Metabolism

A new study has discovered that nearly 40% of thermal paper receipts from your local retailers contain high levels of Bisphenol A (BPA). This chemical is from the category of macrobiotic compounds. It acts as a preservative for certain types of plastic and epoxy resins. The U.S. National Toxicology Program released a comprehensive report where it found that Bispehnol A can cause certain brain problems, and have a harmful effect on the behavioral and reproductive system in young children. There is also an almost proven Bispehnol cancer link, and tests have shown that exposure to it has led to breast cancer and prostate cancer. BPA has also been linked to obesity, and thyroid disruption.
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Metabolic Process2 Aug 2010

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Aspartame is a popular sweetener currently used in about 6,000 foods. The FDA rejected it several times until one of the top people in the Aspartame industry got a high-level job for the FDA. The producers of Aspartame rebranded this artificial sweetener numerous times and tried to advertise it as a harmless, and even as a natural substance. Aspartame actually consists of all-natural amino acids, but these acids are harmful when consumed in large quantities, and as soon as aspartame enters the body, it boosts the levels of dopamine in the brain. This can lead to depression symptoms, since it disrupts the brain’s balance of serotonin/dopamine. All parents should know about the dangers of aspartame.
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Metabolic Process21 Jul 2010

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The effects of alcohol withdrawal can range from very mild to very severe, and even life threatening at times if the alcohol abuse has been going on for some time or if the amount frequently consumed is large. The symptoms can be mental, physical, or a combination of these two, and if the abuse has become severe then the symptoms may be very serious and require treatment during the withdrawal period. The symptoms experienced will depend on the length of time the alcohol use has been going on as well as the amount consumed in each sitting. The longer the abuse goes on, and the more alcohol consumed each session, the worse the effects of alcohol withdrawal may become. Some individuals may not show any symptoms, while others may have symptoms which can cause coma or even death if not treated.
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Metabolic Disorders22 Jun 2010

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The American Diabetes Association estimates that around 20 million Americans are afflicted with the onset of type-2 diabetes and well over fifty seven million are in the pre diabetes stage. It is known that type-2 diabetes is based on lifestyle choices: lack of exercise, obesity and the consumption of unhealthy foods. There have been scientific studies that show the type-2 diabetes is reversible.
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Diabetes Prevention11 Jun 2010

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In ancient historic times a person’s weight was the gauge of their social standing. A thin person often meant poverty and a plum family equated to the fact that they were doing well enough to have plenty to eat. This is not the case now. Our culture is producing the first generation of obese children with the highest risk factor of developing diabetes. The American Institutes of Health estimate that over sixty five percent of Americans are either overweight or obese and the number is climbing. With the rise of obesity, the diagnosis of type-2 diabetes has also been increasing.
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Obesity Prevention18 May 2010

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We are a nation of the overweight. A strange dichotomy, as we are also a nation obsessed with exercise. We are surrounded by marketing media flooding every moment that we are awake with all of the foods and goodies that we shouldn’t eat; but we do eat anyway. The latest generation is the first one to have such a high rate of obesity and diabetes. While we might attribute part of that to a culture that insists on sitting behind a computer or game screen, the facts are there. There is a definite correlation between being overweight and diabetes.
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Diabetes Prevention14 May 2010

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Natural sugar substitutes can be used to replace this component in foods and beverages, with fewer calories and more advantages if you suffer from diabetes or have other medical problems. What makes sugar substitutes so sweet? This is caused by certain compounds in specific plants and natural foods, including mogrosides and saccharides. These compounds are what makes sugar substitutes so sweet. The best sugar substitute for diabetics can include a number of the natural alternatives that do not affect blood insulin levels like the real deal does. One of the natural sugar substitutes is called Stevia, and this is an herb which originates in South America. It is hundreds of times sweeter than table sugar but has few calories, it can be used as desired by diabetics, and it has a proven record of safety that goes back hundreds of years.
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Diabetes Prevention19 Feb 2010

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What if I were to tell you that in ten years from now we will have eaten all the strawberries, pears, and almonds? That there will be no more Ice cream flavors such as strawberry or banana split? Would you believe me? Then to add on to things, I tell you the reason is because all the honey bees just mysteriously disappeared. What would you say to that? Well don’t laugh because it’s a serious reality called honeybee colony collapse disorder (CCD).
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Metabolic Disorders16 Feb 2010

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What is the correlation between aging men and health concerns? As males age more health problems may occur, and these problems are more serious than those seen in younger years. Prostate problems are one of these issues, and most men over fifty can suffer from this problem. Many prostate problems are not caused by cancer, but as males reach their sixties and seventies the chances of prostate cancer rises significantly.
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Metabolic Process12 Feb 2010

