Gut Health Problems April 2018

7 THINGS THAT YOUR TONGUE IS ATTEMPTING TO TELL YOU 

Issue 15 I April 2018 

10 REASONS TO 

GIVE UP 

Diet Drinks 

METABOLISM 

TO HELP BURN 

OFF CALORIES Secrets 

IS A GOOD IDEA 

10 REASONS 

WHY YOU SHOULDN’T 

FEEL GUILTY ABOUT 

EATING 

BREAD 

HUNGER 

8 WAYS 

TO REDUCE YOUR 

PANGS 

April 2018 1 

5 SECRETS THAT NEVER SHOULD BE KEPT FROM YOUR DOCTOR

CONTENTS 

ISSUE 15 I APR2018 

08 

10 REASONS WHY YOU 

SHOULDN’T FEEL GUILTY 

ABOUT EATING BREAD 

23 

5 SECRETS THAT NEVER 

SHOULD BE KEPT FROM 

YOUR DOCTOR 

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6 TRICKS FOR 

OUTSMARTING CRAZY 

PERIODS WHILE ON 

YOUR PERIOD 

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7 METABOLISM 

SECRETS TO HELP BURN 

OFF CALORIES 

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7 THINGS THAT YOUR 

TONGUE IS ATTEMPTING 

TO TELL YOU 

30 

THE 14 BEST AND 

WORSE FOODS 

FOR DIGESTION 

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8 WAYS TO REDUCE 

YOUR HUNGER PANGS

ISSUE 15 I APR2018 

14 REASONS 

WHY YOU’RE 

ALWAYS HUNGRY 

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7 LIFE-CHANGES 

MEDICAL ADVANCES 

MADE THIS YEAR 

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8 REASONS WHY 

EATING MORE 

STRAWBERRIES IS A 

GOOD IDEA 

7 BENEFITS OF ADDING 

MORE SWEET POTATOES 

TO YOUR DIET 

108 

11 WAYS TO INCREASE 

YOUR METABOLIC RATES 

79 

6 TIPS TO DETOXIFY 

YOUR BODY 

94 

4 WAYS TO DETOXIFY 

YOUR LIFESTYLE 

116 

10 REASONS TO GIVE UP 

DIET DRINKS

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Issue 15 

APRIL 2018 

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Welcome to the April 2018 issue 

of Gut Health Problems! We 

hope March treated you well and 

that you’re ready to tackle the 

new month. For those of us in 

the United States, we move into 

spring and look forward to spring 

holidays - and the cuisine that 

accompanies them! 

In the last issue, you learned 

essential steps to an effective 

pretox, vitamin-rich superfoods, 

tricks to cure an overactive bladder, 

and more. We talked about curing 

gastritis, a guide on what your 

stool is trying to tell you, and tips 

to stop nighttime binge eating. In 

this release, learn the secrets to 

why you’re always hungry, how to 

speed up your metabolism, things 

to never keep from your doctor, 

and more. 

As we gear up to enjoy warmer 

weather and the greater outdoors, 

many of us will naturally give 

our bodies the exercise and 

activity they need to have a faster 

metabolism and release chemicals 

that ensure better gut health. But 

for others, the change in season 

may not have any effect on a 

sedentary lifestyle. If you fall in the 

latter category, let’s do something 

about it! Thanks for reading, be 

sure to check out our next issue! 

Regards, 

Susan Barnes 

SUSAN BARNES 

Editor 

Gut Health Problems Magazine 

April 2018 7

10 REASONS 

WHY YOU SHOULDN’T 

FEEL GUILTY ABOUT 

EATING 

BREAD 

If you are honest, you will admit 

that you like bread. You 

may have given it up because 

you thought this was best. After 

all, doesn’t bread have gluten? 

Carbs are meant to be bad for you as 

well. Bread also makes you gain weight, 

right? The truth is that bread can be part 

of your healthy diet. 

by 

Susan Barnes 

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Bread, when eaten in moderation, can 

be a part of a healthy diet. Here are 10 

reasons why you shouldn’t feel guilty 

about biting into that sandwich. 

Of course, this is not true for the white 

stuff, a mega bagel or eating a whole foot 

long sub. It is also not referring to eating 

the entire basket of bread when you go to a 

restaurant. This is all about a moderate portion 

of 100% wholegrain, nutrient-packed 

goodness. If that is what you have sitting 

in your kitchen, then there are reasons why 

you should not feel guilty eating some of it. 

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April 2018

If you’re trying to lose weight, then check out these 

tips on how to crank up your metabolism and 

increase the rate at which you burn calories! 

 

 

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE. 

1 

ALL ABOUT THE FIBER 

It is likely that you are not getting 

enough fiber in your diet. Fiber is what 

helps you feel satisfied after eating, helps 

with constipation and will help you manage 

your weight. An average slice of 100% 

wholegrain bread will contain 3 grams of 

fiber. When you make a sandwich for lunch 

with this bread you are getting around a 

quarter of the daily amount that you need. 

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HEART HEALTHY WHOLE GRAINS 

Whole grains are full of soluble fiber 

which allows them to lower cholesterol 

levels. The USDA Dietary Guidelines recommends 

that Americans who consume 

3 to 5 servings of whole grains per day. 

A single serving will be one slice of whole 

wheat bread. 

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FULL OF B VITAMINS 

Niacin, thiamine, and riboflavin are 

all B vitamins and they all help your body 

create energy from carbohydrates. Your 

nervous system will be helped by vitamin 

B6. Folic acid is also important as it helps 

you maintain vitality and healthy through 

your reproductive years. 

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GETTING SOME ENERGY 

Whole grain bread is a complex carb 

like vegetables and fruit which is digested 

slowly helps to regulate blood sugar levels. 

These complex carbs are also one of the 

best sources of energy. They will help you 

get enough energy to last the never-ending 

and busy days that you have. 


5 

BOOSTING YOUR IRON LEVELS 

In order to maintain healthy red blood cells, your body needs iron. Irons will also 

help to transport oxygen to your muscles. When you have an iron deficiency, you will feel 

drained, tired and sometimes short of breath. 

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PORTION CONTROL IS BUILT-IN 

When you buy English muffins, slices, 

wraps and sandwich thins, you will 

know the exact amount of calories that 

you are getting. This will not be too many. 

Each serving of wholegrain bread will generally 

have around 100 calories. 

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BREAD IS PORTABLE 

Sandwiches have always been one 

of the most convenient lunches. They can 

be made at home and eaten anywhere. All 

you have to do is think about the money 

you will be saving when you take your 

own lunch to work. 

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YOU CAN EAT GLUTEN 

You should be thankful if you do not 

have a confirmed gluten intolerance or 

celiac disease. You should also avoid the 

misinformation that you find online or are 

told by friends and family. Gluten is not 

your enemy and you can have it. 

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9 

VEHICLE FOR OTHER HEALTHY FOODS 

Changing up that boring lunchtime routine is important and a sandwich is the best 

place to start. There are a lot of healthy foods that can be part of your sandwich. You 

could have vegetables, grilled chicken, avocado, tuna or eggs on the sandwich. 

IT TASTES GOOD 

You should never eliminate foods that you enjoy from your diet. When you restrict 

yourself, you will want it more and you will increase the chances of overeating. If 

you really like something, you should eat it in moderation. 


THINGS 

THAT YOUR 

TONGUE 

IS ATTEMPTING TO TELL YOU 

by 

Michael Hall 

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Any changes in the appearance of your tongue could be a sign of a health problem. 

Read this article and learn your tongue could be trying to tell you! 

Your tongue may reveal all kinds of surprising things regarding your health. 

Ranging from unchecked diabetes to vitamin deficiencies and stress as well 

as oral cancer, clues are provided by your tongue about what is occurring 

with your overall health. Keep reading to discover what your tongue might 

be attempting to tell you about yourself. 


1 

LUMPY AND WHITE 

Having a lumpy and white tongue 

might indicate that you have diabetes. 

When your tongue has a white appearance 

and it isn’t from the toothpaste, 

then you might have oral thrush. This is 

a yeast infection caused by candida being 

overproduced. Frequently this condition 

is linked to antibiotics since they 

can kill off bacteria selectively and yeast 

is then able to take over from there. 

Strawberries are packed 

with vitamins, fiber, and 

high levels of antioxidants. 

Here is a list of some of 

the benefits of adding 

strawberries to your diet. 

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE 

Thrush may be painful and your food might 

taste somewhat strange, and tends to happen 

in young children yet also may affect 

individuals with autoimmune diseases, 

as well as the elderly, chemotherapy patients, 

and diabetes isn’t well controlled. If 

you think you may have thrush, visit your 

doctor. Thrush, unlike other types of yeast 

infections, can’t be treated using over-thecounter 

products. 

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CRACKED AND PAINFUL 

A cracked and painful tongue might 

mean you need to increase your brushing. 

At times it is called ‘fissured tongue,’ while 

a cracked tongue is very normal and very 

rarely is something you need to be concerned 

about. The condition is believed to 

be generic (more than 80% of children with 

Down’s Syndrome have fissured tongues 

and like wrinkles get deeper with age, 

the cracks on your tongue can as well). 

Problems only have a tendency to arise 

when poor dental hygiene can cause debris 

to end up collecting in the cracks, and 

that can cause infection. Symptoms may 

include a burning or sore tongue. Make 

sure to treat it. If you are concerned, then 

it’s a very good idea to have your dentist 

check out your tongue, and they can clean 

the fissures out and recommend what the 

best oral hygiene practices are for you. 

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3 

CANKER SORES 

When you have canker sores on your 

tongue it means that you are stressed. 

