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One in four may be unaware they have a blood sugar disorder

2011-11-23T10:00:00.001-07:00

As a follow-up to last week’s post, I read recently that a hospital in Israel offered a free health screening (see here). Over 1,400 people volunteered for screenings, the vast majority of whom had no known blood sugar problems. The screenings were performed by trained volunteers, and the results were astonishing.Of the 1,401 volunteers, 228 knew they had diabetes; 21% of the remaining (1,173

What to do about feeling blue?

2011-11-18T11:44:00.004-07:00

One of the things that we strive for, here at Unicity Science, is to be a good member of the scientific community. We are very fortunate to have the backing of of CEO, Stewart Hughes, who is passionate about the products we develop but also recognizes the value of working with quality scientists in the community. We have been working with Columbia University, supplying Dr. Elizabeth Sublette,

Knowing what you should know but don't...

2011-11-16T11:39:00.008-07:00

In the November 2011 issue of Today's Dietician, there is an article by Lindsay Getz (see here), entitled, "Stop Diabetes in its Tracks", that caught my attention. What grabbed my attention was the statistic cited in the article that nearly 80 million people are prediabetic, meaning they have manifested some form of insulin resistance but aren't quite into full blown diabetes. If you combine

National Diabetes Month in the US...

2011-11-02T12:20:00.004-06:00

November is American Diabetes Month in the United States. It couldn't come at a better time since most kids consumed an extra 7,000 calories this past Halloween (that is not a misprint). There are many activities that you can do to help promote diabetes education and if you have the means, please donate (you can do so here).

The Importance of Dietary Fiber

2011-08-25T13:06:00.002-06:00

I ran across this article from the Mayo Clinic about dietary fiber and how essential it is for everyone to include a sufficient about of fiber in your daily diet. From the article: A high-fiber diet has many benefits, which include: Lowers blood cholesterol levels. Soluble fiber found in beans, oats, flaxseed and oat bran may help lower total blood cholesterol levels by lowering low-density

The importance of glycemic control...

2011-08-09T22:57:00.003-06:00

I spent a beautiful day in Sydney, Austrailia meeting with researchers at the University of Australia, Dr. Jennie Brand-Miller and her staff. They are most pleasant and were great hostesses (for more about Dr. Brand-Miller go here). We discussed some of the primary research they were doing on our product, Bios Life Slim and what impact is will have on the world. In the course of our

Uh oh, FDA revises advisory for Zocor...

2011-06-13T11:56:00.005-06:00

Over the weekend, Reuters reported that (see here) the FDA revised it's recommendations for simvastatin (Zocor) (see here). The recommendation is to limit the use of the highest dose, 80 mg, of simvastatin in patients due to an increased risk of myopathy (muscle injury). This comes after the FDA reviewed data from the Study of the Effectiveness of Additional Reductions in Cholesterol and

A fat buster...

2011-05-31T10:22:00.004-06:00

Many of us know Dr. Mehemet Oz, from his frequent appearances on the Oprah Winfrey show and from his own show, "Dr. Oz". He is a great resource for tips on how to improve and maintain your health. In a recent episode, he targeted some ingredients as "Revolutionary Metabolism Boosters" (see the video clip here). Among these five revolutionary metabolism boosters was the ingredient,

Cut it out!

2011-05-03T22:58:00.004-06:00

I saw this little article (see here) while reading the news during a layover in Mexico City. According to the article, the average adults should only be consuming 8 grams (10 if you are following the USDA guidelines for sugar consumption) of sugar a day. One simple was to exceed this is to drink a soda. One 8 oz bottle of Coca Cola contains 46 grams of sugar. That's not a misprint (see here).

A new toxin...

2011-04-13T11:17:00.003-06:00

I saw this video (see here) over the Christmas holidays and was reminded of it by some of my co-workers. Dr. Robert Lustig, M.D. a pediatrician and expert in pediatric hormone disorders at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) gave this very compelling lecture. You NEED to see it.Gary Taubes has a good article (see here), worth your time as well on the subject matter. Look at the

Some questions about Matcha...

