Weight Management Articles

Weight Management Articles:

Prenatal Programming of Obesity

A new study confirms a growing body of information that the health of the mother during pregnancy has a profound affect on the potential for future obesity. In the new study it was shown that high blood sugar during pregnancy doubles the risk for obesity between ages 5-7. Women entering pregnancy in an overweight condition and/or who eat poorly during pregnancy are at risk for this problem as well as multiple other pregnancy issues....

Read More: blood sugar, Leptin Diet, obesity, pregnancy, weight loss, Weight Management

Exercise Helps Prevent the Re-Accumulation of Dangerous Fat

Visceral fat is the kind that accumulates in the abdominal region and is associated with highly inflammatory disease-related risk. A new study had individuals exercise 40 minutes twice a week for one year following a period of weight loss. This small amount of exercise completely prevented the re-accumulation of the high disease risk fat. The researchers found that aerobic exercise and resistance training were equally effective for this purpose.

Read More: abdominal fat, Daily Energy Multiple Vitamin™, Exercise, Leptin Control Pack®, Super B Complex, visceral fat, Weight Management

Horse Chestnut Update: Weight Management and Brain Health

Horse chestnut and its active compound called aescin (also escin) is best known for its ability to correct vein-related circulatory problems and leg swelling. It has been used historically for hemorrhoids, kidney stones, fever, GI tract support, bladder problems, post-operative edema, and skin problems. New studies show that it may also be helpful for weight management and brain health – while helping to boost antioxidant function and reducing inflammation.

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