Cortisol, Stress And Body Fat
Get straight answers to the top 20 questions about the stress hormone cortisol. It seems that every time science uncovers some type of association between body fat and anything, opportunistic entrepreneurs are waiting in the shadows to create a product and a marketing campaign around it. (more…)

Emergency Weight Loss — Losing Weight Quickly and Safely
Emergency Weight LossHow to Lose Weight Quickly & Safely”Sound the alarms! I need an emergency weight loss plan!” Two weeks before her wedding, my sister yelled, “The heck with your healthy diets…I need to lose weight and lose it now.”Unfortunately, we have… (more…)

Seven Keys to Permanent Weight Loss Success (Part 3 of 4)
During a recent seminar that I conduct, participants explored the concept of just how powerful the mind is and how this relates to losing fat. After a serious of powerful exercises, they were asked to create an action plan based on what they learned in order to successfully lose fat and keep it off. The result of this workshop was seven keys that addressed what most diet programs or weight loss systems do not: the fact that fitness starts inside. (more…)

Effects of curcumin on retinal oxidative stress and inflammation in diabetes
Background:
Oxidative stress and inflammation are implicated in the pathogenesis of retinopathy in diabetes. The aim of this study is to examine the effect of curcumin, a polyphenol with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, on diabetes-induced oxidative stress and inflammation in the retina of rats.
Methods:
A group of streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats received powdered diet supplemented with 0.05% curcumin (w/w), and another group received diet without curcumin. The diets were initiated soon after induction of diabetes, and the rats were sacrificed 6 weeks after induction of diabetes. The retina was used to quantify oxidative stress and pro-inflammatory markers.
Results:
Antioxidant capacity and the levels of intracellular antioxidant, GSH (reduced form of glutathione) levels were decreased by about 30?35%, and oxidatively modified DNA (8-OHdG) and nitrotyrosine were increased by 60?70% in the retina of diabetic rats. The levels of interleukin-1? (IL-1?) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) were elevated by 30% and 110% respectively, and the nuclear transcription factor (NF-kB) was activated by 2 fold. Curcumin administration prevented diabetes-induced decrease in the antioxidant capacity, and increase in HdG and nitrotyrosine; however, it had only partial beneficial effect on retinal GSH. Curcumin also inhibited diabetes-induced elevation in the levels of IL-1?, VEGF and NF-kB. The effects of curcumin were achieved without amelioration of the severity of hyperglycemia.
Conclusion:
Thus, the beneficial effects of curcumin on the metabolic abnormalities postulated to be important in the development of diabetic retinopathy suggest that curcumin could have potential benefits in inhibiting the development of retinopathy in diabetic patients. (more…)

Five Reasons NOT To Lose Weight
Enough of the diet gurus, the nutritionists, and the weight loss experts, let’s enjoy ourselves for a while. The diabetes and clogged arteries will overtake us all too quickly. For today, let’s feast freely at the banquet of life. (more…)

10 Super Tricks to Lose all the Weight you Want for Life!
Getting back to basics as far as loosing weight is what it takes. Stop taking drugs that do not work and start investing in your education. (more…)

Alternatives For Cellulite Reduction
The following article lists some simple, informative tips that will help you reduce cellulite. This article can give you an insight into everything you’ve ever wanted to know about alternatives for cellulite reduction. (more…)

The Glycemic Index
The GI is a scale that measures how quickly carbohydrate foods are broken down into glucose. Find out how it relates to the bodybuilding, fitness and weight loss world. (more…)

Is your job killing you?
“Night shifts and irregular work hours put a strain on their health. Sitting in one position for a long time puts them at the same health risks a deskie faces, namely Deep Vein Thrombosis and eye strain” Job hazard: Actor Abhay Deol helps his co-star, Minissha Lamba balance during a dance sequence. via Mid-Day Mumbai (more…)

The 4 Tools We Need To Lose Weight
Provides 4 essential and basic tools for weight loss. Nice article for overviews and motivation. (more…)