by Jessie Hesh Did you know that metabolism is importantly linked to your weight? The faster the metabolism works, the more quickly you turn calories into energy. This is one of the most important things when it comes to fat burning. Wouldn’t it be great to speed up your metabolism? What exactly is the purpose of metabolism? Metabolism is a general term that is used to describe chemical reactions that convert foods into energy. This processes occur in all living organisms. The basic purpose of metabolism is to extract energy from nutrients and then use it or store it. For weight loss purposes you...

by Thong M. Dao Many individuals do not have a clue how metabolism works. In order for you to lose weight quicker, your metabolism needs to be increased. By increasing your metabolism your energy level rises which allows your body to burn unwanted fat and calories, with the least amount of effort. What factors affect our metabolism? Stress levels, diet plans, amount of activity, meal frequency, and the amount of muscle tissue the body has. Here are 10 home run tips that will lead metabolism to win the game. 1. Build up lean body mass. It is only natural that metabolism decreases with age, but it is...

by Ray Sondeo Many travelers make the mistake of assuming that their primary health insurance covers medical expenses that are incurred abroad. In reality, many companies will not cover incidents that occur while traveling. Investing in health insurance for visitors will help protect travelers from unexpected expenses and illnesses. Health insurance companies do not want to take responsibility for customers who may be in what they consider less than safe areas, or in the care of doctors of whom the provider does not approve. In addition, most health insurance companies just want to avoid paying claims...

by Joshua Seth A study came out a while back that discovered a key difference with people who are successful at losing weight and those who are not. The simple act of keeping a food diary was found to be responsible for losing twice as much weight as not keeping one. These findings will be will be published in the August issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine and were funded by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute at the National Institutes of Health. The more food records people had, the more weight they lost, said lead author Jack Hollis Ph.D This should come as no surprise to...

by Dana Hawkes The acai berry has been used in the Brazilian diet for thousands of years. It has been well known in that region for its health benefits and yummy taste. The taste has been described as a berry flavor with a touch of chocolate. For many years the people in the region have been using this delicious berry for its health properties in smoothies and desserts for years. In the 1990s the rest of the world discovered the acai berry and all of the healthy properties that it has. Once the acai berry diet was shown to the world, the berry became the hottest property on the diet market. Everywhere...