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The Hidden Dangers of Pharmaceutical Weight Loss

pharmaceutical weight lossRecently, there are quite a few ads praising the weight loss gotten from injecting a drug into your stomach.   It is referred to as Pharmaceutical Weight Loss.

We’re witnessing a dangerous trend.

People are seeking quick metabolic solutions to weight loss through medications while overlooking the healing potential of whole-body nutrition and lifestyle changes that build a healthy metabolism.

These various drugs being promoted for weight loss are semaglutides.

What is semaglutide?

What is it?  GLP-1, or Glucagon-Like Peptide-1, is a hormone produced in the intestines that plays a key role in glucose metabolism and appetite regulation.

Semaglutides mimics the production of GLP-1.  Thus, semaglutides works by increasing insulin release, lowering the amount of glucagon released, delaying gastric emptying, and reducing appetite.

The Semaglutide Illusion: More Harm Than Healing

Semaglutide represents a pharmaceutical band-aid that masks deeper metabolic dysfunction. While it may produce temporary weight loss, it’s essentially a metabolic smoke screen that fails to address the root causes of weight gain and systemic inflammation.

See more at The Hidden Dangers

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Should You Be Worried About a Fatty Liver

What is a fatty liver?The liver is the major organ for detoxification. It detoxifies, by metabolizing toxins and/or secreting the toxins out of the body.  A damaged fatty liver cannot work to do its job.

A fatty liver happens when too much fat builds up in your liver. Although it is normal to have a tiny amount of fat in these cells, the liver is considered fatty if more than 5% of it is fat.  80-100 million are thought to be affected by a fatty liver in the US.

Remember, your liver is the second largest organ in your body. It helps process nutrients from food and beverages and filters harmful substances from your blood. Too much fat in your liver can cause inflammation and create scarring, and in severe cases, this can lead to liver failure.

There are two types of fatty livers:

When most people think of liver damage they think of alcoholic fatty liver. However, there is also a non-alcoholic fatty liver.  The liver can be damaged over the years in many ways – smoking, sugar-laden sodas, fried foods, processed foods, drugs, alcohol and environmental toxins.

These all tax the liver, but sugary, fried, and processed foods give the body a real problem. The excess sugar and fat cannot be utilized by the body and so is stored as fat in the body, and particularly in the liver.  It is now referred to as metabolic-dysfunction associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) – a more accurate description.

The result is a compromised liver, and the toxins that are normally filtered out can re-circulate through the body re-exposing it to harmful compounds and can trigger a toxic overload.

A Fatty liver is not just a standalone condition. Failure to address a fatty liver can result in severe health issues. Fat can leave the liver and get deposited in other organs. Your organ function could decrease over time due to this build-up, leading to increased inflammation within these areas.

Inflammation triggers an immune response, further exacerbating damage by promoting fibrosis (scarring) – a precursor to more severe conditions like cirrhosis. This liver condition may have significant implications for health. It has even been connected to post pandemic’s continuing symptoms.

This phenomenon underscores how interconnected our bodily systems truly are and why maintaining optimal hepatic health should be everyone’s priority.

You might wonder now: How do I know if I have a metabolic liver dysfunction?

Fatty Liver symptoms

  • Stubborn weight gain
  • Fatigue
  • Skin that itches
  • Feeling confused (toxin buildup)
  • Swelling or pain in the upper belly

You can address a fatty liver by changing your diet. You can also address it with supplements that can help to naturally improve a fatty liver and thus overall health.

What supplement has what you need to address a Fatty Liver?

There are special natural ingredients that help to support liver health. It can be helpful to consume all these ingredients in one supplement.  They all work together.

Due to the quality of food today, most people are deficient in the vitamins and minerals needed by the liver for optimal health.

PureLife Care+ is a natural supplement that works at the cellular level to improve metabolism, reduce insulin resistance, inflammation and to help a fatty liver.

