Here are my top 10 tips to improve your chances of a successful IVF. Its important to try everything to enhance your chances of a successful IVF cycle. I don’t think anyone can really prepare for IVF. I remember feeling so ready for it and SO excited and then starting the process was just draining. INTRODUCTION We recommend that you read these instructions entirely as soon as you can, making notations in the margins about any area where you have questions. IVF is a big investment, emotionally, physically and financially. Who wouldn’t want to do everything possible to optimize their outcome? Every day I have patients. How to Prepare for in Vitro Fertilization. In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is a series of procedures used to treat fertility and other genetic problems to assist you in. Frozen Embryo Transfers . A frozen embryo transfer can be used to produce a viable pregnancy by first thawing the frozen embryo, and transferring it into an appropriately prepared uterus. Other names for this process such as embryo freezing or embryo cryopreservation have been commonly used. The treatment to establish a pregnancy using frozen embryos has been called a thaw cycle or a frozen embryo transfer cycle or simply an FET cycle. Pretesting for a frozen embryo transfer. In order to maximize the chances for success using frozen embryos, a woman should have a normal uterine cavity. There are three tests that can be used to assess the uterine cavity: Hysterosonogram – In which saline is injected into the uterus and the cavity is viewed with ultrasound. HSG in which x- ray dye is injected into the uterus and the cavity is viewed with x- rays. Hysteroscopy – In which a fiberoptic telescope is introduced into the uterus and the cavity is viewed directly. If abnormalities of the uterine cavity are discovered, they should be corrected surgically before proceeding with a frozen embryo transfer. Protocols for frozen embryos transfer. Hormone preparation for FETUsing hormones to prepare the uterus is the most common way in which a frozen embryo transfer is performed. The first step is to suppress the pituitary gland. This is necessary to reduce the chances of ovulation occurring unexpectedly. Typically, Lupron is used for pituitary suppression. For most women, this will require approximately two weeks of daily Lupron injections. The second step in a frozen embryo transfer cycle is to use hormones to duplicate the changes that normally occur in the uterus during a regular menstrual cycle. This requires the use of two hormone medications: estrogen and progesterone. Estrogen preparation for FETDuring a normal menstrual cycle, estrogen is produced by the developing follicle. This estrogen acts on the uterus to thicken and mature the uterine lining. Estrogen is given in a FET cycle for the same reason. There are many different ways that estrogen can be given in a frozen embryo transfer cycle: Estrogen pills – Estrace, Premarin. Estrogen patches – Estraderm, Climera. Estrogen injections – Delestrogen (estradiol valerate), Depogen (estradiol cypionate)Vaginal estrogen – Vagifem, Femring. There is no data that any one method works better than another and a method is usually chosen based on physician preference. We like to use estrogen pills since it is easy to do, inexpensive and very well tolerated. During the time when estrogen is given, the woman will come to the office periodically to be monitored. A transvaginal ultrasound is performed to determine the thickness of the uterine lining and a blood test is performed to look at the level of estrogen in the blood. On occasion, if the lining is not thickening as it should, the dose or type of estrogen must be increased or prolonged. The length of time the estrogen can be given is very flexible. During this phase, for example, the duration of estrogen may be prolonged to delay the day of embryo transfer to accommodate the patient’s schedule. The monitoring in a thaw cycle is very flexible. Unlike a fresh IVF cycle during which the required days for monitoring are determined by the growth of the follicles in the ovary, in an FET cycle, the days can be adjusted at any time. Thus, a frozen embryo transfer cycle is much less stressful on the patient. Progesterone in an FET cycle. Once the uterine lining has been thickened sufficiently, progesterone is added. Once the progesterone is added, the Lupron may be stopped. Progesterone matures the uterine lining and makes it receptive to an embryo to implant. Once the progesterone is begun, there is a certain “window of implantation” during which the embryo must be transferred. The stage of the embryo must match the stage of development of the uterus. Therefore, the only factor that locks the patient into performing the transfer on a certain day is starting the progesterone. Once the progesterone is begun, if the embryo transfer is not performed on a certain day, the cycle must be cancelled and a new preparation with hormones must be begun after allowing a period to occur. There are many different types of progesterone that can be used in a frozen embryo transfer cycle. Some of the more common methods include: Progesterone pills – Prometrium. Progesterone injections. Progesterone vaginal suppositories. Progesterone vaginal gels – Crinone, Procheive. There is considerable uncertainty in the medical literature concerning which type of progesterone is the best for FET cycles. Again, the choice of progesterone for an FET cycle is up to the discretion of the physician. A few things, however, most experts would agree on. Progesterone given by mouth is unreliable due to variable absorption and subsequent metabolism in the liver. In our practice, we give progesterone as intramuscular injections and with a vaginal gel. In this way, we can ensure that we have used whatever method of progesterone is ultimately determined to be the best. Once the uterine lining is adequately thickened with estrogen, the progesterone is usually started on a particular day to allow for scheduling of the embryo thaw and embryo transfer for a time that is convenient for the in vitro fertilization laboratory staff. In our practice, we commonly freeze embryos at the blastocyst stage. This is an embryo that has developed for five days in the laboratory. It must be placed into a uterus that has been exposed to progesterone for five days. Our protocol is to start progesterone on a Sunday and then thaw and transfer the blastocysts on a Thursday, in the afternoon. This allows my laboratory staff to be able to prepare ahead of time for all of the frozen embryo transfer cycles on one day. The afternoon transfer allows them to thaw the embryos in the morning, assess for viability during the day, thaw additional embryos if necessary and still have the transfer the same day. FET during a natural cycle. If a woman has regular, ovulatory menstrual cycles, a frozen embryo transfer can be performed without the use of hormone preparation. Several studies have shown that the pregnancy rates in natural FET cycles are equivalent to that of hormone prepared cycles. In practice however, these cycles are much more difficult logistically to perform. In the section above, it was stated that there is a precise window of implantation for transferring frozen embryos. This must be maintained in a natural FET cycle as well. This requires precise determination of the time of ovulation. This can be done by using a home ovulation predictor kit. However, as anyone who has ever used these kits knows, it is sometimes difficult to read them accurately. Although the instructions accompanying the ovulation kits usually recommended that women test the urine once each morning, for FET cycles we recommend testing in the morning and evening. It is also possible to monitor natural cycles using blood tests and ultrasounds just as we do for a hormone prepared frozen embryo cycle. Unfortunately, during a natural cycle, we cannot control the day of ovulation. If the day of embryo thaw and transfer falls regularly on a Sunday or holiday, the laboratory staff will become very unhappy. Stage of cryopreservation for frozen embryos transfer. After an egg is fertilized, it can be grown in the laboratory for up to five or six days. Cryopreservation of the embryos has been accomplished at all stages of embryo development. There is no universal agreement as to which stage of embryo development is the best for cryopreservation. If an embryo is frozen immediately after it has been fertilized (pronuclear stage), the survival of the embryo after thawing appears to be high. However, since the embryo was not cultured in the laboratory first, its potential viability is unknown. Therefore, after the embryo is thawed, it must then be cultured in the laboratory in the same way it would have been if it had not been frozen. It is impossible to predict how many of the thawed embryos will reach the stage of development desired by the physician for transfer. Therefore, a higher number of embryos must be thawed. If a large number of embryos does reach that stage of development, then there is a dilemma. Either a larger number of embryos must be transferred (which increases the risk of multiple pregnancy) or the extra embryos must be discarded or refrozen. There is very little data about the safety or success of refreezing embryos so it is not recommended. An embryo can also be frozen after two to three days of embryo development. This is called the cleavage stage. Cleavage stage cryopreservation allows for some limited assessment of the development of the embryos. Some embryos, for example, will not have developed or look abnormal and thus would not be frozen. On the downside, the survival of cleavage stage embryos is lower. As with the case of embryos frozen at the pronuclear stage, cleavage stage embryos can also be cultured after thawing to further help determine the best embryos for transfer. We freeze embryos at the blastocyst stage. Since the embryos have been cultured for five to six days, this enables the best assessment for viability and thus fewer non- viable embryos will be frozen at this stage. In the past, survival of the embryo after thawing has not been very good. In recent years, however, techniques for freezing blastocysts have improved and in selected centers the survival rate is very good. Blastocyst cryopreservation allows for the thaw and transfer of embryos on the same day. Pregnancy rates using frozen embryos. There is much confusion about the ability of frozen embryos to produce pregnancy. On initial inspection, the chance for pregnancy using frozen embryos appears to be lower than the transfer of fresh embryos. On closer analysis, however, this may not be true. Find out more about frozen embryo transfer success rates on the follow up page.
