What we eat is incredibly important. Even today scientists, nutritionists, and researchers are discovering new ways in which our diet affects our lives and both our physical and mental health. We all know that we should be eating a balanced diet to keep ourselves healthy. However, what does this actually mean? How can we improve our diet and see the benefits from eating properly? Keep reading to find out.
Read MoreEach person’s body type is unique, which means there are many ways of achieving a desired look. If you have the tendency to store fat disproportionately on the stomach, you likely may benefit from cosmetic surgery, such as a tummy tuck. in addition to fat on the front of the abdomen, patients are also often concerned about excess, resistant fat on their flanks or sides and lower back as well. One of the main body insecurities plenty of patients have is a “muffin top”—a slang term for fat on the lower belly, hips, and lower back that accumulates and spills out over the waistband of jeans at the front, sides, or back of your pants.
Read MoreIt’s not easy to hit the beach when you have to compete with superhero sculpted standards. It certainly does not help if you are one of the many men dealing with excess breast tissue—or, as it is more commonly known, “man boobs.” Luckily, there’s never been a better time to sculpt a more traditionally masculine chest than now. Male breast reduction surgery is an ideal way for many patients to get closer to the beach bod they’ve been longing for. In the past, going under the knife for the sake of one’s appearance would be considered scandalous, especially for a guy trying to preserve his manly image.
Read MoreFat loss can be a slow and complicated process, so it’s understandable why so many people who are frustrated by the fact that they seem to be doing all the things they’re supposed to be doing, but just can’t seem to reduce stubborn fat deposits in certain areas. Others complain that they initially lost a lot of weight with their routine—maybe without even having to put in too much effort—but have reached a plateau. If you’re trying to get into your best shape or simply want to find out why your weight loss efforts haven’t been effective, see below for some possible explanations for why that’s the case
Read MoreWant to know how much weight you can potentially lose with aesthetic treatments? Although it would be amazing if you could have cosmetic surgery to instantly remove excess pounds, the truth is that these procedures are for aesthetic contouring and don’t help you lose significant weight. In other words, weight loss strategies are not the same thing as “fat reduction” treatments. There is a major difference between what happens to the fat cells in your body during lifestyle-based weight loss and after a CoolSculpting® treatment:
Read MoreEach year we make resolutions for becoming our best selves, such as getting fit, having a healthier diet, saving more money, or finally getting to some tasks that we’ve been putting off. Unfortunately, these resolutions often fail for a variety of reasons. They’re often too overwhelming or too vague. Life can “get in the way,” post-holiday blues set in, or deep down we are too fearful or resistant of making the change. That doesn’t mean that resolutions are a complete waste of time, however. They’re a great way to set some goals and take the first step toward achieving them.
Read MoreOverdeveloped breast tissues in men can occur when excess fat accumulates in and around your chest area. This can also occur when the glandular tissues of your breast increase abnormally. Also known as man boobs or gynecomastia, this breast condition often leads to poor body image, low self-esteem, and social isolation. Man boobs can also cause physical discomforts such as breast pain, tenderness, and frequent skin irritation. Furthermore, sweat can also build up under the excess skin folds of your breasts leading to an unpleasant odour. Fortunately, man boobs surgery or male breast reduction can help address your cosmetic and health needs by removing the excess fat and tissue in your breasts
Read MoreAs a father, you’ll want to care for your own health for your children as much as for yourself. In wanting to be the best dad you can be, you want to be sure that you don’t have to worry about health worries or problems preventing you from spending quality time with your children. Around 93 million adults in the US have high cholesterol, and it isn’t dependent on middle- or older-age either.
Read MoreTummy tucks—which are used to create a sleeker, more toned midsection—remain a highly requested procedure in recent years, as shown by research from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. While this is major surgery and there’s no need to rush into a decision, patients shouldn’t feel like they need to hold off on having it done if they’ve done their research and deemed it to be beneficial. If you’re still on the fence about going through with a tummy tuck, it’s always best to talk to an experienced plastic surgeon. In the meantime, here are five things to consider.
Read MoreWe all do it, we know we do. In the middle of prepping a meal or in that manic clean up after a Sunday roast; things get put down the sink we know really shouldn’t be. But there are also a whole host of other things that we may not be so aware of and they can all add up to one thing…a blocked drain!
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