by John Panopoulos | Sep 15, 2018 | Active Health News, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, diet
The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland found near the base of the neck. It produces hormones that regulate vital metabolic processes throughout the body. Hypothyroidism or sluggish thyroid is becoming a common reason for low energy and weight gain that cannot...
by John Panopoulos | Sep 4, 2018 | Active Health News, diet, exercise, functional-medicine
Holiday goodies and extended snuggling under blankets could mean serious weight gain. Each year, it is getting harder and harder to shed weight. As you age, you tend to lose half a pound of muscle mass and add a pound of fat each year. This year, take a pro-active...
by Dr. Betty Stasinos | Sep 1, 2018 | Active Health News, diet, functional-medicine
To avoid boredom, which is often accompanied by a snack craving, try this trick. 25 minutes on, 15 minutes off – set a timer on your computer or phone to keep track of activity. Sedentary activities like computer work can be done in 25 minute intervals with 15 minutes...
by John Panopoulos | Aug 18, 2018 | Active Health News, Acupuncture, diet
Every place you look in the grocery store there are low fat products available as a healthy alternative to their full fat counterparts. Based on unsound science and convenience (see Wall Street Journal article link below) most people have shifted their eating habits...
by John Panopoulos | Aug 17, 2018 | Active Health News, diet, functional-medicine
Written by: Marlene Busko OTTAWA, ON — Within a year, obesity will overtake smoking as the number-one modifiable cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factor in Canada, researchers predict[1]. Moreover, the prevalence of diabetes is expected to increase over the...
by Betty Stasinos | Aug 4, 2018 | Active Health News, diet
While people often choose “diet” or “light” products to lose weight, research studies suggest that artificial sweeteners may contribute to weight gain. These sweeteners include Sucralose (Splenda), aspartame (Equal) and saccharin (Sweet n Low). First, the sweet taste...