2011-04-07T16:21:00.007-06:00

I just spoke with our Matcha partners in Japan. They are safe and doing well. For your information, the matcha fields are located more that 300 miles south of the Fukushima nuclear power plant. As of March 23, 2011 no radiation had been detected. In speaking on with our partners today, they have confirmed the absence of radiation. One item of note is that all of the product that is

A boost to your slimming efforts...

2011-04-04T21:22:00.004-06:00

In 2009, a consortium of researchers lead by a group at Tufts University in Boston, MA, looked into the effects of a green tea-catechin rich drink on body fat distribution in exercising obese adults (see here). Two groups were both set to an exercise routine. One group drank a catechin-rich drink while the other was given a placebo. The group drinking the catechin-rich drink tended to have

Scooped and the lessons learned from it.

2011-04-02T16:00:00.003-06:00

In the scientific community - when one of two research groups who same the same research focus publishes a paper just before the other group - it's called scooping. It's a journalistic reference to getting the "scoop" before others do. Well, I was scooped by our CEO, Mr. Stewart Hughes (see here). He posted a recently published article in Obesity addressing meal frequency in obese men (see

If you needed another reason to stop smoking...

2011-03-28T14:14:00.005-06:00

At the recent American Chemical Society meeting (see here), researchers at Cal State Polytechnical Institute in Pomona, California, found that nicotine raises blood sugar levels and the more nicotine was present, the higher the levels rose.A quote from the study's author, ""Smoking is really harmful for diabetics. It's even more harmful to them than to a non-diabetic," said study author

If there was one product you would take other than Slim, what would it be?

2011-03-15T17:02:00.002-06:00

There are times in life when you are presented with an opportunity to speak with special people. Dr. Jorn Dyerberg is one such person, who happened to be in the right place, at the right time, and seized the opportunity of a lifetime. His research includes over 300 peer-reviewed publications and has been at the forefront of omega-3 fatty acid research for the past thirty years.We had the

Nutrition by the numbers...

2011-03-15T15:56:00.003-06:00

In Wisconsin, there is a movement (no - not the unions) to educate kids on healthy eating. The initiative is based on a local area code 54218. Each number is used to remind the kids of some healthy habit. Here is the call to action for each number:5 - eat five servings of fruits and vegetables each day.4 - drink four glasses of water each day (no sugary drinks)2 - limit your tv exposure to

Eat right and live well!

2011-03-14T20:31:00.004-06:00

Those who think they have no time for healthy eating will sooner or later have to find time for illness." - modified from : Edward Stanley (1826-1893) from The Conduct of Life There is no better illustration to this quote than to simply look at some diabetes statistics. In the US - currently over 1/3 of the population is diagnosed a type 1 or type 2 diabetic or is

Keep moving forward...

2011-02-28T16:29:00.000-07:00

I hope you are all doing well and have had a successful first two months for 2011. Many of you (hopefully all of you) have set goals and resolutions to do something to Make Life Better in some form of personal development. One of the keys to long term success, be it in business or personal health is setting appropriate goals and developing metrics to track your progress.In 2009, researchers

A matter of the heart...

2011-02-28T10:51:00.006-07:00

What is the number one selling nutritional supplement in the United States? If you were like the majority of Americans who guessed a multi-vitamin, don’t feel bad – but you’re wrong. In fact, the number one selling nutritional supplement is an omega-3 supplement from fish oil. What are omega-3 fatty acids and in what foods can they be found? Omega-3

Dietary guidelines...

2011-02-23T16:11:00.005-07:00

As many of you are probably already aware, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released new dietary guidelines for Americans (you can see them here). In their own words, "... the recommendations encompass two overarching concepts:- Maintain calorie balance over time to achieve and sustain a healthy weight....- Focus on consuming nutrient-dense foods and beverages. ..."These two

It's not only good for the heart but it's great for the mind as well...

2011-02-21T22:07:00.008-07:00

I am, of course, referring to exercise. While many of us are well aware of the many benefits that exercise provides to our cardiovascular system - it has one benefit that should be enough motivation to get us up and off the couch. Exercise really does boost the brain. In a recent study conducted by a research group at the Salk Institute, investigators showed that aerobic exercise improved the

The battle of the bulge...

