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Diet for Race/Marathon
If you are a regular runner & participate in a number of races/marathons, you would be aware that your body uses glycogen as its primary source of energy. Glycogen is the glucose stored in the liver & muscles. Once glycogen is depleted, your body will use fats as a source of energy. If the aerobic…
All About Hypoglycemia
Low blood sugar or Hypoglycemia is a dangerous situation which happens with people suffering from diabetes who take medication that increases the insulin level in the body( more than normally produced by the body. Your body gets glucose from food you consume-Carbohydrates which acts as an important energy source. Some of commonly consumed carbs include…
Thyroid Hormones
Thyroid gland is a part of endocrine system & produces thyroid hormones which is essential for metabolic health. Thyroid hormones regulate the body’s metabolic rate controlling, heart, muscle, digestive function, brain development & bone maintenance. The functioning of this hormone is a function of the amount of sodium in our diet. Cells producing Thyroid Hormones…
What is Leptin?
Hormones have a deep impact on the health of those suffering from obesity &/or overweight. Having excess body fat can lead to Hormonal issues. Leptin is one of the Hormone directly linked with weight & obesity. Leptin, a hormone directly released from fat cells & located in adipose tissue, sends signals to hypothalamus in the…
Why you should hire an online personal trainer?
With digital transformation & penetration taking a giant leap, a lot of business including( but not limited to) transportation & logistics, financial services, insurance, retail & many others are selling their offerings online. However, fitness has been a sector which categorically has been delivering its solutions through offline channel(gym) & face to face personal training.…
Importance of Insulin
Insulin, a hormone made in the pancreas, works in tandem with Glucagon to regular blood glucose levels. This hormones enables your body to use glucose for energy. Glucose is a type of sugar found in carbohydrates we consume as part of our meals. After a meal or snack, your digestive tract breaks down carbohydrates &…
All you need to know about Glucagon
Glucagon is produced to maintain glucose levels when you’re fasting & to raise low glucose levels. In short, it is the opposite of what insulin does. Glucagon is produced in alpha cells found in the islets of Langerhens in the pancreas from where it is released into the bloodstream. The glucagon secreting alpha cells surround…
Cortisol: The Body’s Alarm System
Think of Cortisol as nature’s in-built alarm system. It is your body’s main stress hormones & coordinates with some parts of the brain to impact your mood, motivation & fear. Cortisol is formed in your adrenal glands at the top of Kidneys. It aids in fueling the body’s fight or flight instinct at the time…
All about hormones
Hormones play a very important role in various body processes. So what are hormones? Hormones are chemical substances that pass messages & coordinate between different parts of your body & control various functions of your body- be it metabolism, growth, fertility, sexual function, . If you feel energetic, it is the hormone that passes on…
What is Adrenal Fatigue?
Have you ever faced a situation when you are having some symptoms but there has been no cause. Even after visiting the doctor & going through a medical examination, you were told that everything is fine. However you know that something is not right! So you must be wondering what is wrong with your body.…
