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		<title>Connection Between Weight Gain And Leptin Resistance</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marta Z.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2021 12:37:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Why after weight loss and training your weight return? Strict diets quickly help lose weight, but you immediately gain extra &#8230; </p>
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<h4>Why after weight loss and training your weight return?</h4>
<p><a href="https://seqdl.com/2020/03/24/7-rules-of-sports-diet-to-get-in-shape/">Strict diets</a> quickly help lose weight, but you immediately gain extra pounds if you stop starving. The reason may be leptin resistance</p>
<p>Rapid weight loss in the body decreases <a  href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pathophysiology_of_obesity" rel="external nofollow">the level of the hormone leptin</a>. It produces adipocytes &#8211; fat cells and signals the brain about saturation.</p>
<h4>What is leptin resistance?</h4>
<p>The hormone leptin is responsible for several processes in the human body: it regulates ovarian function in women and spermatogenesis in men. But <a href="https://seqdl.com/2020/10/12/what-is-behind-the-uncontrollable-craving-for-food/">for those who lose weight</a>, it is important to know that leptin &#8220;dictates&#8221; the body how to behave in times of hunger. And strict diets and dietary restrictions are starvation and stress for the body.</p>
<p>Leptin produces fat cells (adipocytes). And also sends a signal of saturation to the hypothalamus, part of the brain. It in turn controls the number of calories consumed and expended and fat accumulated in the body.</p>
<p>Thus, constant overeating and unhealthy eating lead to leptin resistance, which in turn <a href="https://seqdl.com/2018/05/24/eight-tips-for-healthy-eating/">leads to overweight and obesity</a>.</p>
<h4>What does it mean?</h4>
<p>If a person constantly violates the ratio of costs and calorie replenishment, then fat cells begin to grow too quickly. Leptin is produced in proportion to its size. And if you start to limit yourself even more in food, starve, the brain perceives this condition like hunger, forcing fat cells to produce even more leptin and save energy (eat more and move less).</p>
<p>This condition is called leptin resistance, and it can develop long before the increase in insulin levels and the development of resistance to it. That is, a person lives with this problem and does not suspect, trying to lose weight and not getting results.</p>
<h4>That is, with existing problems you can not lose weight sharply?</h4>
<p>It is not recommended<a href="https://seqdl.com/2019/03/19/6-reasons-everyone-should-take-a-dance-classes/"> to lose weight</a> sharply at all. In the case of leptin resistance with fat loss, leptin levels are reduced even more. As a result, the brain receives a signal that it needs to replenish lost supplies and eat even more.</p>
<p>Therefore, rapid weight loss with strict diets leads to the fact that the weight returns in even greater quantities, you just need to stop starving.</p>
<h4>How do you know that you have leptin resistance?</h4>
<p>The following symptoms will &#8220;tell&#8221; about problems with leptin:</p>
<ul>
<li>constantly want to eat;</li>
<li>you constantly want to eat salty, sweet, chips, snacks, and other garbage food;</li>
<li>regular exercise and switching to proper nutrition do not help;</li>
<li>the feeling of satiety comes too late;</li>
<li>after complete rest and sleep, the feeling of fatigue does not pass;</li>
<li>analysis for thyroid hormones is normal, but you have apathy, lethargy, decreased immunity, frequent colds.</li>
</ul>
<h4>How to return leptin to normal and lose weight?</h4>
<p>To overcome leptin resistance, you have<a href="https://seqdl.com/2018/02/23/routine-disruption-change-habits-better/"> to change your lifestyle</a> and diet. It is necessary to avoid semi-finished products, finished products (sausages, food with a high degree of processing, etc.), to exclude sugar and all its substitutes.</p>
<p>It is also important to limit gluten, sweet fruits, and fiber (soluble) in the diet, on the contrary, should increase. Eat protein foods daily: (80-100 g of protein per day); necessarily sea fish, olive oil, avocado, and other useful food.</p>
<p>Also exercise more, and regularly: about 10 thousand steps a day.</p>
<p>It is necessary to establish a sleep regime: It is necessary to fall asleep till 11 pm that melatonin was made in the necessary quantity. Low melatonin levels are connected with obesity.</p>
<p><strong>Note:</strong> visit an endocrinologist, because you need to determine whether vitamin D is the normal level. As well as the HOMA index &#8211; the ratio of sugar to insulin. Without bringing these indicators to cope with the situation will not work.</p>
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		<title>What is Behind the Uncontrollable Craving for Food?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marta Z.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2020 14:09:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Often we are driven to eat by unexplained anxiety, it forces us to chew something constantly, our craving for food &#8230; </p>
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<p>Often we are driven <a href="https://seqdl.com/2018/05/24/eight-tips-for-healthy-eating/">to eat by unexplained anxiety</a>, it forces us to chew something constantly, our craving for food forces us to go to the fridge in the middle of the night when it is worth sleeping soundly, or to spend the afternoon at a buffet waiting for such tempting-looking cakes and pastries.</p>
<p>Why are we doing this? Where does such an uncontrollable craving for food come from? Does food really provide us with happiness that we cannot get in our daily lives?</p>
<h4>Nervousness due to hunger or hunger from nervousness?</h4>
<p>&#8220;When I&#8217;m nervous, I want to eat more than usual.&#8221; Of course, you have repeatedly heard this phrase from someone or you have encountered this feeling yourself. Unfortunately, such a periodic craving for food can become chronic, and the situation itself will resemble a vicious circle: when we worry about something, we eat more, but <a  href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-causes-of-weight-gain" rel="external nofollow">when we gain weight and see how our body has changed</a>, we feel even worse.</p>
