Obesity has become the new norm throughout the world. We have lost sight of our health and consequently our toes. Belly circumferences continue to rise paving the way for heart disease to become the leading cause of death worldwide. Understanding the origins of stubborn belly fat is crucial for effectively combating it. In this article,…
A first-of-its-kind study by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has made life-changing discoveries through their research on strength training and cancer risk. We will break down the exciting findings from this study1 so you can understand why you may need to build muscle to beat cancer. Cancer Apocolypse In 2018, approximately 18.1 million…
Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death and disease in the United States. An estimated 46 million U.S. adults (age 18 and over) currently use at least one tobacco product with 8.3 million reportedly using two or more tobacco products.1 It is a well-known fact that tobacco products, including cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, cigars,…
Hypertension is a medical term that means “above normal pressure within a vessel” or high blood pressure. A 2023 report by the American Heart Association found that more than 1.22 million or 46.7% of Americans 20 years and up have hypertension1. With almost half of the American population suffering from this condition, it is vital…
What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a condition that is caused by insulin resistance. Resistance to insulin is caused by the over-consumption of high-carbohydrate foods that cause insulin levels to spike chronically. As insulin resistance worsens the insulin-producing pancreatic beta cells begin to wear out. Over time the pancreas cannot produce enough insulin to overcome the…
It’s a fact of life, everyone poops. It is a natural and mandatory part of human life. Long periods without bowel movements can have major, sometimes life-threatening consequences. Gastroenterologist Ian Lustbader of New York University Langone Health states, “If you’re eating and not pooping, the colon can become dangerously distended, a condition called megacolon.”1 Megacolon…
