Intermittent fasting as a means of weight loss and improving overall health has become a popular practice. The diet involves eating only during specific times and fasting for longer periods between meals. Is intermittent fasting right for you? Understanding fasting and an evaluation of your current state of health can help you know. Some benefits…

About four months after being diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer, Fred Evrard was told by his smiling doctor: “Mr. Evrard, you are cancer free.” A lot had happened in just four months. Stage 3 Colon Cancer Hit When His Body Was at Its Peak On Sept. 10, 2020, Fred Evrard, aged 48, experienced a…

On Sept. 10, 2020, Fred Evrard, age 48, was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer. The tumor in his body reached about four inches in length. As a strong, athletic martial arts instructor, such news came as a real surprise. His lifestyle and diet were very healthy. Overwhelmed by the bad news and excruciating pain,…

Through intermittent fasting and controlling the intake of calories, the human body can increase the amount and function of stem cells, which are vital to battle our normal aging process and reduce inflammation. What is intermittent fasting? What are the benefits of intermittent fasting? How do we know if we are suitable for doing intermittent…

A new study has revealed that intermittent fasting could potentially reduce the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and cancer by reshaping genes throughout the body and the brain, helping the interconnected organ systems work more smoothly. Intermittent fasting—eating during a specific window of time—has become popular in recent years mainly as a method for burning fat. It…

Diabetes has become the third most life-threatening disease after cardiovascular disease and malignant tumors. According to the International Diabetes Federation, about 500 million people worldwide have diabetes mellitus and the number is increasing by 25,000 yearly, and those affected are found to be younger. A recent study shows that intermittent fasting can alleviate type 2…

Eating at this time protects your mitochondrial function and improves metabolic fitness linked to blood sugar and blood pressure. It’s one of the easiest, yet most powerful ways, to reduce insulin resistance and shrink your waistline. STORY AT-A-GLANCE Fasting is an ancient health intervention embraced for its rejuvenating effects. In more recent years, researchers have…

A new study has found that extra protein in one’s diet is sufficient to reduce weight gain, a change many women around menopause experience due to declining estrogen levels and lifestyle factors. Researchers at the University of Sydney previously found that women are more susceptible to gaining weight because of hormonally-induced protein breakdown, increasing the…

What you eat matters. Many studies have shown that the types of food you eat affect your health. But what about the timing? Scientists are just beginning to understand that when you eat may also make a difference. Throughout history, people have experienced periods when food was either scarce or completely lacking, says Dr. Valter…

New research has found that intermittent fasting, a popular eating style, may help people with Type 2 diabetes to better control their blood sugar. The study found that people with diabetes who restricted their eating to a daily 10-hour window had blood sugar levels in the normal range for about three hours longer than when…