Doctors have known for a long time that there is a complicated relationship between thyroid disease, metabolism and weight gain. One uncomplicated fact, though, is the part the thyroid gland plays in regulating human metabolism. People with an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) have higher metabolic rates, while those with a dis-functioning or non-functioning thyroid have …
Aside from promises of a thinner you, slimming or weight loss patches are blended with everything from green coffee beans to apple cider vinegar. These easy-to-use day or night patches promise to help waste away unwanted pounds by enhancing your body’s fat burning capacity. How do they claim to accomplish this? Simple. By sticking one …
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The flexible vegetarian diet or flexitarian diet is about eating more plant and less everything else. The diet is based around the consumption of proteins derived from plant sources and adaptogens — non-toxic plants that help the body resist stressors — like ashwagandha, turmeric and reishi mushrooms. It’s a favorite among those who want to …
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Does putting lemon in water help with weight loss? It’s a frequently asked question and one that luckily, comes with a pretty simple answer. While specific studies on lemon water are very limited, it is believed that drinking water, with or without lemons, can give you the feeling of fullness and satisfaction. In saying that, …
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If you’re in the market for information on the keto diet for beginners, the first thing you should know is that this diet is not your typical “get rid of excess body fat diet”, but is a person-specific way of eating to help treat those with epilepsy. The protein-controlled diet was created in the 1920s …
