by brentbarlow | Jul 29, 2016 | Diet and Nutrition, Health Articles
In yesterday’s post we examined how stress can lead to weight gain. We learned that stress hormones, especially cortisol, cause the deposition of fat in the abdomen and inhibit the activation of thyroid hormone. This is a major reason why so many people have...
by brentbarlow | Jul 28, 2016 | Diet and Nutrition, Health Articles
In last week’s column we investigated many of the most important dietary concepts for weight loss and improved body composition. We learned that sugar consumption is the most important dietary factor because excess sugar/carbohydrate intake leads to increased fat...
by brentbarlow | Jul 22, 2016 | Diet and Nutrition, Digestive Health, Health Articles
SUGAR MAKES US STORE FAT! By far, the most important piece of nutritional information I can pass along is that excess sugar and carbohydrates leads to an increase of fat mass. We have been told for many years that fat leads to fat mass gain. However, sugar is the...
by brentbarlow | Jul 21, 2016 | Detoxification, Diet and Nutrition, Digestive Health, Health Articles
The summer is a time of year when many of us desire to get into better shape and lose weight. It seems like a great time of year to do this. The temperature is warm, the daylight is longer, and there are so many activities to take part in. However, many people have...
by brentbarlow | Jul 7, 2016 | Diet and Nutrition, Health Articles
I do not believe in over-supplementing, but I do believe a multivitamin is essential for most of us to get optimal levels of the most fundamental vitamins and minerals. In this post, we will focus on the key characteristics of good multivitamins. 1. The Right...
by brentbarlow | Jan 28, 2013 | Cardiovascular Health, Diet and Nutrition, Hormonal Health
February is Heart Health month, which includes Valentine’s Day (the most important day for our hearts!). The Heart and Stroke Foundation and many other organizations are doing their best to raise awareness and empower individuals to live a heart-healthy lifestyle....
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