Body & Mind Report

Health and wellness information for the modern human

Nutrition & Diet

  • When Your Metabolism Hits the Brakes

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    Nigel Loring

    You’re eating the same foods you always did. You’re moving just as much—maybe even more. Yet somehow, the weight creeps on, settling stubbornly around your midsection despite your best efforts. Your body, it seems, has unilaterally decided to change the rules. Welcome to metabolic slowdown, that frustrating biological shift where your body becomes increasingly…

  • The Modern Nutrient Gap Nobody Talks About

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    Nigel Loring

    You’re eating. You’re not starving. Your calorie intake is probably fine—maybe even more than fine. Yet something feels off. You’re tired despite sleeping. Your focus wavers. Your skin looks dull. Your immune system seems to wave the white flag at every passing cold. What gives? Welcome to the paradox of modern nutrition: we’re overfed…

  • The Thermogenesis Secret in Your Spice Rack

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    Nigel Loring

    Have you ever eaten spicy food and felt your body heat up? The slight sweat, the flush, the undeniable sensation of warmth spreading through you? That’s thermogenesis—heat production—and it’s your body burning calories. What starts as a pleasant tingle on your tongue triggers a cascade of metabolic responses that increase energy expenditure and fat…