These are painful, punched-out areas that 

arise on your cheeks or tongue. Over the 

initial four or five days is when they are the 

most painful, then will subside and within 

two weeks and eventually disappear. 

It is believed that canker sores are caused 

by a virus and usually occur whenever individuals 

are stressed or run down. Other 

causes might include consuming spicy 

or acidic foods, autoimmune disorders, 

stress, hormones, and vitamin deficiencies. 

If you have canker sores along with 

a fever, or you have a hard time swallowing 

or your sores are lasting for over three 

weeks, then you should visit a doctor as 

soon as possible. 


4 

WHITE, SMALL PATCHES 

If your tongue has white, small 

patches, then you need to go to a doctor. 

Leukoplakia is a condition that causes 

white, small patches that appear on 

your tongue. The most common thing 

that causes leukoplakia is smoking, but 

there are other irritants that might also 

trigger it, like inflammatory conditions, 

chewing tobacco, injury to biting the side 

of your cheek, and uneven, rough teeth. 

Leukoplakia frequently will go away by itself, 

however, in around 5-17% of the cases 

it may develop into oral cancer, therefore 

it is always best to have it checked by 

your doctor or dentist if you do have any 

concerns. If it needs to be removed, your 

dentist or doctor may take small patches 

away in a biopsy, through using laser therapy 

or a scalpel. Oral surgery is required 

for large leukoplakia patches. 

5 

BURNING TONGUE 

If you have a burning tongue it might 

meed your drinking habits that need to be 

changed. If your tongue frequently feels 

it is burning, it might be due to a vitamin 

deficiency or irritation in your mouth. 

Your mouth tissues can be irritated by 

overusing mouthwash, overbrushing 

your tongue, or drinking too many alcoholic 

or fizzy beverages. Try drinking less 

acidic or fewer drinks you do experience 

a burning sensation inside of your mouth. 

Deficiencies in minerals such as zinc and 

iron as well as B vitamins also can cause 

burning tongue syndrome through affecting 

your oral tissue health. Be sure to eat 

a well-balanced diet that contains plenty 

of vegetables and fruits, healthy proteins, 

seeds, nuts, dairy, and whole grains. Also 

be sure to drink plenty of water, reduce 

the number of acidic drinks you have, and 

have a blood test done by your doctor to 

see if you need to take additional vitamin 

supplements for your health. 

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6 

RED TONGUE 

If your tongue is red you might be 

deficient in vitamin B. A bright, glossy red 

tongue might be a sign that you are lacking 

in vitamin B12 or iron. These nutrients both 

are needed for the tongue’s mature papillae, 

and if your body has a deficiency of them 

then you might lose your papillae, and that 

can make your tongue look very smooth. 

In serious cases, the “balding” might be painful 

when you are eating spicy foods or hot 

liquid. Vegetarians, in particular, are prone 

to low B12 levels, which are contained in 

some meat. If you are a vegetarian and your 

entire tongue is a bright red color, discuss 

taking supplements with your doctor. 

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GEOGRAPHIC TONGUE 

This isn’t anything evil; it just is something 

you’ve inherited from your family. 

It is an inflammatory disorder that tends 

to appear on the sides and top of your 

tongue. Affected tongues will have a red, 

bald area of various sizes that are partly 

surrounded by a white irregular border. 

In a majority of cases, the condition does 

not need to be treated. A geographic 

tongue will occasionally cause a smarting 

or burning sensation on your tongue. In 

that situation, you may use a topical anesthetics 

for surface numbing. You can also 

prescribe anti-inflammatory drugs in order 

to help control your discomfort. 


5 

Secrets 

THAT NEVER SHOULD 

BE KEPT FROM YOUR 

DOCTOR 

by 

Susan Barnes 

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Not telling your doctor 

everything can make your 

condition worse. Check 

out these health-related 

secrets that you shouldn’t 

keep from your doctor. 

It can be difficult enough getting 

an appointment with your doctor, 

but when all you have is around 7 

minutes to spend with your GP, it 

isn’t surprising that you might forget 

to mention certain details. However, could those 

trivial or embarrassing details that you forget to tell 

your doctor about be some of the most important 

ones? The following are some of the more common secrets 

that people fail to tell their doctors - how many of 

these are you not talking about? 


Limiting your exposure to toxins supports natural 

detox process. Feel more energized, get better 

sleep, and lose weight by following these detox tips. 

 


1 

YOUR FAMILY HISTORY 

You might be thinking that your 

dad’s high cholesterol or sister’s underactive 

thyroid are things that your doctor 

is too busy for. However, family history is 

an important area that you should over 

disclose at all times. Colon, ovarian, and 

breast cancers, in addition to diabetes, 

heart disease and high blood pressure, 

and for women, thyroid issues, are very 

important to disclose if they happen to 

be part of your family’s health history. 

Cancer Research UK reports that if two 

close relatives or more have cancer before 

60 years old, that you might benefit 

from having genetic testing done. First 

degree relatives (grandparents and parents) 

are the most important, but cousins, 

uncles and aunts are important as 

well. Schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive 

disorder, bipolar disorder, and depression 

run in families as well, however, 

some patients may be too embarrassed 

to discuss these issues. 

2 

THE KIND OF DIET YOU 

ARE CURRENTLY EATING 

You just couldn’t resist the idea of losing 

ten pounds within ten days and have only 

had beetroot and carrot juice for the past 

week. You have heard the advice that you 

should consult with your doctor first before 

you start on a diet, but is that really necessary? 

This type of diet can cause dehydration, 

and drugs for epilepsy or oral contraceptives 

need to remain in the body for a 

specific amount of time in order to be effective. 

Juice fasts cause extreme flushing and 

that can render those drugs ineffective and 

could result in your symptoms returning. 

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3 

HOW MUCH ALCOHOL YOU DRINK 

You like having one or two glasses 

or red wine with your dinner. Is that something 

your doctor really needs to know 

about? There was one survey that showed 

that 83% of respondents thought that drinking 

a bit more than what was recommended 

by government guidelines did place 

their health at risk, however, just two big 

glasses of wine at 13% alcohol (6.5 unit) 

can increase the risk of breast cancer and 

double the risk for high blood pressure. 

You might feel fine, however, there is an 

addictive effect that alcohol has on the liver 

over the course of many years, so that 

diseases like cirrhosis can develop without 

any symptoms. So if you are constantly 

feeling tired and drink more than just a 

couple of small drinks per night, it is suggested 

by the British Liver Trust that you 

talk to your doctor about having your liver 

tested. Early warning signs can be picked 

up by a liver function test like your blood 

having raised liver enzymes. The liver is 

able to repair itself, so if it is caught early, 

a couple of days of not drinking every 

week can reverse the damage. 


4 

COLORFUL SEX LIFE 

It can be hard to confess to your doctor that you have a colorful sex life. However, 

over the past decade, there has been a doubling of sexually transmitted infections 

(STIs) in people over 45 years old. Not every STI has symptoms, but there can be serious 

knock-on effects associated with them. If you had an unprotected summer romance or 

had a tattoo done while abroad, you could have contracted hepatitis C or B, and go for 

years without having any symptoms in your body. If your partner is unfaithful but you 

can’t stand telling your GP about it, then go for an off-record STI screen at a GUM clinic. 

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FAILING TO TAKE 

YOUR MEDICATIONS 

You forgot, hated its side effects, or felt better. 

Many people fail to take their medications 

as they are prescribed by the doctor. 

Everybody knows that if you stop taking 

prescribed antibiotics before they have finished 

their course that the infection can recur. 

However, what if you were prescribed 

a medication that you don’t like taking 

such as antidepressants or beta-blockers? 

If you decide they really aren’t for you, it is 

very important to speak to your doctor so 

that the appropriate measures can be taken. 

If you just stop taking your prescription 

and become sicker, but your doctor isn’t 

aware that you aren’t taking the medication, 

they might prescribe something even 

stronger, and that could cause even more 

side effects. 

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THE 14 BEST AND WORSE FOODS FOR 

DIGESTION 

by 

Michael Hall 

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Maintaining your digestive 

health is important. 

Check out this 

list of foods you should 

avoid and eat to keep 

your digestive tract 

running smoothly. 

When you think 

about it, it 

should be easy 

to digest any 

food that you 

put in your mouth. However, 

changes in the way 

that food is prepared and 

processed (consider fried 

foods), and the lifestyle of 

people today (sedentary) 

might mean that our stomachs 

won’t always react 

properly to what we eat. It’s 

wise to avoid some foods 

such as fatty meats that 

may upset your stomach. 

Thankfully, nature has also 

offered many foods that 

can ease the digestive process. 

Here’s a guide to what 

is and isn’t good for you to 

eat so that your body will 

properly function. 

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Do you feel hungry even if you have just eaten a large meal? Then check out this article for a list of the usual 

culprits behind your insatiable appetite. 

 


1 

FRIED HIGH FAT FOODS 

High-fat foods and fried foods can 

easily overwhelm your stomach and result 

in both heartburn and acid reflux. The 

body can handle only so much of these 

foods at a time. Foods that are high in fats 

can also cause pale-colored stools, this is 

called steatorrhea, which basically means 

that there is excess fat in the feces. Lots 

of people who struggle with irritable bowel 

syndrome must stay away from foods that 

are high in fats. This also includes creams 

and butter as they can cause serious issues 

in digestion. 

2 

CHILI PEPPERS 

Spicy cuisine is loaded with chili peppers. 

These peppers can easily irritate the 

esophagus and cause heartburn. This can 

cause serious issues for those who struggle 

with irritable bowel or struggle with 

chronic heartburn. 