<p>However, most people do not even think about changing their lifestyle, and therefore continue to consume excessive amounts of food.</p>
<h4>What is the reason for such an uncontrollable craving for food?</h4>
<p>It can be argued that the uncontrollable desire to eat always hides some emotional problems, and food becomes only a tool for instant gratification. We feel the urge to eat something sweet or salty, something tasty and high in calories, hoping to satisfy our desires and enjoy the food. Treats help the body <a  href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320839" rel="external nofollow">release endorphins</a>, which in turn bring a short-term feeling of satisfaction and help to <a  href="https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/features/10-signs-ailing-mind#1" rel="external nofollow">forget about their emotional problems for a while</a>.</p>
<p>Sometimes appetite can be affected by problems in a relationship. Disorders of this nature are one of the main reasons for the uncontrollable craving for food. Sometimes we need to talk seriously about something with our partner, and we can not dare to talk. Sometimes we feel very unhappy in a relationship, but we can&#8217;t find the right way out of the situation… Often, instead of solving their problems, people find joy in foods.</p>
<p>Very often the cause of uncontrollable appetite is dissatisfaction with their appearance because many people do not like their own reflection in the mirror. This is what causes nervousness and bad mood, and as a result, we begin to get stressed, not noticing it ourselves. We think that a bag of chips will distract us from bad thoughts, caramel in your pocket will lift your spirits, and in particularly difficult cases, we hope that a night visit to the refrigerator will help us fall asleep faster.</p>
<p>There are times in life when <a  href="https://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/stress-symptoms-signs-and-causes.htm" rel="external nofollow">we experience great stress and every day is full of worries</a>. Imagine this situation: you take a bath, and suddenly you are attacked by a wild hunger, which can be quenched only by a piece of cake, a sandwich with jam, or delicious cookies.</p>
<p>Nervousness interferes in our lives suddenly, and here we are, without noticing it, we constantly start to move to relax. It&#8217;s simple &#8211; we offer our stomach foods to satisfy and calm down it.</p>
<h4>How to control the uncontrollable craving for food?</h4>
<h4>1. Of course, you should first determine <a  href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318441" rel="external nofollow">the cause of an uncontrolled appetite</a></h4>
<p>Have you had a hard week at work? Problems at home or in your relationship with your partner? Do you not like something in your own appearance? Think about it: maybe now is the time to change something, gain courage, and risk-taking certain measures to become happier and love yourself? Worth a try!</p>
<h4>2. Listen to your body</h4>
<p>Do you really feel hungry? Ask yourself this question every time you decide to eat one more time, because, in fact, your body may not require food at all. It can signal the need to solve problems and stop fooling yourself with endless snacks and treats. In fact, often the feeling of hunger is just a figment of your imagination.</p>
<h4>3. Breathe</h4>
<p>Each time you start craving food, do a few breathing exercises. Take a deep breath, placing your palm on your stomach, and then exhale deeply. Repeat this exercise 5 times and try to relax.</p>
<h4>4. Eat foods that can curb the feeling of hunger</h4>
<p>Some foods are best for satisfying hunger and suppressing an uncontrollable appetite. They help to overcome the feeling of hunger and nervousness without harm to health. Make a note of these useful and satisfying foods:</p>
<ul>
<li>Oatmeal;</li>
<li>Apples;</li>
<li>Asparagus;</li>
<li>Turkey fillet;</li>
<li>Greek yogurt without sugar;</li>
<li>Spinach;</li>
<li>Dandelion infusion;</li>
<li>Infusion of passionflower;</li>
<li>Almond.</li>
</ul>
<h4>5. Walk more often</h4>
<p>Long walks in the fresh air are known for their therapeutic effect on the body. This will help you forget about your problems for a while, relieve nervousness, relax, and free the brain from negative thoughts. After the walk, you will be able to look at your problems from a different angle.</p>
<p>We assure you that this method of quenching the urge to eat is worth your attention!</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marta Z.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2020 20:02:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>To maintain a good figure, or lose weight in the summer, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits that will provide &#8230; </p>
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<p>To maintain a good figure, or lose weight in the summer, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits that will provide you with the necessary vitamins and minerals.</p>
<p>What <a href="https://seqdl.com/category/food/">foods should be in your summer &#8220;diet&#8221;</a>?</p>
<h4>Berries</h4>
<p>Strawberries, raspberries, currants &#8211; in summer you can choose what you like best. Antioxidants and other biologically active substances in their composition improve mood and prevent depression, as well as <a href="https://seqdl.com/2018/09/28/what-you-need-to-eat-to-look-and-feel-beautiful/">have a positive effect on the condition of the skin, hair, and nails</a>.</p>
<h4>Watermelon</h4>
<p>Watermelon is the best product for a snack. This fluid champion <a href="https://seqdl.com/category/weight-loss/">will save you not only from dehydration but also from extra pounds</a>. In addition, it contains the pigment lycopene, which protects the skin from the harmful effects of sunlight.</p>
<h4>Oranges</h4>
<p>In the heat, due to increased sweating, our body loses a lot of potassium. Oranges will help to restore it! Another advantage of this citrus &#8211; low calories, which range from 70 to 90 kcal per orange.</p>
