Exercise can be used as a tool to influence maximum fat burning. There are basically 2 types of exercise: 1) low-intensity, low pulse rate endurance, referred to as aerobic exercise; 2) higher-intensity, higher pulse rate exercise, referred to as anaerobic. It is prudent to exercise for your specific body type in order to achieve maximum […]
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Why does stubborn body fat exist? What can we do to eliminate it? Receptors inside the fat cell control the rate of fat loss. Alpha receptors slow the rate of fat loss and beta receptors increase the rate of fat loss. To lose weight we must increase the activity of the beta receptors while decreasing
There are 2 basic types of weight problems: (1) fat and (2) water weight. The fat is a result of a failing endocrine system (glands and hormones) and the fluid retention is a problem of sodium and potassium imbalance, which could also be as a result of failing endocrine glands – adrenals. To correct these
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The thyroid is a gland located in the lower part of the neck. This gland regulates the rate at which the body burns food and controls the production of certain body tissues, such as nails and hair. Body temperature, breakdown of carbohydrates, mental clarity and well-being, energy levels and vitamin absorption are all regulated by
The liver is the body’s filtration organ. It filters microbes, drugs, dead cell, & chemicals. Every hormone, virus, bacteria, fungus or parasite are filtered through the liver. It also assists with digestion breaking down fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. It is the major organ for detoxifying the body. If the liver gets damaged toxins can be
The ovaries are responsible for controlling the menstrual cycle by making the environment suitable for egg growth and reproduction. One of the major hormones is estrogen. This hormone creates a fat layer around the female body, specifically around the ovaries, hips, buttocks, and lower abdomen. When ovaries become dysfunctional they can produce too much estrogen,
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The body has 2 adrenal glands which are located on top of the kidneys. The main function for these glands is countering stress with the production of several hormones. Physical and mental stress are handled the same way, as these glands do not distinguish between the two. They treat both forms of stress the same
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Knowing your body type is essential in losing weight. Each body type has its own specific characteristics. Most of us are more than one body type but usually one type stands out above others. We will consider your primary type for weight loss. One type can create problems for other types with hormones. When one
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As I talked about before, hormones greatly influence our body’s ability to lose or gain weight. We have 6 fat burning hormones and 3 fat storing hormones. Our fat burning hormones include: 1) Growth Hormone (GH). This is an anti-aging hormone. It is made in the brain in the pituitary gland. This hormone is a
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Obesity is a big problem in America, more so than other countries. People in other countries consume less fast foods and eat more fresh and natural foods. In America we fatten cattle, chicken and other animals via hormones. Even farm-raised fish are fed hormones and antibiotics. Additive hormones in our meats cause hormone disruption in
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