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		<title>Cold Hands: Common Causes</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marta Z.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2022 05:08:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>If your hands are constantly cold, this could be a sign of poor circulation. To improve the situation, you should &#8230; </p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-670 size-medium" title="Cold Hands: Common Causes" src="https://seqdl.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/stock-photo-woman-warming-hands-heating-radiator-450x300.webp" alt="Cold hands: signs everyone should know" width="450" height="300" srcset="https://seqdl.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/stock-photo-woman-warming-hands-heating-radiator-450x300.webp 450w, https://seqdl.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/stock-photo-woman-warming-hands-heating-radiator.webp 1024w, https://seqdl.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/stock-photo-woman-warming-hands-heating-radiator-104x69.webp 104w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" />If your <a  href="https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/17861-cold-hands" rel="external nofollow">hands are constantly cold</a>, this could be a sign of poor circulation. To improve the situation, you should <a href="https://seqdl.com/2022/08/02/nutrition-secrets-for-healthy-skin/">watch your diet</a> and do special exercises for your hands.</p>
<p><strong>Cold hands: is it caused by something serious?</strong></p>
<p>Sometimes, for no apparent reason, you notice that your hands have suddenly become colder. In winter, of course, you should wear gloves, even sometimes at home, but what should you <a href="https://seqdl.com/2020/06/29/10-best-summer-foods/">do in the summer</a> if your hands are not jokingly colder than usual?</p>
<p>First of all, you should know that cold hands do not always mean a <a href="https://seqdl.com/2020/02/24/not-by-sports-alone-the-secret-of-health-and-longevity/">health problem</a>, as each person is different and reacts differently to heat and cold, some people are more sensitive than others.</p>
<p>So this phenomenon is usually quite normal, but there are a few things you should keep in mind. For example, if you often notice that your hands become colder immediately after being very tired.</p>
<p>In this case, you should consult a doctor to determine the cause of such a connection. A low body temperature combined with fatigue can be a sign of circulatory problems.</p>
<p>Let&#8217;s find out in more detail what else it can be.</p>
<h4>1. Cold hands: hypothyroidism?</h4>
<p><a  href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypothyroidism" rel="external nofollow">Hypothyroidism</a> is an imbalance in the thyroid gland that causes a slow metabolism when certain hormones are secreted at lower levels than normal.</p>
<p>This can lead to <a href="https://seqdl.com/2021/08/03/connection-between-weight-gain-and-leptin-resistance/">weight gain</a>, changes in the condition of the skin and hair, and make a person more sensitive to the cold. Hands and feet are almost always cold to the touch.</p>
<p>A doctor can make an accurate diagnosis and prescribe treatment, and may also suggest that you change your diet to increase iodine levels in your body.</p>
<h4>2. Could it be Raynaud&#8217;s syndrome?</h4>
<p>The name might scare you a little, but you shouldn&#8217;t worry. This is not a serious disease. It affects the small blood vessels of the fingers and toes.</p>
<p>What happens next is that the body constricts these vessels when the temperature drops rapidly or when you are experiencing stress and anxiety.</p>
<p>As a result, the tips of the fingers and toes turn a little blue and you may feel noticeable discomfort and tingling.</p>
<p>When blood flow is restored, these areas become red and the tingling becomes more pronounced, almost feeling warm.</p>
<p>Therefore, if you have cold fingers and toes from time to time, in this case, it is better to consult a doctor.</p>
<h4>3. Cold hands: possible anemia?</h4>
<p>This is probably the most common reason that can cause cold hands and it also happens due to a decrease in the level of iron in the body.</p>
<p>Fatigue, accelerated hair loss, and brittle nails, all can be signs of anemia. A simple blood test will tell you if you have this disease and your doctor will prescribe the optimal treatment. Do not worry!</p>
<h4>4. Circulation disease or overweight?</h4>
<p>You can be very slim. A low-fat layer lowers your body&#8217;s core temperature, making you feel colder than usual. It is certainly possible.</p>
