What Stops the Fat-Burning Process in Your Body?

You add a few years and a few pounds. Your clothes fit a little tighter. Soon, the new clothes you bought are also tight. You have been on a few diets that seem to work at times, but those several … Continue reading

What Five Things Are You Measuring for Improved Health?

The Irish mathematical physicist, 1st Baron Kelvin (William Thomson), is credited with saying, “If you can not measure it, you can not improve it.” You must understand what you are measuring. If it can’t be expressed in numbers, then you … Continue reading

What Do You Measure?

I listened to a presentation this week and heard the following statement several times – “What you measure you can control!”. It got me to thinking about what I measure. There are some obvious things, but my focus for measurement … Continue reading

Are Carbohydrates Necessary for Good Health?

We hear about the no-carbohydrate and low-carbohydrate diets. Are they good or not? My disclaimer first – I recommend balanced nutrition combined with caloric restriction and intermittent fasting for longevity and a healthy old age. Balanced nutrition ensures that you … Continue reading

pH – Two Letters That Can Indicate Terrible or Great Health

pH is an indicator of acid or alkaline conditions. Our bodies are either in an alkaline or acidic state. We choose which by the foods we eat. Generally, fruits and vegetables are alkaline. All protein, oils, fats, carbohydrates and sugars are … Continue reading