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Understanding the True Impact of Metabolism on Health

understanding metabolismDo you understand the true Impact of metabolism on Health. You’ve probably heard a lot about metabolism, but do you have a full understanding of what it means, or why improving your metabolism is so important?

Most people’s understanding of metabolism is related to weight – a slow metabolism may lead to weight gain, or increasing one’s metabolism can lead to weight loss.

That is just a small part of how metabolism affects the body and impacts health. This article aims to give a fuller understanding of metabolism to help you understand how your metabolism could be affecting your health.

First, let’s define the terms so you can understand this health issue.

Metabolism is a generic word for EVERY chemical process in your body from energy production to cellular reproduction and fighting off disease.

Metabolism is the process of cells creating energy from food (from nutrition.) Well-functioning cells create a well-functioning and healthy body.

Thus, improving metabolism at the cellular level is the health goal.

What are mitochondria?

Mitochondria (singular: mitochondrion) are organelles (structures that perform special functions within the cell) that produce the energy used by the cell. For this reason, the mitochondrion is sometimes referred to as “the powerhouse of the cell”. They are the batteries of the cells and are a very important part of good health.

Mitochondrial Dysfunction means the body has fewer mitochondria, and the ones it does have are smaller and inefficient (not working as well as they should.) Damage to the mitochondria causes cells to die because they can no longer produce enough energy.

Because mitochondrial damage disrupts normal metabolism, it results in metabolic dysfunction.

Metabolic Dysfunction occurs when metabolism goes awry, and abnormal chemical reactions happen and disrupt the body’s metabolism. This means less cellular energy is produced and organ dysfunction can result. Impaired metabolism can result in nutrient deficiencies and toxic overload.

By the time you experience non-optimum health issues, it’s safe to say you’ve probably had metabolic dysfunction for quite a while.

If you have high blood pressure, high blood glucose, insulin resistance, high cholesterol, and excess weight around the waist you have metabolic dysfunction that is negatively affecting the way your body functions.

This also means you have an increased risk of a more serious health condition. It is very important that the underlying cause of non-optimum health conditions – metabolic dysfunction – is addressed.

The syndrome caused by metabolic dysfunction is Metabolic Syndrome.

What Does Improving your Metabolism Mean? 

Improving your metabolism means improving the health of your cells.

Healthier cells can result in a range of health improvements, such as better digestion and normal bowel movements.

Healthier cells can lead to a stronger immune health, lower levels of inflammation and less stress.

In fact, the potential health improvements of having healthier cells are many.

How Can I Improve my Cellular Health and Metabolism?

The most powerful way to improve your cellular health and metabolism is through nutrition. Giving your body the nutrition it needs to thrive is the answer.

Find out how to eat for better cellular health and metabolism in the Eat Well, Feel Great! Nutrition Course.

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What Stops You from Reaching your Health Goals?

Gut=brain axis and health
Gut brain connection, dysbiosis and microbiome. Normal and abnormal microbiota. Enteric nervous system, intestine anatomy. Signals from brain to digestive tract. Colon and cerebrum vector illustration

You can have a great diet.   You can take first rate supplements,

BUT if your gut isn’t working right, you don’t get the benefits.

Bottom Line is that you need to build healthy digestion,  If your digestion isn’t up to par, you won’t be able to use the nutrition to create health.

The Gut-Brain Axis is the communication system between the brain and the trillions of bacteria and enzymes living within our intestines – our gut microbiome.

So, improve your gut and you improve your brain, your digestion, your nerves,  your immune system.

This is the most important scientific discovery for human healthcare in recent decades.

Read:  How the Gut-Brain Axis Effects Your Health

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Give your liver the support it deserves!

inflammed liver to detoxYour liver is the most hardworking organ in your body, filtering out toxins, producing bile, and breaking down fats every day. But did you know that it can become overworked and may need some extra support to continue functioning at its best?

That’s why we’re excited to introduce you to Liver Cleanse Detox Repair Support, which is specially designed with high-quality ingredients.