<p>Circulation issues should also be considered – especially if you experience a tingling sensation that prompts you to rub and massage your fingers to improve circulation. As a rule, in addition to cold hands, you can also notice a significant cooling of the feet.</p>
<p>If you notice the first symptoms of cold hands, which are also accompanied by prolonged fatigue, we strongly recommend contacting your doctor.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s probably not serious and poses no health threat, but to rule out all doubt, it&#8217;s best for you to follow your doctor&#8217;s instructions.</p>
<p>Never try to diagnose the disease and treat it yourself &#8211; you risk harming your health and causing more serious problems. This is a risk that is not worth taking.</p>
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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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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marta Z.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2021 09:59:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Today&#8217;s world with many responsibilities and daily worries can make you think that stress is an integral part of life. &#8230; </p>
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<p>Today&#8217;s world with many responsibilities and daily worries can make you think that stress is an integral part of life. However, high levels of stress can be detrimental to your health.</p>
<p>Although this is a normal reaction of the body to any unpleasant daily situations, <a href="https://seqdl.com/2021/03/22/beat-anxiety-foods-that-help-with-anxiety-and-stress/">excessive anxiety can give complications</a> if circumstances worsen.</p>
<p>Excessive exposure to stress over a long period of time can increase the risk of heart disease, adversely affect the immune system and increase the risk of depression.</p>
<p>Although most of <a href="https://seqdl.com/2021/05/26/17-tips-for-increasing-your-self-esteem/">the signs of stress are related to changes in attitudes to life</a>, several physical manifestations occur due to excessive experiences.</p>
<h4>1. Allergies as a sign of high stress</h4>
<p>If you have never had allergies before and suddenly notice red scars and a rash on your skin, the cause is likely excessive stress.</p>
<p>When the body experiences anxiety and tension, quite often the immune system begins to work unbalanced, and the body producing a lot of histamines.</p>
<p>If you do not respond to this situation in time, you may develop a rash or other skin disorders. In fact, sometimes people even face problems that have never occurred before.</p>
<h4>2. Persistent headaches may indicate an increased level of stress</h4>
<p>Headaches and migraines very often bother <a href="https://seqdl.com/2021/02/26/useful-benefits-of-meditation/">people who are overly stressed</a> or trying to get out of difficult life situations.</p>
<p>The reason for this is the production of certain chemical compounds that affect the nervous system and blood vessels in the brain.</p>
<p>Stress also often affects the muscles, leading to tension headaches.</p>
<h4>3. Stomach disorders</h4>
<p>Many types of digestive disorders are closely related to the constant or <a href="https://seqdl.com/2020/05/19/how-the-mind-affects-the-body-and-stress-levels/">intermittent effects of stress.</a></p>
<p>The hormones that cause it can alter the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, resulting in symptoms such as toxins and inflammation.</p>
<p>In some cases, stress even increases the number of contractions of the colon, and because of this, a person suffers from colic and diarrhea.</p>
<h4>4. Common cold</h4>
<p>Cortisol, which is produced due to increased levels of stress, blocks the immune system. This can impair the body&#8217;s ability to fight pathogens that adversely affect the health of the respiratory system.</p>
<p>People who are constantly stressed are more likely to catch colds, herpes, and other bacterial and viral diseases.</p>
<p>Worst of all, if the problem is not solved in time, medication will not help cure it.</p>
<h4>5. The appearance of acne</h4>
<p>It is well known that acne is a skin problem that can be caused by a variety of factors. Although acne mainly affects teenagers, adults can also suffer from it.</p>
<p>This reaction is most likely due to a hormonal imbalance when cortisol levels predominate over other compounds.</p>
<p>Excess sebum, which accumulates in the pores, leads to acne and pimples.</p>
<h4>6. Insomnia</h4>