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Losing weight too quickly gave me gallstones. By. Jane Alexander. Published. 2. 2: 2. BST, 1. 6 April 2. But the story was always the same: having lost a few pounds I would bask victoriously — only to put the weight straight back on. So it was a pleasant surprise when, about 1. I lost nearly four stone after becoming a vegetarian and giving up alcohol. My weight dropped from over 1. I hadn’t planned to lose weight so quickly, but I wasn’t complaining. Wearing size 8 jeans felt great (I dropped three dress sizes) and I was lapping up the compliments. My husband was stunned, while my 1. I was able to run around playing cricket with him. But ten months after reaching a stable weight, I discovered a disturbing downside to shedding the pounds. I’d met a friend in Bristol for a pub lunch, and as I drove back down the M5 to my home on Exmoor, my stomach started griping. I put it down to indigestion but by 9pm I was in agony: it felt like being in labour, with waves of intense pain. The room was spinning. Painkillers didn’t touch it, and I was gasping as I struggled to talk on the phone to NHS Direct. By the time the emergency doctor arrived around 1. I was curled up on the bed in a foetal position. I wondered if I had ruptured my appendix. Then the doctor prodded a point under my ribcage on the right- hand side and I nearly hit the ceiling. I was puzzled. I’m now an ideal weight for my height and I exercise nearly every day. My old diet was never that bad (I just ate too much), but my new regime is filled with fruit and veg.
Gallstones Caused by Rapid Weight Loss. Rapid weight loss. Many of the gallstones will disappear after the weight is lost. Surely, I thought, gallstones come from a rich, fatty diet? Have you lost weight?’ 'My stomach started griping. I put it. down to indigestion but by 9pm I was in agony: it felt like being in. He explained that there can be a direct correlation between rapid weight loss and gallstones. I was stunned. To be fair, the information is out there — it’s just not stressed. People don’t tend to think about gallstones until they cause problems, yet they are extremely common. About one in four women and one in eight men will develop gallstones at some stage, according to the British Liver Trust. And the numbers are rising. Gall bladder removal has increased by nearly 3. NHS statistics. In fact, it’s now the most common elective surgery in the UK. This may be due to changes in our diet over the past two generations. Slow and steady: The best way to lose weight to avoid other health problems (posed by model)Gallstones are lumps of cholesterol that form in the gall bladder, ranging in size from fine gravel to a golf ball. The gall bladder is a pear- shaped bag that lies under the liver. It acts as a reservoir for bile, a liquid produced by the liver which helps digest food and, in particular, fat. When we eat, the gall bladder empties bile through the bile duct into the intestine. Bile has three main components: bile salts (that act like detergent, removing fats), pigments and cholesterol. Crash dieting upsets the balance between bile salts and the cholesterol the body produces (as opposed to the cholesterol we consume), says Simon Bramhall, liver transplant surgeon at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham. Skipping meals may also stop the gall bladder emptying regularly, making bile more concentrated. Combine these factors and you have the optimum conditions for gallstones to develop. The major symptom is abdominal pain, often triggered by fatty food. I’ve been told it was likely to have been the creamy mushroom risotto I’d had in Bristol that caused my discomfort. The gall bladder contracts in response to the fat and may move a gallstone to block the bile duct, causing inflammation and pain. Some people feel nauseous or have pain between the shoulder blades. So here’s the tricky part. In order to lessen your risk of gallstones, you should lose weight, but not too quickly. But how much weight, how fast? Many studies have looked at the threshold at which gallstones develop and, according to an overview in the journal Obesity, anyone losing over 3. TWOUnits of alcohol a day may reduce your risk of developing gallstones. The report pinpoints very low- fat diets as a risk factor — we need a certain amount of healthy fat for our digestion to work properly. But up to 4 per cent of people with gallstones suffer from biliary colic, when a stone moves to the neck of the gall bladder. This was responsible for my initial excruciating pain. Further complications can include jaundice, infection of the bile duct, inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis) or bowel obstruction. Once you have had a bout of biliary colic, it’s likely to become a recurring problem and doctors usually recommend removing the gall bladder by keyhole surgery (you can live normally without a gall bladder — the bile dribbles continuously into the intestine, rather than emptying after meals.) There are drugs which can dissolve stones, but they don’t always work and, once treatment stops, the stones may form again. Prevention is obviously better than cure. The British Liver Trust points out many of the risk factors, such as age and gender, are fixed. Yet others, such as obesity, smoking, lack of exercise and high levels of cholesterol, can be addressed with lifestyle changes. And, if you already have gallstones, the best way to keep them quiet is to get your weight under control and eat a balanced diet, avoiding . However, don’t cut out fat altogether: sources of . It may also be worth upping your magnesium intake. A 2. 00. 7 report in the American Journal of Gastroenterology suggested that a diet low in magnesium may increase cholesterol. Meanwhile, my GP and I agree to disagree for now. He wants me to have my gall bladder removed, while I am hoping to keep my gallstones quiet by saying no to risotto. All surgery carries risks and I’d like to avoid it if I can. Despite the gallstones, I don’t regret losing weight — being slim and fit feels fantastic. But it’s worth remembering that slow and steady really is the best way to do it. Britishlivertrust. How to Cancel Your Useless i. OS App Subscriptions. If you’ve never checked on your app subscriptions, I don’t blame you. It’s a feature buried pretty deeply in your i. OS device. But then, you could discover an app charging you $1. Developer Johnny Lin got curious during Apple’s WWDC 2. CEO Tim Cook announced a $7. If you’ve never checked on your app subscriptions, I don’t blame you. It’s a feature buried pretty deeply in your iOS device. But then, you could discover an. Most of the discussion around climate change naturally revolves around temperature, but have wind speeds increased and become more variable? App Store. That’s a huge spike, and surprising to me because it didn’t seem like my friends and I were spending more on apps last year. But that’s anecdotal, so I wondered: Where are these revenues coming from? I opened App Store to browse the top grossing apps. Lin took a look at some high earning i. OS apps and discovered a few suspect apps, many of them with exorbitant subscriptions to which users were seemingly subscribing. Some apps—VPN apps in this instance—were charging a recurring $9. Some subscription services are worth it (you can pry Netflix from my cold, dead hands) but for this . For consumers, Lin suggests reviewing your subscriptions. It’s always a good idea to check your subscriptions on a regular basis, if only to see if you’re subscribed to apps you’re no longer using. Before you get scammed by some app pretending to provide a service, why not get into the habit of checking what apps you might not need anymore? On your i. OS device, go to Settings > i. Tunes & App Store > Apple ID > View Apple ID. At the bottom of the Account Settings page is your Subscriptions section, showing you all active subscriptions, subscription length, along with their renewal dates. Tapping a particular subscription will let you modify its length or cancel it altogether, though you’ll have access to the subscription’s benefits until it expires. You can manage subscriptions from your Mac as well. In i. Tunes, selecting Account > View My Account in the menu bar will bring you to the Account Information page. Clicking the Account link on the front page of the Mac App Store will do the same. From there you can manage everything from payment to your subscriptions. If you’re the organizer of a family plan, you can’t manage the subscriptions of others, those are managed by the individual accounts. 