In the very near future my husband will undergo outpatient surgery to repair a torn meniscus in the inside of his right knee. This occured while he attempted to remove his very heavy brief case from the back of a rental car. The large and poorly designed side doors were not meant to open fully […]
In medical terms this condition is called patellofemoral pain syndrome. A term that refers to patients with nonspecific anterior knee pain. This is the most common knee problem seen by specialists. One important concept in patellofemoral joint function is the quadricepts angle (Q-angle). A higher Q-angle increases the lateral pull of the quadricepts femoris muscle […]
A small study reported impressive weight losses in a group of 16 overweight patients. These patients took a green coffee bean extract. The patients were eight men and eight women between the ages of 22 and 46. Each received a dose of 1,050 mg. of green coffee bean extract for six weeks, then a lower […]
A study published in the journal Cell Metabolism this past May, reported that researchers fed two sets of mice a high-fat diet, allowing one group to eat whenever they wanted – consuming roughly half their food during their waking hours in the evening, and the other half as “snacks” throughout the day, while the other group of mice […]
Ever have a great green veggie smoothie? This drink is an energy booster, a health promoter and simply enjoyable! Drink as many times a week as you can do it. Once a day is recommended. Easy to blend in a blender. Take it on the go! Fast food with the best benefits! This is the best […]
We all get bloated and a little intestinal uncomfortable from time to time. Approximately 70% of our body’s immune system lives in our digestive tracts. Maintaining balanced digestive health is essential for promoting optimal health. No matter how well we eat, if our digestive system isn’t breaking down and absorbing the nutrients in our food […]
I haven’t posted lately, however, I just want to inform you a newsletter will be coming shortly. Keep watching! Sign up with a <span style=”text-decoration: underline;”>real</span> email address and you can learn more! I have just attended a three day business advancement course in Denver, CO. This was tremendously helpful. I have ideas for books […]
I’ve been away from writing on my site for quite some time. I am delving deep in the years of research that I’ve collected. Finally, I am starting a series of books referencing problems associated with hormonal disregulation. The first book is a primer on the endocrine system. This system encompasses a group of glands […]
Thyroid and Weight Gain Whatever causes changes to make thyroid run on low, consequences happen. The pathway to thyroid weight gain involves changes in brain chemistry (brain fog), carb cravings, weight gain, low energy, depressed mood among other symptoms. Low thyroid hormone levels lead to altered serotonin and beta-endorphin. GABA and other neurotransmitters that regulate […]
I was happy to come home and see all the comments regarding the article I wrote on rebounding exercise. I just attended the IDEAFIT convention in Los Angeles, California. What a fantastic educational experience. Not only are there excellent classes to take (and I took many) but the trade show is outstanding also. I have […]
