For those of you in the very hot temperatures throughout the midwest, and all over the world are in critical need to increase fluid intake. Preferably water. In the elderly the mechanism of thirst diminishes. When the body needs to be replenished with water, they may not realize it. Why this happens isn’t known. Yet, […]
Our ability to rebuild muscle at any age is possible. People in advancing age need strength training more and more to stay mobile for their everyday activities. The goal of training is to reduce the loss of muscle mass and the resulting loss of motor function. Muscle mass can be increased through training at an […]
With aging, there is a progressive decline in total body water (TBW). Intracellular water (ICW) (inside the cells), parallel to an age-related loss of muscle mass and muscle strength. In the elderly population is at an increased risk of low-grade chronic dehydration, which could presumably affect muscle function and the individual’s functional capacity. Loss of […]
Obesity affects over one-third of Americans and increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes and cancer. Interventional trials have consistently demonstrated that consumption of plant-based diets reduces body fat in overweight and obese subjects, even when controlling for energy intake. Nonetheless, the mechanisms underlying this effect have not been well-defined. While a variety […]
The order in which you eat your food matters, research indicates that you can consume the same foods – same calories, same total carbs, same nutrients, and have drastically different metabolic effects depending on what you eat first. Dr. Jason Fung, a nephrologist (kidney specialist) and author of several books, including “The Diabetes Code: Prevent and […]
Black seed oil is extracted from the seeds of the Nigella Sativa plant. This plant is native to southwest Asia. Black seed oil has a long history dating back over 2,000 years. In fact, according to some sources, it was discovered in the tomb of King Tut. Nigella Sativa seeds are sometimes used in Middle Eastern and […]