3 DAIRY 

Calcium is a must have in your diet 

and most people get it easily from products 

like cheese and milk. However, if you’re 

lactose intolerant, milk and cheese products 

can cause serious diarrhea as well as 

bloating, gas and cramps in the abdominal 

region. Many people struggle with lactose 

intolerance which is when their bodies 

don’t make enough of the enzyme lactose 

which helps to break down the sugar that 

is found in milk products. Celiac disease, 

chemotherapy, and Crohn’s disease can 

all seriously damage the intestines and 

lead to lactose intolerance. If you’re one of 

the many who are lactose intolerant, you 

should stay away from dairy. 


4 ALCOHOL 

It’s normal for alcohol 

to relax the body. 

Sadly, it can also relax 

the esophageal sphincter. 

This relaxation can cause 

heartburn and acid reflux. 

Consuming alcohol can also 

cause the stomach lining to 

become inflamed and impair 

the release of required 

enzymes that can prevent 

the proper nutrients from 

being absorbed by the body. 

Drinking too much alcohol 

can then lead to cramping 

and diarrhea. If you have a 

gastrointestinal disorder, 

don’t drink alcohol at all, 

if you don’t, you should be 

able to have one drink without 

ill effects. The alcohol 

guidelines state that men 

should drink more than two 

servings of alcohol per day 

and women shouldn’t drink 

more than one. 

5 BERRIES 

While berries are 

excellent for your health, 

those that have tiny seeds 

can lodge in the pockets of 

your colon and cause an 

increased risk of infection. 

While there aren’t any proven 

studies, it’s a long-standing 

theory. If you eat seeds 

such as sunflower seeds 

or pumpkin seeds or berry 

seeds and your intestines 

become irritated, don’t eat 

them anymore. 

6 CHOCOLATE 

In 2005 there was a 

study that was suggestive 

that chocolate may be an 

irritant to irritable bowel 

syndrome or in chronic 

constipation. However, it’s 

not the chocolate they theorized. 

They believe that it 

may be a milk allergy that 

is the true culprit and the 

milk may be what is triggering 

the reaction. Chocolate 

also has caffeine and this 

can stimulate abdominal 

bloating, cramps and diarrhea. 

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7 

TEA, COFFEE, AND SOFT DRINKS 

Tea, coffee, and soft drinks that are 

carbonated will over-relax the esophageal 

sphincter, this can allow the stomach acid 

to come back up through the throat, these 

can also be diuretics and lead to diarrhea 

and cramping. Caffeine can also be an issue, 

especially for those who have gastroesophageal 

reflux or GERD. If you have 

struggled with GERD, or if you have heartburn, 

you might want to avoid mint tea, it 

can calm the stomach though. 

8 CORN 

Corn is rich in fiber and good for you, 

however, it contains cellulose which is a fiber 

that doesn’t easily break down as humans 

don’t have the required enzymes to 

break it down. The evolution of our ancestors 

is that they had stronger, larger teeth. 

If the corn is chewed longer it may be easier 

to digest and avoid issues. However, if 

you wolf it down it may pass through the 

body undigested and give abdominal pain. 

9 YOGURT 

There are many different types of 

bacteria in the gut that will help to digest 

the food and yogurt has many of these 

bacteria. While not all of the yogurts have 

them, you can look for “live” cultures or 

“active” cultures and buy those. Yogurt 

with bacteria will replenish the flora within 

the gut so that it’s healthy. 

KIMCHI 

A Korean favorite, kimchi is typically 

made up of cabbage, onion, or radish 

that has many spices added. The main ingredients 

are typically cabbage that helps 

to promote the growth of the healthy bacteria 

in the body. The cabbage is a fiber 

that doesn’t digest so it goes out with the 

waste, it helps to keep the bowel moving 

regularly. Sauerkraut is also good for this 

reason. The dish may be spicy so if you 

find that spicy foods trigger reactions you’ll 

want to avoid this. 


LEAN MEATS 

AND FISH 

When eating meat, consider chicken, fish 

and lean meats that go down easy in comparison 

to juicy steaks. Red meat is fattier 

and harder to digest. The body can tolerate 

lean meats and fish without risk of 

colon issues like higher fatty meats that 

can cause serious digestive issues including 

colon cancer. 

WHOLE GRAINS 

Consider whole grains like whole 

wheat bread, brown rice, and oats as a 

good source of fiber that will aid in digestion. 

If there is one thing that everyone is 

lacking, it’s fiber. An adult requires 20 to 30 

grams of fiber per day and most only get 12. 

Fiber can help lower cholesterol, it can 

make you feel full longer, however, it can 

also cause gas and bloating that can happen 

if you ramp up your intake too quickly 

so start slow when improving your fiber 

intake. Note: Wheat grain is on the “don’t 

eat” list for those who can’t tolerate gluten 

or have celiac disease. 

BANANAS 

If you’re needing to restore normal 

bowel function, bananas are ideal, if you 

have diarrhea, they work especially well. 

Bananas also help to restore electrolytes 

and potassium that is lost when you have 

diarrhea. This also have a lot of fiber that 

can help in digestion. 

GINGER 

Ginger has long been used as a way 

to relieve vomiting, nausea, motion sickness, 

gas, morning sickness, and loss of appetite 

as well as colic. It’s wise to take it in 

moderation. Too high of a dose of ginger 

can quickly backfire and cause heartburn. 

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6 TRICKS FOR OUTSMARTING 

PERIODS WHILE ON YOUR PERIOD 

by 

Susan Barnes 

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The crazy food cravings you have just before your monthly period can sabotage 

your diet. Here are some pointers on how to manage these period cravings. 

You eat lunch, but then half an 

hour later, you are obsessed 

with chocolate, and go ahead 

and eat it. Then another 10 

minutes go by, and you are 

craving for something crunchy and salty, 

so you eat a few handfuls of pretzels. Another 

10 minutes later, you are thinking 

that the best idea ever is to have some ice 

cream. What is given here? Then you remember 

that your period is due next week. 

Your hormones can be thanked for that, 

specifically serotonin and cortisol. Cortisol 

is a stress hormone that has a tendency 

to spike just before your period 

starts and serotonin is a calm-inducing 

hormone that has a tendency to dip. This 

combination causes you to have cravings 

for fatty foods and also carbs and sweets. 

The following are some tips to help ensure 

your goals are not sabotaged by your 

PMS cravings. 

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Detox isn’t 

all about 

juicing or 

extreme diet 

choices. Read 

on for some 

deprivationfree 

healthy 

habits that 

will help you 

naturally detox 

your body. 

CLICK HERE TO 

READ MORE. 

1 

AVOID PROCESSED CARBS 

In order to maintain steady blood sugar levels, consume the least-processed carbs. 

That means skipping chips and crackers and choosing whole grains instead along with 

starchy vegetables like winter squash, peas, lentils, beans, corn, sweet potatoes, and 

potatoes. Baked sweet potato fries, snack on salted and crunchy roasted edamame, or 

satisfy those salty-sweet cravings of yours with honey-roasted cinnamon chickpeas. 

2 EAT A 

HIGH-PROTEIN MEAL 

When you eat 20 grams of protein 

at least for breakfast that 

can help to keep your blood 

sugar levels stable. Protein 

helps you feel more satisfied 

as well. Some good high-protein 

options include a vanilla 

protein smoothie, an eightounce 

glass of soy milk, eggs 

and a half cup of potatoes 

sauteed, or plain Greek yogurt 

with fruit and nuts. 


3 

YOUR ENEMY IS HUNGER 

Given that your willpower is waning 

already and that your strong cravings for 

carbs may get even stronger when you are 

overly hungry, try to avoid getting too famished. 

That way, those crazy cravings of 

yours won’t cause you to pig out mindlessly. 

Try eating a meal or snack every three 

hours or so to keep your hunger in check. 

4 

GO EASY ON 

ALCOHOL AND CAFFEINE 

When too much caffeine is consumed you 

may feel more stressed out and irritable; 

if you cut your regular daily cup out, 

you might feel more on edge. We don’t 

recommend that you entirely cut out caffeine; 

instead, drink a smaller cup of coffee. 

Also, cut the afternoon cup out, since 

your sleep can be disrupted by the caffeine, 

and that can result in low energy 

and grumpiness that will make you feel 

like reaching out for a sugary pick-me-up. 

Alcohol may affect your sleep as well. You 

might also feel down and it can lower your 

inhibitions along with your ability to not 

overindulge. It might sound like a terrible 

idea to skip your glasses of wine in the evening 

the week before your Aunt Florence arrives 

but try it out this month to see whether 

it helps you curb your cravings or not. 

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5 

REDUCE YOUR PUFFY FEELINGS 

You might feel less like wanting to 

exercise due to PMS bloat and that might 

make you think that you have already 

gained weight so what you eat doesn’t 

matter. However, exercise is exactly what 

you need in order to reduce PMS symptoms 

and boost your mood, so try keeping 

up with working out on a regular basis. If 

that is impossible due to cramps, try doing 

gentler exercises like yoga, swimming, 

or long walks. Also, try to skip the fatty, 

carby, and sugary foods that can tend to 

cause bloating. Take a probiotic as well to 

keep that natural good bacteria of your 

body in balance, and that can also help 

with reducing your puffy feelings. 

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GIVE IN 

Another option is to just give and 

allow your cravings to take over. You 

can always satisfy your needs with lower-calorie 

options to satisfy your mood 

without having to gain weight every 

month at this time. For your ice cream 

cravings, chose a dairy-free variation. 

