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Obesity is an epidemic in America and new research now shows that the Covid-19 pandemic only exacerbated the problem. Before the pandemic started in early 2020, obesity in America had surpassed 40% for the first time in 2017-2018. In 2011, not a single state had reached 35% of adults being considered obese. In the previous… Continue reading Almost Half of Americans Gained Weight in First Year of Pandemic
As we shared last week, opioid receptors aren’t just involved in pain relief. They are are a vital aspect to reproduction, growth, weight, respiration, immunological responses, as well as gastrointestinal function and pathophysiology. Opioids and opioid receptors are most often referred to in the mainstream media in terms of their pain relief properties, or the… Continue reading Opioid Receptors and Weight Loss
There’s no question diet, exercise and calories have an impact on weight. But many other factors aid in weight loss. From sleeping patterns, different types of fats, hormones, eating times, light levels, stress, and more. Now I’d like to focus on how different gastrointestinal issues can change the health of the 40 trillion microbes living… Continue reading What To Eat When Living With IBS
Metabolic Syndrome is a group of five factors that increase the risk of developing heart disease, diabetes and stoke. The more factors you have, the higher your chances of developing metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome impacts up to one-third of American adults, according to the American Heart Association. Metabolic syndrome is one of the strongest predictors… Continue reading Metabolic Syndrome: Symptoms, Risk Factors, Treatment, and Prevention
A startling 42.4% of American adults are obese, defined as having a BMI of 30 or greater. Being overweight or obese can have serious health implications, including higher risk of high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and more. Studies also show that being overweight or obese is associated with higher prevalence of… Continue reading Obesity Can Lead To Higher Risk Of Migraine