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What makes sugar substitutes so sweet? The answer to this depends on the substitute being used. There are many natural sugar substitutes which may also be the best sugar substitute for diabetics in a number of cases. One of these is an herb called Stevia which has been used for hundreds of years, is completely natural, and contains nutrients in addition to a very sweet taste. The compounds found in this herb are what makes sugar substitutes so sweet in many cases, and it has no glycemic index or calories. Unlike many man made products, most natural sugar substitutes have nutrients included as well, and may help with digestion and good health. Birch sugar, also known as Xylitol, is another great choice, because this substitute is absorbed slowly and is very low on the glycemic index.
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Diabetes Prevention3 Feb 2010

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What is the best sugar substitute for diabetics? If you or someone you care about has diabetes, natural sugar substitutes can be used in place of sugar to help control your condition without feeling deprived of taste. What makes sugar substitutes so sweet though? This depends on the product you are using, and the answer is usually naturally occurring compounds. These compounds are what makes sugar substitutes so sweet without all the calories. The best sugar substitute for diabetics is one that will not raise your blood sugar levels or cause a fluctuation in insulin production or use in your body. There are a number of different products to choose from, including Splenda, Equal, Stevia, and others. Remember that not all of these products are the same though, and some can be used for cooking while others will not work as well when heated up to higher temperatures.
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Diabetes Prevention12 Jan 2010

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Colostrum is a form of first milk, or pre-milk, produced by female mammals within the first days of giving birth to supply babies with strong immune system antibodies, essential vitamins, minerals, amino-acids, and nourish them with the best possible nutrient on earth necessary for proper growth.
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Metabolism Boosters23 Dec 2009

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Hormone replacement is used to treat hormone-diseases and age related conditions. It is also known as estrogen, hormone or menopausal replacement therapy. Therapy using hormone replacement reduces symptoms related to menopause. There are different forms of therapy available today and more developments, such as news that exercise can prevent breast cancer, on the horizon.
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Hormonal Health29 Nov 2009

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By boosting your metabolism your body burns calories at a higher rate increasing in weight loss. There are many ways to increase metabolism including cardiovascular exercise and weight training as well as eating certain foods. One of the most effective foods that boost your metabolism is smoothies. So if you’re looking for a delicious and simple way to increase metabolism, smoothies are a great way to do it. Smoothies, especially ones with protein in them, increase metabolism in several different ways. One of the reasons smoothies are such big metabolism boosters is because of their ice cold temperature. The human body likes to remain at a core temperature that is consistent so when a smoothie is digested the body expends a lot of energy trying to warm itself up.
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Metabolism Boosters28 Nov 2009

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Are you struggling with hot flashes, mood swings, and night sweats? Wish there was a natural way to relieve some of these symptoms without resorting to estrogen or female hormones as supplements that bring their own problems and negative side effects? Studies have been conducted on the link between phytoestrogens and menopause and show that this plant-based substance may help lower cholesterol levels and relieve many of the symptoms of menopause.
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Hormonal Health18 Nov 2009

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Umbilical cord blood stem cells have recently been found to have the ability to turn into almost any type of cell, rather than just red blood cells as it was first believed. Both sides of the stem cell research controversy do not deny the benefits of embryonic stem cell research, but rather the fact that these cells are taken from embryonic or fetal tissue and that the fetus or embryo is destroyed in the process. Those against this scientific research in the stem cell research controversy point to the fact that this tissue is human tissue and represents life that is destroyed, while those for it cite the benefits of embryonic stem cells in modern medicine. Umbilical cord blood stem cells offer the same benefits without the need to destroy any embryos or fetuses, using cells from the umbilical cord instead.
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Body Metabolism8 Nov 2009

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Many women today take progesterone to replace hormones as they age and to cause the menstrual cycle to become regular again if it stops. Women also use progesterone during early pregnancy if they are at high risk to miscarry because this hormone will help the pregnancy along without the loss of the embryo or fetus. There are some progesterone side effects that should be considered when taking this hormone, however, and this is true no matter what form the hormone is taken.
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Hormonal Health5 Nov 2009

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• Bloating as part of menopause
• Medical studies and menopause remedies
• 10 ways to help prevent menopause bloating: the menopause diet and herbal remedies for menopause

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Hormonal Health18 Oct 2009

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• What herbal remedies contain as replacement
• Studies on menopause remedies
• Top 10 most popular and the benefits of a menopause diet

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Hormonal Health17 Oct 2009

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