Gluten is known to cause inflammation, and many doctors feel that the ingestion of gluten may contribute to the loss of integrity of the intestinal protective lining. This loss of integrity can lead to many serious illnesses, like irritable bowl disease, chronic inflammation, and autoimmune disease. Despite this, the decision on whether or not to …
Food Additives and Our Children’s Health
A new report by the American Academy of Pediatrics finds that the many chemicals we are being exposed to through our foods is making us sick, and that due to their size, and the fact that their bodies are still developing, the highest impact may be on the health of our children. These chemicals …
Why Diets Don’t Work
Have you ever wondered why the results of a diet never seem to last, or why each time you go on another diet it seems even harder to lose weight then it was the last time? It’s not you, it’s just a proven fact that dieting doesn’t work. Let me explain why. “Calories in/calories out …
Focusing on the Positive
We all experience stress at one time or another, but too much stress can impact our hormones and our overall health. Too much stress can contribute to belly fat, hormonal imbalances, sleep disorders, and metabolic syndrome. Below’s a short excerpt from my book Healthy Body Connection: Unlocking Your Body’s Natural Connection to Sustainable Weight Loss …
You’re Invited!
We all have a need to connect, to be accepted, to be loved.Taking some time to connect with others is a vital part of having a happy, less stressed lifestyle. Our communities not only offer us acceptance and love: they offer us support and understanding. It’s good to remember that we’re not alone when we’re …
Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D?
Vitamin D deficiencies are becoming a global concern More than one source tells us that vitamin D deficiencies are becoming a global concern. This is due to the fact that vitamin D is not abundantly available from natural food sources. While it is found in fatty fish and eggs, we get most of our vitamin D …
What is Metabolic Syndrome & Why it Matters
What is Metabolic Syndrome? Metabolic syndrome is a combination of factors which increase a person’s risk for heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. Such factors include high triglyceride levels, low HDL levels, high blood pressure, high blood sugar levels, insulin resistance, and obesity. Some Important Facts In 2014, the Journal of the American Medical Association reported …
What is Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis?
NASH is a very similar condition to alcoholic liver disease. In NASH, there is an accumulation of excess fat, inflammation, damage, and scarring, in the liver of people who drink little or no alcohol. NASH is often called silent liver disease, because it has almost no symptoms. The people who are affected by it often …
Sugar the Bitter Truth, by Dr. Robert H. Lustig of UCSF
Originally published on Jul 30, 2009, this lecture by Dr. Robert Lustig, is not to be missed. Watch and listen as Dr. Lustig explains the truth about sugar and how it affects the organs in your body. If you haven’t seen this lecture before, you may be shocked and amazed by what you learn. Dr. …
Press Release
MOTIVATIONAL PRESS TO PUBLISH HEALTHY BODY CONNECTION: UNLOCKING YOUR BODY’S NATURAL CONNECTION TO SUSTAINABLE WEIGHT LOSS AND OPTIMAL HEALTH BY LEE BOMZER FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Carlsbad, CA – 07-31-2017) –Motivational Press today announced an agreement to publish Healthy Body Connection by Lee Bomzer, which offers readers an invitation to enjoy a better life and a brighter future, by unlocking …