I have printed previously about Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) or Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) in my CITY Interval workout plan. What I didn?t really explain was how to determine what your RMR is.What is BMR again?Prior to I explain you how to calculate your RMR, first I will again point out what your resting metabolic rate is. Basal metabolic rate is the ?official? name of your resting metabolic rate. BMR?s definition is ?The amount of energy...more
Avian Flu: The bad news firstWell, it's flu season again. Only this time, we hear everyone talking about avian fluâ¦the Super flu which is expected to wreck havoc across our land in the not so distant months.So what is avian flu? Avian flu is bird flu. Yes, you read that right, "Avian flu is bird flu." And why might that be such bad news?If you pursue the news much, you will read that the deadliest disease in history is widely regarded as the...more
Hereâs some effective tips on how to remove tummy fat. Iâll cover some anti-stress, workout, and diet strategies that have worked for me in the past. These tactics are best used when they are combined together as a whole program. So, get committed, draw up your plan and get ready to remove your tummy fat!Anti-Stress Tips to Remove Tummy FatYour body will produce a hormone called cortisol, if you are under a lot of stress and lack sleep. This will keep your appetite stimulated and also keeps glucose production high. Your body will convert excess glucose into fat, which is usually stored in the midsection for quick access by your body.So, how do you neutralize the stress of everyday life to remove tummy fat?Take de-stress breaks! Take small breaks throughout the day; say every 1-3 hours. Try a short walk for 3-5 minutes or a short meditation nap. Consider listening to calming positive audio tapes in your car or on your daily workouts.Diet Tips to Remove Tummy FatCalculate your basal metabolic rate and figure out how many calories your body burns everyday when you are just sitting about. Then add in the calories you burn with workouts and daily activities. Calculate your...more
The main reason that eating fat makes you fat simply is that fat contains more calories per gram than any other kind of food. Each gram of fat contains nine calories, while one gram of protein or carbohydrate contains only four calories. Fat is a calorie-dense food, it provides a large number of calories in a small volume. If you eat carbohydrates...more
Introduction Alzheimer's disease is a progressive condition that damages areas of the brain involved in intelligence, memory, behavior, judgment, and language. It is the most common form of mental decline in older adults. Alzheimer's gets worse over time, but the course of the disease varies from person to person. Some people may still be able to...more
The functioning and activities of the thyroid is one of the most influential processes in the human body. This is because the overproduction or underproduction of thyroid hormones can have adverse effects on the human body and its functioning. As such, it is important that a person undergo thyroid tests frequently and regularly to monitor the level of hormones secreted by the thyroid. Otherwise, the consequences on the health could be costly and fatal. Why is a Thyroid Test Conducted? A thyroid test is commonly done for the following reasons: * As a precautionary measure before surgery* To determine if a person is experiencing some sort of hormonal problems* To see if there is a tumor in the thyroid* To determine if other symptoms are due to a thyroid problemThe Different Thyroid Tests There are different types of thyroid tests. Each of them serves a particular purpose, especially with regard to determining the exact nature of a thyroid problem that a person is experiencing. Some may be chosen due to the ease with which they are conducted while some are chosen simply because other tests will not be adequate. The following are the different forms of thyroid tests: * Measurement of...more
It is rare that women consider their bone health before the onset of any injuries or diseases to the bones. As such, once they take notice of their bone health, chances are that any disease they may have noticed is already advanced. That is why it is...more
7 causes of baldness in men:* High fever caused by sickness or infections* Pituitary and thyroid imbalance* Stress* Radiation from certain medical treatments * Certain medications such as steroids, interferon and *chemotherapy* Fungal infections such...more
Hypothyroidism is just one of the many diseases that may affect women. The situation is a cause for alarm because of the many complications that it brings. In any case, hypothyroidism may indicate that something may be seriously amiss with a woman's...more
Recently I have been required me to get a real crash course in the body art world. As I have mentioned on many occasions I am not hostile to tattoos I simply rather individuals to acquire educated on the subject matter before submitting to such a...more
Why bother taking vitamins at all? Our forefathers survived just fine without multi vitamin packs, why can't we? The answer to that question is easy, go look in your cupboards. Our forefathers ate a lot better than we do. High processed, homogenized,...more
1. Burn more calories than you consume. If this makes you go: "D-uuuh!!", snap out of it and consider that this elementary aspect of dieting escapes countless clueless -- and doomed -- dieters. Tabloids may claim to have the "miracle foods" that'll...more