Worried about Getting Older and the Chronic Illness that It Can Bring

getting olderThe answer to getting older may lie in mitochondrial health

Why mitochondria matter?

Mitochondria sit at the center of longevity and disease prevention. They control how much energy your cells produce, how well they repair damage, how inflammation is regulated, and whether cells survive or die. When mitochondria remain strong and resilient, tissues age more slowly, and the risk of chronic disease is reduced.
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Making Losing Weight a New Year’s Resolution?

losing weightLosing weight becomes a goal every year because people probably spend a month of not-so-great eating during the holidays. It becomes their New Year’s Resolution.

I wonder how many people make it, or keep it off.

There always seem to be so many ways to actually lose weight.  However, surgery or taking the GPT drugs isn’t a good way to…..well, lose weight, but what about your health?  When I was 20 years old, amphetamine was the drug to take to lose weight, and I think it brings about the same health problems.  It bypasses your metabolic system and can hurt it.

Okay, what is the root of obesity?  A clue is that obesity is part of the metabolic syndrome.

Here is an article about the Root of Obesity.  It’s very interesting.

What Happens When You Eat Too Many Christmas Cookies?

Christmas cookiesEvery holiday season, I’ve noticed that people seem more interested in “Christmas” cookies than in their health.   Christmas Cookies, being representative of all the foods they consume, even sweet potatoes, are laced with sugar.

The holiday season is filled with irresistible sugary treats—but overindulging can have some surprising consequences for your body.

What happens to your health when you overeat these foods?

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