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Why Lymphatic Drainage Works?

                            The lymphatic system is a major component of the immune system. The lymphatic system has three interrelated functions: (1)     removal of excess fluids from body tissues, (2) absorption of fatty acids and subsequent transport of fat, as Chyle (Chyle is a […]

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High Protein and Weight Loss

                            High protein meal replacements improve satiety & thermogenesis (calorie burning). You need 20 grams of protein to stimulate calorie burning, so a shake in the morning is a good place to start. Studies show that the largest weight loss long term […]

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Stress

                          Prolonged exposure to stress can ruin your health in a multitude of ways. It may cause Cardiovascular disease, Hypertension, Anxiety, lower immune system, Trouble concentrating, Insomnia/fatigue, Memory loss & sexual dysfunction. You are more vulnerable to the adverse effects of stress if […]

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Anxiety Depression and Insomnia

                            GABA is a hormone in your brain that creates a relaxed state of concentration and stress reduction.   Low GABA can cause the following: Depression: Those who are diagnosed with depression have the lowest GABA levels. Anxiety, panic and post-traumatic stress disorder […]

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Fructose

                          All sugars are not equal — even though they     contain the same amount of calories — because they are metabolized differently in the body.  Table sugar is sucrose, which is half fructose, half     glucose &  High-fructose corn syrup is 55 percent fructose […]

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Exercise Recovery and Massage

                            The most powerful decrease in delayed onset   muscle soreness from exercise and perceived fatigue was due to Massage. Researchers in France looked at 99 studies on post exercise recovery and found that modalities such as  recovery massage, compression garments, immersion, contrast […]

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Obesity causes more preventable deaths than smoking

                            If you have been a yo-yo dieter and want to be healthier.        Professional weight loss can give you the tools for results in 6 weeks with strategies on creating long term results. Biological consequences of Obesity: Insulin Resistance and Diabetes Mellitus […]

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Weight loss is controlled by the brain

                          Your body weight is  stable at 10% either side of what you weigh. This is called the ‘set point’ Body weight set point determines regulated energy in and metabolic rate.  When you lose weight, your brain tells you to become more hungry […]

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Resetting the ‘set point’ in weight loss

                            If you want to lose weight, you need to reduce your set point on a constant basis to trick your brain.  The set point is a stable weight where your body weight is stable at 10% either side of what you […]

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Hypothalamus controls over eating

                          The HYPOTHALAMUS   controls over eating. Did you know that part of your brain, called the Hypothalamus is the ‘set point’ puppet master. It   releases hormones that accelerate your metabolism and physical activity, as well as putting the brakes on weight loss by […]

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