10 Fruits and Vegetables That Should Be in Your Diet. 10 Fruits and Vegetables That Should Be in Your Diet. NETCRACK is the eldest cracking site operating since 1999. During these years we gathered the most comprehensive collection of reverse engineering art: cracks. Shop For Official As Seen On TV Products! Find the best selling practical and useful products. Many of these as seen on tv. Diabetes - type 1 . Insulin is a hormone that is involved in regulating how the body converts sugar (glucose) into energy. People with type 1 diabetes need to take daily insulin shots and carefully monitor their blood glucose levels. Type 1 diabetes is much less common than type 2 diabetes. It accounts for 5 - 1. Type 1 diabetes can occur at any age, but it usually first develops in childhood or adolescence. Symptoms of Diabetes. Symptoms of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes include: Frequent urination. Excessive thirst. I know some of you still have snow on the ground, but for us Floridians summer is already kicking into high gear. And summer means flip flops. Yep, we southern girls. In this week’s roundup of health news, we’ll look at whether you need to do anything differently about your choice of bread, the place your baby sleeps, and your. Extreme hunger. Sudden weight loss. Extreme fatigue. Irritability. Blurred vision. In general, the symptoms of type 1 diabetes come on more abruptly and are more severe than those of type 2 diabetes. Warning Signs of Hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) occurs when blood sugar (glucose) levels fall below normal. All patients with diabetes should be aware of these symptoms of hypoglycemia: Sweating. Trembling. Hunger. Rapid heartbeat. Confusion. It is important to quickly treat hypoglycemia and raise blood sugar levels by eating sugar, sucking on hard candy, or drinking fruit juice. Patients who are at risk for hypoglycemia should carry some sugar product, or an emergency glucagon injection kit, in case an attack occurs. In rare and worst cases, hypoglycemia can lead to coma and death. Regular blood sugar monitoring throughout the day can help you avoid hypoglycemia. Patients are also encouraged to wear a medical alert ID bracelet or necklace that states they have diabetes and that they take insulin. Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Living Longer and Healthier Lives. Rates of serious complications among people with type 1 diabetes have decreased over the past several decades. Better control of blood sugar, new treatment strategies, and improved management of co- existing conditions such as high blood pressure appear to have contributed to this positive change. Introduction. The two major forms of diabetes are type 1, previously called insulin- dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) or juvenile- onset diabetes, and type 2, previously called non- insulin- dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) or maturity- onset diabetes. Insulin. Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes share one central feature: elevated blood sugar (glucose) levels due to absolute or relative insufficiencies of insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas. Insulin is a key regulator of the body's metabolism. It works in the following way: During and immediately after a meal, digestion breaks carbohydrates down into sugar molecules (of which glucose is one) and proteins into amino acids. Right after the meal, glucose and amino acids are absorbed directly into the bloodstream, and blood glucose levels rise sharply. Within 2. 0 minutes after a meal insulin rises to its peak level. Insulin enables glucose to enter cells in the body, particularly muscle and liver cells. Here, insulin and other hormones direct whether glucose will be burned for energy or stored for future use. When insulin levels are high, the liver stops producing glucose and stores it in other forms until the body needs it again. As blood glucose levels reach their peak, the pancreas reduces the production of insulin. About 2 - 4 hours after a meal both blood glucose and insulin are at low levels, with insulin being slightly higher. The blood glucose levels are then referred to as fasting blood glucose concentrations. The pancreas is located behind the liver and stomach. In addition to secreting digestive enzymes, the pancreas secretes the hormones insulin and glucagon into the bloodstream. The release of insulin into the blood lowers the level of blood glucose (simple sugars from food) by enhancing glucose to enter the body cells, where it is metabolized. If blood glucose levels get too low, the pancreas secretes glucagon to stimulate the release of glucose from the liver. Onset is usually in childhood or adolescence. Type 1 diabetes is considered an autoimmune disorder that involves: Beta cells in the pancreas that produce insulin are gradually destroyed. Eventually insulin deficiency is absolute. Without insulin to move glucose into cells, blood glucose levels become excessively high, a condition known as hyperglycemia. Because the body cannot utilize the sugar, it spills over into the urine and is lost. Weakness, weight loss, frequent urination, and excessive hunger and thirst are among the initial symptoms. Patients with type 1 diabetes need to take daily insulin for survival. Type 2 Diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes, accounting for 9. In type 2 diabetes, the body does not respond properly to insulin, a condition known as insulin resistance. Over time, the pancreas may become unable to produce insulin in adequate amounts. It usually develops during the third trimester of pregnancy. After delivery, blood sugar (glucose) levels generally return to normal, although some women go on to develop type 2 diabetes. Gestational diabetes is not the same as the situation for women who have type 1 or type 2 diabetes before their pregnancies. Causes. Autoimmune Response. Type 1 diabetes is considered a progressive autoimmune disease, in which the beta cells that produce insulin are slowly destroyed by the body's own immune system. It is unknown what first starts this process. Evidence suggests that both a genetic predisposition and environmental factors, such as a viral infection, are involved. Islets of Langerhans contain beta cells and are located within the pancreas. Beta cells produce insulin which is needed to metabolize glucose within the body. The IDDM1 region contains the HLA genes that encode proteins called major histocompatibility complex. The genes in this region affect the immune response. Other chromosomes and genes continue to be identified. Most people who develop type 1 diabetes do not have a family history of the disease. The odds of inheriting the disease are only 1. Children are more likely to inherit the disease from a father with type 1 diabetes than from a mother with the disorder. Genetic factors cannot fully explain the development of diabetes. For the past several decades, the number of new cases of type 1 diabetes has been increasing each year worldwide. Viruses. Some research suggests that viral infections may trigger the disease in genetically susceptible individuals. Among the viruses under scrutiny are enteric viruses, which attack the intestinal tract. Coxsackie viruses are a family of enteric viruses of particular interest. Epidemics of Coxsackie virus, as well as mumps and congenital rubella, have been associated with type 1 diabetes. Risk Factors. Type 1 diabetes is much less common than type 2 diabetes, consisting of only 5 - 1. Nevertheless, like type 2 diabetes, new cases of type 1 diabetes have been rising over the past few decades. While type 2 diabetes has been increasing among African- American and Hispanic adolescents, the highest rates of type 1 diabetes are found among Caucasian youth. Type 1 diabetes can occur at any age but usually appears between infancy and the late 3. Males and females are equally at risk. Studies report the following may be risk factors for developing type 1 diabetes: Being ill in early infancy. Having a parent with type 1 diabetes (the risk is greater if a father has the condition)Having an older mother. Having a mother who had preeclampsia during pregnancy. Having other autoimmune disorders such as Grave's disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis (a form of hypothyroidism), Addison's disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), or pernicious anemia. Symptoms. The process that destroys the insulin- producing beta cells can be long and invisible. At the point when insulin production bottoms out, however, type 1 diabetes usually appears suddenly and progresses quickly. Warning signs of type 1 diabetes include: Frequent urination (in children, a recurrence of bed- wetting after toilet training has been completed)Unusual thirst, especially for sweet, cold drinks. Extreme hunger. Sudden, sometimes dramatic, weight loss. Weakness. Extreme fatigue. Blurred vision or other changes in eyesight. Irritability. Nausea and vomiting. Children with type 1 diabetes may also be restless, apathetic, and have trouble functioning at school. In severe cases, diabetic coma may be the first sign of type 1 diabetes. Complications. Type 1 diabetes increases the risk for many serious health complications. However, during the past several decades, the rate of serious complications among people with diabetes has been decreasing, and more patients are living longer and healthier lives. There are two important approaches to preventing complications from type 1 diabetes: Good control of blood glucose and keeping glycosylated hemoglobin (A1. C) levels below or around 7%. This approach can help prevent complications due to vascular (blood vessel) abnormalities and nerve damage (neuropathy) that can cause major damage to organs, including the eyes, kidneys, and heart. Managing risk factors for heart disease. Blood glucose control helps the heart, but it is also very important that people with diabetes control blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and other factors associated with heart disease. Diabetic Ketoacidosis. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a life- threatening complication caused by a complete (or almost complete) lack of insulin. In DKA, the body produces abnormally high levels of blood acids called ketones. Ketones are byproducts of fat breakdown that build up in the blood and appear in the urine. They are produced when the body burns fat instead of glucose for energy. The buildup of ketones in the body is called ketoacidosis. Extreme stages of diabetic ketoacidosis can lead to coma and death. For some people, DKA may be the first sign that someone has diabetes. In type 1 diabetes, it usually occurs when a patient is not compliant with insulin therapy or intentionally reduces insulin doses in order to lose weight. It can also be triggered by a severe illness or infection. Symptoms and complications include: Thirst and dry mouth. Everything needs to be taken in balance. Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) is generally well tolerated. However, high doses may cause headache, nausea or irritability. Fail to Give this Fat to Your Pets and You are Asking for Trouble. By Karen Shaw Becker, DVMContrary to popular belief, not all dietary fats cause obesity in your pet. Just as in humans, the . A great example is Donnie, a 7- year old mixed breed, neutered male dog. Judging from his physical features we guessed Donnie was a yellow lab/German shepherd mix. Donnie arrived at my hospital exhibiting classic omega- 3 deficiency symptoms. He had tested positive for Demodex mange (a non- contagious skin mite that proliferates on immunosuppressed animals). Precautions. Because supplements may have side effects, or interact with medications, you should take them only under the supervision of a knowledgeable health care. Food Serving size fibre per serving fibre per 100g; Aduki Beans (cooked) 100g: 5.5: 5.5: Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce: Half Can (200g) 7.4: 3.7: Black Eyed Peas: Half. While being a little short on protein can and does impact your health, the effects are mild enough that they often go unnoticed. Fifty percent of his hair was missing and the exposed skin was scabby from scratching. Both ears were infected, and he was not just over weight; he was over- fat and under- muscled. Donnie was brought to me as a last resort. After his owners had rescued him from a shelter, they were told to consider euthanasia as his skin issues were . After three months, not only was Donnie free from Demodex, he had regrown healthy new hair and had lost over 1. The owners were very pleased with his progress, but Donnie was the happiest of all - - itch free, with a shiny coat, and agile in his new, rebalanced body. And as you might have guessed, omega- 6 and omega- 3 fats are as vital to your pet's health as they are to yours. These fatty acids are crucial for many of your pet's most important tissues and organs - - everything from reproduction to a healthy skin and coat. There is also mounting evidence that essential fats play a significant role in your pet's ability to fight off most all illness and disease. This is the most common nutritional deficiency I see in my practice. The symptoms I encounter on a daily basis include cats with dry skin and chronic oral inflammation, and dogs with recurrent skin and ear infections. Cambridge Diet is a 20-year old liquid diet with a loyal following. This low-fat, low-calorie weight loss program has critics on both sides of the fence. An internet search on Depo withdrawal turns up multiple online postings, suggesting that some women are concerned about or report experiencing a number of symptoms. Give me two minutes, and I’ll tell you whether Herbalife is worth a second look. We dove deep into the ingredients, side effects, and clinical research to find out. I get plenty of questions in various comments throughout the website, but I also get comments and questions via the contact form. Generally I address those questions. Public health guidelines from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advise Americans to eat between 20 and 30 grams of fiber a day, but most. These fats can only come from the food you feed your pet, thus the term essential. Omega- 6 and omega- 3 fats derive their names from their chemical composition. It's important to realize that your pet requires both omega- 3 (alpha- linolenic) and omega- 6 (linoleic) acids in order to thrive. How to Spot an Omega- 6 Deficiency in Your Pet. The ratio of omega- 6 to 3 fats is very important to your pet's well being. Current recommendations are for ratios of 1. If your dog or cat is eating a typical commercial pet food diet, it's actually far more likely he or she is getting too much omega- 6 fats rather than too little. However, it's important to understand the role the omega- 6' fats play in your pet's health. A lack of omega- 6 fats in your pet's diet will result in poor overall development and a failure to gain weight. An omega- 6 deficiency can compromise your pet's immune system and cause liver and kidney degeneration. Other signs of omega- 6 deficiency include: behavioral disturbances poor wound healing miscarriage sterility in male pets The omega- 6 fats also play a major role in the health of your pet's skin and coat. A deficiency can result in dry, flakey skin and a dull, brittle coat which leads to hair breakage and loss. In this compromised condition, your pet's skin can become prone to bacterial infections and itchiness. Your pet might also develop a condition known as hyperkeratosis (thickened skin). Omega- 6 fats are primarily found in plant oils such as flaxseed, hemp, and pumpkin seeds. If your pet is deficient in omega- 6 fats (which again, is highly unlikely given the ingredients used in most commercial pet foods today), supplementation will benefit the skin, coat and nails, and can also help alleviate skin allergies. The One to Watch: Omega- 3 fats. Omega- 3 fats have tremendous potential to positively impact your pet's health. Omega- 3's encourage the production of prostaglandins and leukotrienes, compounds that help regulate inflammation, immune system response and blood clotting activity in your dog or cat. They help to reduce the inflammation associated with arthritis (including rheumatoid arthritis) and conditions of the bowel such as ulcerative colitis and inflammatory bowel disease. Research indicates omega- 3 fats may also prevent pet heart problems like arrhythmia and high blood pressure, as well as decrease triglyceride and blood cholesterol levels. Omega- 3 fats are also being researched for their potential to slow the development and spread of certain cancers in pets, as well as for their ability to prevent or alleviate auto- immune disorders, allergies, and some skin conditions. A deficiency of omega- 3 fats in your cat or dog can result in stunted growth, eye problems, muscle weakness and lack of motor coordination, as well as immune system dysfunction. How Do You Know if Your Pet is Getting the Right Balance of Good Fats? Cell membranes and cell walls consist of two layers of phospholipids that are derived from omega 3 fats. The omega 3 fats allow for the production of eicosanoids (i. The ratio of omega 3 to 6 fats is very important to your pet's wellbeing. In general, most pets are consuming far too many omega 6's and too few omega 3's. Essential fats are also very sensitive to oxygen and can become damaged quickly. Since most pet foods contain far more omega- 6 fats than omega- 3 fats, your pet may benefit from additional omega 3's in its diet. The optimal source of omega 3s is marine body oils, the most biologically available of which is krill oil. Exactly how much to supplement depends on the current health of your pet and the wellness goals you want to achieve. If your pet is currently in good health, I recommend supplementing with krill oil as follows: 2. There is nothing more important for your pet's health and longevity than good nutrition. Insuring your dog's or cat's diet includes a proper balance of omega- 6 and 3 fats can make a tremendous difference in the health of your four- legged family member. Ketogenic Diet - How To Go Keto, Side Effects & Suitability. Ketogenic diets are very effective at achieving two common aims of diabetes control, lowering blood glucose levels and reducing weight. What is the ketogenic diet? A ketogenic diet is a very low- carb diet, considered to be when you eat a level of carbohydrate of around 3. This encourages the body to get its energy from burning body fat which produces an energy source known as ketones. The diet helps to lower the body's demand for insulin which has benefits for people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Note that it is important that you speak to your doctor if you are considering following the diet as precautions may need to be taken before starting. How a ketogenic diet works. On a ketogenic diet, blood glucose levels are kept at a low but healthy level which encourages the body to break down fat into a fuel source known as ketones. The process of breaking down or . There are a number of different types of ketogenic diet with variations in the level of carbohydrates and protein allowed in the diet and/or the amount of time someone is looking to spend in ketosis. Note that some of the types of ketogenic have been designed specifically for people that are athletes or are otherwise working out very hard and often. Benefits of a ketogenic diet. Ketone bodies produced from burning fat for fuel have been shown to have potent weight loss effects, help lower blood glucose levels and reduce people's reliance on diabetes medication. The diet has also shown evidence of having benefits on: Reducing high blood pressure. Reducing triglyceride levels. Raising HDL cholesterol levels (a good sign of heart health)Improving mental performance. Read more about the benefits of ketogenic diets. In addition to that, there has been a lot of interest in therapeutic ketosis for other long- term conditions, such as cancer, epilepsy, Alzheimer's disease or dementia. Do I need to measure ketones? Significant weight loss and blood glucose control benefits can be derived from even a mild state of ketosis. There are a few methods you can use to measure the levels of ketones in your blood, urine or breath – each having their pros and cons. Side effects of a ketogenic diet. With every change in the diet comes an adaptation period. With a ketogenic diet, the adaption is significant as the body has to