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ARTArticleIntermittent Fasting and Its BenefitsThis article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=intermittent-fasting-and-its-benefitsrnrARTArticleIntroduction to NutrigeneticsWe all are different from the colour of eyes, curls of your hair to your skin complexion. This is attributed to genetics. We have come a long way in understanding the impact of our genes on how we look & how our bodies work. Before digging into nutrigenetics, let us first need to understand the basics of genetics.
Gene & GenotypeARTArticleIs the Speed gene linked to Athletic Performance?Ask any runner or athlete & they will tell you that optimal & superior performance in running & other endurance activities are dependent on many variables. Some variations such as physical training & nutrition are within their control while others such as age & genetics are not.ARTArticleLactose Intolerance: Do Genes have a role to Play?-Lactose intolerance is a digestive disorder caused by inability of the body to breakdown & digest lactose, the main carbohydrate in dairy products. It can happen at any age. There can be many reasons for people becoming lactose intolerant & genetics do play a role. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, about 65 % of the world population is Lactose Intolerant. In eastern part of Asia, the number is 90%.ARTArticleLatest News About Smart Phones and Health....It Isn't GoodThis article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=latest-news-about-smart-phones-and-health-it-isn-t-good
Scientists aren't yet sure if technology is destroying our brains, but they're pretty confident it can trigger some obsessive behaviors that look a lot like addiction, and lead to depression. It's also slowing down our thinking processes. Most tasks are better done off the phone, research suggests.ARTArticleLeptin ResistanceWe have briefly discussed Leptin in our earlier blog. Today we are going to discuss Leptin in detail & the role of genetics.
Leptin is a hormone secreted by our fat cells (adipose tissues). It plays an important role in energy balance & regulation of body weight.
Leptin’s main function is to interact with Brain & signal how much chemical energy is stored as fat. Based on this signal, the brain alters how much energy we take from food & expend on processes which are not required for immediate survival such as growth & reproduction.ARTArticleMore People Are Turning To Alte
ative MedicineThis article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=more-people-are-tu
ing-to-alte
ative-medicine
For some time Americans have been supporting alte
ative medicine in the United States. Almost 40% of adults are participating in treatments like: nutritional therapy, acupuncture, yoga, meditation and homeopathy. Most of the treatments are being used by adults though,not children. I am estimating but guess 90% for adults and only 10% for children at present.ARTArticleMy New Year's Health ResolutionsThis article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=my-new-year-s-health-resolutions
I promised to share my 2020 health resolutions with you and here they are! Any or preferably ALL are the most important steps a person could ever take to improving their health.
#1. Just MOVEARTArticleOne Herb + Exercise=Improved Cardiac FunctionThis article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=one-herb-exercise-improved-cardiac-function
Medical News Today.ARTArticleOxidative stress & Genes: Are they interrelated?During many processes throughout the body, tiny molecules called free radicals are naturally produced that collide & react with other molecules & change their properties. These free radicals serve some purpose but also react with DNA,
A & oxidative substances causing damage & metabolic ageing. There is a balance between production & accumulation of these free radicals & organism’s capacity to manage those endogenous & exogenous antioxidants. Disturbance in this balance is called Oxidative Stress. The amount of oxidative stress determines whether it will lead to good or bad response.ARTArticlePlease Don't Do This!This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=please-don-t-do-thisrnrARTArticleSex hormone & visceral fat: Do genes have a role to play?While fat composition of our body has different types of fat, visceral fat is primarily linked to negative impact on our health. We have discussed about importance of fat & different types of fat in our earlier blog.
Visceral fat is the tissue behind your abdominal wall & over internal organs of your body as compared to subcutaneous fat which lies unde
eath your skin. Visceral fat is metabolically active & secretes the following:
Hormones which alter how we process fat & sugar.
Inflammatory molecules that can damage blood vessels, muscle & other tissue.rARTArticleShould we eat dinner late at night? What does our genetic composition indicate?Have you ever gone to a restaurant in Spain before 9 pm? You would have found the place deserted & empty? Spanish people have a habit of having dinner late at night, between 9 pm & midnight.ARTArticleSome Quick Eyes Related Issues And Their Natural Advice From Expert Eye Doctors.It’s simple to take your eyesight for granted until somewhat happens to terrorize it. This throws vision’s significance into sharp relief. Most people have eye problems on one occasion or another. Some are slight and will head off on their own, or are simple to treat at home. Others require a specialist’s care. Eye problems frequently hide from view in bare sight, damaging your weak visual system earlier than you observe any symptoms.ARTArticleThe Health Benefits of Cold WeatherThis article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=the-health-benefits-of-cold-weather
Most people really dislike winter. And for good reason: With extreme cold weather comes health hazards like frostbite, seasonal affective disorder, SAD, and even an increased risk of heart attacks.