If you have pizza on your mind, have 

a low-carb cauliflower crust version. 

Are you craving a candy bar? Instead of 

a Snickers, have some chocolate-covered 

caramels that have sunflower seeds and 

dates in them. After your cravings have 

subsided, you can return to your healthy 

and clean eating. 


METABOLISM 

Secrets 

TO HELP BURN 

OFF CALORIES 

by 

Michael Hall 

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Lose weight by tricking 

your body into burning 

more calories. Follow 

these metabolism-boosting 

strategies that will 

help you more calories 

all day long. 

Discover how you can burn more calories on a 

daily basis and provide your metabolism with 

a boost in this comprehensive guide to the 

fat-burning engine in your body. It isn’t surprising 

why metabolism is such a fascinating 

subject: this process is what turns your food into fuel to 

power everything you do. 

Even while you are asleep, your body needs energy for 

certain things such as repairing cell damage and breathing. 

The number of calories that you need for performing 

basic functions is referred to as your resting metabolic 

rate (RMR), and this can affect everything ranging from 

your energy level to your waistline. Keep reading to learn 

how your metabolism can keep revved, to keep your body 

working at the right speed. 


1 

YOUR METABOLISM CAN 

BE LOWERED BY DIETING 

Your metabolism starts to slow down when 

you cut calories, frequently by much more 

than you would expect it to. It has been 

found by studies that formerly obese individuals 

that have an RMR that is 3-5 percent 

than individuals who haven’t ever 

needed to lose weight, but it isn’t inevitable 

to have this drastic of a slowdown. 

Sweet potatoes taste good and they offer many health 

benefits as well. Here are some reasons why you 

should add more sweet potatoes to your diet. Read on! 

 


You can lose around 2 pounds per week 

with a daily 1,000-calorie deficit. 

According to other research, regular exercise 

may counteract the effect, along with 

a gradual weight-loss strategy will help to 

keep your metabolism running high. One 

good rule of thumb to follow is to reduce 

your caloric intake that is a maximum of 

500 calories per day and burn around the 

same number of calories through exercise. 

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2 

YOUR BURN IS SLOWED 

BY CHRONIC STRESS 

Are you gaining weight and wigged-out 

about it? It is suggested by research that 

when you are completely frazzled, it results 

in your metabolism stalling. One 

reason for this is that production of betatrophin, 

which is a protein is that inhibits 

a necessary enzyme that for breaking 

down fat, is stimulated by chronic stress. 

There is other research that has found that 

women who have had a stressful event on 

the previous day before consuming one 

high-fat meal will burn 104 fewer calories 

during the seven hours that follow the meal 

compared to their more relaxed counterparts. 

Higher insulin levels were also found 

in the stressed women, which contributes 

to storing fat. Those effects can result in 

gaining 11 pounds per year. 

3 INTERMITTENT 

FASTING MIGHT HELP 

Experts, for the most part, have advised 

against trendy fasts like cleanses. However, 

research is now showing that alternate-day 

fasting that involves eating without 

any restrictions for one day and then 

eating around 500 calories on the next 

day, can trigger weight loss and not mess 

your metabolism up. The women who followed 

the plan for an eight week period 

lost 13 pounds on average. There was not 

a big difference when the subject’s resting 

metabolic rate change was compared with 

the participants who lost weight through 

consuming 25 percent less total calories. 

Also, after a couple of days, a majority of 

the women that were part of the alternate-day 

fasting subjects did not report 

that they felt hungry. More research is 

needed in order to determine what this 

strategy’s long-term effects are. If you 

are considering trying it, consult with a 

doctor first. 


4 

LIFT WEIGHTS CORRECTLY 

Strength training is definitely a great way of combating the drop in your metabolism 

that comes as you grow older. It is suggested by new research when you’re lifting 

weights, the perfect strategy is going slowly. When you rest for two or three minutes in 

between your set it can promote additional muscle growth compared to a short rest period. 

Doing it only two to three times per week is the most important thing. In order to 

reap as many benefits as possible, take a HIIT workout (such as a boot camp class) and 

add strength training to it. 

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PROTEIN IS KEY 

Most likely you have heard that you 

will burn more calories the more muscles 

that you have. And you are familiar 

with the fact that protein is critical for 

muscle growth; it prevents muscle tissue 

from breaking down that occurs as 

you are growing older and whenever you 

reduce the calories that you consume. 

However, the trick is dividing your intake 

evenly over the course of your day. 

You can only use around 4-6 ounces of 

protein at once. If you eat more than 

this at one time, it gets stored as fat. 

A study conducted in 2014 found that individuals 

who consumed 30 grams of protein 

for each meal showed muscle protein 

synthesis that was 25 percent better 

than individuals who consumed 90 grams 

per day in irregular portions (10 grams at 

breakfast, 15 grams at lunchtime, and 65 

grams at dinner time). The best sources 

of protein are seafood, lean meats, and 

legumes. Other good protein sources include 

nuts, dairy, and eggs. 

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6 

CALORIES CAN BE 

BLASTED ALL DAY LONG 

When you exercise on an empty stomach in 

the morning by working out at 6 AM you can 

melt as much as 20 percent additional body 

fat. Then at 7:30 AM, have a healthy tasty 

smoothie. Swiss researchers found that individuals 

who ate whey protein for breakfast 

burned more calories over the course of the 

morning than people who consumed a highcarb 

meal. At 11 AM get your water bottle 

refilled. A German study found that drinking 

17 ounces of water increased metabolic 

rate by around 30 percent for over an hour. 

Then at 1 PM, add red sweet peppers to 

a salad since they have dihydrocapsiate 

in them, which is a metabolism-boosting 

chemical. At 3 PM go for a walk. Small activity 

bursts like that can burn as much as 350 

calories per day. At 7 PM turn your iPad off 

before dinner. According to a Northwestern 

Medicine study in 2016, being exposed to 

blue-enriched light (the type of light that 

electronic devices emit) during the dinner 

meal will increase insulin resistance. 

For dinner enjoy having some carbs. It was 

shown in a 2014 study that individuals who 

saved a majority of their daily carbs to eat 

at night burned more calories after they 

ate lunch compared to the individuals who 

consumed their carbs early in the day. Turn 

the heat down at bedtime. When you sleep 

in colder temperatures will ramp up the 

brown fat production of your body, a kind 

that burns calories, from a diabetes study. 

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YOUR METABOLISM 

CAN BE AFFECTED BY 

CERTAIN HEALTH PROBLEMS 

Hyperthyroidism, which is an overactive 

thyroid, may cause your metabolism to 

race into overdrive, whereas hypothyroidism, 

which is an underactive thyroid, may 

cause it to slow down to a crawl. Both 

conditions, fortunately, can be controlled 

by taking medication. The condition prediabetes 

inhibits fat metabolism and elevates 

insulin levels. Metabolism can be 

repaired through certain lifestyle choices 

such as a low-glycemic diet and exercise. 

Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis do 

not directly affect metabolism, but both 

of them can cause exercise to be painful, 

while not exercising enough can result in 

a drop in metabolism and muscle loss. On 

the other hand, polycystic ovary syndrome 

is a medical condition where a hormonal 

imbalance causes a higher risk to develop 

insulin resistance, and that can impact 

your metabolism. Potential treatments include 

metformin, which is a diabetes drug, 

and birth control pills for regulating hormone 

levels. 


HUNGER 

8 WAYS 

TO REDUCE YOUR 

PANGS 

by 

Susan Barnes 

If you’re trying to lose weight, then 

try these everyday pointers and strategies 

to help you stave off hunger 

pangs and lose weight for good. 

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Hunger pangs can be really annoying 

at times, especially 

when you’ve just eaten recently. 

Luckily, there are small adjustments 

you can make that 

will kick them to the curb. Here are 8 ways 

you should try. 


3 

GET MOVING 

Do you have that steak craving after 

hitting the gym? Exercises tones down 

leptin, the hormone responsible for reducing 

appetite. Engaging in an activity such 

as regular walking gets you out of breath 

for a while and this does the trick. 

Did you know that diet drinks can actually be 

harmful to your health? This article covers the 

reasons why you should give up those diet drinks 

immediately. 

 


1 

SNACK ON ALMONDS 

Almonds are rich in fat which gives 

you a feeling of being full. By adding up 

the joy of eating these almonds, fat may 

help you feel full for the moment. This implies 

that you won’t have cravings easily. 

Eat a handful of them, slowly each day. Research 

in The American Journal of Clinical 

Nutrition indicated that chewing almonds 

close to forty times before swallowing 

them made one feel more full. 

2 

TAKE WATER BEFORE MEALS 

Water takes up some space in your 

stomach while offering no calories. Research 

deduced that taking water before 

a meal helped people to lose close to 

four pounds in body weight in about four 

weeks. They also had less during meal 

time. Take two 200 ml glasses just before 

you have a meal. 

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4 

STOCK UP ON EGGS 

Eggs offer complete breakfast that has been seen to reduce the number of calories 

one takes during lunch break and reducing close to four hundred calories off their average 

daily intake. What is the secret behind it? They contain lots of protein, which takes 

an extended time to digest when compared to carbs and helps to keep the mid-morning 

hunger pangs away. Take two eggs with a low carb accompaniment such as rye, 

wholegrain or wholemeal bread. 

5 

TAKE APPLES IN PLENTY 

They contain a lot of fiber, water and 

offer a perfect way of feeling full. They 

send they generate the hormone GLP, 

which transmits some signals to the brain. 

You will be able to get several other benefits 

as these fruits are full of vitamins. 

Take an apple 15 minutes before dinner. 

