Obesity & Weight Loss
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If You Want to Lose Weight, Sleep!

If one-third of your assets lie in the prosperity of a certain company, you would probably monitor the progress of that company often. Time is a commodity, too. We spend one-third of our lives sleeping. How does sleep of short duration contribute to the epidemic…
Read MoreDoes Time Restricted Eating Help Weight Loss?

You may have heard that eating small meals throughout the day helps burn calories, reduces food intake, and enables better appetite control. New scientific data suggests otherwise. When you eat is as important as what you eat. The Effects of Eating Frequency on Obesity Eating…
Read MoreFat Shaming: The Harm It Causes and How to Overcome It

Jenna walked into the crowded room feeling a mix of excitement and anxiety. She overheard a group of people laughing then caught a few words about her weight. Her heart sank. Their comments echoed in her mind and she began to hide herself in oversized…
Read MoreIs Your Schedule Contributing to Your Weight Gain?

Many factors encourage obesity: food choices, sedentary living, endocrine imbalances, gut microbiome imbalances, food availability, obesogens (endocrine-disrupting compounds that promote obesity), manipulation by certain food manufacturers, social media, childhood trauma, and of course, genetics. Disturbed circadian rhythms play a significant role not only in the…
Read MoreWinning Strategies for Successful Weight Loss!

Sixty-nine percent of Americans are either overweight or obese. Of these statistics, 42% of Americans are obese. One in ten Americans has type 2 diabetes. Eight-five percent of individuals with type 2 diabetes are obese. Obesity fuels chronic diseases such as atherosclerosis, cancer, type 2…
Read More15 Ways to Increase Your Fat Burn

We could not live without lifesaving body fat! Too much fat poses definite health hazards. One type of body fat helps you maintain or gain weight. Two other types enable you to rev up your fat burn and lose weight! We need all three! The…
Read MoreTwelve Natural Ways to Improve Gut Health

Discover the amazing contributions of gut bacteria to health and disease. Plus, scientifically validated natural remedies that may improve your gut health in just a few days! Your gut provides a home for trillions of bacteria. So far, there are 2,000 known species of gut…
Read MoreBlueberries Help Obesity and Diabetes!

Regular blueberry consumption offers eight benefits to those who are obese. More than one in three adults in Mexico, New Zealand, and the United States are obese. This blog examines the evidence that high regular consumption of this super food can help combat obesity and…
Read MoreChew on This!

Want to lose weight? Want to improve your digestion? Here is a tip. Chew your food thoroughly. Why? What other benefits does chewing food offer? You may be surprised!
Read MoreOptimal Plan: A Story of Victory over Depression and Overweight
Obese and suicidal, what would finally help this young lady? This is an interview with Margarida Godinho, revealing how “God’s plan” of healthful lifestyle changes can transform a life of a depressed, obese young woman. So what happened? Some turn to Jenny Craig, some to…
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