Posts Tagged ‘energy’

Do you feel like you have one foot on the gas and one on the brakes? Mild fatigue, depression and metabolism burn out does not have to be your lot in life.

Millions of people suffer the symptoms of thyroid dysfunction without ever knowing why. Here’s how to recognize and resolve problems your doctor might miss.

The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in the neck that controls metabolism and energy. Symptoms include being chilled in 75-degree weather, dry skin, …

by Dr Scott Saunders

Ah, caffeine: the world’s favorite pick-me-up.

Whether in the form of coffee, tea, or increasingly fashionable energy drinks, many of us rely on caffeine every day for a quick energy fix. And although you might get that five-hour energy boost you so desperately seek, caffeine combined with an energy drink cocktail can be costly to your health.

A Closer Look at the Energy Drink

In addition to caffeine, many energy drinks also contain …

Did you know that impact carbs and carb based cheat foods are the ONLY macronutrient (i.e. food type) that is instantly available for energy the second it hits your mouth??

Who cares right?

Well, you should care because this is what causes you to store belly fat.

But if you comprehend the 3 stages of carbohydrate storage, you can eat all the carbs you want and NEVER have to worry about storing them as fat on the body…

by Jessica Sanders

All too often we turn to processed forms of energy to make it through the day. An energy drink from the gas station or sugar-filled cup of coffee are not the answer; these poor forms of energy cause your levels to spike and come crashing down soon after. So, next time you’re feeling tired, grab one of these natural sources of energy to ensure all day alertness.

Nuts

Not only are nuts an important part of a …

This is part 3 and conclusion to Dr. Saunder’s series on vitamins.

Read part 1 here: Vitamins – Too Much of a Good Thing?
Read part 2 here: Vitamins and Mineral Absorption.

Part 3 is about antioxidant vitamins. Antioxidants offer a number of health benefits, and they have been touted as a possible preventative of diseases, ranging from cancer to Alzheimer’s. Here is why.

Free-radicals On The Loose

This is hopefully a lesson you remember from highschool: …