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What makes junk food addictive?Addictive-like eating behavior involves a lot more than just a lack of willpower, as there are biochemical reasons why some people lose control over their consumption. This behavior has repeatedly been linked to processed foods,...

People tend to get cravings when the brain starts calling for certain foods — often processed foods that aren’t considered healthy or nutritious. Even though the conscious mind knows they’re unhealthy, some other part of the brain seems to disagree. Some people don't...

Thermogenesis is the process by which the body generates heat,or energy, by increasing the metabolic rate above normal. This rise in metabolic rate is referred to as the thermogenic effect, thermogenic response, or specific dynamic action(SDA).  Thermogenesis is...

How do you know if your internal microbiome is healthy and happy? “It’s a gut feeling. Quite literally. With bacteria and other microbes vastly outnumbering the human cells in our bodies, we’re more bacteria than human. Our bodies can’t function properly without them....

Brittle hair and nails can be a result of being deficient in Biotin. Biotin, also known as vitamin B7, helps the body convert food into energy. A deficiency in biotin is very rare, but when it occurs, brittle, thinning, or splitting hair and nails are some of the most...

What is a hormonal imbalance? Hormones are your body’s chemical messengers. Produced in the endocrine glands, these powerful chemicals travel around your bloodstream telling tissues and organs what to do. They help control many of your body’s major processes,...

What is the leptin?The leptin diet was designed by Byron J. Richards, a businessman and board-certified clinical nutritionist. Richards’ company, Wellness Resources, manufactures herbal supplements designed to support the leptin diet. He’s also written several books...

Along with drinking plenty of water. Eating foods that are water rich can also contribute to your hydration. Water rich foods can be made of any were from 96% to 80% water. These foods have many other benefits to them then just adding in hydration. Her is a list of 7...

The ketogenic diet (or keto diet, for short) is a low-carb, high-fat diet that offers many health benefits. In fact, over 120 studies show that this type of diet can help you lose weight and improve your health. Ketogenic diets may even have benefits against diabetes,...

What exactly is poop? Well, it’s mostly just undigested food, proteins, bacteria, salts, and other substances that are produced and released by intestines. Although everyone is unique in the size, shape, and smell of their poop, there are a few things that indicate a...

Inflammation happens in everyone, whether you’re aware of it or not. Your immune system creates inflammation to protect the body from infection, injury, or disease. There are many things you wouldn’t be able to heal from without inflammation. Sometimes with autoimmune...

Magnesium is involved in hundreds of biochemical reactions in your body making it the fourth most abundant mineral in the human body. About 60% of the magnesium in your body is found in bone, while the rest is in muscles, soft tissues and fluids, including blood. One...