Eating disorders, including among others bulimia, anorexia or orthorexia, are more frequent phenomena in our society than everyone thinks.
So how do you notice the problem and help a person from a close environment to prevent the dramatic consequences of such a behavior?
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What is a rotator cuff? Is the cuff and ring the same? Can it be damaged, and if so – how? How to recognise a trauma – and most importantly – how to deal with it?
Reading labels, or the answer to the question “to eat or not to eat?” – E951
Also known as E951, a non-food additive. Commonly used as a sugar substitute, however, one that exceeds its sweetness up to 300 times with minimal calories, which makes it even more tempting to reach for products with the light designation.
It is extremely attractive for producers of food, beverages and medicines due to the comparably low price. It can also be found on the list of ingredients of chewing gums.
What are we talking about ?! Read on!
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Scars … Who does not have them? All you have to do is trip over in childhood and break the knee or have an appendicitis for which surgery was required …
But who among you works on them to avoid unpleasant consequences?!
Everyone has heard about pesticides. But what exactly are they? Why are they used? Can we escape from them?
What is the tennis elbow and who tends to be most affected by it? Many false opinions have accumulated around this medical condition. The main one is the belief that the tennis elbow is a disease with which people who play tennis usually struggle. But what’s the reality?
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Have you ever heard about the term “rolling”? Or did you happen to see a roller with or without studs in the gym? Do you know what it is?
There are two types of fat tissue in the human body – white and brown. But why do we need both?
White fat tissue participates in metabolic changes in the body, plays a secretory role, is a storage for excess energy, protects internal organs against mechanical damage and absorbs shocks. What’s more, it is the brown fat tissue that everyone desires! But why exactly?
The holiday period is often a big challenge for the liver. Large portions, fatty foods and alcohol and a happy feasting can end with unpleasant pain and health problems. It is true that this is an extremely patient organ and it regenerates relatively quickly. However, we must remember that this is not only the heaviest internal organ, but is also often referred to as the most important organ of our body. That is why it is so important to keep your liver in the best health. The liver plays all the most important metabolic functions, taking part in the production, processing and storage of vital substances, as well as removing harmful compounds from our body. Take a moment to read this article and find out what products should be included in your diet to help the liver survive this difficult holiday period.
The spicy aroma of Christmas, which is also the smell of health
Cinnamon is available all year round. However, it is in the winter months that we reach for this beautifully fragrant spice. Cinnamon has a long and recognised history both as a spice and as a natural remedy. First of all, it is a great source of manganese, calcium and dietary fiber. However, athletes, diabetics, people who love sweets or suffer from cardiovascular diseases will benefit from health benefits in particular. You don’t belong to any of these groups? Maybe you want to improve your mental fitness?
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