switch its fuel source from glucose to fat. When this happens, it is not uncommon to experience a collection of side effects called 'keto- flu'. This usually goes away within about four weeks. Ketosis and ketoacidosis (DKA)Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is when someone with type 1 diabetes, or very late- stage, insulin- dependent, type 2 diabetes, can’t produce any insulin and make very high amounts of ketones without stopping to prevent an effective state of starvation, which can lead to that person becoming critically ill. Keto- adaption is a state, achieved through significant reduction of carbohydrate where the body changes from relying on glucose as its main source of energy to relying on ketones from fat burning. Ketosis should only be a danger to someone on insulin if they have missed a dose of insulin or they are rationing their food intake, and therefore their insulin doses, too severely. This is another good reason to ensure you have spoken with your doctor before starting the diet. Safety on a ketogenic diet. There is generally a lack of long- term studies into the safety and effectiveness of ketogenic diets and, this is why a doctor’s opinion is needed before starting the diet. There are a few groups of people for whom a ketogenic diet may not be suitable, or at the very least, warrants close supervision. These include pregnant women, children, people at risk of hypoglycemia, people with a very low BMI, and those with conditions that a ketogenic diet may exacerbate. 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As antibiotic resistance increases, these lifesaving drugs do not work as well as they once did, and successfully treating common infections becomes more difficult. Olive Leaf Extract is one of the antifungals you can use to fight Candida albicans. I have had lists of how to lose weight fast and easy before but this is by far the largest list of 101 weight loss tips that I have ever done. I have also linked to. On Becoming Superhuman: Fasting for Fast Weight Loss, Better Health, and Supreme Fitness. 3 months ago, I stumbled across a fascinating article on something crazy. Menopause Weight Gain And Loss. Fat weight gain around the midsection is something that normally occurs in many women around the time of menopause. Many women experience some physical and emotional symptoms during menopause, caused by hormonal imbalance. Typically, a woman will begin to experience menopause. Greek Lamb with Tzatziki. This is a lamb dish full of flavour with garlic, herbs and sneaky vegetables included. Finished off with tzatziki and serve with a Greek. MORE FROM TRIM DOWN CLUB. Want to Lose More Weight? Be Kind to Yourself! It is a fact that weight loss is a very different challenge for women than for men. Had it with strict diets? To learn how to lose weight fast, we found easy lifestyle tweaks that send extra pounds packing. Whole 30 Fast Weight Loss Best Way To Lose 30 Pounds In 6 Months Whole 30 Fast Weight Loss Lose 10 Pounds By Walking baton.rouge.weight.loss.clinic.baton.rouge.la How. Do you want to learn how to lose weight fast? If so, check out these 49 secrets to boost your metabolism and achieve rapid fat loss. Fasting for Fast Weight Loss, Better Health, and Supreme Fitness. I stumbled across a fascinating article on something crazy called Intermittent Fasting (IF). Consisting of regular 1. Intermittent Fasting has been shown scientifically to help achieve fast weight loss, better health, and increased fitness levels. As a student of Optimal Living, I knew I had to dig in and learn more. And thus began an incredible journey down the path of intermittent fasting, towards my craziest challenge so far. The Evolutionary Perspective. Before I begin this story, let’s take quick walk up our family tree, all the way back to our hunter- gatherer ancestors, to understand this whole Intermittent Fasting concept. Now these guys, the hunter- gathered, they didn’t eat 3 meals at day at regular intervals like most do now. No, instead they went hunting & gathering, sometimes for days, before finding something good. As leading neuroscience & ageing expert Mark P. Mattson tells us, “our ancestors consumed food much less frequently and often had to subsist on one large meal per day, and thus from an evolutionary perspective, human beings were adapted to intermittent feeding rather than to grazing.”Hmm interesting. Could it be that modern society has put the human specie “zoo- like” environment, and our eating patterns have become progressively less optimal? And more importantly, what happens if we start eating the way we’re evolutionary programmed to? The answer, it turns out, is “amazing things”. The Mind- Blowing Health Benefits of Intermittent Fasting. Here are the scientifically proven benefits of doing regular fasts of 1. Increased Fatty Acid Oxidation (Body burns more fat as energy, leading to fast weight loss)Increased Cell Resistance (Slowed down ageing process, improved immunity)Increased Insulin Sensitivity (Less fluctuation in blood sugar levels, more constant energy & mood levels)Reduced Cortisol Production (Lower stress levels)Reduced Inflammation (Faster body healing, repair, and recovery)Reduced Cancer Cells Proliferation Rate (Reduced incidence of several types of cancer)Reduced Cognitive Decline for patients with Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. Reduced Incidence of Heart Disease. Not bad eh! And you haven’t heard the craziest part yet: most people start experiencing these benefits within 2 weeks of starting to fast! Oh, and if it weren’t enough, here’s a study that simply blows my mind: In the. On average, the worms on the IF cycle outlasted their counterparts on a regular diet by 1. The life- span extension of these worms was the equivalent of keeping a man alive for 6. I know these are only worms, but still. My Thoughts As I Discovered This. This was all phenomenal stuff, no doubt about it. And as someone who loves experimenting, often with the goal of optimizing body, mind, and health, it was very alluring. However, there was one major issue separating me from these incredible benefits. I had to FAST to obtain them! I had to abstain from my beloved food for 1. How the hell was I supposed to do that? To put you in context, I’m like the anti- fasting guy. I usually eat every 2 hours, and I’ve always been a big believer in the 6- small- meals- a- day concept. I bring snacks everywhere I go. The Asian girls in my classes always giggle when they see me peel and eat hard boiled eggs in the middle of a lecture to get my protein fix. The other problem is that when I go without food, I feel like crap. As soon as hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) sets in, my energy drops and I get cranky.“Yeah”, I thought, “You know what? Screw this fasting thing. I love food too much, and this is crazy anyways”. Turning Point: The Universe Gets Involved. Later that night, something strange happened. I grabbed the Men’s Health magazine issue next to my bed for a little pre- sleep reading. I opened the magazine randomly in the middle. The article that was in front of me? A piece on Intermittent Fasting titled “The World’s Most Effective Diet”. Wow. I’m a big believer in the flow of the universe, and that signs are the universe’s way of hinting us the right direction. As I read the MH article, I was moved by the great insight the author provided as he related the day- to- day lifestyle of an “intermittent- faster”, and describe all eloquently all the ways it had improved his life. I couldn’t help but think the universe was telling me something. This article was no coincidence, it was a sign. I pondered on Ralph Waldo Emerson’s wisdom that “all life is one big experiment. The more experiments you do, the better.” and right there and then, I made a decision: “Intermittent Fasting for 1. Let’s do it.” Boom! I turned off the lights and closed my eyes, hoping to sleep for as long as possible. I wasn’t allowed to “break fast” until 5: 3. I had solid 7. 5 hours of no- food time ahead of me. All righttttt! I thought about it, and couldn’t even recall the last time I’d gone more than an hour before having my morning smoothie. I remembered wondering what I had gotten myself into, but I had committed to this little project and there was no way I was backing out. I did a little yoga, took my (cold) shower, and prepared my “copious” breakfast: a liter of green tea. I headed over to my computer, knowing full well that the key to this whole operation was to keep myself busy all day. I started working on my upcoming e. Book. I immersed myself in it, and before long I had an hour of good writing under my belt, and it was time to make more tea. Over the next few hours, I had little waves of hunger come in and out, but overall I felt focused and achieved a great state of flow. After 3 hours of solid creative work, I decided to step outside and enjoy the afternoon sunshine. I got on my bike, and went cruising around Perth, enjoying life. I couldn’t believe how well this experiment was going. When I got back from my bike ride, I remembered I had to do something. It was Sunday 4pm, the weekend market was about to close, and I didn’t have my groceries for the week. That’s right, I had to go grocery shopping. I had to go buying large amounts of delicious food after 1. The stakes had just been raised. I walked into the market, and my nostrils were immediately flooded with the wonderful aromas of fresh baked bread and croissants. I felt this sharp pain in my stomach, and thought about turning around. But no, this was a challenge, and pushing myself through this could only make me stronger. I got everything I needed, paid for my stuff, and even managed to remain courteous to the cashier despite my advance state of hunger. As I walked out, I looked down at my watch. I just had to go home, put the groceries away, then I would cook one hell of a feast. I felt a bit woozy driving home, my mind was a bit foggy as I unpacked my groceries, but before I knew it, my i. Phone alarm went off. A proud smile beamed over my face. I had just crushed this fasting day, put myself out of my comfort zone, and come out a bit stronger on the other side. Best feeling ever. And then, it was time for some fooooood!!! On fasting days, I appreciate my food SO MUCH more. That first bite of food after 1. I experience a high level of mental clarity, as more of my energy is being using for cognitive activities instead of the digestion process. I’m more productive and get more stuff done, because I spend less time preparing & eating food. It’s making me mentally tougher, it’s increasing my self- control. While cold showers give me a “let’s do this”- type mental toughness, fasting helps me remain focused & persistent over a longer period of time. Both are equally important part of getting my mind where I want it to be. Stepping Things Up: Training in a Fasted State. On the 1. 