The world is obsessed with fad eating and weight loss methodologies, but few of us know how fat really does melt off the scale. In fact, even the 150 fitness specialists, dieticians, and trainers we reviewed shared this startling gap in their domain of wellness. The most widely recognized misjudgment, by a wide margin, was […]

Did you know that the human body requires 13 vitamins to function properly? Did you know that all 13 essential vitamins are found in whole foods? According to the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, “Nutrients should be obtained primarily through food consumption. Food provides a variety of nutrients and other compounds that may have beneficial […]

Is a low-carb diet really effective? I guess it depends on your definition of cash. Yes, a low carb diet will help you lose weight fast, perhaps faster than anything other than a full diet. However, there are a few things you should know about carbohydrates that will help clarify why a low-carb diet isn’t […]

The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is considered by many to be the most important ligament contributing to knee stability. Attached from the front of the tibia to the back of the femur, the purpose of the ACL is to prevent the knee joint from shifting or rotating on the femur. Due to its location […]

What is ketosis? The human body, like a car engine, needs energy from fuel to function. The fuel of a car engine is gasoline, while the human body needs sugar (or glucose). Carbohydrates are the main food group that is broken down to form glucose, which is then converted into the energy the body needs. […]

Before you choose any diet, you should do your research to make sure it’s safe and has rules you can stick to long-term. So you might want to ask: There are dozens of diets on the market. Why should I choose a low carbohydrate diet? The diet market is huge, but there are really only […]

Liver problems can range from mild liver congestion to severe liver disease. Depending on the problem, many people don’t know they have a liver problem and may only have vague symptoms. One of the most common symptoms is chronic fatigue. These people usually feel lethargic and sluggish during the day, especially in the morning. Due […]

If you’re looking for a new training regimen, or just looking for a new challenge, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) might be for you. It is a style of interval training that features fast, intense bursts followed by short recovery periods. You give it your all during short bursts, take a quick break, and then repeat […]

When someone asks me what is the best way to lose weight, gain strength or just get in shape, I always tell them the same thing; bodyweight exercises Bodyweight workouts can be done almost anywhere, by almost anyone, with almost nothing in the way of equipment. Those members of society who are “guests of the […]