2011-02-04T10:01:00.005-07:00

This is not a reference to World War II but rather to what is happening now in the world. A couple of recent popular media outlets (Bloomberg, Independent, and are referencing a recent article published in the medical journal Lancet. The results are - globally we are getting fatter. In the US, 2/3 of the population are overweight, 1/3 is obese. In Mexico - 1/3 of the population is diabetic,

National Brest Cancer Awareness...

2010-10-26T15:21:00.010-06:00

Earlier this month, I was at the airport, getting ready to board a flight to Japan. I was doing the usual traveler things, like read, check email, etc... I happened to glance over at the desk near our gate and I saw the agent wearing a bright pink tie. I thought to myself that it looked nice and matched his suit - when out of the corner of my eye I spotted another gate agent in a dress suit that

What to do about type II Diabetes...

2010-10-22T10:04:00.008-06:00

The Reuters news agency released an article in which they covered a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on diabetes. In this report, the CDC predicts that the prevalence of type II diabetes will increase from one in ten adults to one in five or one in three adults. This is a staggering increase in a disease that is preventable.A quote from one of the study's authors, "These are

Why do we measure fat loss success by inches lost?

2010-08-15T22:24:00.008-06:00

Many people ask us, "Why do you measure inches lost as a metric of success with Bios Life Slim?" It's a great question. We have been ingrained that body weight is a key metric for health and appearance. This is calculateg taking body weight, in kilograms, and dividing it by height, in meters squared yielding a value known as body mass index (BMI). There are very good studies correlating lower

The roughage diet...

2010-08-03T09:58:00.013-06:00

In the monthly newsletter for August sent by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) the feature was on fiber. Many of us know that fiber is good for us but most of us are simply not getting enough fiber in our diet. The most current guidelines for fiber intake are for men between 35-40 grams per day and for women between 25-30 grams per day. On average, Americans are only consuming 12-14 grams

What to do about hot flashes?

2010-07-27T11:41:00.007-06:00

At a recent family reunion, one of my super fun aunts, showed me a t-shirt that she had recently purchased. We laughed and laughed about it. We try to use humor to keep us young.In reality there is nothing fun about getting old. Our joints creak a little more, or we tend to forget things more often. It's just no fun. One of the greatest contributors to accelerated aging is obesity. As many of us

Where are you on this map?

2010-06-30T12:56:00.008-06:00

Trust for America's Health released a report this month on the state of health within the US. As part of their report, they have a map, shown here, listing the percentages of obese people on a state by state basis. The TFHA gave the US a failing grade in terms of health as measured by body mass index. Obesity is clearly a problem and this is another report illustrating the problem.A key quote

Which do I eat?

2010-06-18T16:39:00.004-06:00

In a recent journal article published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, a combined research group from Harvard asked the question of what are the benefits of eating brown rice versus white rice? To answer this question it's important to note the differences between the two forms of rice. Brown rice is the intact rice grain. White rice through different manufacturing processes has been

Congratulations to Damu Cherry!

2010-06-10T12:05:00.009-06:00

For those of you who may not know, we have among our distributors an Olympic athlete named Damu Cherry. Over the past few months, she and Jared have developed a correspondence and we have been able to learn a lot about her. Damu agreed to try using some of our products. She had been using in the past, products like Low-Oz and Myocap. We asked if she would be interested in trying Bios Life E and

May is Arthritis Awareness month...

2010-05-10T10:03:00.010-06:00

During this month of May - we will focus on Arthritis Awareness. The Arthritis foundation has a nice website with lots of information. Arthritis is inflammation in your joints. There are over 100 arthritis and arthritis-like conditions with the most commonly known being rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and juvenile arthritis. Arthritis is characterized by pain, inflammation and fatigue. The

Start Your Day Off Right

2010-05-04T16:38:00.006-06:00

- 1 Rule- 1 Product- Slim is the DifferenceThe 4-4-12 system requires that you wait to eat 4 hours after breakfast, 4 hours after lunch, and 12 hours after dinner to put your body in a fat burning state. Studies have shown that a high-protein, low carbohydrate meal is a healthy way to start your day - you'll have more energy and you'll burn more fat.However, this can be a challenge sometimes... I

Cortisol is Making You Dumber

2010-04-27T09:01:00.005-06:00

This is a follow up to my previous post (see below).In addition to causing glucose levels to rise and growing your waist line, cortisol also destroys your memory! That’s right, excess cortisol damages your mind. Long-term exposure has been shown to cause neurons to shrivel – destroying neuronal connections and the memories that were stored in those connections.So what happens if you have elevated

The Stress Connection

2010-04-21T14:57:00.002-06:00

Ever wondered how stress causes weight gain?Stress creates elevated levels of cortisol, a hormone which is part of the fight-or-flight response, an important part of survival. Because of its role as a "survival" hormone, its physical manifestations include things that increase an organism's chances of survival in dangerous situations. These include:Suppression of the immune system - When you're

New book time...

