Tag: blood sugar control
Acne sufferers may benefit from switching to a paleo diet
Following the paleo diet may represent a route to clearing or improving the acne condition.
Central to the paleo diet is the exclusion of grains and beans. The following points are selection of some of the reasons why this may benefit those with acne:
3 key points to consider:
· Grains and beans are high in a substance called phytate, unfortunately this binds to minerals and may reduce their absorption. Obviously this may raise the chances of various mineral deficiencies.
Ginseng protects your muscles
Panax (Korean ginseng) may help reduce exercise induced muscle damage (Jung et al 2011). Supplementing Korean ginseng helped to lower creatine kinase activity – a measure of muscle protein breakdown, and it also lowered levels of an inflammatory marker called interlukin-6. Interestingly it helped to improve insulin sensitivity as well, perhaps making it of some [...]
Exercise improves the level of hormones important for weight loss
Scientists have managed to demonstrate that exercise is capable of not only significantly helping to reduce body mass index (a weight measure), but also improve the level of the hormones adiponectin and insulin, both involved in weight control. Participants in this study achieved these results after only 16 weeks on an aerobic exercise regime that [...]
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