What is the difference between overweight and obesity? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), overweight and obesity are defined as an abnormal or excessive accumulation of fat that can be harmful to health. The body mass index (BMI) is an indicator that shows the relationship between current weight in kg and height expressed in … Read more
Nutritional coaching is a training that nutritionists carry out to motivate those people who have not been able to lose weight. Dr. Folch, expert in Nutrition and Dietetics, explains the advantages of undergoing this treatment and learning eating habits that will benefit the patient’s health in multiple aspects. What is nutritional coaching and how does … Read more
At Christmas time, our figure can suffer and gastronomy is one of the undisputed protagonists at this time of the year. In fact, Christmas menus are usually copious meals where fats, proteins, alcohol and sugars predominate. And, in addition, we introduce products that we are not used to consume on a daily basis. Extra kilos, … Read more
The menstrual cycle consists of two phases: Follicular phase Luteal phase The follicular phase This phase begins after the last day of menstruation and culminates with the estrogen peak, ovulation. In this initial phase of the menstrual cycle the woman’s body prepares for ovulation, so there is an increase in hormones. In this phase, we … Read more
What is menopause? We call menopause the last episode of menstruation, where estrogens decrease, which leads to possible symptoms: increased palpitation (the heart speeds up), increased blood pressure, some hot flashes (caused by adrenaline and noradrenaline), decalcification and osteoporosis, increased cholesterol, sadness and irritability due to the decrease in neurotransmitters, dehydration, inflammation, insomnia, among others. … Read more
Diverticulosis is a condition caused by the formation of invaginations, pouches, or bends in the intestine where stool collects. Sometimes, diverticulosis can cause other problems, such as diverticulitis, which is the inflammation of the diverticula due to putrefaction and/or infection of the fecal material accumulated there. They usually occur in people with chronic constipation. What … Read more
Auriculotherapy is an ancient oriental science whose treatment consists in the stimulation of the auricular pavilion. It is a therapeutic technique that consists of pricking with needles or massaging the points of the ear for its treatment. This booming treatment is having a good acceptance in recent times, given the large number of benefits it … Read more
The feeling of a bloated, heavy belly or abdominal discomfort is one of the most frequent queries. Why does our belly swell or in other words: Why do we button our pants in the morning and in the afternoon they are too tight? This discomfort is due to the accumulation of gases in our intestine, … Read more
February 26th is World Pistachio Day, a nut that brings a lot of benefits to our health. For this, we talked to Mrs. Mónica Herrero, specialist in Nutrition and Dietetics. What are the health benefits of consuming pistachios? The consumption of pistachios has a series of benefits for our health: It helps control cholesterol, as … Read more
What are the objectives of oncology patients following a specific diet? Reverse nutritional deficiencies Preserve body weight Improve food tolerance Reduce side effects and complications of treatment Maintain energy for daily activities Protect the immune system Help disease recovery and healing Improve quality of life We suggest you follow these general tips: Eat a minimum … Read more