BUT: There’s some benefits to that cold:
Cold Weather Burns CaloriesARTArticleThe Physiology of Movement (Part 1)Physical exercise comes in a number of forms & shapes. However, every form involves movement of muscles. How do your muscles work? How are your genes involved? We have discussed in detail how our muscles work in our earlier blog.ARTArticleThe Science Behind Post-workout Recovery (Part 2)In our previous blog we discussed the science behind movement. This blog will explain the science behind recovery after we have done our workout. Post workout recovery is the most important aspect of exercise performance since the results you get from training depends on how you allow your body to recover. Appropriate recovery from training allows you to train at higher volume & intensities and overcome injury & overtraining. Let us discuss how our genes are involved in recovery.ARTArticleThis ONE Nutrient May Stop Blindness and Cure Eye DiseasesThis article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=this-one-nutrient-may-stop-blindness-and-cure-eye-diseases
Scientists at ARC Centre of Excellence in Vision Science and University of L’Aquila, in Italy, suggest the spice could reverse the course of blinding diseases and may hold one of the keys to preventing the loss of sight in old age.ARTArticleTypes of GenesOver the last 1 month, we have been writing content on genomics & the role it plays in our overall fitness. Today, we are going to discuss the basics about genes & its types.ARTArticleU.S. Life Expectancy Down!This article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=u-s-life-expectancy-down
Between 1959 and 2014, the average length of time that Americans were expected to live was on the rise. Now, for the third year in a row, it's declining, according to a new study published in the journal of the American Medical Association.ARTArticleUse it or lose it: Does Muscle memory play a role?We all go through phases of less physical activity! The reasons can be many, right from professional commitments, household chores, professional & personal travel, injury & illness. There are times when you cannot find time to workout. Even athletes take breaks in between, specifically during off season break with periods of less or no physical activity for days to weeks. Throughout these inactive times, we have been told that all the muscle gain & toning begin to wane out. Does this short term layoff mean all the hard work we did at home /at the gym goes in vain?ARTArticleWaking Up The Same Time Each Night? Chinese Medicine May Explain WhyThis article was originally posted at https://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=waking-up-the-same-time-each-night-chinese-medicine-may-explain-whyrnrARTArticleWeight management & fat distribution: Does Genetics have an upper hand over diet?Weight loss- by name itself appears simple – you eat less, eat healthy, burn more & indulge in more physical activity both-exercise & non-exercise(NEAT) related. However, there are folks who may face challenges in burning that extra pounds &/or maintaining weight loss. To make the matter worse, people may regain weight after shedding that extra fat. So what is the reason behind it? Is it diet? Lack of physical movement? Genes or something which you are not very well aware of: Genes- Environment interplay?ARTArticleWhat are the best shoes for doctors to wear?What are the best shoes for doctors to wear?
We all know that surgeons are having a hard time when performing their tasks. Being in the operation room may require a continuous standing posture. This will impose great barriers to their mobility even though surgeons are trying to keep fit and train themselves.ARTArticleWhat is Metabolic Resistance Training (MRT)? Should you prefer MRT over steady state during lockdown?Some countries have relaxed lockdown norms & gyms & fitness centres are functioning. However, a lot of countries have still imposed restrictions which have narrowed options for workout which can be undertaken. Although a handful of people have built a small gym at home or have started using resistance bands for weight/resistance training, a larger portion are still perplexed about how they should maintain their workout regime.ARTArticleWhere does fat go when you lose it?Where does fat go when you lose it?
The correct answer is that fat is converted to carbon dioxide and/or water.
But contrary to what most people think, most of the fat leaving the body exits through exhalation.
Most of it is breathed out as carbon dioxide, making the lungs the primary excretory organ for weight loss.
So you lose fat when you exhale carbon dioxide. AND you lose fat by way of water, when it mixes into your circulation and is lost as urine or sweat.ARTArticleWhy should you include Turmeric in your Daily Food Regimen?Responsible for rendering curry its characteristic yellow color, turmeric influences the taste and color of the food. It is a member of the ginger family and has been used extensively in the traditional forms of medicine.
Famed for its health benefits, it's a spice that is quite popular. People usually opt for the best curcumin supplement for cancer to keep various diseases at bay. However, consuming turmeric can also be quite effective.ARTArticle"Gossip Is Poison"Nothing is ever lost by courtesy. It is the cheapest of pleasures,
costs nothing, and conveys much.It pleases him who gives and receives
and thus...is twice blessed.
-ErastusWimanARTArticle"Human Doing Or Human Being?"“How are you Susan? “, asks my mother. I respond with “very busy Mom”. She quickly replies with,”busy is good”. I agree that busy is good if there is some balance with rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation.
For some reason, it seems as if our culture is getting busier and busier and as if people don’t have time for things of the heart. I speak truly from my own experience and through observation! We rush from errand to meeting, to flight, to phone call, to email. It feels as if our culture is one big marathon! We should walk, not run.rARTArticle"I Get To!"Last summer I would go into Peet’s coffee and complain to my sweet friend Clare, and other local coffee drinker’s, about yet another sleepless night because of my son’s horrific nightly panic attacks. I would not sleep either because I had to take him to the emergency room, or talk him down from thinking he was having a heart attack. The panic attacks finally subsided after a few months, when the root of the cause was discovered.r