When it comes to trying to reach an optimal weight, everyone is quick to change their diet, daily physical activity and exercise routine. That is, of course, a great place to start. However, one aspect of health that is often forgotten in weight management plans is sleep. Yes, as simply as it sounds, sleep can play a significant role in weight loss and weight management.
What is Inflammation and How Does It Affect Your Body? Inflammation is a normal and often beneficial process that occurs when white blood cells and chemicals protect the body from foreign invaders, such as bacteria and viruses. It actually takes …
They say that a picture is worth a thousand words! If there was ever a doubt that scale weight (or BMI for the matter) as a mean to weight loss quantification or weight management is completely useless and misguided, the pictures below should help illustrate and appreciate that body composition (body fat – lean mass – intercellular and extracellular body water) is the only objective reinforcement (along with “before & after” pictures) that a person should consider and be looking for, when embarking on a “weight loss” program.
Are you wondering if Cryotherapy is right for you? As you navigate the options for non-invasive and natural wellness options, have you consider the benefits that come from regular, weekly cryotherapy sessions? Unlike the ice-bath and other cold therapy options, …
Metabolism or metabolic rate is defined as the succession of chemical reactions in the human body that creates and breaks down energy necessary for life. More simply put, it’s the rate at which the body expends energy or burns calories. Understanding your basal or resting metabolic rate (BMR or RMR) should always be a starting point for any effective weight management regimen. Your BMR or RMR is the amount of calories you burn in a 24-hour period just by being alive (zero activity level).
Talk about collagen is becoming increasingly common in the health and wellness world. People are becoming more aware of the amazing anti-aging benefits of a boost in collagen production. There are a number of ways to boost collagen production, including …