<h4>Bananas</h4>
<p>This tropical fruit contains the harmine alkaloid, which causes a state of euphoria. <a href="https://seqdl.com/2020/04/20/does-vitamin-c-save-you-from-coronavirus/">And vitamin C and potassium help relieve fatigue</a>.</p>
<h4>Yogurt</h4>
<p>This is light, hearty, and tasty food and you easily can take it with you as a snack. The benefits of yogurt are difficult to overestimate, especially homemade.</p>
<h4>Celery and fennel</h4>
<p>Due to their diuretic properties, these plants help get rid of excess fluid in the body without the risk of dehydration. The mechanism of their action is simple: special substances stimulate the kidneys, forcing them to &#8220;throw out&#8221; excess fluid.</p>
<h4>Grapefruit</h4>
<p>This fruit lowers the level of insulin in the blood, which leads to decreased appetite. If you will eat half a grapefruit or <a href="https://seqdl.com/2018/02/09/fresh-juice-drinks-healthy-seem/">drink 150 grams of grapefruit juice</a> regularly with each meal, you will be able to lose 2 kilograms in 2 weeks.</p>
<h4>Avocado</h4>
<p>Avocados contain a lot of folic acids, which increases the amount of energy. It also contains copper, iron, sodium, <a href="https://seqdl.com/2018/12/14/health-benefits-of-vitamin-a/">high levels of vitamins A</a>, E, and potassium. It is also an antioxidant more powerful than grapes and an antidepressant more effective than a banana. In addition, this fruit contains vitamins B6 and potassium, which increase libido in men and women.</p>
<h4>Green tea</h4>
<p>One of the best drinks for the hot summer season. It quenches thirst, <a href="https://seqdl.com/2018/07/26/foods-thatll-keep-you-young-forever/">protects against various diseases, improves metabolism</a>, and even promotes weight loss!</p>
<h4>Ice-cream</h4>
<p>In addition to a pleasant coolness, these summer treats will give you a good mood due to the formation of the happiness hormone serotonin. The main thing is not to overeat and to <a href="https://seqdl.com/2018/03/16/are-you-addicted-to-sugar/">prefer delicacies from natural ingredients</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2020 17:35:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Have you been worried for a long time that you don’t go to the gym and do not lead a &#8230; </p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Have you been worried for a long time that you don’t go to the gym and do not lead a <a href="https://seqdl.com/2018/07/26/foods-thatll-keep-you-young-forever/">healthy lifestyle</a>? Do you think that if you don’t do sports, you will never be a truly healthy person?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Forget your gym membership: you already have everything you need to live a long and healthy life.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you want to be healthy, you don’t have to get on the treadmill or buy exercise equipment for your home. Look at the most famous centenarians. These are people from the so-called blue zones &#8211; places on the planet with the highest life expectancy. These people are less sick and live longer. Often they live more than a hundred years. The main &#8220;<a  href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Zone" rel="external nofollow">blue zones</a>&#8221; are </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Okinawa, Japan; </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ikaria, Greece; </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sardinia, Italy; </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Nicoya, Costa Rica; </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Loma Linda, USA.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">They don’t hit the weights, don’t run long marathon distances and don’t go to the gyms.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Instead, they live in an environment that constantly encourages them to move, without even thinking about it. They take care of the garden, walk a lot during the day and hardly use the technical amenities for housework. Curiously, they usually do not avoid <a href="https://seqdl.com/2018/05/10/why-alcohol-and-exercise-dont-mix/">alcohol</a>.</span></p>
<h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">Routine natural movements are one of the most effective ways to increase life expectancy.</span></h4>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Of course, in our modern conditions, this seems unrealistic. Most people are now attached to a desk and a computer screen. According to <a  href="https://atgprod.heart.org/HEARTORG/HealthyLiving/PhysicalActivity/FitnessBasics/The-Price-of-Inactivity_UCM_307974_Article.jsp" rel="external nofollow">statistics</a>, 100 years ago, only 10% of people had sedentary work, and now this figure is about 90%.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">However, there are simple ways to move more. And one of the best is active ways to move from point A to point B. For example, take your children to school on foot, and ride the bike to the store or guests. Ideally, it would be worth getting to work in the same way. Or at least walk to a public transport stop.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">According to <a  href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1023/A:1010366321778" rel="external nofollow">scientists</a>, the best option to get to work is a 15-minute walk, but any kind of physical activity will benefit. If you are unable to get on foot, set aside time for walks throughout the day. Compared to people who have a completely immobile lifestyle, those who walk six hours a week have a lower <a  href="https://www.ajpmonline.org/article/S0749-3797(17)30460-9/abstract" rel="external nofollow">risk</a> of death from <a href="https://seqdl.com/2018/08/16/5-common-cardiovascular-diseases/">cardiovascular disease</a>, respiratory system diseases, and cancer. But even two hours of walking a week will help reduce the risk of disease.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In addition, walking is good for the brain. According to Swedish doctor Anders Hansen, author of The Real Happy Pill, daily walks reduce the risk of dementia by 40%.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If long walks are not your thing, take a little walk a few times a day. For example, five minutes for every hour. Set yourself the goal of standing up, or at least getting up and moving throughout the day. And at lunchtime, go outside.</span></p>