<p>Insomnia and sleep problems can be closely<a href="https://seqdl.com/2020/07/27/6-bad-habits-that-can-cause-depression/"> linking to a person&#8217;s emotional state and habits during the day</a>.</p>
<p>If the stress level is exceeded, muscle pain may occur, thoughts may focus on problem situations, and the ability to fall asleep may deteriorate significantly.</p>
<p>The most important thing is that over time, such changes significantly affect the state of the body and health. As a result, a person&#8217;s quality of life deteriorates significantly.</p>
<h4>7. Excessive fatigue</h4>
<p>Fatigue or exhaustion is a normal reaction of the body when a person does not get enough rest and is constantly in a state of physical and mental stress.</p>
<p>These symptoms are accompanied by mood swings, including depression, anxiety, and irritability.</p>
<p>Do you recognize any of the above symptoms? If you have recently noticed such changes in the work of your body, make an appointment with a doctor and try to find a way to reduce stress.</p>
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		<title>Beat Anxiety: Foods That Help With Anxiety And Stress</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marta Z.]]></dc:creator>
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<p>Stress &#8211; is a condition that is known to everyone. But if this condition is delayed, you need to go to a specialist. However, you can try not to bring yourself to this and help your body overcome anxiety.</p>
<h4>Is it possible to reduce stress through nutrition?</h4>
<p>In nowadays virtually everyone lives in a state of stress. Stress is an integral part of human life. And you can not completely get rid of it, but you can reduce its impact on your health.</p>
<p>However, do not think that nutrition can bring a person out of a depressed state. <a href="https://seqdl.com/2020/07/27/6-bad-habits-that-can-cause-depression/">Depression is a disease</a> and you should first consult a specialist.</p>
<h4>What the body needs to fight stress? ⁣⁣ ⠀</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong><a  href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B_vitamins" rel="external nofollow">B vitamins</a></strong>. They are important for the normalization of metabolic processes in the body, in particular, to strengthen the nervous system. ⁣⁣</li>
<li>Calcium, potassium, magnesium, iodine, phosphorus, zinc. It is <strong>macroelements</strong> and <strong>microelements</strong> are necessary for the nervous system. They promote the transmission of nerve impulses and improve brain function at the cellular level.</li>
<li>Stimulators of the formation of so-called “happy hormones”. Hormones such as <strong>serotonin</strong>, <strong>dopamine</strong>, <strong>endorphins</strong> have a beneficial effect on the areas of the brain responsible for mental balance, good mood, and optimism. These substances are synthesized and maintained at the proper level due to tryptophan, phenylalanine, organic acids, etc.</li>
<li><a href="https://seqdl.com/2021/01/12/what-you-should-eat-for-improving-your-memory/"><strong>Omega-3</strong>, <strong>omega-6</strong>, and <strong>omega-9</strong></a> polyunsaturated fatty acids nourish brain tissues, strengthen blood vessels and improve blood circulation to the brain.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Foods to eat to help reduce stress</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Celery</strong>. It contains substances with a sedative effect.⁣⁣ ⠀</li>
<li>All types of <strong>cabbage</strong> are rich in vitamins and deprive of increased nervous excitability. <a href="https://seqdl.com/2020/09/02/foods-for-youthfulness-and-longevity/">Cauliflower, broccoli, white-headed</a> &#8211; a source of good mood.⁣⁣ ⠀</li>
<li><strong>Dairy foods</strong> are high in magnesium and calcium help fight anxiety.</li>
<li><strong>Seaweed</strong> contains a lot of iodine. Also, it is low in calories.</li>
<li><strong>Fish and meat</strong>. Protein-rich foods are recommended to relieve nervous tension. The menu should <a href="https://seqdl.com/2018/07/26/foods-thatll-keep-you-young-forever/">include sea fish dishes</a> and <a href="https://seqdl.com/2018/05/24/eight-tips-for-healthy-eating/">lean meats</a>. Regular consumption of salmon lowers adrenaline levels, and this hormone is directly related to stress. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣</li>
<li><strong>Nuts</strong> contain many vitamins that help produce serotonin. But it is a high-calorie product, so its consumption should be in moderation.</li>
<li>A large amount of “happy hormones” are in <strong>bananas</strong>.</li>
