One of the troubling things about metabolic syndrome is that its risk factors are the same as its symptoms. What this means is that until the symptoms show up you don’t know you are developing this potentially deadly syndrome. The American Heart Association warns, “Many of the risk factors that make up metabolic syndrome have no symptoms until severe damage has been done.” And that damage puts you at risk for developing heart disease, diabetes

 Kris Gunnars Protein is the single most important nutrient for weight loss and a better looking body. A high protein intake boosts metabolism, reduces appetite and changes several weight-regulating hormones. Protein can help you lose weight and belly fat, and it works via several different mechanisms. This is a detailed review of the effects of protein on weight loss. Protein Changes The Function of Several Weight Regulating Hormones A higher protein intake actually increases levels

Sayer Ji It is an awesome fact of nature that we have trillions of organisms within our body – containing completely foreign DNA – some of which break down toxic chemicals that we humans have created to kill other things, but are now killing us, e.g. pesticides. Who are these strange helpers? Bacteria! Wait. Aren’t bacteria supposed to harm us? Aren’t they the enemy in the endless war against infection? Well, when our immunity fails,

Dave Asprey Why should you take supplements: 1. Your Diet is not nutritious enough Grains and most forms of modern dairy  can deplete nutrient stores and interfere with nutrient absorption.  They are toxins in themselves, which increases your nutrient needs. 2. Soil Depletion Improper farming practices deplete the soil of nutrients.  When plants are repeatedly grown on the same land, the soil loses nutrients faster than they can be replaced.  Over time, the plants have

  Dr. Mercola Spicy foods are among the best for your health. They contain potent plant compounds called capsaicinoids, which have been found to prevent chronic diseases and are also what give peppers their heat.This, coupled with their high concentrations of vitamins and antioxidants, makes spicy peppers a unique superfood. Spicy Foods Are Good for Your Heart and More Capsaicin, one of the most studied capsaicinoids, in particular has also been linked to improved blood