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The Skinny Obesity: Strees and Your Weight

noreply@blogger.com (PaulsHealthBlog.com) — Wed, 23 May 2012 19:36:00 +0000

Here’s episode six of the “Skinny on Obesity” series.

Stress can cause you to eat more. But when you are stressed, what kind of food are you eating?.

Pyramid Politics

noreply@blogger.com (PaulsHealthBlog.com) — Mon, 21 May 2012 16:35:00 +0000

"Some recommendations on diet and nutrition are misguided because they are based on inadequate or incomplete information. That hasn’t been the case for the USDA’s pyramids. They are wrong because they brush aside evidence on healthful eating that has been carefully assembled over the past forty years." - W.C. Willett, Harvard School of Public Health

"There is considerable concern today that the diet the Pyramid illustrates is responsible for the current epidemic of cardiovascular disease. The concurrent epidemics of obesity and type-2 diabetes are unintended consequences that can also be attributed to this diet." - Alice Ottoboni, Ph.D., Journal of the American Physicians and Surgeons

Escape The Bad Dietary Advice

noreply@blogger.com (PaulsHealthBlog.com) — Sun, 20 May 2012 16:46:00 +0000

"Too many people are suffering needlessly, taking drugs to mask the symptoms of diseases they shouldn’t have in the first place. As Dr. William Davis said in his talk, to a large degree our health-care system is simply treating the effects of consuming mutant wheat and other bad foods. That’s got to change." - Tom Naughton, writer and creator of the documentary, 'Fat Head'

P.S. To read Naughton's blog, click here.

If you’re interested in watching the film, "Fat Head" (which I highly recommend), you can check it out here on Hulu, watch it on Netflix, or buy the DVD.

How To Keep Berries Fresh Longer

noreply@blogger.com (PaulsHealthBlog.com) — Sat, 19 May 2012 18:15:00 +0000

One way to keep your berries fresh longer is to prevent molding. The key to preventing moldy berries is vinegar.

Prepare a mixture of one part vinegar (white or apple cider work best) and ten parts water.

Dump the berries into the mixture and swirl them. Drain, rinse if you like (the mixture is so diluted you can't taste the vinegar) and put in the fridge.

The vinegar kills any mold spores and other bacteria that might be on the surface of the fruit.

Raspberries will last a week and strawberries almost two weeks, without getting moldy and soft.

Do Vitamins Boost Brain Power?

noreply@blogger.com (PaulsHealthBlog.com) — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:29:00 +0000

There is something you can take right now to get your brain going. It's something you should be taking every day - your daily vitamins.

A series of new studies in the British Journal of Nutrition, Psychopharmacology and Human Psychopharmacology finds that vitamins can boost your brain power.

If you're not taking anything now, it's not too late to start because the benefits begin almost immediately.

In one of the studies, researchers found that women given multivitamin and mineral supplements improved in both accuracy and speed on multitasking tests. Children between the ages of eight and fourteen showed better accuracy in tests that require attention.

And for men, a B complex was enough to boost their scores on cognitive tests and improve their mental energy so they weren't worn out at the end of those tests. (By the way, B vitamins also protect against dementia.)

So whether you're interested in long-term brain protection or just want a boost for Words with Friends, follow mom's advice - and don't forget to take your vitamins.

The Skinny on Obesity Part 5: Generation XL

noreply@blogger.com (PaulsHealthBlog.com) — Thu, 17 May 2012 03:18:00 +0000

A trend of obese infants is one indication that obesity can be passed on from mother to fetus.

This video looks towards the next generation, with an emphasis on preventive care and pre-natal health.

To see the previous video in the series, Part 4, click here.

Brr! Can Frigid Temps Lead to Weight Loss?

noreply@blogger.com (PaulsHealthBlog.com) — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:10:00 +0000

Finally, an upside to the frigid temperatures that have gripped much of the nation - all the shivering could help shed a few pounds.

"The body wants to maintain a balance, a homeostasis of 98.6 degrees," said author Tim Ferriss, who promotes this type of "thermal dieting." "If you make it cold, the body will do everything it can to get back to 98.6. And it has to burn calories to do that - heat equals calories."