2010-04-19T20:56:00.003-06:00

Here is a book that you should add to your reading list. It will literally revolutionize your life. The title is Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain and the author is Dr. John J. Ratey. I know I won't do the book justice with a simple synopsis but you need to know that the evidence it mounting/overwhelming on the benefits of exercise and your mind (think mood, stress,

Random post

2010-04-19T20:53:00.003-06:00

This post has nothing to do with nutrition or Unicity. I am fascinated with these photos from the recent volcanic eruption in Iceland. Amazing! The earth is an amazing creature.

Beware of the dangers of stressful eating...

2010-04-16T21:52:00.006-06:00

So you have submitted your taxes (Hurray!) and now can breathe a sigh of relief. In stressful moments or shortly following stressful moments, we often turn to foods that are high in fat or sugar or both to gain a sense of relief. Recent research suggests we may be doing more damage than good. In a study published in Nature Neuroscience, a research group at the Scripps Research Institute in

Nature's Stress Reliever

2010-04-14T14:00:00.008-06:00

"Those who think they have no time for healthy eating will sooner or later have to find time for illness." -- modified from Edward Stanley (1826-1893) from The Conduct of LifeFacial expression of fear from Charles Darwin's The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals.Since this month is stress

Is being stressed keeping you from losing weight?

2010-04-13T17:51:00.004-06:00

In the US, April has been designated National Stress Awareness Month. Healthcare professionals and trained counselors will celebrate Stress Awareness Day on April 16th - the day after taxes are due (How appropriate!).While the term stress generally has a negative connotation that need not be the case. Stress is a physiological and psychological response to demanding situations in our lives.

Are Statins Making You Sick?

2010-03-19T08:41:00.002-06:00

A new study published in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology has found some evidence that the statin Simvastatin may impair the ability of immune cells to kill pathogens.Statins are medications used to lower cholesterol. This is a good thing, since cholesterol is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. It is believed that cholesterol plays a roll in atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries

National Nutrition Month...

2010-03-02T18:29:00.007-07:00

March is the American Dietitic Association's National Nutrition Month. The ADA is a fantastic resource for learning about the basics of healthy nutrition and disease prevention through diet and nutrition. One of my take-aways from last years Obesity Society's Conference is that nutrition is the largest determinant in maintaining a health body weight. Not only is eating the right foods critical

Green Tea Helps Fend Off Superbugs?

2010-02-22T08:48:00.004-07:00

According to research presented at the Society for General Microbiology's 162nd meeting, green tea may amplify the effects of antibiotics, making them more effective against "superbugs".Superbugs are bacteria that have evolved to become resistant to most antibiotics, and are therefore a major concern for healthcare practitioners.Dr Mervat Kassem from the Faculty of Pharmacy at Alexandria

Fish oils...the key to longevity?

2010-01-26T13:26:00.005-07:00

Dr. Neal Secrist, a presidential diamond, sent me a note with a link to this article. The article was based is a recent report published in the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) this past week. Researchers have long known the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, including reduced triglycerides levels, anti-inflammatory, anti-hypertensive, to name a few. This research group from

Keep Standing...

2010-01-15T13:54:00.002-07:00

Ira Flatow from Science Friday recently spoke with an Australian researcher who, after studying 8,000+ participants, discovered that sitting (specifically watching TV) shortens your life span (Link to abstract).Not surprisingly, the scientists found that those who sat a lot, had higher rates of cardiovascular disease. The surprising part was that, even if these people were not overweight, they

Get up, stand up...

