Tag: weight loss

Berberine is considered to be a natural alternative to Ozempic; what you need to know.

Berberine is considered to be a natural alternative to Ozempic; what you need to know. Berberine is an understudied herbal supplement that has effects that are similar to Ozempic without the high price tag. Experts suggest this understudied supplement’s pound-shedding properties are unclear and mostly unproven. According to a recent blog article, “Berberine is an extract from plants that has anti-inflammatory properties. It was used in ancient medicine for its antimicrobial benefits, and it might also impact metabolism.” Ozempic has side effects such as nausea and gastrointestinal upset with a recently reported effect of malnutrition and the fact that its Read More »

The Ozempic weight loss phenomenon; what happens when you stop taking it?

The Ozempic weight loss phenomenon; what happens when you stop taking it? Ozempic, manufactured by Novo Nordisk has been in the news lately, not for its benefits if you are a type 2 diabetic or pre diabetic with a higher than desired A1C, but because of the drugs ability to help you lose a substantial amount of weight. The drug, which will markedly reduce your appetite, while possibly making you nauseated, has had the effect of improving A1C while also causing weight loss. The drug, along with another drug called Wegovy both contain semaglutide, which regulates blood sugar and insulin. Read More »

Why resistance training is so effective for weight loss.

Why resistance training is so effective for weight loss. Many people who are trying to lose weight will add exercise to improve their overall fitness as well as accelerate weight loss. The type of exercise you do can make a difference between burning fat and calories or your body making you feel hungrier and want to consume more. Aerobic and anaerobic type training such as running and other types of cardio can help you burn calories but it will also increase your appetite.   Resistance training on the other hand like lifting weights in the gym will help you burn the Read More »

The weight loss myth behind exercise.

The weight loss myth behind exercise. Are you going to the gym to burn that extra weight off?  If so, you are using the wrong strategy according to a new article in Vox magazine. Human beings are highly adaptable to exercise and eating habits.  if you have ever been on a diet and did not lose weight even though you are taking calories, your body has adapted in ways you may not understand. Doing lots of cardio exercises is likely to make you eat more to compensate, rather than to lose weight.  Exercise is good for the heart, lungs, and Read More »

Fasting diets; is this a better way to stay healthy and lose the weight?

Fasting diets; is this a better way to stay healthy and lose the weight? Fasting diets are the new rage.  Celebrities such as Kourtney Kardashian and the musical artist Moby have been telling their twitter feeds about the benefits of their fasting protocols. Science is trying to catch up with the craze and there are benefits which may include more cells being renewed within the body which is healthy for us, lower rates of cancer and of course lower body fat.   People who calorie restrict also claim that it helps them improve their mental clarity as well. There are Read More »