How I got a stoma
My story began when I was 10 years old, in the fourth grade. My stomach started hurting a lot. I hid it from my parents for a long time because I was afraid to go …
What it is like to live with a stoma
4 factors affecting female libido
1 – Micronutrients
Of course, micronutrient deficiencies aren’t as simple as all that. If you don’t have enough of them, you set in motion a cascade of physiological reactions that end in libido disappearance. But let’s break down the basic …
Calories and hormones – what affects weight?
When it comes to body shaping, there is no more controversial topic than the concept of energy balance – or EER (Energy Intake, Energy Use). Some argue that “eat less, move more” is the main and only way to regulate …
Instructions on how to manage your germs.
What can we do to make the beneficial bacteria feel comfortable and work hard for your health? How can we make our stomachs resemble a thriving metropolis with no room for harmful gangbusters? Can we breed good bacteria? Here’s a
…A guide to choosing good collagen
Hydrolyzed collagen supplements (or peptides from collagen) have chains of amino acids that have been “broken down” to make them easier for the body to digest and absorb. There are registered trademarks such as Peptan, which are obtained through very …
The importance of adapting nutrition to your needs
This is the topic I had in mind since the posts we can find about nutrition are often not always black and white. What is good for some should not be good for others. Nutrition has many nuances and variables
What is collagen and what is it for?
I’m sure this isn’t the first time you’ve heard of collagen. It was taken by a family member or friend, or you’ve probably seen it on the shelf in a pharmacy or supermarket, but … What is it for?
Collagen
How to include sugar in a healthy diet?
Sugar is one of the most common additives in ultra-processed foods that we buy and consume frequently. It adds a pleasant sweetness to our food, but unfortunately it has many negative consequences for our health.
What types of sugar are
Crossfit amino acids
Do Crossfit Need Amino Acids? Although this sport has been practiced for years, it’s no secret that CrossFit is in vogue lately. There are more and more WOD tutorials that we can see on the streets, and of course you
How to make your snacks healthier
You spend all day at work, stressed and in a hurry, on schedule. But you come home in the afternoon and you are very hungry, but you have no desire or ideas to prepare a healthy snack. It can be …