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When we decide to start a diet it is very important for us to understand that are many factors that can lead to weight gain, and just adopting a strict diet won’t solve years of unhealthy eating.

This is the reason why we will talk about the factors that can lead to weight gain and what medical steps should we follow before starting a diet.

Why do we gain weight?

Even if at a first glance an unhealthy diet is the main cause, it is possible that behind obesity to be some medical causes. The diagnosis and the correct treatment of these imbalances, and associating a proper diet and physical activity are often the only solution for a healthy and fit body.

Factors that can lead to weight gain:

• Stress: stress triggers a series of reactions in our body which increases the cortisol (the stress hormone) which (more…)

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We all know the numerous benefits drinking water has for your diet and for your overall health. In case you’ve forgotten, here’s a brief recap,

• Water keeps you hydrated
• Drinking water can also help control your appetite. Thirst is often mistaken for hunger actually.
• Drinking enough water flushes toxins and unwanted chemicals from your body, helping you maintain a healthy balance.

Yet, while we know all the benefits of drinking enough water, so many of us still chose juices, sodas and other sugary drinks, instead of drinking water with a meal, snack, or while working out.

Maybe it’s because water can lack the oomph or flavor we crave (more…)

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Be honest: how many times it happened for you to feel like you are wasting precious time at the gym or that you could have done so much more?

And how many times it happened to wait in line for the shower or to get late at a meeting because you didn’t finish the workout in time?

Well, don’t worry: it happens to everybody from time to time! Luckily, there are many ways to fix that!

After intensive search and experimenting, these are some of the conclusions I would like to share with you. By following these tips, you will improve (more…)

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Natural juices have multiple benefits for our health, speeding our metabolism and having incredible healing properties and cell regeneration.

Vegetable juice- a gold mine for your health

Tomato juice, for example, contains lycopene, combats prostate cancer and reduces blood pressure. The pulp of the vegetable contains fibers, which keeps hunger under control and helps your digestion.

Even if they are bought from the supermarket, vegetables juices (more…)

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We all have issues with our bodies.

Most of us have at least one thing that we would love to change about ourselves, whether it is a little extra softness in our tummies, frizzy hair or thighs that don’t quite match the thighs that we see on the Victoria’s Secret runway shows.

While pursuing the healthiest and best of us, in our quest for the almost always unattainable so-called perfect body, we can end up hating ourselves and our inability to look like the models on magazine covers and actresses in movies!

We forget that those models have the benefit of airbrush artists and photo editors, not to mention, some of them have lives without the joys of ice-cream!

If you’re about to start a workout plan or some kind of weight (more…)

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A recent study from the University of Zurich gave the final verdict: the consumption of processed meat products can shorten life.

The study was conducted on 250,000 people for 13 years.

The final conclusion was that sausages, salami, bacon and other processed meat products increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer, leading to premature death.

What makes red meat so harmful to our health?

There are many ways red meat can affect your health. First of all, when it’s cooked at high temperatures, it releases certain compounds that are (more…)

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Spring is here but green landscapes and sunny weather are not the only things that come with it.

On Spring some people confront multiple problems related with the season, from a simple cold to the worsening of the already existing health problems.

Therefore, today we talk about the diseases which may become more problematic on Spring, and how to treat them.

1. Ulcer and gastritis

Well, this one I can confirm, ladies, since I was diagnosed with gastritis a few years ago. These two conditions are manifested especially in the Spring and Fall, because of the sudden change of temperature. They are accompanied by abdominal pain and the sensibility to certain foods.

If you suffer from these two diseases, it’s time to be more careful on (more…)

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The eyes can not only show spiritual mysteries about a human being, but also certain health issues. In this article we will talk about which signs indicate certain diseases.

Swollen eyelids

Eyelid swelling can be a symptom for the following affections:

• Allergies (food, drugs)
• Renal diseases
• Chronic liver diseases
• Food deprivation

A lowered eyelid can show an affection of cranial nerves. Abnormal (more…)

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Women and we always want to reach perfection, especially when we are talking about our physical appearance.

Unfortunately, the fact that the media promotes perfection has more negative aspects than positive ones, leading to eating disorders and self-image issues.

Researchers have shown that thin fashion models in the media may contribute to the increase in eating disorders in women.

Physical effects of anorexia

Physical consequences of eating disorders can be severe and extremely dangerous, leading in untreated cases, to death. Eating disorders present the biggest risk of death from all mental illnesses: about 19 from 100 (more…)

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Now that Spring is officially here and the color green is the star of this season, let’s say goodbye to winter foods, that were heavy and full of fats.

So if everything is coming to life again, let’s give to our diet the same freshness.

And when we think of fresh, what’s better than a crunchy and a lovely salad? Here we have some ideas for you to start your spring with!

1. Cucumber Salad with Feta Cheese

Ingredients:

• 500 g cucumber
• 300 g Feta cheese (more…)

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