The essential antioxidant quercetin is located 

under the skin, and you should eat 

them with their skin. Keep in mind that 

dried apples are full of calories. 


6 

CUT THE CHILLIES 

The compound that gives 

chillis their heat, called capsaicin, 

helps in the production of heat 

in the body, something that is regarded 

as thermogenesis. This is 

a situation where the body burns 

more calories compared to the 

ones stored. Studies have hinted 

that capsaicin could be able to 

reduce one’s appetite. 

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TAKE PROBIOTICS 

The Probiotic yogurt drinks 

act as food for the healthy bacterial 

located in the gut. Studies 

have indicated that taking them 

daily will help you to reduce 

weight by about 2.2 pounds over 

a period of 12 weeks. Ensure you 

take approximately 100ml of probiotic 

every day. 

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8 

SLEEP WELL 

Lack of sleep affects the appetite hormones, which sheds light on why 

you will experience carbohydrate cravings when you do not have enough sleep. 

Ensure that you sleep for at least eight hours. Scientists have deduced that individuals 

who less than eight hours weigh more than those who sleep more. 


14 REASONS WHY YOU’RE 

ALWAYS 

HUNGRY 

by 

Michael Hall 

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Do you feel hungry even if you have just eaten a large meal? Then check out this 

article for a list of the usual culprits behind your insatiable appetite. 

Do you often find yourself feeling 

a bit puckish after you’ve 

just eaten? You could have just 

devoured a large meal, but 

your stomach just feels like it’s 

a bottomless pit with no amount of food 

that can fill it up. But don’t worry. There 

are many reasonable explanations behind 

what seems like endless hunger, and these 

can be easily addressed. 

In many cases, the answer to the question, 

“why I’m I always hungry?” boils down to a 

lacking diet. Make sure that you are getting 

enough fat, protein, and fiber from 

your meals to help you feel full so that 

you don’t feel the urge to reach for the 

unhealthy snacks. Whether it’s hormones 

gone haywire, a diet of deprivation, or 

even a social media addiction, some of the 

unusual and pretty common culprits behind 

your insatiable appetite are known. 

In this guide, we’ll help you find answers 

to why you’re always feeling hungry. 


Maintaining your digestive health is important. Check 

out this list of foods you should avoid and eat to keep 

your digestive tract running smoothly. 

 


1 

NOT GETTING ENOUGH SLEEP 

This is one of the common answers 

to why you are always hungry. When the 

body is deprived of enough sleep, it causes 

high levels of the hunger hormone called 

ghrelin, and reduced levels of the satiety 

hormone called leptin. Furthermore, a fatigued 

brain will be craving more for energy, 

and this is readily available in the 

sugary carbohydrates. This could be the 

reason why you get the urge to reach out 

for the biscuit tin. 

2 DEHYDRATION 

When your body is dehydrated, the 

part of the brain that controls thirst and 

appetite, the hypothalamus, gets a bit confused. 

It might make you feel hungry when 

all you need is to quench your thirst. Try 

taking a glass of water when the hunger 

pangs start setting in and see if you’ll still 

be feeling hungry after 20 minutes. 

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3 

WRONG CARBS 

The kinds of carbohydrates 

you’re eating will 

have a direct impact on 

your energy levels. For example, 

refined carbohydrates 

in rice, white pasta, 

biscuits, cake, and bread 

will give you quick sugar 

rush, which is then followed 

by a crash. This leaves you 

with an intense craving for 

more. On the other hand, 

eating complex carbohydrates 

that can be found 

in fruits, vegetables, whole 

grains, seeds, and nuts usually 

release a steady flow 

of sugar into your bloodstream, 

which gives you 

sustainable energy. 

4 

INADEQUATE PROTEIN 

OR FAT IN YOUR DIET 

Remember to pair these complex carbs 

with healthy fats and lean proteins. These 

micronutrients help to increase satiety and 

suppress your appetite. You can try adding 

eggs, yoghurt, avocados, olive oil, seeds, 

or nuts in your meals to help you feel fuller 

for longer. 

5 

CONSUMING ALCOHOL 

Alcohol not only lowers your blood 

sugar and leptin levels, but also increases 

the likelihood of you making poor food 

choices. So, if you must drink, make sure 

that you eat in advance, and be sure to alternate 

with glasses of water. In doing so, 

you will also help prevent a nasty hangover. 


6 

EATING TOO QUICKLY 

For those that are accustomed to wolfing down your meals, keep in mind that 

chewing helps the brain to register that you have eaten. Inhaling your meal without tasting 

and enjoying it will make you more likely to snack later on. It’s important to just take 

your time and savor every bite of the meal, and wait for 20 minutes after finishing before 

you reach for snacks. That’s the time it takes for the fullness signal to reach your brain. 

7 

TAKE BIG GAPS BETWEEN MEALS 

You might think eating in less frequency 

throughout the day will help you 

lose weight, but doing so will probably end 

up ruining your weight loss efforts. When 

you go for too long without food, your body 

will produce more ghrelin and increase 

your appetite. As such, when you do eat, 

you’ll be more likely to binge. So, try not to 

go longer than 4 hours without a meal. 

8 

HIGH LEVELS OF STRESS 

If you’re feeling perpetually stressed, 

it can increase the levels of cortisol and 

adrenaline in your body. Once your body 

has been in a fight-or flight state, it tricks 

the system into thinking that it needs more 

energy. You can lower your stress levels 

through meditation or exercise to help 

keep the hunger pangs at bay. 

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9 

SPENDING TOO MUCH TIME ONLINE 

Pinterest, Instagram, Cookbooks, cookery 

shows, etc. can be the downfall of your 

diet. Poring over pictures of delicious looking 

food is enough to make you crave for food, 

even if you’re not hungry. We’ve all felt craving 

set in during an episode of MasterChef, 

and science actually backs this up. A study 

published on the Obesity Journal in 2012 

found out that just looking at images of food 

increases ghrelin levels considerably. 

FAST METABOLISM 

A lucky few have a fast metabolism 

that burns more calories (100 to 400) 

in a day than the average person. Such a 

person may need an extra meal in order to 

meet their daily energy requirements. 

IMBALANCED HORMONES 

Besides early pregnancy or PMS, 

both of which can increase hunger significantly, 

there are several other hormonal 

imbalances that could make you puckish. 

For example, hyperthyroidism (an overactive 

thyroid gland) causes the vital functions 

of the body to speed up, meaning 

the body burns energy more quickly. Diabetes 

and low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) 

can also cause increased hunger. Speak to 

your doctor if you suspect having any of 

these issues. 


SOME MEDICATIONS 

There are medications that increase 

appetite, such as medications for allergies 

and asthma as well as antidepressants. 

NOT EATING ENOUGH 

Some restrictive diets could leave 

your body deprived of important nutrients 

and minerals. Be sure to increase your intake 

of fruits and vegetables to keep you 

full without ruining your diet. 

SWEETENERS 

According to a recent study, sugar 

substitutes could lead to increased appetite. 

Artificial sweeteners ideally alter the 

food reward pathways of the brain, which 

causes it to send signal for more calories 

to be consumed. In turn, this may cause 

you to eat more. So, after all, using artificial 

sweeteners as diet aid could be counterproductive, 

though researchers state 

that more research is needed to confirm 

the study. 

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7 LIFE-CHANGES 

MEDICAL 

ADVANCES MADE THIS YEAR 

by 

Susan Barnes 

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Over the years, there have been significant 

medical advances. Read 

this article and discover some of the 

most recent breakthroughs in the 

medical field. 

Medical advancement is always 

something to keep an eye on. 

From the pill-sized pacemaker 

to e-therapy, 2018 is shaping 

up to be quite the interesting 

year in terms of medical innovation. This 

article will go through some amazing advances 

that have made great progress in 

recent time. 

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Not telling your doctor everything can make your 

condition worse. Check out these health-related 

secrets that you shouldn’t keep from your doctor. 

 


1 

PILL-SIZED PACEMAKER 

The pacemaker was first introduced 

in the 1960s and they have become a critical 

way to help fix abnormal heart rhythms 

that are potentially fat for 25,000 individuals 

per year who get one fitted. However 

an invasive procedure is required that 

is done under local anesthetic, to have a 

matchbox-sized device that has wires connected 

to the heart, and serious complications 

can arise if it becomes infected. So it 

was a real breakthrough for wireless and 

miniature pacemakers to be developed. 

Without wires, there is much less of chance 

that an infection will occur. Also, the surgery 

(still under local anesthetic) is much 

less invasive since the pill-sized tiny device 

gets implanted into the femoral vein 

of your heart using a catheter. There are 

clinical trials being conducted all over the 

world, but you can expect to start seeing 

these revolutionary product being adopted 

as the norm in the near future. 


2 

NEW HIGH 

CHOLESTEROL SOLUTION 

There is new hope on the horizon for 

anybody with “bad” or raised LDL cholesterol. 

PCSK9 inhibitors is a new 

drug class that has been approved 

recently and are available from your 

doctor now. They block the 

PCSK9 gene, which regulates 

LDL cholesterol uptake 

from the bloodstream. 

During recent trials, patients who 

had raised LDL saw their levels decreased 

by 50 percent beyond 

what statins produced. These 

drugs have real potential to reduce 

the risk of stroke or heart 

attack that is caused by high 

cholesterol and heart disease. 

They will benefit anybody who 

has familial hypercholesterolemia, 

which people have 

who were born with high 

cholesterol levels. They offer 

hope as well to individuals 

who have 

had a heart attack 

or stroke and have 

increased cholesterol 

levels still. 

