Carbohydrates is a source of Energy and heat, which body use after conversion to Glucose via Glycogen which subsequently reverts back to Glucose. Type of carbohydrate 1- Simple Carbohydrates (Monosaccharides and Disaccharides) Simple Sugars 2- Complex Carbohydrates(Polysaccharides) Toxic Effects of Simple Sugars – May accelerate the Aging Process by causing Cross-Linking (glycosylation) of the body’s Proteins. – May increase the body’s production of Adrenaline. – May increase the risk…
The term Obesity is applied to persons who are more than 20% above their recommended body weight as measured by Body Mass Index. Another means of determining Obesity is the Waist-to-Hip Ratio. approximately 35% of Men and 40%.women in US. A healthy body fat percentage for women is 21% to 35% and for men a healthy body fat percentage is…
Fatigue is mental and/or physical tiredness. Fatigue is the most common reason that people seek medical care – 24% of adults who visit health clinics claim to “always feel tired”. Fatigue may occur as a Symptom of these Ailments – Anemia – Iron deficiency – poor Blood Circulation – Menopause (male and female) – Malabsorption – Crohn’s Disease – Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth…
Headaches is common Pain or discomfort in head or neck region. Headache is a symptom of Diseases and not a Disease, which been caused by. Migraine is a type of recurrent, throbbing, vascular Headache that affect 10% of the population (18% of women and 6%of men). Cluster Headache is a type of Headache that persists for several minutes to several…
Caffeine is a naturally occurring substance found in tea and coffee beens. Caffeine often been added to Soft drink and Energy drink and Drugs. Caffeine binds to Adenosine Receptors and is therefore regarded as an Adenosine Antagonist. After drinking a few cups of coffee, 50% of Adenosine Receptors are totally blocked by Caffeine. Toxic Effects of Excessive Caffeine Consumption –…
Adrenal Insufficiency- Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome Adrenal Insufficiency, Adrenal FatigueSyndrome, is an endocrine-or hormonal-disorder when overworked, damaged or depleted Adrenal Glands do not produce adequate amounts of steroid hormone, primarily cortisol, but may also include impaired production of Aldosterone..Adrenal insufficiency can be difficult to diagnose in its early stages as the symptoms progress gradually. The symptoms are worsening fatigue and muscle weakness,…
Thyroid Thyroid is a of endocrine system located in the front of the neck that has two lobes, one on either side of the Larynx. Thyroid Hormones determine the body’s Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) and responsible for the production and secretion of Thyroxine (T4) and Triiodothyronine (T3) and T3 stimulate the production of energy (Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) in the Mitochondria of…
Progesterone is a Sexual Steroid Hormone secreted by the Ovaries, Placenta and in small amounts by the Adrenal Cortex and in males the Testes. Progesterone is a female hormone, which is a great factor for the regulation of ovulation and menstruation and excessive or prolonged bleeding during Menstruation) is often caused by sub-optimal Progesterone levels, in many female Low serum…
Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone and Anabolic steroid hormone and naturally occurring that produced by men’s testes. Men with high blood pressure may have low Testosterone as men with normal blood pressure. Low Testosterone may increase risk of type 2 Diabetes in men as Testosterone help blood sugar levels. Substance Enhance the Production or Function of Testosterone 1-…
Estrogen Estrogen is the primary Female Sexual Steroid Hormones is responsible for the reproduction for the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and produced in the Ovaries and (to a lesser extent in males) the Testes. Estrogen may inhibit the rate of Bone loss that occurs during Osteoporosis by inhibiting the production of Interleukin 6 which in turn…