2010-01-04T11:34:00.004-07:00

Check out the video (sent to me by JT) at this link. The article/video has a remarkably simple way to improve your health. There is one part in the video that really caught my attention. It deals with the lipase activity of sitting vs. standing. Plus check out what the phlebotomist collects!

Helping out the kids...

2009-12-07T11:54:00.002-07:00

One of the key ideas that I took home from the Obesity Society's 2009 conference was the impact that adults, specifically parents/guardians have on children. It's powerful when you see the data demonstrating the effect of parental/adult behavior on children. In a timely article recently published, the authors examine the impact of removing junk food from a group of middle schools in Conneticut.

Fun Fact

2009-10-30T15:57:00.003-06:00

I'm a closet Science Friday listener. Science Friday is a program on NPR every Friday (no surprise) that discusses a wide range of scientific topics.The topic today fascinated me because they were discussing the amazing human body. According to the scientist they were interviewing, the human body can run longer and farther than any other animal (birds not included). The scientist said that if you

US Recommendations Fail to Correct Vitamin D Deficiency

2009-10-30T09:56:00.007-06:00

An article published in the Oct. 2009 edition of Nature Reviews: Endocrinology highlights that supplementation with the currently recommended vitamin D levels of 400 IU falls well short of being effective.The article was written by Dr. Bruce Hollis, a respected researcher that has published numerous articles on vitamin D and its role in cardiovascular disease, cancer, osteoporosis and more. Do

Scooped...

2009-10-27T14:01:00.004-06:00

My wife gave me an article on ways simple ways to combat fatigue at home. See it here. Simple things to do that can help with energy levels. The ladies over at the Women's blog beat me to the post.I have to say that it has been very intellecutally stimluating attending this conference. I have been eating very well/carefully and exercising but I can't seem to get past the after lunch malaise. Good

Day 2 recap...

2009-10-26T13:41:00.000-06:00

Another day filled with interesting reports and LOTS of data. I attended a session on Pediatrics (mainly due to personal reasons, I am the father of three very delightful kids). Parental example and the inherent responsilibity associated with setting a good example for your children was underscored by great talks and posters. Of the two parents, mothers played a huge role in healthy eating

Obesity Society recap day one...

2009-10-25T16:54:00.000-06:00

I am attending the 2009 Obesity Society Conference in Washington D.C. There are a number of top-notch researchers presenting their work. The topics are wide ranging from cellular mechanisms that lead to obesity to population studies investigating correlative associations.Some quick thoughts from day one:Obesity is very complex. There are so many factors both environmental and genetic that

Super Chlorophyll Powder™ and Aflatoxin

2009-10-22T10:33:00.006-06:00

Dr. Cutler sent an interesting article to me this morning that I thought I would post on this blog since it is so pertinent to Super Chlorophyll Powder™.The full article can be found here. The article discusses how a toxin, aptly named aflatoxin, produced by mold growing on legumes (peanuts, soy beans, etc.) can lead to liver cancer. Here is a quote from the article that astounded me,"In places

Are We Closer to a Cure?

2009-10-20T08:32:00.003-06:00

Alzheimer's is a disease that affects millions in the US and has no real cure. It is devastating to watch your loved ones slowly forgot the good times you shared. Scientists continue to attack Alzheimer's from every angle hoping to cure a disease that is too small to surgically remove and because of its location in the brain, protected from easy access by drugs that are unable to cross the

And the winner is...

2009-10-06T09:14:00.003-06:00

The nobel prize in medicine was awarded yesterday. A trio of researchers, whose focus was on the ends of chromosomes called telomeres, won the award. Telomeres are streches of DNA that in simple terms are thought to act as caps to chromosomes. A little something I thought was interesting was,"This year's prize is the first Nobel to be shared by two women. Blackburn and Greider are just the

Lose it...

2009-10-01T15:29:00.004-06:00

I downloaded a new app for my iPhone called Lose It. I wanted to try it out and see what results it could do for me. On a bit of a personal note, I reached a bit of a plateau with some simple modifications and was looking for something else to help me keep progressing with my weight loss and body transformation. Tracking my caloric intake and energy expenditure seemed like a good place to go. The

More on Vitamin D.

2009-10-01T14:10:00.003-06:00

Here is some more information collected on vitamin D from another blogger Tom Maguire (h/t Instapundit). Check out his link to the a Scientific American article on vitamin D and the immune system.