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3 

VIRTUAL DOCTOR APPOINTMENT 

Seeing your doctor might be as simple 

as logging into Skype soon. According 

to recent research from YouGov, 3.3 

million individual are risking their health 

by missing their doctors’ appointments, 

mainly due to their work commitments. 

Fortunately, there are new models that 

are evolving for primary care delivery. 

It is incredible how much can be achieved 

without having a physical exam. What 

telehealth means is that patients are 

able to show their physical symptoms 

via photos or video and if additional investigation 

is necessary, then they will 

be referred to surgery. Both doctors and 

patients are busy, and this helps to reduce 

the traditional system’s workload. 

Many NHS GPs are on board already, but 

there are also many private schemes, like 

the service Doctor@Hand, which AXA PPP 

Healthcare offers. For £240 per year, you 

are provided with access to GP appointments 

lasting 20 minutes whenever you 

need them, via either your computer or 

phone. 

4 

BLOOD SIEVE 

There is a new technology if you 

are suffering from a blood-borne disease 

called magnetic filtration that 

might revolutionize how you are treated. 

It was developed for treating malaria, 

and in the future may potentially be 

able to treat other blood diseases, and 

it works in a similar way to dialysis, to 

create an external loop to get your 

blood circulated, filter it, and then have 

healthy blood returned to your body. 

A MediSieve, which is a magnetic filter is 

used to capture infected malaria cells. The 

MediSieve was invented by Dr. George 

Frodsham, a biochemical engineer from 

University College London, and it can remove 

90 percent of a child’s malaria infection 

in just 3.5 hours. Human trials on the 

MediSieve are being conducted this year, 

and if all goes well, we will see it being used 

soon instead of or along with existing drug 

treatment for drug-resistant or severe malaria 

- along with other blood diseases. 


5 

YOUR PILLS ALL DELIVERED FREE 

If you happen to be one of the 14.6 

million individuals in the UK who is on 

several repeated medications - or you 

have a relative who is that you are concerned 

about - this is an innovation that 

can help put your mind at ease. There is 

a free service called PillTime that delivers 

all of your medications to you that 

have been pre-packaged by pharmacists. 

They are delivered in a daily pouch, 

with a clear label to tell what time each 

of the doses is due. The service provided 

by PillTime is one of the more significant 

recent healthcare advances. 

Fifty percent of individuals take their 

medications improperly, and that can result 

in serious problems that are avoidable. 

This is a very reliable way of ensuring 

proper adherence. Used by certain 

NHS GPs already, it is predicted that by 

end of 2017 PillTime will end up handling 

the prescriptions of more than 12,000 

patients per month. 

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6 

NEW E-THERAPY 

Do you or a loved one suffer from 

anxiety or depression? The wait time to 

receive counseling in the NHS is as long 

as two years. It has been promised by 

the government that by 2021 access to 

services will be increased by 35 percent, 

but how will this happen? Leading the 

way are new online therapy methods. 

Patients are connected with therapists by 

Ieso Digital Health in real time using an 

instant messaging service. This is one-toone, 

discreet therapy, where a time is given 

that is convenient for the patient. For 

the NHS, this is a cost-effective solution 

and is being used in some areas already. 

You go to iesohealth.com and type in your 

postcode to find out whether your area is 

covered or not. You can then see your GP 

or self-refer online. 

7 

EDITING OUT DISEASE: ON THE 

HORIZON 

DNA manipulation might sound scary, but 

it has the power to do so much good that it 

should outweigh any fears you might have. 

It essentially involves introducing new DNA 

into a patient who has a genetic disease, in 

order to correct mutated genes. DNA-editing 

technology has seen advances that 

mean that sciences are starting to be able 

to unlock this technique’s potential for use 

in cancer treatment, like turning the cells 

of a patient into a weapon against cancer. 

Although gene therapy still is in the experimental 

stage, clinical trials are beginning 

to show very encouraging results. 


6 TIPS TO 

Detoxify 

YOUR BODY 

by 

Michael Hall 

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Detox isn’t all about juicing or extreme 

diet choices. Read on for some deprivation-free 

healthy habits that will help 

you naturally detox your body. 

If the term “detox” is something 

you tend to associate with the 

7-day juice fast, then it is time 

for you to change your idea 

of what a cleanse is. With detox, 

you aren’t required to make extreme 

choices in your diet since your body can 

flush toxins out by itself. Cleansing may be 

as easy as just consuming the right foods 

to help filter the gunk from your gut and 

making sure you drink enough water in order 

to keep your digestion in check so that 

unwanted leftovers are released out of 

your system. Would you like to learn more? 

The following are six healthy habits to help 

you naturally detox your body, without any 

deprivation necessary. 


The crazy food cravings you have just before your 

monthly period can sabotage your diet. Here are some 

pointers on how to manage these period cravings. 

 

1 


CHANGE OVER TO WHOLE FOODS 

To keep your insides clean, your best 

bet is to eat whole foods that are loaded 

with nutrients. Fiber-rich foods such as 

beans, vegetables, fruit, in addition to probiotics, 

lean protein, whole grains, seeds, 

and nuts, can help your liver and gut function, 

and get unwanted buildup out of your 

system quickly. Try cutting out sugary, 

fried, and process foods and red meat from 

your diet for the best flat-belly results. 

2 

DRINK THE RIGHT THINGS 

Unfortunately, alcohol is a definite 

detox no-no. Stick with drinking water 

instead since hydrating helps to flush 

toxins out of your kidneys. For some extra 

electrolytes, add some lemon to the 

water. The citrus tells your liver to produce 

more enzymes, and this helps your 

digestion to continue to move smoothly. 

Are you sick and tired of drinking plain water? 

Have some tea to switch things up. It 

has been shown that green tea protects 

against cancer and heart disease, while 

your liver function might be boosted by 

milk thistle. 

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3 

GET MOVING 

When you sweat it helps you detox through 

giving your circulation a boost throughout your 

entire body. Exercise also helps you feel more 

energized, happier, and less stressed. It really is 

a win-win for you. 


4 

EAT SMALLER PORTIONS 

Large meals can bring bloating on, 

and that will force your digestive system to 

have to work harder than it should. Choose 

more frequent, smaller meals and eat your 

food slowly to stop from gulping air as you 

are wolfing your food down. All the oxygen 

all can help you feel fuller. 

5 

TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOUR SKIN 

Take good care of your skin by using 

a soft brush before your shower or bath 

to dry brush your skin. This gentle exfoliation 

will boost circulation and also help 

to promote new cell growth. When Epsom 

salt is added to your bath it can help to 

cleanse you both inside and out given that 

your skin absorbs minerals such as magnesium 

to help get things moving inside of 

your color. 

6 

GET PLENTY OF QUALITY SLEEP 

It is key to get enough sleep in order 

to maintain good health. Keep your bedroom 

free of screens, quiet, dark and cool. 

Stick with a regular bedtime which enables 

you to get seven hours of sleep every night 

at least. Getting enough rest will help to 

reduce inflammation and stress to allow 

your body to function at its best. 

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IS A GOOD IDEA 

by 

Susan Barnes 

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Strawberries are packed with vitamins, fiber, and high levels of antioxidants. 

Here is a list of some of the benefits of adding strawberries to your diet. 

Strawberries are associated 

with society’s fancier side. 

They were loved in the past by 

royals and every year at Wimbledon 

they are the favorite indulgent 

fruit. On a hot summer day, there 

is nothing better than having a refreshing, 

sweet strawberry. 

Strawberries are ideal when paired with 

cream, to garnish a glass of fizz, or chopped 

up into a fruit salad, but there aren’t a lot 

of better options if you are wanting to get 

your 5-per-day. In addition to being a tasty 

treat, are they beneficial for your health 

as well? All berries, including strawberries, 

are good for your health due to all 

of the phytonutrients, fluid, fiber, minerals, 

and vitamins they contain. The following 

is a list of some of the major benefits 

you receive from eating strawberries on 

a regular basis. 

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ANTI-AGING PROPERTIES 

It has been shown in studies that the 

heart-shaped small fruits help with slowing 

the aging process down. Strawberries 

are full of ellagic acid, which is an antioxidant 

that protects your skin’s elastic fibers 

to prevent sagging. People who would like 

to have a wrinkle-free, smooth face should 

eat plenty of strawberries. 

2 

WHITENS TEETH NATURALLY 

Due to the acid content in strawberries, 

they can be an excellent way to help 

whiten your teeth. Just mash up a strawberry, 

dip your toothbrush in it, and then 

brush away. The strawberry’s acid content 

will work to eliminate the stains that are 

on your teeth. Then rinse with warm water 

afterward. 


3 

HELPS TO BURN FAT 

Strawberries also can help with promoting 

weight loss. Reportedly the help to 

stimulate metabolism. This could be a great 

fruit for you if you happen to have a stubborn 

middle. There are only 49 calories in 

one cup of strawberries, so enjoy! 

4 

NATURAL SKIN EXFOLIATOR 

Strawberries can also have beauty benefits as well. Due to the small pips they contain, 

they are mildly abrasive, and that means that when they are mixed to make a paste 

it can be a great mask for your skin, to help eliminate all of the dirt, excess oil and dead 

skin cells from a hectic day. Combine honey and strawberry, and apply this mixture for 

two minutes to your face - then enjoy the results it provides. 

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5 

PROTECTS AGAINST 

CANCER AND HEART DISEASE 

This seeded fruit is renowned for its red 

color, however, the appearance of the 

strawberry provide a clue to one of the key 

health benefits that it provides. Its color 

is mainly due to large doses of anthocyanidin 

that it contains, which is a common 

type of plant pigment, and supposedly the 

little-known ingredient may benefit your 

overall health. There are large doses of antioxidants 

that are called polyphenols in 

anthocyanidin that can protect against inflammation, 

heart disease, and cancer. 

