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Summer has arrived! Get summer ready with us!

June 30, 2020

Are you fed up with battling the bulge? You aren’t alone. For many people, gaining weight, stubborn areas of fat, cellulite and more are nothing short of a nuisance. They can affect the way that your clothes fit, making them physically and psychologically uncomfortable. They can cause us to feel tired, lethargic, and unhealthy, and even impact our personal and professional relationships.

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Sedentary Lifestyle Due to COVID: Weight Gain and How It Can Compromise the Immune System While Staying Home

May 30 , 2020

Due to COVID-19, most people are exercising Social Distancing, forcing them to remain indoors. People sit around for most of the day and hardly do any exercise. Kicking back on the couch and watching TV seems easier than getting up and working out.

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Overweight? Your Immune System is at Risk!

April 30, 2020

It is no secret that the number of people who are overweight or obese in the United States is reaching epidemic proportions. Studies estimate that more than 50% of the population is classed as overweight with a shocking one-third of adults falling into the ‘obese’ category (a body mass index of 30 or higher). It also comes as no surprise to most people to discover that being overweight puts them at greater risk of developing health problems. One of the reasons for this is because research has found that carrying excess weight can weaken the body’s immune system and reduce its ability to fight off infections. The more overweight you are, the more your immune system will be compromised. This could put you at risk of developing all manner of illnesses, including picking up viruses and infections.

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Stress Eating Stresses our Insulin Response

March 27, 2020

Stress is the way that our body reacts to any change that requires an adjustment or response. Sometimes our reaction is minor, causing no obvious symptoms. However, sometimes our body’s response is much more significant and this stress manifests in a number of different ways – physically, mentally and emotionally. While the human body is designed to experience and react to stress, too much continuous negative stress without any periods of relief or relaxation between them can have a profound effect on our wellbeing. Sometimes this causes us to change our usual behaviors. Many people who experience continued high levels of stress seek to comfort themselves through what is known as stress-eating.

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High Fat Percent? Overweight? Your Immune System Is In Jeopardy!

March 20, 2020

As we are all aware, COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, has been declared a pandemic threat by the WHO-World Health Organization. It has affected every age group with little end in sight. What we are not hearing is that the Coronavirus, or any virus for that matter, bacteria, or fungus, can cause more severe symptoms and complications in people with high fat percent-increased weight. High fat percent-increased weight can severely compromise your immune system, which is our first line of defense in fighting any disease.

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