<li><strong>Tomatoes</strong> contain phenylalanine, it stops the breakdown of the hormone responsible for a good mood. Also, tomatoes are a kind of antidepressant.</li>
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<p><a  href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meditation" rel="external nofollow">Meditation is considered a type of mental training</a>. Its purpose is to focus and direct human thoughts.</p>
<p>In some cases, it is used to increase a person&#8217;s own level of consciousness, reduce daytime fatigue or increase concentration. It is also often used to treat sleep or behavior disorders, as well as to improve a person&#8217;s general mood.</p>
<p>Here are <a  href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Effects_of_meditation" rel="external nofollow">some key benefits that meditation</a> can bring to our lives.</p>
<h4>1. Meditation reduces stress</h4>
<p>Studies show that meditation is an effective treatment for stress.</p>
<p>The impact that stress has on the body is huge and can have very negative consequences. That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s important to reduce stress as effectively as possible.</p>
<h4>2. Helps control anxiety attacks</h4>
<p><a href="https://seqdl.com/2020/05/19/how-the-mind-affects-the-body-and-stress-levels/">If you suffer from more stress every day</a>, it can cause anxiety attacks.</p>
<p>These seizures can have physical symptoms that can deprive a person of the ability to do their normal activities.</p>
<p>If you spend some time meditating, you can reduce the anxiety caused by stress.</p>
<p><strong>Studies show that meditation can fight:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>anxiety</li>
<li>phobias</li>
<li>panic attacks</li>
<li>paranoid thoughts.</li>
</ul>
<h4>3. The benefits of meditation for emotional health</h4>
<p>Meditation can help improve our self-esteem and overall mood.</p>
<p>Various studies show that meditation can help treat depression.</p>
<p>Meditation also <a href="https://seqdl.com/2020/07/27/6-bad-habits-that-can-cause-depression/">makes you more optimistic</a> and able to overcome daily obstacles. It makes a person more focused and helps to have a positive attitude.</p>
<h4>4. Meditation improves attention</h4>
<p>Studies support the idea that meditation can improve a person&#8217;s attention.</p>
<p>This is important because it means that meditation allows you to be more attentive and focused in your daily activities.</p>
<p>This is very useful if you have an active life. It can also be useful if you have a difficult event or day ahead.</p>
<h4>5. Improves memory</h4>
<p>Meditation also <a href="https://seqdl.com/2021/01/12/what-you-should-eat-for-improving-your-memory/">helps to improve memory</a>. It helps to remember better and helps to preserve the youth of the mind.</p>
<p>Research shows that meditation is an effective treatment for memory problems and even helps prevent diseases such as Alzheimer&#8217;s disease.</p>
<p>For this reason, <a href="https://seqdl.com/2020/02/24/not-by-sports-alone-the-secret-of-health-and-longevity/">meditation is recommended not only for young people</a> but also for seniors.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s also a great technique that people of all ages should add to their daily routine!</p>
<h4>6. Helps fight addictions</h4>
<p>Many studies have shown that meditation is a useful tool in the treatment of certain addictions.</p>
<p>For example, it can be used to overcome any type of negative addiction or bad eating and drinking habits. It can also help a person realize their own addiction.</p>
<p>However, if a person suffers from a very harmful addiction, it is also recommended to seek the help of a specialist.</p>
<h4>7. Improves night sleep</h4>
<p>Adding meditation to your life can help you sleep deeper and calmer during the night.</p>
<p>It also increases the relaxation achieved during sleep hours. By adding meditation to your daily routine, you will soon feel the difference. You will wake up much calmer and more energetic.</p>
<p>Moreover, some studies confirm the use of meditation to treat certain sleep disorders.</p>
<h4>How much time should you meditate every day?</h4>
<p>Meditation for 30-45 minutes per session will allow you to set aside time to connect with yourself. While this may be too long for those just starting, it will get easier over time.</p>
<p>However, even 10 minutes a day is enough to notice some benefits.</p>
<p>During the first few days, meditate for a few minutes and begin to gradually increase the time. You can <a href="https://seqdl.com/2018/12/26/what-is-acroyoga/">find a meditation technique that works best for you</a>.</p>