0th Day of Fasting, I celebrated by pushing the envelope a bit. Stepping things up if you will. I was chilling at the beach, and eventually got restless from too much reading & journaling, so decided to get up and go for a run along the water. This would be my first ever “fasted training session” and besides being fun, this run would serve 2 purposes: 1. Put my body under more “stress”, thus possibly “supercharging” the benefits of the fast. Allow me to enjoy the sights provided by the return of Australian summer & bikini- season : )The workout was amazing, I felt light and fast. I didn’t get tired, my mind felt clear, and I even received a few smiles from the ladies. Overall, great success. That night, happy with my first fasted training, I found myself thinking how I could take this Intermittent Fasting experiment to the next level. The very first article I found, on Fasted Training, absolutely blew my mind. This article by Intermittent Fasting expert Martin Berkhan looked at a groundbreaking study that looked at 2 groups of subjects, and put them on a cycling training program for 4 weeks. One group would do the training in fasted state, while to other group would have food before training. At the end of the 4 weeks, when comparing the results 2 main findings were discovered: 1. The fasted group increased VO2. Max by 9. 7% vs 2. This means that the fasted had a significantly greater fitness improvement. The fasted group increased Glycogen Storage (how much energy is stored in the muscles) by a whopping +5. This is of particular interest for endurance athletes because it allows for greater energy reserves. Think of it as a bigger fuel tank on a racing car. The article also taught me something very interesting: Kenyan runners, arguably the best endurance athletes on the planet, are known to do most of their training in a fasted state. Wait, what? Researchers then compared the subjects’ post- fasting blood samples to those taken after a day of normal eating. The results? The scientists observed that the male participants’ levels of human growth hormone (HGH) were 2. HGH? WHAT?? For those who don’t know what it is, HGH is pretty much the “superhuman” hormone. It’s a commonly used substance in illegal doping protocols by high- level athletes. Intermittent Fasting on a Keto Diet. Intermittent Fasting, or “IF”, is a relatively new craze that is used as a supplement to your diet. It revolves around the timing of your food intake, and can have some benefits in the long run. There are quite a few people misinformed on fasting, so we’ll clear that up and explain how intermittent fasting can be useful. On your ketogenic journey, it’s important to know that your success is not only dictated by eating enough fat and protein and restricting carbs. When you eat, how often you eat, and how much you eat have a substantial impact on your health and function as well. If your results have plateaued or you are thinking of starting a ketogenic diet, this article will provide you with a way to lose more fat and improve energy levels called intermittent fasting. If you need to learn how to calculate your macros, visit our Keto Calculator. Fasting isn’t required to lose weight on a ketogenic diet. If it doesn’t work for you, then do not force yourself to fast. Restricting yourself unrealistically is pointless – it’s not worth it if it makes you unhappy. There are 2 basic terms we need to understand here first: feeding and fasting. Your body is in a feeding state when you are eating your food, and you are in a fasting state when you are between your meals. The Approach. There are a few approaches when it comes to intermittent fasting. Skipped meals. This is when you skip over a meal to induce extra time of fasting. Usually people choose breakfast, but others prefer to skip lunch. Eating windows. Usually this condenses your entire macronutrient intake between a 4 and 7 hour window. The rest of the time you are in a fasting state. This is where you go into extended fasting periods, and do not eat for 1- 2 days. I don’t recommend that you go straight for a 1- 2 day fast, but begin by restricting yourself to certain eating windows. Typically people restrict themselves to the hours of 5pm – 1. People often refer to their fasting windows by numbers: 1. Once you have the hang of eating on a schedule, you can try short periods of 1. Then you can judge if intermittent fasting is for you. Whether you decide to do it every day, once a week, or twice a week is up to you – do what makes you feel best and listen to your body. How Does Intermittent Fasting Work? The whole point of intermittent fasting is to allow ourselves to increase the amount of food we can intake at one time. Our bodies naturally can only take in a certain amount of food at once, so we are creating a sort of limit on our calorie intake. This is also a great method for people that overeat. I tend to see people that forget to count the snacks that they have throughout the day, and wonder why they are putting weight on. Your body will adjust itself to fasting, and you will find yourself not as hungry as you used to be. This allows you to properly record and maintain the nutrient values of what you intake. In this fasting state, our bodies can break down extra fat that’s stored for the energy it needs. When we’re in ketosis, our body already mimics a fasting state, being that we have little to no glucose in our bloodstream, so we use the fats in our bodies as energy. Intermittent fasting is using the same reasoning – instead of using the fats we are eating to gain energy, we are using our stored fat. That being said, you might think it’s great – you can just fast and lose more weight. You have to take into account that later on, you will need to eat extra fat in order to hit your daily macros (the most important thing). If you’re overeating on fats here, you will store the excess. While there are some weight loss advantages to fasting, it’s more for the convenience of timing. Do not fast solely for the weight loss if you do not enjoy doing it. There are other benefits, though, and we’ll discuss these too. Intermittent Fasting – Meal Timing Matters. Intermittent fasting is a term that we use to describe the dietary practice of restricting your food consumption to a specific window of time. Intermittent Fasting, or “IF”, is a relatively new craze that is used as a supplement to your diet. It revolves around the timing of your food intake, and can. Intermittent fasting can be beneficial for the right people at the right time in their training/diet process. Try these sample meal plans. The top 4 Intermittent Fasting protocols for fat loss, muscle gain, & health, presented by New York Times Bestselling fitness author John Romaniello. Science or Fiction? Exploring the Benefits of Intermittent Fasting. The growing popularity of intermittent fasting lends it mythical status in certain. A popular intermittent fasting strategy, for example, is fasting during an 1. Let’s say your last meal was at 6 pm last night and you ate nothing else after that. To implement an intermittent fast, simply restrict eating until 1. To do this every day, only eat between 1. There are many different variations of intermittent fasting as well. Intermittent Fasting FAQ. Just a quick one for you today. Given how prominently Intermittent Fasting is featured in my programs, and how often I discuss various.Dom D’Agostino, the well- known ketogenic diet researcher, suggests doing a longer intermittent fast for 3 days, 3 times a year. This means not eating for 3 days, and eating normally until the next fast. Daily intermittent fasts are recommended as well. He says that it is ideal to have one to two meals after fasting for most of the day to reap the benefits of intermittent fasting every day. You are probably wondering how there could possibly be a benefit to eating less frequently that goes beyond what you are already getting with a ketogenic diet. Restricting carbs and eating enough fat and protein does come with a plethora of health benefits, but when you add intermittent fasting to your lifestyle you can increase energy and reverse aging by harnessing the power of a nobel prize winning process. A Nobel Prize Winning Lifestyle “Hack”Last year, the Noble Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Yoshinori Ohsumi for discovering some of the mechanisms of autophagy — the process by which the cell devours itself. Superficially, this sounds like a terrible thing for our cells to do — until you consider what is really taking place. When our cells undergo the process of autophagy, non- essential parts like damaged proteins are recycled and invading microorganisms and toxic compounds are removed. This means that autophagy plays an important role in stopping the aging process, reversing disease, and preventing cancer, but it doesn’t happen all the time. Fasting, protein restriction, and carbohydrate restriction are the three main ways that can initiate different autophagic processes — all of which are not the same. This is part of the reason why a