6 

DEFENDS AGAINST COLDS 

An orange is most likely the first fruit 

option you have to defend against a common 

cold. However, are you aware of the 

fact that strawberries are practically as 

good of an option since eight strawberries 

combined have more Vitamin C in them 

than an orange does? Vitamin C also helps 

with supporting connective tissue, that 

can be instrumental in caring for the blood 

vessels, bones, and skin. 


7 

PROTECTS EYE HEALTH 

Strawberries have antioxidant 

properties that can help keep the eyes 

in good shape. Vitamin C is needed 

by your eyes to protect them against 

free-radical exposure, which comes 

from the rays of the sun and may damage 

the lenses of your eyes. So eating 

plenty of strawberries can generate 

more Vitamin C within your body, 

which will then help to protect your 

eyes as well. 

8 

PROVIDES A SHORT-TERM 

MEMORY BOOST 

The Journal of Agricultural and Food 

Chemistry reports that strawberries may 

also provide your short-term memory 

with a boost. There are anthocyanins contained 

in strawberries, which are antioxidants, 

and if you eat them on a consistent 

basis, they can help to improve shortterm 

memory in eight weeks by 100%! 

Strawberries overall are among the most 

nutritious fruits available. There is a lot of 

fiber contained in strawberries, and gut 

health needs fiber and it helps with lowering 

cholesterol as well. Antioxidants such 

as vitamin C are contained in strawberries 

that soak up free radicals that may 

potentially damage DNA. Folic acid is another 

essential vitamin that cell division 

needs. They have plenty of potassium as 

well which helps to reduce blood pressure. 

Strawberries are low-GI as well, meaning 

the carbohydrate contained in them slowly 

enters the bloodstream so that it doesn’t 

cause sugar spikes. Strawberries taste 

great and are low in calories; just don’t 

add too much cream to them! However, is 

the nutritional value of non-organic vs. organic 

strawberries significant? Mainly they 

are minor differences. According to one 

study, there is more potassium contained 

in conventionally-grown strawberries, while 

another study might state that there are 

higher levels of zinc in organic strawberries. 

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4 WAYS TO 

YOUR 

Lifestyle 

by 

Michael Hall 

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Limiting your exposure to toxins supports natural detox process. Feel more energized, 

get better sleep, and lose weight by following these detox tips. 

Believe it or not, your immediate 

environment is full of toxins. 

They are in the air you take in, 

your meals, the cosmetics you 

use and all the products that 

you apply from day to day. Despite their 

toxic nature, very little regulation has 

been put in place to keep you safe from the 

harmful effects of these toxins. While they 

are very dangerous when present in massive 

quantities, being exposed to toxins in 

small amounts regularly can accumulate, 

and this leads to headaches, nausea, and 

fatigue among others. 

Reducing your exposure to toxins will 

help in your body’s natural detox process 

and will make you feel powered up, 

experience better digestion, lose weight, 

have a brighter complexion and improved 

bowel movements. Taking lots of 

water and undertaking in annual cleanses 

will aid this process more. Here are 

some four primary ways of reducing your 

exposure to toxins that could be harmful 

to your body. 

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1 

USE NATURAL HOUSE CLEANERS 

The substances we use to clean 

our households are made using highly 

toxic chemicals that have varying effects 

on you. In other cases, these toxins 

can cause severe burns to your skin 

and eyes. Some other substances may 

lead to fewer damages but have been 

affiliated with long-term health effects 

like cancer and disruption of hormones. 

Not telling your doctor everything can make your 

condition worse. Check out these health-related 

secrets that you shouldn’t keep from your doctor. 

 

 


Change your cleaners and use the non-toxic 

ones that are made using natural ingredients 

which are now being sold everywhere. 

Green Seal and EcoLogo are third-party organizations 

that approve environmentally 

friendly cleaners that are not made using 

some specific toxic chemicals, and you 

should be on the lookout for their approval 

seal. You can also embrace some cleaning 

methods that use baking soda and vinegar 

as they have no toxins and have been 

utilized for a very long time as household 

cleaning substances. 


2 

GET AN 

ECO-FRIENDLY 

DRY CLEANER 

Perchloroethylene also referred 

to as perc is a poisonous 

chemical used in 

dry cleaning clothes. It is 

categorized as carcinogenic, 

i,e a substance 

that is responsible for 

cancer, to people by 

the USEPA. Studies indicate 

that dry cleaner 

clothes hold perc and 

that the amount retained 

can increase with repeat 

cleanings, this making 

your clothes more toxic 

when you have them dry 

cleaned over and over. 

It is vital to increase the 

number of dry cleaners 

that offer cleaning without 

perc. This is a trending 

and more environmentally 

friendly method making 

use of liquid silicon from 

sand or a CO2 blasting 

method. This chemical will 

be out of the picture by 

2020, but users need to accelerate 

the change. 

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3 

APPLY NATURAL COSMETICS AND PERFUMES 

Most of the perfumes and cosmetics that we use daily could be exposing 

you to harmful toxins. Some of the common ones used such as the 

chemicals used in dyes, preservatives, fragrances and foam products can 

affect your health in many ways. Without forgetting, these toxins could impact 

the environment negatively when you wash them down the drainage. 

Customers are raising their voices in demanding natural beauty products, and there 

are more options available when looking for natural cosmetics that are free of chemicals. 

Choose the makeup that is made using natural mineral formulations and instead 

of spraying your body with perfume that is full of chemicals; you could opt to use the 

natural essential oils. 

4 

KEEP OFF CANNED AND 

PROCESSED FOODS 

It is undeniable that you need to 

keep off artificial ingredients added 

to your food, but there are other 

prospective poisonous chemicals 

around your food packaging. 

For instance, the lining of food 

cans. They have BPA, a chemical 

that works as a hormone disruptor 

and has been associated with putting 

people at risk of getting some 

types of cancer and promoting 

overweight plus some other behavioral 

disorders in young children. 

Always strive to opt for the fresh 

and unpacked foodstuffs if possible. 

Some firms offer delivery services, 

and you can use them to get 

organic vegetables from the farm, 

so think of signing up with such to 

get your supplies directly from the 

farm. This reduces packaging which 

has been seen to be toxic to you 

and your surroundings. 


7 BENEFITS OF ADDING MORE 

SWEET POTATOES 

TO YOUR DIET 

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Susan Barnes 

Sweet potatoes taste good and they offer 

many health benefits as well. Here are some 

reasons why you should add more sweet potatoes 

to your diet. Read on! 

Sweet potatoes can be used in a variety 

of different dishes, making them 

a versatile addition to your diet. You 

may not be aware, however, that they 

are every bit as nutritious as they are 

delicious. The section below provides an overview 

of seven important vitamins and minerals that are 

found in sweet potatoes. 


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A RICH SOURCE OF VITAMIN A 

Sweet potatoes and other types of 

produce that are primarily orange get their 

color from their high concentrations of 

vitamin A. Sweet potatoes are a particularly 

good source of beta-carotene, a reddish-orange 

pigment found in plants that is 

converted into vitamin A by the body. You 

may be surprised to learn that you can get 

more than 200% of the RDA of vitamin A by 

eating just 200 g of sweet potatoes. 

2 

PACKED WITH VITAMIN B6 

Pyridoxine, which is more commonly 

referred to as vitamin B6, is used by the 

body to produce serotonin. It plays a key 

role in the brain’s ability to transmit messages. 

The human body also uses vitamin 

B6 in the production of red blood cells. You 

can get approximately 36% of the recommended 

daily allowance of this essential vitamin 

in a 200 g serving of sweet potatoes. 

3 

HIGH IN POTASSIUM 

Potassium plays a key role in maintaining 

cardiovascular health. It helps your 

body maintain a healthy heart rate. You 

can get more than 30% of the RDA of this 

essential mineral by eating a single 200 g 

serving of sweet potatoes. 

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4 A GOOD 

SOURCE OF IRON 

All women should make 

sure that they are eating a 

diet that is rich in iron. This 

mineral is required for the 

production of red blood 

cells and can help minimize 

the risk of developing 

anemia. Sweet potatoes 

are rich in iron. Try pairing 

them with steak to get even 

more iron in a single meal. 

5 

A DIETARY SOURCE 

OF MANGANESE 

Manganese is a trace mineral 

that is used by the body. 

Although it usually occurs 

in very small amounts, it is 

an important part of a balanced 

diet. It performs a 

number of vital tasks in the 

body including aiding in the 

production of connective 

tissue and of certain hormones. 

6 

A GREAT WAY TO 

GET MORE COPPER 

When thinking about a balanced 

diet, copper usually 

isn’t the first mineral that 

comes to mind. However, it 

does play a key role in the 

human body. It assists with 

collagen production, which 

can help maintain firm, 

youthful looking skin. 


7 

HIGH IN VITAMIN C 

A lot of people aren’t aware 

that sweet potatoes are a great 

source of vitamin C. This wellknown 

vitamin is required for 

tissue growth and repair. Pairing 

a sweet potato with a salad filled 

with leafy greens and other vegetables 

is a great way to boost 

your vitamin C intake. 

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11 WAYS TO 

INCREASE YOUR 

METABOLIC 

RATES 

by 

Michael Hall 

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If you’re trying to lose weight, 

then check out these tips on how 

to crank up your metabolism and 

increase the rate at which you 

burn calories! 

