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Lying at a Slight Head-Down Tilt (Trendelenburg Position) to Burn Fat
How might we trick our body into producing this fat-burning exercise hormone without lacing up our gym shoes?
Friday Favorites: What Causes Cancer to Metastasize and How to Potentially Help Control it with Diet
Palmitic acid, a saturated fat concentrated in meat and dairy, can boost the metastatic potential of cancer cells through the fat receptor CD36. Randomized controlled trials show that lowering saturat
How Much Water Should You Drink Every Day to Lose Weight?
When we get dehydrated, the shrinkage of our blood volume can lead to the release of angiotensin, which can lead to weight gain.
Does Drinking More Water Help You Lose Weight?
Those who stay hydrated tend to maintain a healthier body weight, but is it cause and effect?
Friday Favorites: Is It Safe to Eat Raw Mushrooms?
Microwaving is probably the most efficient way to reduce agaritine levels in fresh mushrooms.
Herbalife Supplements and Liver Toxicity
Herbalife supplements are considered to be a well-established cause of serious liver injury.
Friday Favorites: The Effects of Hormones in Milk on Infertility in Women
Dairy consumption is associated with years of advanced ovarian aging, thought to be due to the steroid hormones or endocrine-disrupting chemicals in cows milk.
Banana vs. Mango Smoothies for Polyphenol Absorption
How can you mediate the phytonutrient-destroying enzyme in avocados, bananas, and mushrooms?
The Downside to Banana Smoothies for Polyphenol Absorption
An enzyme in bananas can destroy some of the phytonutrients in berries and cocoa, but there is a way to reduce the effect.