Posted on Sunday, 14th February 2010 by admin
Chances are you have probably heard someone refer to BMI, or Body Mass Index as an indicator of your health and fitness. If you don’t know what that means or you want to find out why this may not be the good indicator it was once thought to be, check this out. Body Mass Index, [...]
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Posted on Saturday, 13th February 2010 by admin
Can weight loss supplements be used to boost your metabolism? Your metabolism plays a very important role in eating and weight loss. The thyroid gland is your body’s metabolism meter. Although there are many weight loss supplements and metabolism boosters on the market, the only safe way to speed up your metabolism is through exercise. [...]
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Posted on Saturday, 13th February 2010 by admin
enzymes Virtually all living things – including those we cook and eat – contain enzymes. Enzymes, which act as the spark plugs for the vast majority of chemical reactions that make life possible, are a sine qua non for life. Although most food eaten in the United States has been cooked, which inactivates the enzymes [...]
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Posted on Thursday, 11th February 2010 by admin
The two dipeptidyl-peptidase-4 inhibitors available in the U.S. are sitagliptin (sold as Januvia) and saxagliptin (sold as Onglyza). Vildagliptin is available in other countries. Remember that drug names vary by country and manufacturer. This is a brief drug review; consult your physician or pharmacist for details. How do they work? DPP-4 inhibitors decrease both fasting [...]
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Posted on Wednesday, 10th February 2010 by admin
GLP-1 analogues available in the U.S. are exenatide (sold as Byetta) and liraglutide (sold as Victoza). They are sometimes referred to as GLP-1 receptor agonists. They are not considered first-choice drugs, but instead are typically used in combination with other drugs (except insulin). Remember that drug names vary by country and manufacturer. Want some MORE?
Posted on Monday, 8th February 2010 by admin
Is your child not interested in eating at mealtime? Try a different approach when getting your child to eat. The Positive Approach A idea on what to do when your child won’t eat is to focus less on stress. Create a friendly environment as you get your child interested in eating. Have a variety of [...]
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