If you have read my previous posts, you will know that fat is not a static organ, but is an active endocrine organ. Adipose tissue is a rich source of inflammatory factors including adipokines, chemokines and cytokines. Fat cells essentially communicate with every cell in our body, so we want them to be sending …
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What does that mean??? At one point we thought that belly fat was just something that made us feel uncomfortable in a bikini. Now we know that belly fat actually sends out inflammatory signaling molecules called adipokines and lipokines. Belly fat is considered an endocrine organ because it produces it’s own hormones! In fact, …
Today, it has been reported that there are approximately 10 trillion cells in the human body, and that there are 100 trillion microbial cells in your body. That means that there are 10x the amount of bacteria in you as your own cells. These little critters are not merely passengers, but play a vital role …
Less than you think! Now don’t get me wrong, I always strive to encourage my patients to optimize their health and body composition. Positively influencing your health and achieving optimal health are different. At the same time achieving optimal health seems like an overwhelming project for many people. So overwhelming in fact that they …
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Estrogen Dominance. The Key to Reducing Belly Fat in Men Have you ever noticed how certain parts of your body will lean out, while other body parts NEVER seem to change – no matter how hard you exercise or diet? You could be being aromatized…. Estrogen is considered the “female” hormone, and is the main …
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