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Candidiasis Can Prevent Weight Loss

There are several reasons as to why a person cannot lose weight using the traditional methods of calorie reduction and increased activity. One of the main causes is Candidiasis, an overgrowth of yeast in the digestive tract. Yeast is a normal part of our...

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Can You Lose Fat While You Sleep?

America’s waistline is expanding. According to the National Institutes of Health, 2/3 of us—and nearly 20% of our children—are overweight or frankly obese. Obesity has become big business in the United States, and everyone—from the pharmaceutical companies to the fitness guru at the...

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Can Eating Spices Boost Weight Loss?

Can eating spicy foods help with weight loss as some studies suggest? Could the same spices that set the mouth on fire in Mexican dishes also ignite the metabolism and lead to greater fat loss? This would be welcome news for those who...

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Can Complex Carbohydrates Lead to Fat?

Depending on a person’s specific glycemic index (the rate at which blood glucose is raised), complex carbohydrates can have different effects. Consumption of specific sugars has been associated with rapid obesity. When attempting to lose weight, one group of foods that a person...

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Factors and Prevention of Teen Obesity

Kathlyn Gay takes a serious look at these issues in her book, Am I fat? The Obesity Issue for Teens. She explores the common factor in obese teens, how dieting effects teens, if Bariatric surgery is a valid option for teens needing to...

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Affordable Body Composition Testing Available

The following methods of defining body fat percentage offer an accurate and scientific reading, as well as being a bit more convenient, accessible, and affordable than other methods. Bioelectrical ImpedanceElectrical signals are measured as they pass through fat, lean mass, and water when...