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The mere thought of biting into something crunchy brings a refreshing thought. However, realize that crunchy things are not always good for general health and oral health. While some crunchy foods can be very good for the teeth, others can do a great deal of harm.
Given that crunchy foods are something more popular with kids, they should be taught the good and bad crunchy foods. That does not mean they are banned from eating any bad crunchy food. There are ways to reduce the effects of ...more
Given that crunchy foods are something more popular with kids, they should be taught the good and bad crunchy foods. That does not mean they are banned from eating any bad crunchy food. There are ways to reduce the effects of ...more
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Part of the joy of eating is in tasting the food. However, not everyone can enjoy their sense. Taste disorders affect up to 15% of the world s population. However, many people do not recognize the signs and consult a doctor for this condition. There are many different types of taste disorders. Some people are born with such disorders while in other cases, it develops as a result of radiation therapy, infections, surgery, bad oral hygiene etc. The good news is that many of these disorders are cur...more
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A good night s sleep is when you fall asleep quite easily, do not fully wake up during the night, do not wake up too early, and feel refreshed in the morning.
Regularly having difficulty falling asleep or sleeping through the night is not normal for healthy people of any age.
The length of time spent in deep sleep phases changes over a person's lifetime. The amount of time spent sleeping gradually decreases until the age of 80.
Irregular sleep-wake rhythm is one of several circadian ...more
Regularly having difficulty falling asleep or sleeping through the night is not normal for healthy people of any age.
The length of time spent in deep sleep phases changes over a person's lifetime. The amount of time spent sleeping gradually decreases until the age of 80.
Irregular sleep-wake rhythm is one of several circadian ...more
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Eating disorders can harm your physical and mental health. Anorexia, bulimia and binge eating are some of the most common eating disorders. They are typically caused by dissatisfaction with physical appearances. Feeling bad about how you look can often lead to depression. In many cases, this can also lead to suicidal thoughts. Here are a few reasons for this.
Feeling of hopelessness: Eating disorders typically start out as ways to lose weight and look better. Most patients think that th...more
Feeling of hopelessness: Eating disorders typically start out as ways to lose weight and look better. Most patients think that th...more
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Whenever we are craving for a particular food, it is not our body but our mind that is craving for that experience.
If we desire for that particular taste then one or two bites are enough to satisfy our taste buds, but we feel that I need to eat this entire dessert in order to satisfy my craving.
So, next time you caught yourself making the wrong choices, remind yourself that my body isn t craving for this, but my mind wants to experience that emotion which I will experience after having...more
If we desire for that particular taste then one or two bites are enough to satisfy our taste buds, but we feel that I need to eat this entire dessert in order to satisfy my craving.
So, next time you caught yourself making the wrong choices, remind yourself that my body isn t craving for this, but my mind wants to experience that emotion which I will experience after having...more
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Who doesn't want a flat stomach? Six pack are the ultimate goal for fitness freaks and fashionistas alike. If only, they were easy to achieve! While most people focus only on exercises to build a six pack, it is impossible to achieve without complementing your exercise plan with a diet plan. Whether you eat three meals a day or six smaller meals a day, here are a few diet hacks to help you get those abs faster.
If it comes out of a box, stay away
Cut back on all processe...more
If it comes out of a box, stay away
Cut back on all processe...more
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Diabulimia is an eating disorder often associated with Type-1 Diabetes. Also referred to as ED-DMT1, not many people are aware of this non-clinical term. It is a well known fact that many people with Type-1 diabetes require the daily administration of insulin. In the case of Diabulimia, a person having Type-1 diabetes purposely manipulates with the insulin dosage in an endeavour to lose weight. In some extreme cases, a person may completely avoid the use of insulin.
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If your child develops an eating disorder, you might be unsure about how to solve the problem and how to act on it. Eating disorders occur when your child tends to either eat in excess, or eats too less. The behavior of your child is also subjected to change because of an eating disorder. It is likely for him to get withdrawn, rude, and touchy. This makes it difficult for you to deal with them at a time when communication is necessary. Here are some essential tips that you should follow in deali...more
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You may be surprised to know that the health of your gut influences the health of your brain. The microbial imbalance in your gut is linked to various psychiatric disorders. Leaky gut or intestinal permeability is one of the gut disorders that can cause inflammation in the brain. It has been linked to certain mental disorders like depression.
What is a leaky gut?
It is a digestive condition, in which the intestinal wall is damaged due to your diet, the presence of a protein cal...more
What is a leaky gut?
It is a digestive condition, in which the intestinal wall is damaged due to your diet, the presence of a protein cal...more
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