<h4><span style="font-weight: 400;">Our body is made for movement.</span></h4>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This does not mean that for health it is necessary to go to the gym or torture yourself with high-interval training. The simple, natural movements that centenarians constantly perform will bring much more benefit. So follow their example and soon your life will change for the better.</span></p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-339" title="Turmeric: Complete Guide To Health Benefits " src="https://seqdl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Turmeric-450x300.jpg" alt="Turmeric: Complete Guide To Health Benefits " width="700" height="467" srcset="https://seqdl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Turmeric-450x300.jpg 450w, https://seqdl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Turmeric.jpg 960w, https://seqdl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Turmeric-104x69.jpg 104w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" />This &#8220;sunny&#8221; spice is easy to find in the kitchen of every hostess. But not everyone knows about its unique properties. But the spice is useful for the female body and, when properly applied, will help preserve the shape.</p>
<p>Turmeric comes from southern countries and information about how to use it in cooking, preparing tasty and healthy dishes, came to us from India. It was from those edges that the very first spices were brought. It is interesting that in ancient times turmeric was used as a ritual powder, but for some time it also acquired the status of “healer”.</p>
<p><strong>Modern research has also shown that this spice:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>has anti-inflammatory and <a href="https://seqdl.com/2018/11/25/how-are-toenail-injuries-prevented-and-treated-in-dogs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">antibacterial</a> qualities;</li>
<li>has an <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer external nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antiseptic">antiseptic</a> effect;</li>
<li>is an antioxidant;</li>
<li>improves the gastrointestinal tract;</li>
<li>reduces cholesterol levels in the blood;</li>
<li>increases metabolism, due to the ability to warm the skin;</li>
<li>contributes to the preservation of youth;</li>
<li>used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, abdominal pain;</li>
<li>improves the complexion;</li>
<li>minimizes fine wrinkles;</li>
<li>eliminates dandruff and hair loss;</li>
<li>promotes weight loss;</li>
<li>removes excess water from the body;</li>
<li>increases <a href="https://seqdl.com/2017/08/03/6-products-can-make-memory-better/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">metabolism</a>;</li>
<li>reduces bouts of hunger;</li>
<li>accelerates blood, contributing to the rapid removal of harmful substances from the body;</li>
<li>cleans the blood from excess cholesterol;</li>
<li>stabilizes blood sugar levels;</li>
<li>acts as a natural antibiotic;</li>
<li>helps to establish the menstrual cycle;</li>
<li>restores the lipid barrier.</li>
</ul>
<p>In order for turmeric to start “working” in the body, it should be taken daily, but in small quantities. Moreover, recipes for the use of turmeric, both inside and outside, there is a huge amount, so everyone can choose a more convenient and pleasant option.</p>
<p>In fact, all the therapeutic actions of this “solar” seasoning are performed by the curcumin component, which is present in its composition.</p>
<p>But, as with the use of various medicines, it should be remembered that everything should be dosed, including the use of turmeric. It should be taken no more than 1 teaspoon per day.</p>
<p><strong>Despite all the miraculous properties of turmeric and its positive effect on the entire human body, there are also a number of contraindications to its use:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>individual intolerance seasoning, causing nausea and indigestion;</li>
<li>hormonal disruptions, as turmeric has the ability to enhance the production of such a hormone as estrogen;</li>
<li>hypotension (turmeric reduces blood pressure);</li>
<li>problems with the gall bladder, the presence of stones in it;</li>
<li>pregnancy and lactation;</li>
<li>problems with blood clotting;</li>
<li>children under 5 years old.</li>
</ul>
<p>Based on all of the above, it becomes clear that turmeric is a widely used substance, both for medicinal and cosmetic purposes, as well as in cooking. For human health, it is a completely safe seasoning, but only if the measure is observed when it is used.</p>
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<p>A combination of rhythmic movements with different kinds of music is a useful and at the same time a pleasant exercise that we can do anywhere and anytime.</p>
<p><strong>What benefits do us dance lessons</strong></p>
<p>Dance activities are incredibly useful for our body. Remember this when the next time you come up with reasons not to go with your friends to dance.</p>
<p><strong>1 Improve physical fitness</strong></p>
<p>Dancing is beautiful because everyone can choose the kind that he most likes. There is a lot of their varieties, and each in its own way is useful for our body. For example, there are dance specially designed to improve our physical fitness.</p>
<p>Fortunately, in the schedule of any sports club you will find this kind of occupation. For example, the lessons known to all zumba or dance mix (mix of different directions of music). They represent a set of certain movements in the rhythm of <a href="https://seqdl.com/2018/07/12/how-to-instill-a-love-of-sports-in-your-kids/">aerobic exercise</a>.</p>
<p>In this way, we increase our capacity for work, endurance, and develop flexibility and coordination. As a result, it improves our shape, the muscles become more advanced, without increasing, as with force loads. We become more sporty and active.</p>
<p>Remember that the cause of obesity in most cases is a sedentary lifestyle. And dance lessons give us lots of energy, motivation and positive emotions.</p>
