How does your body burn fat during ketosis and aerobic exercise? Factors like depression, medications (Neurontin/Celexa), and thyroid levels (TSH) significantly impact your weight loss progress.
Lithium is a drug that's used to treat manic depression, also called bipolar disorder. It affects the central nervous system and helps to control moods. The prescription medicine also is used to treat cluster headaches and neutropenia.
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According to the Internet medication database, Drugs.com, the most common side effects of Keppra -- known by the generic name of levetiracetam -- are dizziness, drowsiness, irritability, sore throat, tiredness and weakness. Some patients report additional side effects, and Drugs.
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Avocado toast is a calorie-dense breakfast recipe that includes a variety of healthy ingredients, including olive oil, whole grain toast and avocados, but this dish is not ideal for weight loss.
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Bloating on its own can be caused by several factors, including menstruation, ovulation or even high salt intake--basically anything that causes liquid to pool in the abdominal area. However, when it is coupled with loss of appetite, the cause is almost always related to a problem somewhere in the digestive system.
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The pancreas is a vital organ that produces the digestive hormones insulin and glucagon and other enzymes necessary to digest food.
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One of the biggest frustrations for women trying to lose weight is that certain areas of the body seem to stubbornly hang onto that extra padding no matter what. For example, before you manage to shave a couple of inches from your thighs and hips, you may find your breasts have lost half a cup size or more.
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Iron is a mineral that helps with cell growth and differentiation and carries the oxygen in your blood throughout your body. Adult men need at least 8 milligrams of iron daily; for adult women that number is 18 milligrams. Teenagers and pregnant women have higher needs.
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The decision to withdraw the obesity treatment fen-phen from the market in 1997 caused panic among many dieters. Many people were tempted to risk their health for the sake of losing their weight. However, the health risks associated with fen-phen are too serious to ignore, the Food and Drug Administration decided.
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A panacea first used by many doctors in the 19th century, Lugol's solution of iodine has a long history of use in a wide range of medical treatments.
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Learn about the importance of protein primary structure in cells, how it's related to various diseases, and why understanding it's crucial for overall health.
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Eating too many calories and fat can prevent you from losing weight. Cheese is often lumped into a category of dieting “don’ts” because of its calorie density and saturated fat content.
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To be in ketosis, a state in which your body relies on its own fat, instead of carbohydrates, you need to follow a very low-carbohydrate diet. Ketogenic diets have been used for decades to manage epilepsy and promote fat loss.
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Your hectic life is stressing you out, and that stress is starting to affect your weight. The number on the scale is going down, although you haven’t made any conscious changes that would lead to weight loss.
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Harvard Medical School reports that people who carry large amounts of fat around the waistline have an elevated risk for dementia and cancer. An unhealthy body weight also diminishes your appearance, although a commitment to a balanced exercise routine -- and nutritious eating -- helps you downsize.
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Cigarettes have a reputation for helping people lose weight, and it is common to gain some pounds if you give up cigarettes. This effect is related to both the cigarettes themselves and the physical motions of smoking.
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The book "Physiology of Sport and Exercise" states that detraining occurs when you lose “training-induced adaptations” because of inactivity. Detraining can lead to muscle loss or atrophy and a decrease in muscle strength within two to six weeks.
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While a healthy appetite can reflect positive health, reduced or sudden loss of appetite may be a sign of any number or problems, with causes ranging from infection to stress. Additional potential causes include medications and emotional stress.
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Those looking to maximize their workouts for weight loss may consider wearing a plastic sweat suit. Plastic suits have been used by athletes like wrestlers in an attempt to quickly lose weight.
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Night sweats accompanied by severe, unexplained weight loss are distressing symptoms that may signal a serious disorder, according to the American Association of Family Physicians. The cause can be an infectious disease, a hormonal disorder or certain cancers.
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Almost everyone experiences fluctuations in weight loss and gain throughout life. There can be a variety of causes for weight loss or gain including over or under eating, medication, sedentary lifestyle and illness.
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