by Dr. Kenneth Acha, MD, DMin. | SLIM FIT, TOTAL HEALTH
The sizes of plates we use in the U.S. today are supersized plates compared to what we used just a few decades ago. The same is true for serving sizes of meals. Across the board, food and beverage serving sizes have increased tremendously. And so has obesity and...
by Dr. Kenneth Acha, MD, DMin. | SLIM FIT, TOTAL HEALTH
Did you know that there is a difference between serving sizes and portions? A lot of people don’t know this. But there really is an important difference between the two terms. Serving sizes A serving is a measured amount of food or drink. For example, one cup (8...
by Dr. Kenneth Acha, MD, DMin. | SLIM FIT, TOTAL HEALTH
Insulin Secretion follows a circadian rhythm. It is lowest in the morning and peaks in the evening! See the following articles First Article: Am J Physiol. 1996 Aug;271(2 Pt 1):E246-52. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8770017 Evidence for a circadian rhythm of...
by Dr. Kenneth Acha, MD, DMin. | SLIM FIT, TOTAL HEALTH
I have noticed this phenomenon in myself. IÂ find it difficult to lose weight when I am not hydrated. Check out these articles: Dennis EA, Dengo AL, Comber DL, et al. Water Consumption Increases Weight Loss During a Hypocaloric Diet Intervention in Middle-aged and...
by Dr. Kenneth Acha, MD, DMin. | SLIM FIT, TOTAL HEALTH
The following are just a few of the benefits of fasting. The list is not exhaustive at all. Fasting helps treat overweight and obesity. Fasting helps treat hypertension Fasting helps reverse diabetes by reversing insulin resistance. Fasting improves brain function and...
by Dr. Kenneth Acha, MD, DMin. | SLIM FIT, TOTAL HEALTH
“The predominant theory regarding the pathophysiology of primary insomnia centers around a state of hyperarousal, manifested in hyperactivity of corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF). Initial insomnia may occur as a result of some psychosocial stressor or other...