<p><strong>2 Helps to fight overweight</strong></p>
<p>When we dance, we help our body burn off excess calories. In other words, while we have fun, our body is losing weight and leaving fat deposits that spoil our figure so much. This is one of the most enjoyable and effective ways to lose weight.</p>
<p>The most popular types of dances that help us spend the supply of calories include:</p>
<ul>
<li>zumba</li>
<li>samba</li>
<li>belly dance</li>
<li>latin dances</li>
</ul>
<p>They help burn many calories in a short time.</p>
<p><strong>3 Contribute to the removal of excess fluid from the body and toxins</strong></p>
<p>Energetic dance lessons one or two times a week make us dance intensely. In this way, the body is effectively cleansed and excess fluid and toxins are eliminated. As we mentioned earlier in many of our articles, the accumulation of toxins in the body causes him considerable harm.</p>
<p>It is therefore important that our body maintains a water-salt balance. To do this, you need to drink enough water per day, especially when we perform exercises.</p>
<p>Remember that excess liquids are removed from the pot, and along with it toxic substances that can cause <a href="https://seqdl.com/2018/10/25/9-dangers-of-wearing-tight-clothing/">various diseases</a>.</p>
<p><strong>4 Improve blood circulation</strong></p>
<p>People who are suffering from circulatory problems, such as heaviness in the legs, varicose veins or edema, should avoid any sedentary way of life in all ways. However, it is constantly on the legs and at the same time it is not enough to move &#8211; it&#8217;s also not an outlet. Therefore, the best solution in this case will be dance lessons.</p>
<p>Most often dance and you improve blood circulation in your body. In addition, moving to rhythmic music, you force all the muscles of your body to work from head to toe.</p>
<p>You just have to choose the style of dance that best suits your taste, age and level of <a href="https://seqdl.com/2018/09/13/which-sports-arent-safe-to-do-in-pregnancy/">physical fitness</a>.</p>
<p><strong>5 Help establish a social relationship</strong></p>
<p>There are people who prefer to dance at home alone. However, if we practice dancing in a couple or in a group, we have to be in the community of other people.</p>
<p>That means we have the opportunity to get acquainted with new interesting people. We can establish a pleasant friendly relationship or even find our love.</p>
<p><strong>6 Raise your mood</strong></p>
<p>The benefit of such lessons is not only to improve the physical form. In addition to the fact that thanks to dances, our body acquires the desired silhouette and strengthens <a href="https://seqdl.com/2018/12/14/health-benefits-of-vitamin-a/">health</a>, they also greatly affect our mood.</p>
<p>When we are alone at home, and our emotional state at zero, it&#8217;s time to dance! This is an effective therapy to fight stress, sad thoughts and even laziness. Dances will relieve us of excessive shyness, closeness and sadness.</p>
<p>And therefore, sign up today for classes in the nearest dance class. You will immediately notice how your physical and emotional state will improve!</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Tanya K]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2018 09:40:33 +0000</pubDate>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-290" title="Health Benefits of Vitamin A" src="https://seqdl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/carrots-2387394_960_720-450x228.jpg" alt="Health Benefits of Vitamin A" width="700" height="354" srcset="https://seqdl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/carrots-2387394_960_720-450x228.jpg 450w, https://seqdl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/carrots-2387394_960_720.jpg 960w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" />Our appearance, our functioning and behavior are inseparably connected with how we feed ourselves. The compound that is necessary for the proper functioning of the body is, among others, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener external nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitamin_A">vitamin A</a>. The purpose of this article is to bring its health-related character closer to the body.</p>
<p>Vitamin A is a group of organic chemicals that belong to retinoids. Among the many substances that make up its composition, the most important is retinol and its derivatives. Certain carotenoids, including -carotene, can be a source of vitamin A. -carotene is the strongest precursor of vitamin A. After delivery with food it is converted to retinol. To determine the amount of vitamin A in the food you eat, you should take into account both the amount of retinol and the amount of vitamin derived from the -carotene consumed.</p>
<p>This substance is found mainly in food of plant origin in the form of provitamin A, mainly -carotene. Its rich source are <a href="https://seqdl.com/2018/09/28/what-you-need-to-eat-to-look-and-feel-beautiful/">vegetables</a> such as carrots, pumpkin, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener external nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parsley">parsley</a>, spinach, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener external nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kale">kale</a>, broccoli and fruits (apricots, peaches). If you eat products containing -carotene, remember that vitamin A is fat-soluble, so it is important that the products are consumed with the addition of fats or products that contain it. Retinol and its derivatives are also found in animal products, such as offal, eggs, ripening cheese, butter, and some marine fish.</p>
<p><strong>Where does it apply?</strong></p>
<p>Vitamin A is used as a supplement to the daily diet. It increases the strength of bones and teeth. The previously mentioned <a target="_blank" rel="noopener external nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retinol">retinol</a> affects the skin, nails and hair, which is why it is very often found in numerous cosmetic preparations.</p>
<p><strong>Action in the human body</strong></p>
<p>The action of vitamin A is anti oxidative and regenerative. Its most important properties are:</p>
<ul>
<li>regulation of the functioning of the eyes and the growth of bones and teeth,</li>
