Did you know that potassium is classified as a metal? Strange as it sounds, your body needs this metal – it’s an essential mineral that occurs in abundance in your body. Roughly 95% of your body’s potassium is stored within your cells. It’s called an electrolyte, like sodium, calcium, magnesium and … [Read more...] about Potassium and Weight Loss
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Essential Fatty Acids and Weight Loss
Being over can lead to a world of negative consequences. It can affect your mental state and your physical health. Obesity and depression go hand in hand in many cases. And it’s not even just depression - the same is true of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, asthma, skin conditions and even certain … [Read more...] about Essential Fatty Acids and Weight Loss
Belviq Weight Loss Pill to Treat Obesity
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Belviq loss pill (lorcaserin hydrochloride), as an addition to a reduced-calorie diet and exercise, for chronic management. Who Can Use the Belviq loss pill? The drug is approved for use in adults with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater … [Read more...] about Belviq Weight Loss Pill to Treat Obesity
High Intensity Interval Training Research
High intensity interval training, also known as HIIT, has become immensely popular in the last decade. HIIT involves alternating brief bursts of very high intensity exercise (work intervals) with brief segments of lower intensity exercise (recovery intervals). One problem with some types of HIIT is … [Read more...] about High Intensity Interval Training Research
Tips for Losing Weight this Summer
Are you stressing over losing this summer? Does your old swimsuit fit? Worried you're so out of shape you'll look silly riding bikes with the kids or playing tennis with your friends? What about those revealing summer clothes? After indulging all winter, it's time to make a change and reclaim your … [Read more...] about Tips for Losing Weight this Summer