<h4>Final tips</h4>
<p>For some people, meditation in absolute silence is best, but others may need quiet and pleasant music. Some people also meditate better during quiet activities such as walking.</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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<p><a  href="https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/depression/what-is-depression" rel="external nofollow">Depression is an emotional disorder caused by changes in the chemistry of the brain</a> due to a certain situation or hormonal imbalance and environmental factors.</p>
<p>It is characterized by the appearance of feelings of sadness and irritability, and sometimes loss of interest in life.</p>
<p>This is a health problem that worries many people in today&#8217;s society as it becomes more common, especially among adolescents.</p>
<p>The fact is that depression has become so common that some people do not really know that it can be caused by certain daily habits.</p>
<h4>1. Unhealthy diet</h4>
<p>You may not know that what you eat plays an important role in your mental health and directly affects your nervous system.</p>
<p><a href="https://seqdl.com/2018/05/24/eight-tips-for-healthy-eating/">An unhealthy diet high in fat and refined sugar creates problems with hormones</a> and increases susceptibility to depression and stress. Excessive amounts of such foods increase the production of cortisol, a chemical associated with emotional imbalance.</p>
<p><strong>How to fix it?</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://seqdl.com/2020/06/29/10-best-summer-foods/">Limit the consumption of harmful products</a>.</li>
<li>Instead, increase your intake of foods high in antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, and protein.</li>
</ul>
<h4>2. Physical inactivity</h4>
<p>Passive people are not only more likely to develop chronic health problems, but also depression.</p>
<p>Exercise is essential for good physical and mental health because it stimulates the secretion of happiness hormones.</p>
<p><strong>How to fix it?</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Develop a varied training procedure and follow it daily.</li>
<li><a href="https://seqdl.com/2020/02/24/not-by-sports-alone-the-secret-of-health-and-longevity/">Spend at least 30 minutes daily on physical activity</a>.</li>
</ul>
<h4>3. Lack of sleep</h4>
<p>Sleep plays a very important role in your physical and mental state. You don&#8217;t even realize it, but during the time of sleep, there are certain processes that can&#8217;t be done at any other time of the day.</p>
<p>Breaks of sleep or <a  href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insomnia" rel="external nofollow">insomnia for several days simultaneously increase the production of cortisol, which increases anxiety</a>.</p>
<p>As a result, you are more vulnerable to outbreaks of depression and less able to cope with daily difficulties.</p>
<p><strong>How to fix it?</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>You need to sleep for 8 hours a day.</li>
<li>If you are having trouble sleeping, you need to find an effective natural sedative.</li>
<li>Do not use electronic devices or eat heavy meals at bedtime.</li>
</ul>
<h4>4. You spend too much time alone</h4>
<p>Time alone with yourself can help you reflect and experience difficult situations. However, abuse of loneliness can be detrimental to your emotional health.</p>
<p>Having corporate and social relationships actively affects your mind and well-being.</p>
<p><a href="https://seqdl.com/2018/04/26/how-to-stop-being-nervous-all-the-time/">Isolation and lack of time for friendship are closely linked to depression</a>.</p>
<p><strong>How to fix it?</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Take time to spend it with friends and family, doing something fun.</li>
<li>Talk to a loved one you trust when you are going through difficult times.</li>
</ul>
<h4>5. Negative thinking</h4>
<p><a href="https://seqdl.com/2020/05/19/how-the-mind-affects-the-body-and-stress-levels/">Negative thoughts are one of the main causes of depression</a>. Although they may be unconscious, to keep them means to live in sorrow and bitterness.</p>
<p>Seeing the bad in all situations, feeling that everything is against you, or staying in the comfort zone because of fear &#8211; this is what affects the emotional state.</p>
<p><strong>How to fix it?</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Learn to see everything as an opportunity to become a better person. This is a great way to think positively.</li>