<li>strengthening the skin and its products (epidermis, hair, nails),</li>
<li>proper functioning of the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener external nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immune_system">immune system</a>,</li>
<li>participation in protein metabolism,</li>
<li>supporting <a target="_blank" rel="noopener external nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RNA">RNA</a> production,</li>
<li>use in the prevention of cancer,</li>
<li>protection of the respiratory epithelium against microorganisms.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Supplementation and deficiency symptoms</strong></p>
<p>For topical use of vitamin A, retinoic acid is used in the form of a cream or facial balsam at a concentration of 0.01 to 0.10%.</p>
<p>Disorders resulting from a deficiency of vitamin A include psoriasis, dry skin, worsening of eyesight (which may result in twilight blindness), alopecia areata, diarrhea, acne and deterioration of <a href="https://seqdl.com/2017/08/08/gratitude-changes-brain/">well-being</a>. Symptoms of deficiency may also include infections and inhibition of growth and development of young organisms.</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2018 19:38:18 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>It turns out that among obese animals the problem of obesity is much more widespread than among people. According to statistics, every second domestic cat and dog is overweight, but only every fourth owner knows about it. On how to help a pet to come into shape and together love a healthy <a href="https://seqdl.com/category/advice/">lifestyle</a>.</p>
<p><strong>The weight of excess weight</strong><br />
Excess weight causes serious harm to the body, not only humans, but also domestic animals. A dog or overweight cat has a predisposition to more than 20 diseases, and the animals are at increased risk for developing diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and orthopedic disorders. We all want our dogs and cats to be healthy, which is why it is so important to tell the owners about this problem, teach them to recognize the symptoms of excess weight and help pets maintain the optimal weight.</p>
<p>People, as a rule, realize that they have gained too much, and are trying to lose weight, especially before the beach season. But among the domestic animals is more common &#8220;bodipositiv&#8221;: obesity and fatness of <a href="https://seqdl.com/category/pets-animals/">pets</a>, unfortunately, are part of the aesthetic norm. If you look at a Labrador or a British cat, today&#8217;s average representative of these breeds will be larger than 20 years ago. The same trend is true for <a target="_blank" rel="noopener external nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welsh_Corgi">Corgi</a>, Pugs, Persian and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener external nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scottish_Fold">Scottish cats</a>. Owners do not know how to determine the excess weight of their pets, consider them normal (even thin) and overfeed. Animals gain weight not sharply, but in stages, and step over the threshold from a couple of extra pounds to painful obesity imperceptibly for the eyes of the host.</p>
<p><strong>How to recognize obesity?</strong><br />
The ideal weight of each pet is determined individually. This figure depends on the breed, gender, age and other indicators. Therefore, it should not be recommended that the cat, say, weigh 8.8 lbs and the dog &#8211; 33 lbs. To recognize obesity, it is more convenient to use the system of scoring of fatness adopted among veterinarians. Stroke your dog or cat at the sides &#8211; at normal weight all ribs should be probed. Look at the belly: its contour should create a clear line, tending to the pelvic bones, without sagging. Look at the pet from above: the waist should be clearly visible (if it allows you to see the woolen cover). If one of these conditions is not met, your animal has a surplus of weight, which you need to get rid of. And if you notice the fat deposits on your back or the &#8220;roller&#8221; at the base of the tail, it&#8217;s time to get on a diet &#8211; it&#8217;s a sign that the pet has more than 30% of the excess body weight.</p>
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<p><strong>Why do they gain weight?</strong><br />
Animals gain weight for the same reasons as people. The surest combination on the road to obesity is an excess of food and a lack of <a href="https://seqdl.com/2018/06/14/signs-of-low-self-esteem-and-what-to-do-about-it/">physical</a> activity. The quality of food is also important: a surplus of sugar, especially refined, in the diet promotes a sharp rise in the level of insulin in the blood, and this hormone instantly stores excess energy in fat. Therefore, do not give the pet food from your table. A piece of ham weighing 30 grams, crawling over the cat&#8217;s daily diet, is equivalent to 12 donuts for a person!</p>
<p>You can draw parallels between the food behavior of the host and the animal: if you overeat, then the animal, too. Many animals do not know how to determine the moment of saturation and will eat until they are stopped by force or until the food runs out. An empty bowl should not be a signal to fill it.</p>
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<p><strong>Nothing extra<br />
</strong>How can you help your pet build? The basic principles of slimming cats and dogs are the same as for people: there is less and more to move. But first of all you need to go to the examination and show your <a href="https://seqdl.com/category/pets-animals/">pet</a> to the veterinarian and then stick to the diet prescribed by him. This will reveal possible hidden diseases that accompany overweight and obesity. As for the diet, it is necessary to reduce not the portion size, but the total daily calorie content. To do this, you may need to switch to a special dietary feed with a reduced nutritional value. Do not abuse delicacies, including chopsticks: they are very caloric. And, of course, you need to walk more and play with your pet, exercise. And it&#8217;s more effective and more fun to <a href="https://seqdl.com/category/weight-loss/">lose weight</a> with your animal.</p>
