SPOILER ALERT: chicken breast does not equal weight loss. Nor does anything labelled non-fat. To lose fat, you must eat fat.
READ MORE
FOOD, MIND, NUTRITION, WORKOUT
28th December 2016
These three things must change if we are to reclaim our health
By Sukhey
If you are one of the millions, planning out your new year’s resolutions, or what I prefer to call ‘the first week of Jan to-do list’, please read this first.
If we are to reclaim our health and minimize our risk of illness, we need:
- A reformed understanding of nutrition: the role it plays in our health, and an overhaul of dietary guidelines.
- The need for individualized medicine and a move away from the one-size-fits-all approach.
- An informed public: questioning the status quo and making educated lifestyle choices to become better advocates for our health.
See the photo above? Much to my friend’s surprise, this was not a stock photo from the internet which I had sent her; it was my home made breakfast on Monday. Looks pretty good, right? But looks can be deceiving, for I have committed a food crime: combining proteins with carbs. Ooops.
Turns out, the combination of foods you eat, and the order you eat them in, plays a key role in your health.READ MORE
MIND, NUTRITION, Uncategorized
8th December 2016
The patient will see you now: A hopeful look at the future of medicine
By Sukhey
When Dr. Eric Topol, a cardiologist from California, underwent knee replacement surgery, his recovery was far from easy. Months of physical therapy from best-in-class facilities did nothing to end the sleepless nights of pain he endured. The problem? Dr. Topol was victim to a one-size-fits-all approach to medicine.
READ MORE
FOOD, NUTRITION
2nd November 2016
Are you toxic? Chemical castration, Alzheimer’s and other shocking side effects of hidden toxins
By Sukhey
We are surrounded by hidden toxins. The water you drink can be just as toxic as your household bleach. Hidden toxins have the potential to turn testosterone into estrogen and cause Alzheimer’s. But where do they live and what can they do to you? READ MORE
- Nrf2 is a protein promising to be the next big thing in anti-aging science
- It lies within each of our cells and regulates the antioxidants that fight illness
- Certain foods activate the release of Nrf2 and its biological pathways
Getting old just happens right? But have you ever stopped to consider how aging actually works? For an industry set to rocket to $216 billion by the year 2021, men and women in white lab coats are working endlessly to figure out how to prevent wrinkles. Beyond vanity though, aging has a more serious implication; it causes illness. The older we get the more prone we are to ill health. Most recently, scientists have focused their efforts on what could be our most powerful agent in the fight against aging and age related disease; the best part – you don’t need to buy it. Introducing Nrf2: the body’s own secret agent.
Despite its growing popularity in the health and wellness community, uptake of the ketogenic diet remains low amongst the general public. Based on extremely high levels of fat intake, it has been shown to play a pivotal role treating conditions such as Alzheimer’s, Autism and MS. A ketogenic diet is also known to regulate our insulin sensitivity, aid in weight loss and decrease the risk of heart disease. Perhaps the most compelling of all: ketogenic diets hold a clue in the fight against cancer. So why are we not going keto?READ MORE
&img=http://pushingforhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/IMG_0103.jpg&body=Check out this site http://pushingforhealth.com/2016/10/19/the-problem-with-keto-and-its-not-the-fat/){kind=link}
For many years the medical establishment has drawn a line between good cholesterol (HDL) and bad cholesterol (LDL). We have been advised to raise our HDL because it removes excess LDL from our cells thereby reducing our risk of heart disease. At my last checkup, I was elated to hear my HDL levels were nice and high, the cardiologist gave me a nod of approval and told me to keep up the good work. This past weekend I stumbled upon something that would challenge that. It turns out that a high HDL count could make you sick. READ MORE
MIND, NUTRITION
3rd October 2016
Nootropics: what are they and do they actually make you smarter?
By Sukhey
‘Nootropics’ (noo-tro-pics), would make a cool name for the aliens in Men in Black 4, right? Derived from the Greek words noos (mind) and tropein (to bend), nootropics is an umbrella term used for supplements, nutraceuticals and herbal drugs which enhance brain power and cognitive functioning. Also known as smart drugs (the terms are often used interchangeably), nootropics are fast becoming the go-to choice for executives and entrepreneurs looking to max out their brain’s potential. Yet despite this increased uptake, little is known about them in the mainstream. Let’s delve into the world of nootropics.READ MORE