ketogenic diet has so many positive effects, and it also shows you why intermittent fasting is a way to improve your diet even more. Benefits of Intermittent Fasting. There are a number of benefits shown that come from intermittent fasting. Some of these include blood lipid levels, longevity, cancer, and testosterone levels. Below, you’ll find a number of reasons on why intermittent fasting on a ketogenic diet may be a good thing for you: Mental Clarity. Once your body is keto- adapted, your brain can effectively run on ketones, which are derived from fat breakdown in the liver. Fat is considered one of the most energy- efficient fuels for your body to run on, and your brain is a huge consumer of energy. Most high- carb advocates are campaigning on the deprivation your body undergoes when you do not continuously refuel on grains and fruits. They want you to be carrying around an apple and a granola bar wherever you go, but the beauty with keto is that you don’t. Even if your body is out of glycogen (which it most likely is if you’re in ketosis), it can rely on the abundance of fat from the foods you eat and stores you have. That means your powerhouse of a brain can run full power all the time. Less mental fogginess, and more focus. As you get used to fasting, you should start to fast naturally. Meaning, only eat when you’re hungry. Don’t plan your fasting – let it happen naturally. Fitness. People are always saying that if you don’t utilize the importance of pre and post workout meals, you are going to be losing muscle when you work out. This isn’t necessarily true, and it is even less so when you are adapted to ketosis. Fasting while training can lead to a number of benefits in the long run, including: Higher metabolic adaptations – Studies show that your training performance will increase in the long run when you are exercising in a fasted state. Improved muscle synthesis – Studies show that muscle gains are heightened when you train in a fasted state and utilize proper nutrient intake. Improved response to post- workout meals – Studies show that the speedy absorption of nutrients after a fasted workout can lead to better results. There have been numerous studies on fasting while training, including one on Muslim athletes during Ramadan. It concluded that there is no effect on performance in training while fasting – so you have no need to worry. Intermittent Fasting and Muscle. Two ground- breaking studies have recently been published on the effects of intermittent fasting on males. One group of researchers studied the effects that 1. They found that muscle mass stayed the same, fat mass decreased significantly, and the males who fasted for 1. Another study showed that combining 2. The benefits of intermittent fasting translate to untrained overweight and obese individuals as well. One study published in Obesity Reviews found that eating fewer calories is effective for fat loss, but it does come with some muscle loss. However, if the subjects fasted for 2. Yes — you read that correctly — 2. This finding contradicts our common sense, but when we dig deeper into autophagy we can find the mechanism behind this result. Muscle Loss Prevention and Autophagy. Before the Nobel Prize was awarded to Yoshinori Ohsumi, other researchers were making groundbreaking discoveries about autophagy. In 2. 00. 9, an article was published in Cell Metabolism entitled Autophagy Is Required to Maintain Muscle Mass. In this article, researchers described how deactivating an important autophagy gene resulted in a profound loss in muscle mass and strength. This happened because autophagy is necessary to clean up damaged proteins and mitochondria in muscle cells. If autophagy is never activated then the proteins and mitochondria will remain damaged and the muscle cells will begin to die, which causes a loss in muscle and strength. Two Meals a Day Are Ideal. By Dr. Mercola. How many meals a day is ideal? There are many answers to this question, but if you want to optimize your lifespan and decrease your risk for developing chronic degenerative diseases, the answer is becoming very clear. Other less obvious risks are biological changes that result in metabolic dysfunction, subsequent weight gain, and diminished health. In fact, a number of beneficial effects take place when you go for periods of time without eating. Valter Longo,1 director of the Longevity Institute at the University of Southern California, where he studies meal timing and calorie restriction, even three meals a day may be too much. As reported by Time Magazine: 2. They often look only at the short- term effects of increasing meal frequency. While your appetite, metabolism, and blood sugar might at first improve, your system will grow accustomed to your new eating schedule after a month or two. When that happens, your body will start expecting and craving food all day long instead of only around midday or dinnertime. More recently, I have refined my views on skipping breakfast. The key to remember is to only eat within a window of six to eight consecutive hours each day, and avoiding food for at least three hours before bedtime. As long as you restrict your eating to this window, you can choose between having breakfast and lunch, or lunch and dinner, but avoid having both breakfast and dinner. I have recently appreciated that this is another important factor that can help optimize your mitochondrial function and prevent cellular damage from occurring, which I'll review in the next segment. That said, none of this probably applies to normal weight teens or growing children. They likely need three square meals a day unless they're overweight. For kids and teens, the type of food they eat would be a primary consideration. Ideally, all of their meals would revolve around eating REAL FOOD — not processed foods, fast food, and sugary snacks. Drinking plenty of pure water and avoiding sugary beverages is another key consideration. This is due to the way your body produces energy. Many don't realize that your mitochondria are responsible for . Your cells have between 1. When you don't have insulin resistance this energy transfer works quite nicely, but when you are insulin resistant or you eat excessively, dysfunctions tend to emerge. These excess electrons leak out and wind up prematurely killing the mitochondria, and then wreak further havoc by damaging your cell membranes and contributing to DNA mutations. Simple: resolve your insulin resistance as soon as you can, and do not eat for AT LEAST three hours before you go to sleep. Personally I stop eating around 4 PM or even earlier and typically go to sleep around five to six hours later. This is one of the reasons why I now believe skipping dinner may be an even better strategy than skipping breakfast. Clearly skipping dinner is more difficult to implement from a social perspective, but it might be a superior biological strategy. Obese participants who . All participants, including the control group, received a weight management consultation on how to improve their diet and exercise. Those who ate three meals a day and drank water prior to each meal lost an average of nearly 9. Those who only pre- loaded once a day, or not at all, lost just over 1. In all, 2. 7 percent of the treatment group who pre- loaded with water lost more than five percent of their body weight, compared to just five percent of the control group. This makes logical sense, as thirst is often misinterpreted as hunger. Drinking water before settling down to eat will also make you feel fuller, so overall this strategy could result in eating less. Interestingly, research. So one reason why calorie restriction may lengthen lifespan appears to be due to the positive effect it has on gut microbiota. Earlier research has demonstrated that calorie restriction helps extend the lifespan of animals by improving insulin sensitivity and inhibiting the m. TOR pathway. This was demonstrated in a 2. Research included in that review, and other published studies, indicate that intermittent fasting can help: Limit inflammation, reduce oxidative stress, and cellular damage Improve circulating glucose Reduce blood pressure Improve metabolic efficiency and body composition, including significant reductions in body weight in obese individuals Reduce LDL and total cholesterol levels Prevent or reverse type 2 diabetes, as well as slow its progression Improve immune function,1. Improve pancreatic function Improve insulin and leptin levels and insulin/leptin sensitivity Reproduce some of the cardiovascular benefits associated with physical exercise Protect against cardiovascular disease Modulate levels of dangerous visceral fat Boost mitochondrial energy efficiency Normalize ghrelin levels, known as . Fasting can raise HGH by as much as 1,3. HGH plays an important part in health, fitness, and slowing the aging process. It's also a fat- burning hormone Lower triglyceride levels and improve other biomarkers of disease Boost production of brain- derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), stimulating the release of new brain cells and triggering brain chemicals that protect against changes associated with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. For starters, it's a lot easier to comply with, and compliance is everything. The calorie restriction route is also extremely dependent on high quality nutrition — you want to sacrifice calories without sacrificing any important micronutrients — and this can be another hurdle for many who are unfamiliar with nutrition and what actually constitutes a healthy diet. Most people fail to appreciate that there are many intricate biochemical dynamics that occur that are unaccounted for when you just count . As pointed out by Fight Aging: 1. Thus only the mouse evolves a relatively large plasticity of life span in response to food scarcity. Ancel Keys demonstrated this in the mid- 1. Thirty- six young healthy male volunteers were placed on a 2. They also had to walk for about 4. But