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…
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,…