This fantastic formula contains a unique blend of natural ingredients that work together to give you the support you need

But don’t just take our word for it.

Here’s what one of our satisfied customers had to say

I felt like a new person. My digestion improved, my energy levels skyrocketed, and my skin looked clearer than ever before. I highly recommend this product to anyone looking to support their liver health.”

—Julie

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How the Gut-Brain Axis Can Affect Your Health?

Medical science has recently discovered that a root cause of particular health issues involves the gut and the Gut-Brain Axis.

The Gut-Brain Axis is the communication system between the brain and the trillions of bacteria and enzymes living within our intestines – our gut microbiome.

The gut microbiome weighs about 2 kg and is bigger than the average human brain. It’s an active community of trillions of bacteria and microbes.

The gut microbiome is a crucial part of this gut-brain connection. It develops simultaneously with the central nervous system and has a powerful influence over many different mental processes.

Multiple studies have shown that the composition of our gut bacteria has a profound impact on mental health and the functioning of our nervous system.

Gut microbes make a number of chemicals that affect how our brains function. Gut microbes play a crucial role in brain development and the flow of signaling information across the central nervous system.

As neurotransmitters synthesized by the brain are involved in regulating mental health, emotions, behaviors, and mood, a disrupted gut microbiome can play a significant role in neurological conditions.

“The gut microbiome is the most important scientific discovery for human healthcare in recent decades,” says James Kinross, a microbiome scientist and surgeon at Imperial College London. “We discovered it – or rediscovered it – in the age of genetic sequencing less than 15 years ago. The only organ that is bigger is the liver.”

Professor Jack Gilbert, an award-winning microbiome scientist at the University of California San Diego and author, has stated, “Over the last 80 years and since the dawn of antibiotics, there has been a multi-generational loss of microbes that appear to be important for human health. They are passed from mother to child (during birth, via breast milk and skin contact) throughout the generations, but at some point, in the last three or four generations, we lost some. We’re not entirely sure if the cause was our lifestyle, our diet, cleanliness in our homes or the use of antibiotics. We’re missing certain immune stimulants that people in the developing world have plenty of.”

The gut’s microbiome is critical for short-term and long-term health. Given all the new data about the importance of the gut microbiome and the gut-brain axis, there are steps you can take to ensure you maintain a healthy gut microbiome.

Studies suggest having a diverse population of gut microbes is directly associated with better health.

The Canadian Digestive Health Foundation suggests the following:
“Make sure to eat your vegetables!
“Especially the leafy green ones. Vegetables are loaded with fibers which cannot be digested by people but are consumed by the good bacteria in your gut. It has been observed that people who follow a diet rich with fruits and vegetables are less likely to grow disease-causing bacteria. Some great examples of vegetables that feed your microbes are:
• Leeks
• Onions
• Asparagus
• Broccoli
• Spinach.
“Stock up on dietary sources of prebiotics
“Prebiotics are food for your microbiome! It’s important to feed these little guys to give them the energy they need to complete their very important task of managing your enteric (relating to the intestines) nervous system.

Here is a list of dietary prebiotics that should be staples in your home kitchen:
• Apples
• Leeks
• Onions
• Cocoa Extracts
• Garlic
• Bananas
• Asparagus
• Nuts
• Seeds
• Red Wine Extracts
• Root Vegetables
• Beans
• Lentils
• Chickpeas
• Green Tea Extracts.
“Fermented foods are gut-friendly
“Fermented foods are another great source of probiotics.

The crowd favorite is yogurt, however, if you’re going to be eating a lot of yogurt, make sure that it is sugar-free! There are several other options that are a great source of good bacteria. Kombucha is becoming a very popular source of probiotics. You can also eat things like pickles, kimchee, and kefir to ensure that you’re getting enough live cultures to keep your gut healthy and happy.”

Supplements Can Help, Too

Taking supplements that contain probiotics to support an optimum microbiome can help, too.

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