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First, we must define obesity to better understand it and then discuss what can be done outside of medication and surgery to control or manage this disorder. Obesity is defined as a chronic condition resulting from the interaction between a person’s genetic makeup and the environment (phenotype). There are a lot of factors to include …
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So after some 100-years we now know how horribly wrong the USDA Food Pyramid is for proper human nutrition. Since 1916 when the federal government thought it a good idea to give the American public nutritional advice, we have witnessed a diet induced spike in chronic illness. As is such with things government, the food …
What is leaky gut? A: Leaky Gut or Gastric Permeability is a medical condition where the intestinal lining in our villi is more porous than it should be. The barrier between the outside world and our inside selves is disrupted. This barrier is made up of tight-junctions of cells. Think of it as a protective …
Body dissatisfaction and poor body image have been rising in prevalence continuously fueled by social and popular media channels leading to shifting attitudes among adolescents in particular. Such concerns are frequently reported in mid-adolescence and may be associated with the subsequent onset of mental health symptoms, ranging from disordered eating patterns to depression. As a whole, …
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