin injections?

Blood sugar is the measure of the amount of sugar in your blood. You need the right balance of sugar in your blood to fuel your brain and muscles.

The thing is, it can fluctuate. A lot.

This fluctuation is the natural balance between things that increase it; and things that decrease it. When you eat food with sugars or starches ("carbs"), then your digestive system absorbs sugar into your blood. When carbs are ingested and broken down into simple sugars, your body keeps blood sugar levels stable by secreting insulin. Insulin allows excess sugar to get it out of your bloodstream and into your muscle cells and other tissues for energy.

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The Gut-Brain Connection: How To Feed Your Brain

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The Gut-Brain Connection: How To Feed Your Brain

The Gut-Brain Connection: How To Feed Your Brain

 If there was ever a call for "digestive health," this is it!

Yes, it's true. Your gut is considered your "second brain."

There is no denying it anymore.

And because of the new scientific discoveries about the vagus nerve, the enteric nervous system, and the amazing influence your gut microbes can have, it's no wonder what you eat feeds not only your body but can directly affect your brain.

I find it amazing (but not too surprising).

What exactly is the "gut-brain connection."

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The Art of Skin-Mapping

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The Art of Skin-Mapping

Health science has advanced to impeccable and seemingly impossible levels. What was once thought to never be cured has been eradicated from the health scene completely.

With all these incredible advancements, there has been a new surge of studies in one particular old therapeutic and pseudo-medical practice: Skin-Mapping, taking the condition of skin in particular regions of the body and predicting internal health based on those findings.

I find this such an interesting topic, so I wanted to share with you some of what I have learned. I used to suffer from acne, and still do sometimes. It was really frustrating and I learned that it was very connected to my gut health. Once my gut health improved, my skin cleared right up! I was amazed, and impressed.. and it got me thinking about all the other connections out there as well. And now, when I start having tummy troubles, it shows on my face.