Ferriss, the best-selling author behind "The 4-Hour Workweek" and the just-released "The 4-Hour Body," is known for his lessons on how to manipulate the body to your advantage.

Using winter to lose that winter weight is just one example. He said people can burn up to fifty percent more calories by exposing themselves to below-freezing temperatures, which causes the body to work overtime.

"There's actually a type of fat called brown adipose tissue - BAT," he said. "Cold can trigger this BAT. It actually produces heat, and you burn fat tissue."

Ferriss' advice is backed by science.

"We can use the thermal environment to supercharge our weight loss," said former NASA scientist and entrepreneur Ray Cronise.

Cronise has researched the effects of temperature on astronauts and said there is evidence that cold can go a long way in speeding up a person's metabolism.

"In environments as mild as sixty degrees, some of these people saw metabolism rates boost by as much as twenty percent," he said.

But Dr. David Katz, director and founder of the Integrative Medicine Center and professor at Yale University, was doubtful and said if people were really that desperate to lose weight, they should just try diet and exercise.

He also warned that exposure to extreme cold, especially through ice baths, could cause complications in people with cardiovascular problems or even induce cardiac arrhythmia in those at risk. Ferriss himself also notes in his book that readers should consult a physician before attempting some of these techniques.

Thermal Dieting: Drink Ice Water, Lose the Sweater

Cronise had himself been struggling to lose weight through a traditional diet and exercise regimen, saying he made it to twelve weeks and then "hit a wall."

So he added a thermal element and tripled his rate of weight loss, losing thirty pounds in six weeks.
Small changes, he said, work best. Even just drinking ice water first thing in the morning can rev up the metabolism.

"Think about carrying that sweater," he said, "instead of wearing it."

Here are some at-home tips to try thermal dieting:

Place an ice back on the back of your neck and on your upper chest for 30 minutes while reading or watching TV to rev up your metabolism.

Take cold showers: Ferriss advises taking thirty-minute cold showers for the maximum benefit but shorter showers help too.

For an abridged version, gradually lower the temperature in the shower to sixty-eight degrees over the course of five minutes, then stand in the cold stream for two to three minutes straight before getting out.

Immediately upon waking, start drinking ice cold water and continue sipping ice water throughout the day.

Go for "chill walks." Make sure to bundle up extremities such as your hands, feet, ears and head and then go for a walk in the cold in summer exercise attire. Consider working up to this kind of walk by slowly taking off layers of clothing. Be sure to carry your coat with you, so that you can warm up should you become too cold.

Source: ABC Nightline By Sarah Netter Dec. 15, 2010

“Vegebals are poisonus says sciencetists”

noreply@blogger.com (PaulsHealthBlog.com) — Mon, 14 May 2012 23:02:00 +0000

Are your kids veggie haters too?

What if they could get eighteen fruits and vegetables a day - without taking a single bite?

To learn more, click here.

How To Cook Bacon

noreply@blogger.com (PaulsHealthBlog.com) — Sat, 12 May 2012 16:49:00 +0000

Animal fats have lots of good fatty acids that fight disease, absorb vitamins and lower cholesterol. It's a myth that eating animal fat makes you fat. Best of all, it tastes good!

One way to make sure you're getting enough fat in your diet is to eat fatty cuts of meat. If you don’t already, learn to love bacon. And when you cook it, don't wait until all the fat is gone.

If the bacon droops over a finger and hangs down on both sides, then it passes the test.

Life is good. God is good. And bacon is good!

