Fasting for Body Composition – One of the most common reasons fasting has become so popular is because of its ability to dramatically impact body composition and promote fat loss. Due to its ability to suppress hunger and increase fat oxidation Fasting for Energy and Mental Clarity -The energy and mental clarity that comes from a ketogenic state during […]
Category: Health
Complications of High Body Fat (Obesity) and Low Body Fat
Few of the Complications of High Body Fat Early mortality Cardiovascular disease Hypertension Diabetes Elevated Lipids in blood Fatty Liver and Liver Dysfunction Chronic Kidney Disease Gallbladder disease Cancer Arthritis Back pain Pregnancy complications Menstrual abnormalities Shortness of breath Sleep apnea Impaired heart function Impaired immune function Complications of Low Body Fat Low cushioning to […]
Why Higher Levels of LDL Cholesterol is Not the ‘Only’ Risk Factor in Blood Lipid Profile
Different kinds of Hypothesis and reasons behind why some people may have High LDL yet healthy without any metabolic diseases. Many experts claim that a higher LDL may not be detrimental to health rather more useful, provided our “Triglycerides are low and HDL is High”. Reputed International Medical Associations and many recent scientific studies determined […]
Fat Metabolism Briefly
First of all let us try to understand how fat is metabolized in the stomach and then enters into our bloodstream. In animals, these fats are obtained from food or are synthesized by the liver. Lipogenesis is the process of synthesizing these fats.The majority of lipids found in the human body from ingesting food are triglycerides and cholesterol. Lipid metabolism […]
Exposure to Chilly Temperatures may Help Fight Anxiety
Think of Buddhist monks who can calmly withstand being draped in freezing towels or the so-called “Iceman” Wim Hof, who can remain submerged in ice water for long periods of time without trouble. What if they’re not freaks, though, but have trained their brains and bodies with self-modification techniques that give them cold resistance? Could anyone do the same? […]
Laws of Training, Workout programs and Fitness
Points taken from https://www.t-nation.com/powerful-words/100-laws-of-muscle There is no perfect training program. In fact, very intelligent, very successful coaches often disagree with one another. That means you’re going to have to learn a lot, think for yourself, and experiment. Don’t like that? Take up jogging. The effectiveness of any training program is directly related to the effort you […]
How to convert ‘mg’ or ‘mcg’ to ‘IU’ for Vitamins A, D and E?
To convert Vitamin A (as Retinol): From IU to mcg: IU/3.33 = mcg For example: 5000 IU/3.33 = 1500 mcg From mcg to IU: mcg * 3.33 = IU To convert Vitamin A (as Beta-Carotene): From IU to mcg: IU/1.66 = mcg From mcg to IU: mcg * 1.66 = IU To convert Vitamin D: From IU to mcg: IU/40 = […]
Most Common Physical Issues of a Desk Job
1. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome When you’re not moving your body and changing postures on a regular basis, that exposes you to issues that we call cumulative musculoskeletal disorders. If you’re sitting at a desk (or standing) and your mouse and keyboard aren’t set up properly, it could lead to wrist, hand, and arm pain. Carpal […]
Training Volume vs Intensity
In weight training, volume is the term used to describe how much work you do, such as the number of repetitions (reps) you perform of an exercise. Intensity describes the difficulty of an exercise, typically based on the amount of weight you lift or the pace in which you perform an exercise (such as sprints, burpees). Broadly speaking, increasing your exercise volume […]
Basic Principles that define Functional Medicine
1) Functional Medicine views us all as being different; genetically and biochemically unique. This personalized health care treats the individual, not the disease. It supports the normal healing mechanisms of the body, naturally, rather than attacking disease directly. 2) Functional Medicine is deeply science based. The latest research shows us that what happens within us […]
Acute vs Chronic diseases
Acute Diseases Conditions are severe and sudden in onset. This could describe anything from a broken bone to an asthma attack. Acute illnesses generally develop suddenly and last a short time, often only a few days or weeks. These diseases occur suddenly and last for a shorter period. Acute conditions are often caused by a virus or […]
List of Top Nutrition Myths
Everything is contextual and based on perception. Nothing is completely black or white. We have heard a lot of information and misinformation on nutrition/diet especially form so called experts on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube. We need to be aware that anything in excess is not recommended, this is true not only with food but any other […]
Benefits of Cold Showers or Cold Water Baths
Cold water bathing or immersion activates the body’s natural healing powers that can relieve the symptoms of some medical conditions and promotes a sense of well being. When practiced on a regular basis cold water immersion can even strengthen our body’s immune, lymphatic, circulatory and digestive systems that enhance the overall quality of our life. […]
Biohacking Basics
You’ve heard of hacking computers, hacking smartphones, hacking email. You’ve even heard of hacking elections. But what about hacking your body? The concept is called biohacking. To simplify Biohacking we can call it ‘Self-improvement’. We can use a lifestyle, food, supplements, exercise, meditation, breathing, even some advanced technologies to hack into our body to optimize […]
Difference between Cartilage, Ligament and Tendon
A tendon is a band of tissue that connects muscle to bone. A ligament is an elastic band of tissue that connects bone to bone and provides stability to the joint. Cartilage is a soft, gel-like padding between bones that protects joints and facilitates movement Ligaments and tendons are both made up of fibrous connective tissue, but that’s about where the similarity […]