As we get older, 

our metabolisms 

slow 

down at a pace 

relative to our 

lifestyle. By taking measures 

to speed up your 

metabolism, you’ll feel 

younger and there will be a 

number of improvements in 

your life. Here are 11 ways 

to increase your metabolic 

rates, from consuming certain 

foods to working out 

and more. 

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Bread, when 

eaten in 

moderation, 

can be a part 

of a healthy 

diet. Here are 

10 reasons 

why you 

shouldn’t 

feel guilty 

about biting 

into that 

sandwich. 

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1 

ENERGIZE YOUR BODY WITH PROTEINS 

Proteins are characterized by their massive thermic effect, and the 

body will burn several calories when digesting them. It is advisable to 

have a source of lean protein in all your meals. Taking between five and 

six small meals every day plus a source of lean protein for instance beans, 

chicken, peanut butter or fish on each plate is a perfect way of triggering 

your metabolic rate and keep you up and running the whole day. 

2 

DEVELOP A LIKING FOR GREEN TEA 

Keep off from alcohol, sodas, and beverages with a lot of calories. 

These drinks will leave you feeling tired and bloated while slowing you 

down in the process. Taking brewed green tea is an excellent way to get 

EGCG, a component known for its ability to increase metabolism. Taking 

about three cups of green tea every day can boost your metabolism by 

about ten percent. 


3 

ACQUIRE EGCG THROUGH 

OTHER SOURCES 

If you have been taking green tea, but 

your metabolism is still constant, you have 

some other options worth checking out. 

The right amount of green tea needed to 

get exceptional results could mean taking 

between six and ten cups every day. 

That is a massive amount of green tea! It 

is more reasonable to intake a few green 

tea capsules daily. Try to find supplements 

that have about 70 percent of EGCG. 

4 

DO NOT BE SCARED 

BY GYM MACHINES 

Go to the gym and make use of those fitness 

machines. They are perfect for developing 

lean muscles and will assist you 

in boosting your metabolic rates. They 

can also help in improving healthy fitness 

habits and consistency in training sessions. 

Consult your trainer and request 

them to guide you on the best way to use 

the equipment and even have them recommend 

some workout routines for you. 

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5 

GET YOUR SALMON STOCK UP 

Salmon is a rich source of Omega-3 which is full of protein and fats. It is perfect for 

burning fat. Furthermore, the Omega-3s contained in it will make your metabolic rates 

more useful, reducing the speed of digestion and keeping you free from cravings. 

6 

UTILIZE OLIVE OIL 

You might not believe this, but some 

oils are useful for weight loss. Olive oil is 

a valuable fat. It triggers your metabolism 

and helps you to burn more calories. 

7 

REDUCE YOUR CARB INTAKE 

Keep off from the processed, sugary, 

junk food. Stay loyal to proteins, which improve 

metabolism by about 30 percent for 

close to 12 hours, whereas carbohydrates 

boost this rate by about 4 percent for less 

than one hour. Do not forget to include fiber- 

it combines with metabolized fats and 

eliminates it from the body. 

8 

DETOXIFY YOUR BODY 

A scheduled detox is an excellent 

way to eliminate toxins out of your body 

and increase the metabolic rate to improve 

your overall health. Remember to be cautious 

and avoid the extreme detoxification 

plans that will harm your body. Go for the 

direct and safe ways to detoxify your body. 


TAKE WATER WITH LEMON 

It is advisable that you take a massive 

glass of warm water with a whole lemon 

squeezed in it. The digestive enzymes 

contained in the lemon and the fiber will 

crank up your metabolism and digestive 

system. By doing this, you will be able to 

digest everything you take later that day 

quickly. 

HAVE SMALLER 

MEALS REGULARLY 

You might have come across this, but it is 

worth the emphasis. Taking smaller meals 

often throughout the day can trigger your 

fat burning system. Take your meals three 

to four times a day rather than once to 

twice to speed up your metabolism and 

keep off the extremely large food portions. 

9 

DRINK A LOT 

Water and other healthy drinks are 

beneficial to your body in many ways. Always 

remember to take lots of fluids. A 

dehydrated body will reduce the metabolic 

rate and increase hunger and fatigue. 

You can choose detox teas and have them 

instead of your sugary soft drinks. They 

will boost your energy without making 

you crash. 

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10 REASONS TO 

GIVE UP 

Diet Drinks 

by 

Susan Barnes 

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Did you know that diet drinks can actually be harmful to your health? This article 

covers the reasons why you should give up those diet drinks immediately. 

recent research done by the 

A 

school of public health in Imperial 

College, London, revealed 

that diet drinks don’t 

help in weight loss. They are 

not a healthy option, despite popular be- 

lief, and people should avoid taking them. 

They are passed out as the healthiest option, 

compared to the sugary alternatives 

but they are actually harmful as well. Here 

are a few reasons why you should avoid 

diet drinks from today. 

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If you’re 

trying to lose 

weight, then 

try these 

everyday 

pointers and 

strategies 

to help 

you stave 

off hunger 

pangs and 

lose weight 

for good. 

CLICK HERE TO 

READ MORE. 

1 

YOU WILL INCREASE 

WEIGHT BY TAKING THEM 

They will actually make your diet worse. 

Did you know that the waistlines of people 

taking 2 or more soft drinks every day 

will increase by at least 5 times within a 

decade compared to those who don’t take 

them? Scientists have discovered that these 

drinks contain artificial sweeteners that 

cause hormonal changes stimulating appetite 

and forcing the body to store more fat. 

The University of Manitoba did a study 

revealing that the sweeteners found in 

diet drinks can actually cause an increase 

in your weight. There’s also an increased 

risk of obesity, diabetes or heart disease. 

The study involved 40,000 participants revealed 

that there was some uncertainty in 

the long term effects of these sweeteners 

on your body. 

2 

YOUR SMILE COULD BE AT RISK 

Diet drinks have a risk of damaging 

your enamel just like sugary soft drinks. It 

will be caused by the sugary content present 

in the drinks. Did you know that people 

who take diet drinks frequently can suffer 

the same erosion to their enamels similar 

to meth users? Save your smile by staying 

away from diet drinks. 

3 

YOUR FERTILITY AND 

REPRODUCTION PROCESS 

IS AT RISK 

In a recent research of women going 

through IVF treatments revealed that consuming 

diet drinks regularly as well as artificially 

sweetened hot drinks caused reduced 

fertility rates, eggs of poor quality 

and increased rates of deformities in embryos. 

The same risks were identified in 

people taking sugary drinks. 

4 

INCREASE YOUR RISK 

OF GETTING CANCER 

Preliminary evidence reveals there’s an increased 

risk of getting cancer from taking 

artificial sweeteners. Research conducted 

on animals revealed an increased risk of 

getting some cancer types. These include 

bladder or urinary tract cancer. 


5 

CAN CAUSE SEIZURES 

AND MIGRAINES 

Most fizzy drinks with low calories contain 

aspartame as an artificial sweetener 

which causes migraines in especially 10% 

of all people suffering from the condition. 

A study identified that the sweetener increased 

the frequency of migraines by at 

least 50% and brought about other symptoms 

like poor vision, shaking and dizziness. 

Monkeys were administered with 

high and moderate doses of the sweetener 

within a month and experienced severe 

brain seizures. 

6 

AFFECT KIDNEY FUNCTIONS 

Over a period of 20 years, a group of nurses who took 2 diet sodas every day were 

studied and experienced at least 30% of kidney function reduction. There was a control 

group of nurses who didn’t take diet sodas for comparison. However, sugary drinks were 

not found to cause any kidney issues. 

7 

CAUSE BRITTLE BONES 

Did you know by taking fizzy drinks, 

you’re at risk of suffering from osteoporosis? 

Anyone taking regular soda or diet 

soda will start experiencing reductions in 

their bone density minerals, compared to 

people who don’t take soda. It’s a true fact 

regardless of whether vitamin D and calcium 

intake is controlled. 

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9 

RISK OF STROKE OR 

HEART ATTACK 

Diet soda is also liked to 

an increased risk of heart 

attack. People taking at 

least 1 diet soda every day 

have a 43% risk of getting 

a vascular disease such as 

stroke or heart attack. 

8 

INCREASED RISK OF GETTING DIABETES 

People taking about 400 ml of regular soda or diet 

soda every day have risk (about 2.4 times) of suffering 

from Diabetes type 2. By taking a liter, about 3 cans, 

your risk of getting the disease will increase by tenfold. 

Researchers theorize that artificial sweeteners affect 

your glucose tolerance which can be mediated by the 

same effect on the bacteria found in the gut. 

DEPRESSION 

People prefer diet 

soda because of low calorie 

and sugar content. 

However, researchers 

have identified that it increases 

the risk of getting 

depressed. People taking 

4 cans of regular or diet 

soda over a period of 10 

years have a 30% risk of 

getting depressed. 


TUNE IN 

FOR OUR 

NEXT 

ISSUE! 

The May 2018 edition of 

Gut Health Problems 

will be available this spring. 

• FOODS THAT WILL DO WONDERS FOR 

YOUR DIGESTION 

• HEALTH BENEFITS OF CAYENNE 

PEPPER 

• COMMON RISK FACTORS FOR KIDNEY 

DISEASE 

• HEALTH BENEFITS OF DRINKING 

WARM WATER 

• THINGS YOU UNKNOWINGLY DO THAT 

SLOW DOWN YOUR METABOLISM 

• TREATMENTS FOR DIABETIC PAIN YOU 

MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT 

• SIMPLE WAYS TO CONTROL YOUR 

CRAVINGS FOR UNHEALTHY FOODS 

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