instead of resulting in continuous weight loss, at 2. The men became obsessed with food to the exclusion of everything else in their life, and when the calorie restriction ended, they all over- reacted. Within a few weeks, they regained all of the lost weight plus about 1. Other studies have come to similar conclusions. So starvation- type diets may not be ideal for the average person. Your body will tend to shut down various processes in order to survive. For example, by reducing thyroid function, your body will not burn as many calories. On the one hand, calorie restriction promotes beneficial biological changes that tend to extend life; on the other, there are built in mechanisms that when triggered by chronic calorie restriction can trigger other health problems. These are complex issues, and any extreme measure is likely to cause more problems than it solves. The best we can do is come up with some general guidelines that replicate ancestral patterns. In my view, daily intermittent fasting and avoiding eating for a number of hours before bedtime has many advantages over general calorie restriction and other radical diets, while providing many of the same benefits with a minimum of risk. It's important to recognize that, with few exceptions, you cannot burn body fat if you have other fuel available, and if you're supplying your body with carbohydrates every few hours, your body has no need to dive into your fat stores. When you apply intermittent fasting you not only avoid this but also will typically decrease your food costs and increase your health. If you're not insulin resistant, intermittent fasting is not as crucial, but may still be beneficial. If you're among the minority of Americans who do not struggle with insulin resistance, then my general recommendation is to simply avoid eating at least three hours before bedtime. That automatically allows you to . To that, I would add avoiding sitting, engaging in non- exercise movement throughout the day, and getting regular exercise. Exercise will not produce significant weight loss without addressing your diet, but when done in combination it can be significantly beneficial. An error occurred while setting your user cookie. Please set your. browser to accept cookies to continue. This cookie stores just a. ID; no other information is captured. Accepting the NEJM cookie is. FDA Safety Alerts for Drugs and Medication-Related Medical Devices. Drugs and Therapeutic Biological Products. Potassium Phosphate and Succinylcholine Chloride by. 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Managerial Economics and Business Strategy.pdf. Garfield0912 Starting a Raw Food Diet. Quick Start Guide. When you're starting a raw food diet, you often don't know where to begin, what to eat, what tools to use, what to buy and what all those fancy . It can all seem very overwhelming. To save you time and make the process as easy as possible for you, you'll find here a step plan that will show you in 7 steps everything you need to know to get started with the raw food diet. It will make you smart quickly. Step Plan (7 Steps)Step 1 - Raw Food Weight Loss, Health or Detox. First, decide on your motivation (your dream, final goal). This is important because your raw food focus will be slightly different for each of them. Usually they are. And of course there are many other reasons such as wanting more energy, better shape, overall wellbeing, environment, etc. Focus for each motivation.
Weight loss - eat alkaline, raw and super foods; Health - eat organic, raw, vegan, alkaline and super foods; Detox - drink alkaline vegetable juices and super foods. Environment - eat organic, local, in season, fresh/raw (unprocessed). What does this mean? Read further to find out what these terms and food choices mean and why they are important for raw food weight loss, health or detox. Step 2 - Bluff Your Way Into Raw Food (Glossary)Raw Food; Alkaline Food; PH Scale; Organic; Vegan; Super Foods; Blending (Smoothies); Dehydrating; Juicing; Enzymes. Step 3 - Smart Raw Food Tips. What To Eat; Why Organic; Why Raw; Why Vegan; Why Eat Alkaline; Why Drink Pure Water; How to get most nutrients out of your food; Best Sources of Raw Vegan Protein; Best Sources of Calcium, Iron, B1. Step 4 - Efficient Raw Kitchen. Most Important Raw Food Kitchen Tools: Cutting Board. Sharp Knifes. Hand Blender. Juicer. Go to raw food tools (description, picture and review), and Go to how to preparation raw food. Step 5 - Terrific Transition Tools. Few people are starting a raw food diet cold turkey. WELCOME The Science of Raw Food. A raw food diet is not just good for you - it’s. Raw Till 4 Diet Menu Plans. Raw Till 4 Diet is not so much a “diet” as it is a Lifestyle. It’s a high carbohydrate, low fat, low protein program. Most transition gradually. Here are tips, tools & cheat sheets to help you with the transition: Step 6 - Ridiculous Recipes. Here you'll find links to the most delicious raw food recipes: Weight Loss Recipes. Health Recipes. Detox Recipes. All Recipes. Step 7 - Outrageous Success Tips. Below are common challenges that starters of a raw food diet face, and tips how to overcome them: Raw Food in Winter. Travel Tips. Food Cravings . I hope you it will bring you as much joy and health as it did me. I want you to succeed! Don't hesitate to send me questions or suggestions so I can help you to do better: Contact Me. Below some final tips so you can get in action and be starting a raw food diet today! Top 3 Starters Tips So you Can Start Today! When you're starting a raw food diet, you may not know how to begin. What can you eat? What should you buy? Should you go 1. 00% raw or is it better to go gradually? To make the transition to raw food easy, below you find the 3 Top Tips so you can start with raw uncooked food today. Here are three tips and tricks to help you get started today. No excuse to delay getting healthy, slim and beautiful! Starting a raw food diet is easy: Start Juicing. Fruit and vegetable juices will give you a jump start to the raw food diet. You feel better quickly. The juice is full of enzymes, vitamins, co- factors, life force, alkaline, organic minerals and much more. Vegetable juice boosts your energy and immune system. On this site you find free juice recipes. As well as easy to follow juicing instructions. Eat Smarter. Add healthier foods to your diet gradually. You can try something new every day, week or month. Whatever works for you. Before you know it, you eat a large amount of your diet raw. And you feel it. Start adding these easy, mouthwatering raw food recipes or you try these super foods for quick results. Go Organic. Start buying organic. The advantages of organic foods are ridiculous. Just this change will have a dramatic result on your health and weight loss. Begin with the top 1. Related Articles. FAQRaw Food Diet Testimonials. Top 1. 0 Breakfast Recipes. Raw Food Research. Alphabetical Fruit List. How To Make Almond Milk. Top 1. 0 Breakfast Recipes. Fresh Raw Lemonade (Sugar Free)Nutritional Value of Spinach. PH Test Strips. Get health secrets, recipes, blog and video updates by e- mail. This content on your website or in your E- zine? You can, as long as you include this. Can You Eat Oats Raw? The short answer is, yes. The long answer is, maybe, depending on what type of rolled oats you have, and how you want to enjoy them. Read on for a glimpse into how rolled oats are processed and how you can best enjoy them at home. HOW ROLLED OATS ARE MADEOat grains are de- husked before they reach your kitchen table in order to simply be digestible for our stomachs. From there, the grain is heated and cooled to make an oat groat—considered the most “raw” form of an oat you can buy. Groats are then either rolled by machine (giving us rolled oats) or cut and broken into smaller pieces (giving us steel- cut and Scottish oats).
Rolled oats can be pressed into flatter, thinner grains, such as those from Quaker Oats (labeled “traditional”) or slightly thicker grains (labeled “thick- cut” rolled oats). EATING ROLLED OATS . The light steaming process, as well as the flattening of the surface, is a form of pre- digestion that makes the grains easy enough for our stomachs to handle. Thinner rolled oats are easier to chew on and might have a milder flavor than the “thick- cut” rolled oats, but they are comparable in digestibility. HOW TO PREPARE THEMThat being said, rolled oats eaten without you cooking them at home will still taste a bit “green” and have a gritty chew to them. Many people simply find this undesirable. And some complain that eating them uncooked for longer periods at a time gives them constipation. If this is the case, you can soak the rolled oats in liquid until softened to your preferences. Soak them in cold juice, water or milk for a traditional muesli- style preparation, or soak them in hot or boiling water to get them creamy and sweeter. THE BOTTOM LINEBasically, eating rolled oats straight from the bulk bin won’t hurt you, if you’re looking to go less- cooked with your foods. Feel free to experiment with your own preferences; unboiled, soaked in juice or boiled to creamy oblivion, and souped up with any sorts of fruits, spices and yogurts. Related on Organic Authority Vegan, Gluten- Free Homemade Protein Bars With Apricots and Oats. How to Eat a High Fiber Diet Without the Gas and Bloating. Oatmeal Recipe Upgrades You Have to Try. Image: little blue hen. Tags: Cooking, eat, edible, food, groats, oat groats, oatmeal, oats, quaker oats, raw, raw foods, raw oats, rolled oats, scottish oats, steel cut oats, thick cut oats, traditional oats. This is the strictest week, being carbohydrate free, and it affects people differently. When my wife and I did this jointly over ten years ago, she thrived on it and. This actually is not true. Oats are not gluten free and shocker, neither is quinoa nor millet. It is true that some people who have gluten free allergies do not have. |
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