Category Archives: Weight Loss

Anecdotally it appears that depression is increasing in prevalence in Western nations. This is supported by the data showing a large increase in the prescription of antidepressants such as the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) in the same countries. The … Continue reading →

The body mass index (BMI) is a system of measurement that represents the weight of an individual’s’ body squared by the height (Kg/m2). The body mass index is used by the mainstream medical community to assess the degree to which … Continue reading →

No discussion about the psychology of weight loss would be complete without consideration of the battle between an individual and their appetite. Perhaps the most daunting aspect of weight loss for most is the thought that they will develop a … Continue reading →

There are a number of medically recognised eating disorders, the most common being anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. However, there are likely many others that are simply not recognised by psychiatry, despite being debilitating to the individual. It has been … Continue reading →

Ephedrine is an alkaloid present in a number of herbs including the Chinese Ma Huang plant (Ephedra sinica). Ephedrine has some useful medicinal properties including the ability to increase airflow to the lungs through its ability to cause dilation of … Continue reading →

Weight loss is achieved through consuming a high quality diet that contains healthy foods. This sort of diet is not normal to most who live in Western nations, as most are conditioned to eat a typical Western diet from cradle … Continue reading →

Being organised can be a highly useful skill and this is especially true for those who wish to consume a high quality diet. Many people in the Western World make little provision for food preparation and eat on a more … Continue reading →

Losing body fat is a much easier task than the mainstream diet industry and most health ‘experts’ would’ acknowledge. Fat loss for most comes naturally when disease forming pro-inflammatory foods are exchanged for more healthy disease preventing anti-inflammatory alternatives. This … Continue reading →

Most people who live in the West have consumed a typical Western diet all their lives. This diet is based on consuming foods available in a typical Western supermarket. The diet will comprise largely of animal protein, supplemented with refined … Continue reading →