Probably the most common cause of carbohydrate craving is eating too many starches and sweets. Eating or drinking carbohydrates without much protein or fat causes blood sugar levels to go up. How fast sugar levels go up also depends on the Glycemic Index. In general the sweeter and more easily […]
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“Keep things as simple as possible not simpler” – Albert Einstein This isn’t rocket science but it is a little complicated. To really understand craving and other issues regarding eating and weight control you have to have a sense of how the brain works. Serotonin is one of the neurotransmitters […]
You deserve to be healthy, and to look and feel your best, both mentally and physically. There is a powerful connection between mind and body, so how you are feeling mentally often depends on how you are feeling physically. Developing good health habits, staying physically active and eating a healthy diet contribute to a healthier physical being, […]
Chromium is a mineral present in our diet and in trace amounts in our body. Diets lacking in adequate fruits and vegetables may result in low levels of chromium in our system. Controlled studies done in multiple major medical centers found that chromium supplements aid in fat loss and weight […]
In general, when we are aroused, vigilant, or alert and especially when in a “fight or flight” mode our appetite is suppressed. The brain transmitters serotonin, norepinephrine, dopamine, and histamine decrease appetite, and being in a relaxed vegetative state increases appetite and low blood sugar causing carbohydrate craving. During physical activity appetite suppression […]
Many of the important systems in our body like sleep, body temperature, cortisol (stress hormone) and growth hormone go through a 24 hour cycle or Circadian Rhythm. How alert and effective we are is largely determined by where we are in our cycle. Where we are in the cycle is […]
We can put people on the moon but we can’t help them control their weight. Our population is growing – faster in total mass than in total numbers. A lot of people spend a lot of time, money, and energy dieting – mainly restricting calories. Guess what? They end up […]
See introduction ANTIDEPRESSANTS SSRI’s, or Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, modulate the serotonin system. They keep serotonin in the synapses between cells longer, which increases serotonin activity. This happens within 12 hours and some conditions like Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder and premature ejaculation respond very quickly to these medications. It takes 2-3 […]