Hypothyroidism (under active thyroid) The ability of Hypothyroidism to mimic a number of medical conditions originates in the vast functions of the thyroid hormones, which are reduced or absent in this case. The functions of thyroid hormones include modulation of carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism, vitamin utilisation, mitochondrial function, digestive process, muscle and nerve activity,
Most of us tend to stay skinny throughout school, but when we enter college all hell seems to break loose. In America they call it the Freshman-15, as the theory goes; you will gain 15 pounds in your first year at college. This is a bit far fetched as research has shown that most students
How many times have you heard someone say; or ever found yourself saying; “I eat very healthy, why am I gaining weight?” or “Why am I not loosing weight?”. Well, the answer to that is quite easy. You’re eating wrong! 80% of all people who count their calories, count them wrongly or even leave out
Obesity has become alarmingly high over the past few decades. Rising to about 1,4 billion adults being overweight and a whopping 40 million children under the age of 5 being overweight. Obesity can be prevented! Watching what we eat and cutting down on soda, sugar, fast food and processed foods can do wonders. I personally
We have been bombarded by calories over the past few years, this is mainly due to the high obesity rate in the world. Here are the top ten obese countries in the world: Nauru (a tiny pacific island). 95% of the people on this island are obese this is mainly due to a traditional ceremony