It's been a while...

2009-09-30T15:32:00.003-06:00

I have been on the road a bit which has kept me pretty busy. However, I continue to find interesting items particularly regarding the health benefits of green tea (think Matcha). This latest entry is focused a recent research article describing the positive benefits of on bone metabolism from the catechins found in green tea (h/t futurepundit). From the press release, "The scientists exposed a

Chi-Oka Matcha and L-Theanine

2009-09-04T14:16:00.006-06:00

L-theanine has been getting a lot of attention from drink companies lately. L-theanine can now be found in some types of SoBe Lifewater, Vitamin Water and the king of them all, Gatorade, has decided to add this new wonder supplement into a new drink called Gatorade Tiger Focus. This new drink, a collaboration between one of the world's best golfers, Tiger Woods, and Gatorade, one of the world's

Don't worry - be happy...

2009-08-31T17:18:00.003-06:00

I am on my way to Japan for some business meetings and was reintroduced to the Unicity Women's website. Katharine Peterson, a member of our marketing group, posted a cool article about the relationship between the emotional state of a women and their risk for cardiovascular disease. After reading the post and the article - I decided to change my attitude and make my time productive (four hour

More Support for Vitamin D

2009-08-26T09:00:00.006-06:00

Insufficient levels of vitamin D have been found to correlate with an increase in cardiovascular disease, and researchers at Washington University School of Medicine believe they know why. In their study titled, "1,25(OH)2 Vitamin D Inhibits Foam Cell Formation and Suppresses Macrophage Cholesterol Uptake in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus", which came out this week in the journal

Millions of US Children Low in Vitamin D

2009-08-04T11:09:00.002-06:00

I came across this interesting article regarding vitamin D deficiency in American children. At first take, a problem as simple as not getting adequate amounts of vitamin D might be something that you'd think would be confined to third world or developing countries; however, a study by researchers at Albert Einstein College found that 7.6 million American children are vitamin D deficient (defined

Breakfast cereals and risks for heart failure

2009-07-23T22:47:00.003-06:00

Okay, so I'm on a kick of popular articles that have a science slant. This one comes from the Health blog at the Wall Street Journal linking to an article published in JAMA. The gist of the article is the correlation of eating breakfast cereals, particularly whole grain cereals, with a reduced risk of heart failure. The more fiber the cereal contained the greater the reduction of the risk of

Interesting tidbit about green tea...

2009-07-23T22:34:00.003-06:00

I saw this article on Yahoo news (not exactly the site for premier scientific news). The listed benefits are fun and the suggestion to add ascorbic acid is a good tip. Unicity just launched an energy drink called Bios Life Energy that is available in a ready to drink (RTD) can and a powder. The powder version has 200 mg of catechins as well as 80 mg of vitamin C. It's a great low calorie

Green tea, the wonder antioxidant...

2009-06-24T12:54:00.002-06:00

Green tea contains a group of potent antioxidant compounds. Among those polyphenolic compounds is a group called catechins. There is a litany of good primary research listing the positive health benefits (including reduction of the risk for heart disease, improvement of serum lipids, improvement serum glucose levels to name a few) that come from catechins and green tea. Interestingly, green

More on omega-3 fatty acids...

2009-06-08T17:18:00.003-06:00

It seems as though there is a new study touting the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids (h/t Futurepundit). This is report trying to mimic the diet of early humans with a lower ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids (ω is the greek letter omega). Based on anthropological evidence, it's surmised that the diet of early humans maintained a lower ω-3:ω-6 ratio (1:2). Changes in dietary habits have

Diabetes and kids...

2009-05-28T08:52:00.005-06:00

The incidence of type II diabetes in children has been growing in frequency the past two decades. There are many contributing factors which I'll address in a minute but I did want to address a recent study published in Circulation that highlight some of the harmful effects of type II diabetes in children.In this study, researchers at the University of Cincinnati, looked at three groups of youth,

Overeating...

2009-05-26T10:46:00.004-06:00

I started reading this book over the weekend. I really dig the investigation into why we are overeating and the interplay between the mind and the body. Here is a brief bio of the author. If you like to read, check it out. It's worth the time and is shaping how I view food and the external stimuli that is associated with the food I eat.

