The human body has over 650 muscles. Skeletal muscle is the body’s largest tissue accounting for approximately 45% of body weight in men and 36% in women. Muscles are comprised of muscle fibers. Each fiber is thinner than a human hair and can support up to 1,000 times its own weight. Every human movement is […]
Our biological clocks are mostly controlled by our genetics. The cells throughout the body are altered after losing a single nights sleep. We drag through the next day often wondering why this had to happen or will it better the following night. There can be many reasons why we don’t sleep well. Lots of research […]
This is the month I treasure the most out of all the others in the year! The colors – bright reds, oranges, browns, deep greens. The glow of my favorite decorations that being primarily pumpkins. Along with the others that symbolize Halloween. We go to a farm further north from where we live to pick […]
Ultraviolet (UV) photons, generated through natural sunlight can mix with medications making most of us sun sensitive. The reaction can be similar to sunburn. Sometimes worse! Photosensitivity (or sun sensitivity) is inflammation of the skin induced by the combination of sunlight and certain medications or substances. Both the photosensitizing medication or chemical […]
Our bodies have a mind of their own! Our brains tend to like convenience and comfort. However, if you are trying to make progress in your aerobic plan then understanding what the target heart rate really means and how do we know if we are in it would be important. If we continue to just […]
Our endocrine system produces a variety of hormones. All have their own purpose and function to perform. Many interact with each other. The endocrine system is made up of glands that secrete these hormones. These hormones function on body cells, tissues, organs or systems. The pituitary, testes, ovaries, pancreas, thyroid and adrenal cortex make up […]
Once again a report surfaced that put terror in many people’s thinking. This time it is calcium supplementation. A recent meta-analysis study suggests that calcium supplements can increase the risk for myocardial infarction. I have read three reviews evaluating the studies. One says that “vitamin D supplements at a dose of approximately 1000 IU’s per […]
You’ve heard the words Splenda, Nutrasweet, Saccharin (which is Sweet ‘N Low) and Stevia among others. Artificial sweeteners, also called sugar substitutes, offer the sweetness of sugar without the calories. Artificial sweeteners are many times sweetener than sugar, so it takes a smaller amount to sweeten foods. This is why foods made with artificial sweeteners […]
Do you know that the consumption of sugar has increased by 20% since 1970? Some people are consuming a lot of it. Soft drinks are the number one source of added sugar in the American diet. And this doesn’t curb appetite. The more sugar consumed the more the brain signals GIVE US MORE!!!!! If you […]
A large body of work over several years has clearly shown that creatine supplementation enhances performance and strength gains. All of which has proven that this is a safe and effective supplement to have in the athletes game plan. Creatine monohydrate is a synthetic version of an amino acid found naturally in the body, primarily […]
