Weight Loss: The Keys You Need to Lose Weight and Keep It OffWritten by Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, Ph.D, ND, DACBN
D-I-E-T…many people could not think of a more horrible word. They associate it with hunger, frustration, and ultimately failure. This one single word has stopped many people dead in tracks. It seems many people would prefer being overweight, rather than suffering consequences of a diet.But a healthy diet does not mean starvation. And a healthy diet is only one you need to follow to lose weight and keep it off. Hunger is a natural signal from body telling us to eat. Don’t ignore it. Go ahead and eat when you are hungry. If you want to lose weight you just need to be more selective about foods you are choosing to satisfy your hunger. Here’s how to achieve weight loss and get healthy without ever being hungry. Eat To Lose Weight You should never have to be hungry in order to lose weight. On contrary, when we are hungry we tend to panic into eating whatever is in sight to protect us from starvation. Eating regular meals that leave you full and satisfied will help you stick to a healthier meal plan and reach your weight loss goals. Eat five or six small meals spaced regularly throughout day so that you will be better able to moderate portion sizes and remain in control of what you eat. Skipping meals will slow down your metabolism and cause you to overcompensate with a larger meal later in day. Permanent weight loss does not involve starving or deprivation, rather it involves a healthy eating plan that keeps you in control of what you put in your mouth. The best diet for weight loss is in book by Dr. Group “Weight Loss Secrets Revealed” available at http://www.weightlossobesity.com Weight Loss Tip: Slow down. We all have so many things to accomplish each day. And this busy schedule makes us eat quicker to stay ahead. Eating slowly and chewing your food 25x before you swallow will allow you stomach to signal your brain that it is full, avoiding unnecessary calories. Think About Food Most people think that in order to achieve permanent weight loss they need to skip meals and get their minds off of food. This is not true! When you are hungry, and you haven’t thought about what healthy food you can eat to satisfy your tummy, you will more likely grab for whatever is fastest and easiest. Most often this involves junk-food snacks like chips or pretzels or fries and burger from drive through. Think about what you are going to eat each day and what healthy snacks and meals you need to have ready for when hunger strikes. If you are going out to eat, think about menu options ahead of time so that you can order your favorite healthy selection without being tempted by other unhealthy selections on menu.
| | Adult AcneWritten by Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, Ph.D, ND, DACBN
Acne is bad enough when it strikes with puberty. But when it continues or strikes again in adulthood, it can be a real nuisance. Acne is a skin condition that usually begins around time of puberty. More than eighty percent of teenagers and preteens will develop acne to some extent. But it can affect people of every age, gender, and race. It affects both males and females, but boys are more likely to have severe acne and to have acne that continues into adult acne.The scientific name for condition is acne vulgaris because acne usually strikes in plainly visible locations such as face, neck, chest and back. Acne is an age old problem that has likely been plaguing people of all ages for centuries. What Causes Adult Acne? Acne is an inflammation of skin that can form in adulthood just as easily as it forms in pubescence. Acne is caused by a number of factors. Contact with an oily substance such as mineral oil, vegetable oil, or petroleum is a common cause of acne, as is use of certain medications and steroids. However, acne is most often cause by secretion of androgens. Acne occurs most often to teens and preteens because these androgens are initially secreted at onset of puberty. But these sex hormones are secreted into adulthood as well and can continue to cause problems with acne. Poor dietary habits and lack of exercise also contribute to adult acne. Androgens are male sex hormones but they are secreted by females as well. Androgens stimulate production of oil from skin's oil glands. Acne occurs when these oil glands become overactive and exit from gland is blocked, causing oil to build up in gland and swell. A bacteria called Propionibacterium acnes normally colonizes this swollen gland causing development of inflammation and pus. In particularly severe cases, glands may burst into skin and produce cysts. How Do I Treat Adult Acne? Over ninety percent of acne patients, both teens and adults, respond to treatment, although treatment may need to be continued for months or even years. Here are a few of most common herbal, homeopathic, and traditional methods that can be used to treat adult acne.
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