Be active, get out and walk!

2009-05-13T12:14:00.005-06:00

One fundamental core to Unicity's philosophy to optimal health is exercise. We all know the health benefits to our bodies as a result of good cardiovascular exercise. This was reinforced by a very recent study published online (meaning ahead of the print version) from the journal Circulation (h/t Science Daily).In this study, the authors took a group of overweight cardiac rehabilitation

Risks and Benefits

2009-05-07T11:57:00.003-06:00

The FDA recently issued a recall on the Hydroxycut products due to some adverse reactions, particularly liver damage. There are some that argue that is this recall the FDA is exhibiting some hypocrisy and bias towards dietary supplements. I don't want to enter this argument. I do think it is important to examine the risks and benefits of taking any supplement or medication. Just because a

Get to bed young man!

2009-04-23T16:34:00.002-06:00

Sleep plays a vital role in the overall health of our bodies. In a recent study published last month, researchers found strong correlations with too little sleep and (surprising to me) too much sleep with impaired glucose tolerance. They observed, "... that over this timespan, approximately 20% of those with long and short sleep duration developed type 2 diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance

Something to chew on...

2009-04-15T16:52:00.004-06:00

Please disregard my hanging prepositions. A recent article points out some of the perils with nutritional supplements. My advice - do your due diligence. Take control and ask the questions you might have. It's your life and your body. Here at Unicity - we are available to answer your questions and address issues you might have. Don't hesitate to call us and ask for information. We have a

Drop the soft drink and you'll drop some weight...

2009-04-05T20:50:00.002-06:00

A research group (h/t Futurepundit) at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public health demonstrated in a recently published study that by limiting or cutting out the calories from liquids that there was a stonger association with weight loss than by limiting solid caloric intake.A thought from the author, “Both liquid and solid calories were associated with weight change, however, only a

Calcium and weight loss...

2009-03-19T09:29:00.005-06:00

A research group in Quebec, Canada, recently published the results of a 15 week study where they tested the effects of a calcium+vitamin D supplement on obese women and weight loss. They found that the group who supplemented with calcium and vitamin D lost an average 6 kg while the control group only lost 1 kg.A quote from the author, "Our hypothesis is that the brain can detect the lack of

It's never too late to start exercising...

2009-03-09T22:12:00.003-06:00

Researchers (the article is available for free for a period of time) from Sweden tracked some 2000+ men from the age of fifty. They found that those men who were sedentary at fifty and began to exercise regularly lived as long as those who were already regularly exercising. It is never too late to get started with an exercise regime. Simple exercises include walking, jogging, swimming, and

Listen to your mother and eat your fruits and vegetables!

2009-02-18T15:04:00.004-07:00

As if we needed further reasons to eat our fruits and vegetables, here is a study by a group from Tulane University investigating the effects of fruits, vegetables, and fruit juices on the risk of developing type 2 diabetes (h/t Futurepundit).Here is a quote from the study author Dr. Lydia Bazzano,“Based on the results of our study, people who have risk factors for diabetes may find it helpful to

First Podcast and its all about Heart Health

2009-02-16T10:01:00.004-07:00

February is American Heart Health month. We spoke to Dana Theisen, a graduate from Duke University's Adult Cardiovascular Nurse Practitioner Programs with a Master of Science in Nursing degree.tions */ @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-1610611985 1107304683 0

Adverse effects to statins and the Bios Life alternative

2009-02-07T15:20:00.006-07:00

I'm back from a brief jaunt oversees. While I was traveling I checked out this review (h/t Futurepundit and to one of our Franchise Owners) on the adverse effects associated with HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins). Here are a few money quotes from one the authors of the review. "Muscle problems are the best known of statin drugs' adverse side effects," said Golomb. "But cognitive problems

Introduction

2009-01-30T22:09:00.003-07:00

Hello everyone! Welcome to the Unicity Science blog. This blog is intended to be a forum where we can share ideas and engage in conversations about the science behind our products, what's in them and how they work. One of the things that drew me to Unicity was their willingness to spend the $$$ on demonstrating in a clinical setting the efficacy of their products. We plan to continue to