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 […]
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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 […]
Facts: How COVID-19 Spreads
COVID-19 spreads very easily from person to person . COVID-19 most commonly spreads during close contact. People who are physically near (within 6 feet) a person with COVID-19 or have direct contact with that person are at greatest risk of infection. When people with COVID-19 cough, sneeze, sing, talk, or breathe they produce respiratory droplets. […]
APO Lipoprotein – A1 (APO-A1) and APO Lipoprotein – B (APO-B)
Lipoproteins are substances made of protein and fat that carry cholesterol through your bloodstream. Apolipoproteins are proteins that bind lipids (oil-soluble substances such as fat and cholesterol) to form lipoproteins. They transport lipids (and fat soluble vitamins) in blood, cerebrospinal fluid and lymph. APO A1 – Associated with HDL cholesterol APO B – Associated with LDL cholesterol High […]
Reused Oils – Side effects
Reheating certain vegetable oils has been shown to release a higher concentration of Aldehydes, toxic chemicals that have been linked with many conditions like cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, dementia and Parkinson’s. Toxins in reused oil disturbs the functioning of DNA, RNA and proteins. Trans fats in reused oil are associated with an increased risk of […]
This Is Exactly How Lifting And Exercise Make You Healthier
Excerpts from article originally appeared in Knowable Magazine on Dec. 18, 2019. Bob Holmes, Knowable Magazine Exercise is good for you. That’s hardly news: People who exercise tend to have longer, healthier lives. Exercise lowers your cholesterol and blood pressure; it keeps you from getting fat. They are finding that exercise is both powerful and wide-reaching, affecting […]
Nutrients to Manage Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a combination of symptoms that many women get about a week or two before their period. Most women, say they get some premenstrual symptoms, such as bloating, irritability, headaches, depression and moodiness. Researchers do not know exactly what causes PMS. Changes in hormone levels during the menstrual cycle may play a role. PMS symptoms […]
Body Composition Analyzer and Various Parameters for Analysis
When you are thinking of losing weight or want to become healthy – the first assessment tool till now was to step up on the scale or calculate BMI. BMI is highly controversial and inaccurate in assessing a person’s body composition objectively. The fact is that these BMI does not tell you much about how […]
Vascularity – Veins Popping up on Hands, Arms, Legs
Pronounced veins are a normal response to exercise. It’s usually a sign of being healthy because it points [to] the fact that you’re working out. These changes are positive and symptomatic of the hard work that has been put in either by exercising or training hard for athletics. They show that our body is strong […]
Micro-Nutrients and Macro-Nutrients
Nutrients are the organic substances present in the food and used by the body for the maintenance of life and growth. Generally, there are six categories of nutrients required for healthy living; carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins, mineral, and water. Based on metabolic effects nutrients are categorized into macronutrients and micronutrients. Macro Nutrients There are mainly […]