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Helpful information summarizing achievements and plans for writers, readers, editors, curators, and administrators Non-members can read this newsletter on our Substack site. Our publications are diverse and inclusive. New applications to join our publications are via the writer registration portal. Please add your Medium ID or a link to one of your stories. Details are…
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Food cravings and the irresistible urge to eat are major causes of unnecessary weight gain leading to metabolic disorders A Holistic Approach to Food Cravings for Metabolic Flexibility and Healthy Weight Management Food cravings and the irresistible urge to eat unhealthy food are significant causes of weight gain leading to metabolic disorders. For example, as…
Keep ReadingReview of 17 Unique & Nutritional Molecules Improving Health
How these important nutrients & supplements might benefit our health & well-being based on years of research & experience. Remarkable Nutrients I Reviewed and Used Over the last four decades, I tried many nutritional supplements affecting my physical and mental health. However, my experimentation was not random. I followed a methodical approach to using supplements with…
Keep ReadingHow to Get a Healthy Self-Employed Life
Insights from 40 years of employment in demanding workplaces explaining health and well-being benefits of self-employment after tasting it as sense of freedom Why I Still Work as Semi-Retired Entrepreneur and Keep Writing, Researching, and Producing Unless we inherit millions of dollars, luxury houses, and expensive properties from our wealthy parents or other family members or…
Keep ReadingHow to Get Insulin Sensitive & Reduce Risks of Major Metabolic Disorders
Practical lifestyle solutions, health benefits of eliminating insulin resistance, and having an insulin-sensitive body Insulin Resistance and Sensitivity in a Nutshell Our health heavily depends on the functioning of metabolism. As I posted several articles about insulin resistance within fat loss and healthy weight management perspectives, my subscribers want to know more about insulin’s impact and…
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