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 […]
Written by Gail Sas When you first start an exercise program, the scale may feel like your best friend. Most people find their biggest successes in terms of pounds lost. This happens during the first few weeks of any new exercise regimen. However, body weight (the sum total of our body’s contents), can fluctuate based […]