Why America's Obesity Campaign Continues To Fail

noreply@blogger.com (PaulsHealthBlog.com) — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:05:00 +0000

In a recent Newsweek article, Gary Taubes wrote,

"...the very first childhood-obesity clinic in the United States was founded in the late 1930s at Columbia University by a young German physician, Hilde Bruch. As Bruch later told it, her inspiration was simple: she arrived in New York in 1934 and was “startled” by the number of fat kids she saw - 'really fat ones, not only in clinics, but on the streets and subways, and in schools.' "

"What makes Bruch’s story relevant to the obesity problem today is that this was New York in the worst year of the Great Depression, an era of bread lines and soup kitchens, when 6 in 10 Americans were living in poverty. The conventional wisdom these days - promoted by government, obesity researchers, physicians, and probably your personal trainer as well - is that we get fat because we have too much to eat and not enough reasons to be physically active. But then why were the PC- and Big Mac-deprived Depression-era kids fat? How can we blame the obesity epidemic on gluttony and sloth if we easily find epidemics of obesity throughout the past century in populations that barely had food to survive and had to work hard to earn it?" (To read the full article, click here.)

The question remains, why are so many people in America overweight? Why does the campaign to halt obesity in America continue to fail?

How come government cannot solve this health problem? Is the government and other health advocate groups ignorant? Or do they have an agenda?

Finally, do you think obesity might have anything to do with insulin and the insulin response?

USAToday: 42% Obese?

noreply@blogger.com (PaulsHealthBlog.com) — Thu, 10 May 2012 00:40:00 +0000

From the USAToday:

"The new projection, released here Monday, warns that 42% of Americans may end up obese by 2030, and 11% could be severely obese, adding billions of dollars to health care costs."

To read the rest of article in USAToday, click here.

Click here to read my educational weight loss guide.

The Skinny on Obesity: Sugar - A Sweet Addiction

noreply@blogger.com (PaulsHealthBlog.com) — Tue, 08 May 2012 16:37:00 +0000

What causes us to eat more?

In “Sugar: A Sweet Addiction”, Dr. Robert Lustig explains the science between sugar and obesity.

Note: You can watch video number three in the series, "The Number One Cause of Obesity: Insulin" by clicking here.

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noreply@blogger.com (PaulsHealthBlog.com) — Fri, 04 May 2012 21:51:00 +0000

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noreply@blogger.com (PaulsHealthBlog.com) — Tue, 01 May 2012 22:11:00 +0000

State Threatens to Shut Down Nutrition Blogger

noreply@blogger.com (PaulsHealthBlog.com) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:18:00 +0000

"This diabetic defied the establishment, adopted the Paleo diet and became drug and insulin-free within thirty days. He told people about this on his blog and urged them to give it a try. This is "practicing nutrition without a license," so the state wants to shut him down - or even jail him." - Tom Woods, writer, speaker and author

To read the full article in the Carolina Journal, click here.

To see what the nutritional blog the state government wants to shut down, check out Diabetes Warrior.

The Number One Cause of Obesity - Insulin

noreply@blogger.com (PaulsHealthBlog.com) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 23:55:00 +0000

The Skinny On Obesity: Part III - Hunger and Hormones

The Skinny On Obesity: Part II - Sickeningly Sweet

noreply@blogger.com (PaulsHealthBlog.com) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 23:51:00 +0000

Dr. Robert Lustig - The Skinny On Obesity

noreply@blogger.com (PaulsHealthBlog.com) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:50:00 +0000

These days, Dr. Robert Lustig seems to be everywhere, including a recent appearance on 60 Minutes.

Dr. Lustig is featured on the UCTV video channel, in a seven-part series on obesity. Here is the first episode.

Real Butter Is Good For You

noreply@blogger.com (PaulsHealthBlog.com) — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 19:17:00 +0000

Keep It Simple

noreply@blogger.com (PaulsHealthBlog.com) — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:43:00 +0000

Your Body Needs Saturated Fats

noreply@blogger.com (PaulsHealthBlog.com) — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:18:00 +0000

"Our bodies badly need saturated fats - they make up half or more of our cell walls, they bolster our immune systems, nourish our heart muscle, carry important fat soluble vitamins and antioxidants, and, in the case of butter, contain anti-fungal, anti-microbial and anti-cancer agents." - Raw Milk Facts

Can Soy Protein Isolate Kill Your Sex Drive?

noreply@blogger.com (PaulsHealthBlog.com) — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:01:00 +0000

Rethink Your Drink

noreply@blogger.com (PaulsHealthBlog.com) — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 22:46:00 +0000

To see the health problems from consuming too much sugar, click here.