CARING ABOUT YOUR CALCIUM Part 4

How does calcium work? As with other minerals, the body has an efficient system for keeping the concentration of calcium in the blood and tissues in balance. This is needed because if calcium concentrations fall […]

CARING ABOUT YOUR CALCIUM Part 2

Osteopenia and osteoporosis There are a variety of reasons for osteopenia, some hormonal and some related to the fact that calcium absorption lessens in elderly intestines. Also, certain medications decrease the body’s ability to absorb […]

Atkins and Appetite Suppression Part 3

Broccoli and cauliflower, two of the acceptable vegetables on the Atkins program, also have appetite-suppressing effects. These vegetables are very bulky and they help make your stomach feel full. When your stomach feels full, it […]

Transforming Calorie Counting?

 Here is a  really interesting idea. This company is showing photo portions to help you lose weight. Humans interact with the world primarily through sight. Figwee.com seeks to take advantage of this by employing a […]

The Wellness Letter from UC Berkeley

The Wellness Letter 5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent newsletter, great for supplements and general wellness information, and the website is really useful too.  Very good for diet and nutritional information. UC Berkeley Wellness Letter […]