Almost every person in America could stand to lose a few pounds, especially with all the fast food restaurants and the like out there. However, there are many reasons to consider weight loss in the Tampa area, and any or all may apply to you. For example, you could lower your risk for certain cancers, […]

Medical Weight Loss Can Help You to Achieve Your Goals One of the hardest things to do as your body gets older is losing weight. While there are a ton of weight loss products and exercises for you to try in order to shed those pounds, sometimes you need a little medical intervention. A medical […]

Many people spend day after day wondering why they’re having such difficulty losing weight. The question becomes even more of an issue when the feeling of defeat sets in due to the constant struggle with weight problems. After all of the exercising, proper eating habits and increased intake of water, many people expect their weight […]

So often people mention medical appointments or doctor visits for routine check-ups of their bodies. These appointments are necessary to maintain a healthy lifestyle and feel better with each day. However, how many times do you hear people mention that they have an appointment to check their thyroid? This one is probably not so commonly […]

Do you crave food all the time? While we need food to fuel our bodies, having too many cravings can lead to an unhealthy lifestyle when the cravings get out of control. Food cravings occur for a number of different reasons, whether it be a psychological addiction, sleep deprivation, or most often a neurotransmitter imbalance. […]

When eating different types of foods they all have a glycemic index rating. This is just a numerical value that shows the rate at which the food is turned into glucose in the body. The scale ranges from 0-100 with 100 being the high for rapid rise in blood sugar. Glucose itself is a reference […]

Neurotransmitters send all the chemical messages for your body. And there are some clear signs when they’re off balance. For instance, do you ever have issues involving your mood or sleep, or even trouble focusing? And are you experiencing weight gain? Neurotransmitters affect all of these, and when you don’t have balance within your body, […]

We all know that fish oils are good … but why? Throughout the years, our diets have shifted away from getting a high amount of Omega-3s. The shift has come from eating more processed foods and corn fed beef. Now we consume a diet filled with Omega-6s instead of Omega-3. These Omega-6 rich diets have […]

There are different reasons why people gain weight, and we’re often quick to point to certain tried-and-true villains, like eating the wrong foods, or not finding the time to exercise. There could be another reason, though, that’s not as commonly known. Often when people have weight issues, it comes down to their hormones — especially […]

Glutamate which is one of the main excitatory neurotransmitters is your best friend when in balance. When levels are low or high issues arise. Do you feel fatigued or have a hard time focusing or simple lack any excitement about life. These are just a few signs that your levels are too low. On the […]