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		<title>Eight Tips for Healthy Eating</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Tanya K]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2018 13:14:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Image Credit: Soorelis Everyone knows that overweight not only spoils the figure, but also causes irreversible harm to human health. &#8230; </p>
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<p>Everyone knows that overweight not only spoils the figure, but also causes irreversible harm to human <a href="https://seqdl.com/category/health/">health</a>. Unfortunately, in today&#8217;s world, sticking to the principles of proper nutrition is not easy: we often snack on the run, swallowing fast food, and sports do not always have the time and desire.</p>
<p><strong>Eat only when you are hungry</strong><br />
Many people confuse hunger with appetite and begin to eat even when they do not want to &#8211; just for a company or tempted by an attractive kind of <a href="https://seqdl.com/category/food/">food</a>. &#8220;It happens that a person has had dinner, a feeling of fullness, but for dessert, he has cooked cakes or a roll,&#8221; explains the nutritionist. &#8211; If you are full, it is better to leave the sweet for later, but the brain works differently. We understand that cakes are tasty, and for us they are the logical conclusion of a meal. And instead of just paying off the hunger, we overeat. Probably, every person sometimes thinks: &#8220;This piece was superfluous!&#8221;. The expert draws attention to the fact that the feeling of hunger can not be left without satisfaction, but the appetite is more often deceptive. Before you bite off the cake or eat the remains of the casserole, which is a pity to throw out, ask yourself: &#8220;Am I really hungry?&#8221;.</p>
<p><strong>Do not drink while eating</strong><br />
To maintain good physical shape and energy, experts advise drinking about two liters of clean water a day, but drinking water during meals is not only not useful, but even harmful to the body. The fact is that water is delayed by the stomach only for 10 minutes, and then goes further and takes with itself the necessary for normal digestion juices. That&#8217;s why water, tea, or coffee is better to drink half an hour before or after eating. Do not forget that coffee, fruit juices and any other drinks do not replace water: juices contain <a href="https://seqdl.com/2018/03/16/are-you-addicted-to-sugar/">sugar</a>, and coffee also dries the body.</p>
<p><strong>Do not overeat at night</strong><br />
Some adherents of a healthy diet are convinced that the last meal can be made no later than 18 pm. Such statements are incorrect, moreover, almost impossible. The main rule that must be adhered to: you can have supper for an hour and a half before sleep. When a person goes to bed, his digestion slows down. If you ate immediately before you go to bed, the processes in the body will be violated, and dinner will remain with you in the form of extra pounds. There are after 18 hours you can not only if you go to bed at 19 o&#8217;clock.</p>
<p><strong>Do not eat during mental work</strong><br />
The damage to eating before or during sports training has long become a common truth: a stressed organism can not digest food during exercise. True, refresh yourself, while doing this on the simulators, it is not so dangerous as a snack in the process of mental activity &#8211; without detaching yourself from the computer or the book. On the brain, the body gives 70% of the energy &#8211; even more than during a sport! If you decide to have lunch, while making an important record at work, the <a href="https://seqdl.com/category/food/">food</a> will not be absorbed and will be postponed by additional centimeters in the sides.</p>
<p><strong>Do not starve</strong><br />
Often in his aspirations to find the ideal figure, a person reaches the point of absurdity. Many believe that they can <a href="https://seqdl.com/category/weight-loss/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">lose weight</a> if they eat once a day. Others do it involuntarily: for example, after lunch, a blockage occurred at work, and there was no longer any strength for dinner at home. On the contrary, this way of life will inevitably lead to a quick set of kilograms. Not receiving food, the body gives the brain a signal about the crisis situation. The metabolism immediately begins to slow down, stretching the assimilation of food. Thus, a person who decided to lose weight by fasting can get the opposite effect.</p>
<p><strong>Do not forget to have breakfast</strong><br />
The nutritionist advises: how would you not hurry in the morning, be sure to take time for breakfast, because this is the most important meal. From the morning meal and from its composition depend your strength throughout the day. For a nutritious and healthy breakfast, oatmeal is best. Complex <a target="_blank" rel="noopener external nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbohydrate">carbohydrates</a> will work on the body for quite a long time, and before dinner you will not be tempted to make the wrong snack. In addition, the lack of breakfast negatively affects mental work.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-191" title="Choose products by colors" src="https://seqdl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/vegetable-skewer-3317060_960_720-450x288.jpg" alt="Choose products by colors" width="700" height="448" srcset="https://seqdl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/vegetable-skewer-3317060_960_720-450x288.jpg 450w, https://seqdl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/vegetable-skewer-3317060_960_720.jpg 960w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></p>
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<p><strong>Choose products by colors<br />
</strong>Finding the right power scheme is very simple. For this, it is not at all necessary to remember which beneficial substances and vitamins are in certain products. To get a balanced diet, you just need to pick vegetables according to color &#8211; the richer the palette, the better. <a href="https://seqdl.com/2018/04/13/health-benefits-of-dates-promoting-heart-brain-and-digestive-health/">Fruits</a> and vegetables of different colors contain different nutrients. Take care that in your diet there are, for example, red tomatoes, yellow pepper, green cucumbers, purple grapes, white <a href="https://seqdl.com/category/food/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">potatoes</a>. The more flowers you &#8220;eat&#8221; the more vitamins your body will get.</p>
