Source: Want to Lose Weight? Drink a Smoothie! by Dr. Edward Group If you’re trying to lose weight (and even if you’re not), it’s imperative your diet is in check. That means lots of fresh, organic fruits and vegetables are a must and making smoothies can be a great way to ingest them. What are Smoothies? … Continue reading Want to Lose Weight? Drink a Smoothie!
The Weight Loss Benefits of Damiana
Source: The Weight Loss Benefits of Damiana by Dr. Edward Group What is Damiana? Damiana, or turnera diffusa, is a flowering shrub found throughout Mexico, the West Indies, and parts of Central and South America. The leaves have historically been used as traditional herbal therapies for tonic and cleansing purposes. Indigenous people in Central and South … Continue reading The Weight Loss Benefits of Damiana
U.S. Population Getting Even Fatter
Source: U.S. Population Getting Even Fatter by Dr. Edward Group Results of an investigation presented last year at the American Heart Association’s (AHA) annual Scientific Session shows if current trends continue, the overwhelming majority of American adults will be overweight, if not obese, by the year 2020 [1]. More than half will also suffer from either … Continue reading U.S. Population Getting Even Fatter
Why Do People Gain Weight?
Source: Why Do People Gain Weight? by Dr. Edward Group Almost 70% of adults in America are considered overweight, and 35% are classified as obese. If rates continue, and many experts believe they will, 75% of the population will be either overweight or obese by the year 2020. Anyone who glances at the statistics knows something … Continue reading Why Do People Gain Weight?
How to Increase Your Metabolism
Your metabolism is your body’s biochemical activity that regulates the conversion of calories into energy. A slow metabolism is slow to convert calories into energy and can cause the body to store fat. A fast metabolism operates in converse fashion, quickly using energy and not storing it. Your body’s metabolism is controlled by your thyroid … Continue reading How to Increase Your Metabolism
Thoughts on Eating a Healthy Breakfast and Lunch
Source: Thoughts on Eating a Healthy Breakfast and Lunch by Dr. Edward Group Whenever there is discussion of weight loss methods, “eat healthy!” is always a suggestion. My opinion is no exception. I’ve devoted several recent blog posts to discussions about weight loss and the importance of implementing healthy eating habits in order to achieve it. … Continue reading Thoughts on Eating a Healthy Breakfast and Lunch
Fasting for Weight Loss
Source: Fasting for Weight Loss by Dr. Edward Group Fasting is a great way to begin a new fitness or weight loss program. Reducing or, really, eliminating food and beverages that contribute to weight gain will help to kick-start your efforts and has the added benefit of body detoxification and colon cleansing. Some people fast by … Continue reading Fasting for Weight Loss
5 Facts about Calorie Restriction
Source: 5 Facts about Calorie Restriction by Dr. Edward Group Calorie restriction is defined as a reduction of 30-60% of one’s regular calorie intake while maintaining a diet that provides enough nutrients to prevent malnutrition. Scientists believe calorie restriction stimulates a defensive state designed to help an organism survive environmental and metabolic adversity. This non-genetic strategy … Continue reading 5 Facts about Calorie Restriction
5 Things You Should Know About Obesity
Source: 5 Things You Should Know About Obesity by Dr. Edward Group Despite being one of the most preventable conditions on the planet, obesity is, unfortunately, a hugely significant problem. According to the World Health Association, the global obesity rate has more than doubled since 1980. [1] Certainly diet and exercise can go a long way … Continue reading 5 Things You Should Know About Obesity
Obesity rates double worldwide as more countries embrace American junk foods, indoor lifestyles
Worldwide rates of obesity have doubled since 1980, but levels of cholesterol and blood pressure are strikingly different between rich and poor countries, according to a study conducted by researchers from Imperial College London and published in The Lancet. In 1980, 5 percent of men and 8 percent of women were estimated to be obese. By … Continue reading Obesity rates double worldwide as more countries embrace American junk foods, indoor lifestyles
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 