<p><strong>Do not eat low-fat foods</strong><br />
Now on the shelves of shops you can see a variety of products marked &#8220;0% fat.&#8221; Usually it is dairy products: yoghurts, cottage cheese, cheeses, cream. Absence of fats does not help in <a href="https://seqdl.com/category/weight-loss/">losing weight</a>. As a rule, fat-free products are not tasty, and manufacturers try to compensate for this deficiency by adding various stabilizers, sugar substitutes and other carbohydrate-rich substances. Obtaining an excessive portion of carbohydrates instead of the prescribed portion of fats, a person will gain weight, and not lose it.</p>
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		<title>Health Benefits of Dates – Promoting Heart, Brain, and Digestive Health</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Tanya K]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2018 10:25:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Muslims consider dates a sacred fruit. And not in vain. After all, this dried fruit is incredibly useful. Dieticians say &#8230; </p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-166 aligncenter" title="Health Benefits of Dates – Promoting Heart, Brain, and Digestive Health" src="https://seqdl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/date-palm-223250_960_720-450x338.jpg" alt="Health Benefits of Dates – Promoting Heart, Brain, and Digestive Health" width="700" height="525" srcset="https://seqdl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/date-palm-223250_960_720-450x338.jpg 450w, https://seqdl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/date-palm-223250_960_720.jpg 960w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" />Muslims consider <a target="_blank" rel="noopener external nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Date_palm">dates</a> a sacred fruit. And not in vain. After all, this dried fruit is incredibly useful.</p>
<p>Dieticians say that only 4 dates a day will fill your body with all the necessary trace elements.</p>
<p><strong>All about the dates</strong></p>
<p>Dates are familiar to many since childhood. They came to us from hot countries and fell in love with many. After all, the date itself is very sweet and can easily replace the candy. Moreover, this fruit is very useful.</p>
<p>Interestingly: in ancient times, while traveling through the desert, people who transported goods took dates with them. So that on the road they can eat 3 dates a day. This amount of <a href="https://seqdl.com/2018/03/16/are-you-addicted-to-sugar/">food</a> + water was enough to not die and feel less normal.</p>
<p>Dates can be safely added to cereals, pastries or yoghurts. They easily replace raisins and please you with a pleasant taste. Yes, it is best to choose dried dates with dark skin, without mold or sugar marks. The best are <a href="https://seqdl.com/2018/02/09/fresh-juice-drinks-healthy-seem/">fruits</a> with a stone &#8211; they are much sweeter.</p>
<p><strong>The use of dates for health</strong></p>
<p>Dates are rightly considered one of the most useful fruits on Earth, because they not only affect beauty, but they can also solve some health problems.</p>
<p>In dates a lot of dietary fiber, so they help to normalize the work of the intestine. In addition, dates strengthen immunity and control the functioning of the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener external nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nervous_system">nervous system</a>. That is, if you do not want to be nervous &#8211; eat dates.</p>
<p>In these dried fruits you will also find potassium and vitamin A. This combination favorably affects the skin, nails and the work of the cardiovascular system.</p>
<p>Interestingly: the dates contain: vitamin A, B vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin K.</p>
<p><strong>Than useful dates in pregnancy</strong></p>
<p>Dates are useful for pregnant girls. They perfectly saturate, give strength when they are not there and increase hemoglobin.</p>
<p>In addition, dates &#8211; a reliable defender of the body against constipation, which is also important during pregnancy. It is also interesting that the inclusion of dates in the diet of a pregnant girl, raises the level of oxytocin in her blood and prepares the uterus for future childbirth.</p>
<p>Another plus of the dates &#8211; they remove excess fluid from the body, which is also incredibly important in the waiting period of the baby.</p>
<p><strong>The use of dates in losing weight</strong></p>
<p>If you <a href="https://seqdl.com/category/weight-loss/">lose weight</a>, be sure to include in the diet dates. Despite the fact that this is a high-calorie product, it can help to lose weight. In a day, eat 3-5 dates.</p>
<p>Firstly, dates can easily replace sweets, and you can stick to a diet or rules of healthy eating without the sadness of sweets. Secondly, they give energy and you will not feel like a &#8220;squeezed lemon&#8221;.</p>
<p>The main thing, eat them in the morning, when the body needs calories, and for the evening meal, put off something protein (meat, eggs, cottage cheese).</p>
<p>Also, nutritionists are advised, during slimming, to drink water, which is infused on dates. It helps to remove excess fluid from the body and stimulates the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener external nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metabolism">metabolism</a> in the lymph. In other words, if you drink &#8220;date water&#8221;, you can get rid of cellulite. Or at least reduce it.</p>
<p>To cook such water, cut dates, pour them with warm water and let it brew for 5 hours. Done! In this water, by the way, you can add citrus fruits.</p>
<p>Important: dates can not be eaten if you have diabetes. Also remember, any product will bring harm if you use it excessively. So follow the measure.</p>
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