<li>Detect toxic people and stay away from them. This is the key to overcoming this situation.</li>
<li>Always be prepared to deal with challenges that arise, regardless of risk or outcome.</li>
<li>Keep a diary with a list of positive things that happen in your life every day, or positive results of negative experiences.</li>
</ul>
<h4>6. Stress work environment</h4>
<p>A large percentage of people suffer from depression due to stressful situations.</p>
<p>Too much work, <a href="https://seqdl.com/2018/02/23/routine-disruption-change-habits-better/">conflicts in the office, problems with colleagues eventually cause problems on a psychological level, leading to sadness and loss of motivation</a>.</p>
<p><strong>How to fix it?</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Do your best to stop working too much, take breaks for a few minutes.</li>
<li>Avoid contact with people you don&#8217;t get along with.</li>
<li>Keep calm your work environment with background music, soothing air fresheners, and clean spaces.</li>
</ul>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Psychosomatics, or the influence of the psyche on body diseases, has been known since ancient times, but the mechanism of &#8230; </p>
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<p>Psychosomatics, or the influence of the psyche on body diseases, has been known since ancient times, but the mechanism of this phenomenon has long remained a mystery. Recent research has helped discover interesting facts that shed light on the nature of psychosomatics and explain what helps us deal with stress.</p>
<h4>How the mind is connected with the body</h4>
<p>Our thoughts originate in the<a  href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerebral_cortex" rel="external nofollow"> cerebral cortex</a> &#8211; the brain structure responsible for the higher mental activity of man. And many body functions, including a reaction to stress, are regulated by hormones that are synthesized in the endocrine glands. For example, the adrenal glands are responsible for the production of adrenaline and norepinephrine, which are released into the bloodstream during stress and are responsible for the “hit or run” response.</p>
<p>Scientists have previously suggested that some areas of the cortex should control the work of the adrenal glands, but their specific number and location remained a mystery.</p>
<p>In a 2016 <a  href="https://www.pnas.org/content/113/35/9922.abstract" rel="external nofollow">study published in the works of the National Academy of Sciences</a> of the United States, it was found that there is a huge number of nerve connections between the cerebral cortex and the adrenal medulla.</p>
<p>According to new data, the greatest influence comes from the motor, or motor, areas of the cortex, from the zones responsible for cognitive abilities and sites that control the heat of passion. This allows us to draw several useful conclusions.</p>
<h4>We can control the heat</h4>
<p><a href="https://seqdl.com/2018/04/26/how-to-stop-being-nervous-all-the-time/">In response to stress, various changes occur in our body</a>: palpitations increase, sweating increases, and pupils dilate. These changes help the body prepare for action and are part of the hit or run response. However, in the modern world, such reactions are more likely to interfere: they do not allow you to concentrate and act effectively.</p>
<p>The body&#8217;s reaction to the heat seems uncontrollable, but research proves the opposite. Since a network of neurons connects the adrenal glands and the areas of the cerebral cortex responsible for self-control, we can control our body&#8217;s response to stress.</p>
<p>Do not follow your emotions and body reactions. Try different techniques to deal with stress: deep breathing, positive thoughts, focus on the present, meditation.</p>
<h4>Yoga and Pilates help fight stress</h4>
<p>Scientists have discovered that the motor regions of the cortex, responsible for the intention to move and the movement itself, have a significant effect on the adrenal medulla. One of these areas is the part of the primary motor cortex that controls the axial movement of the body and posture.</p>
<p>This connection explains why exercises for developing core muscles help deal with stress, and why <a href="https://seqdl.com/2018/12/26/what-is-acroyoga/">practices like yoga and pilates have a calming effect</a>. They require the correct position of the body, the development of coordination, and flexibility, which positively affects the ability to remain calm and control stress.</p>
<h4>Negative memories cause stress</h4>
<p>The study also found that areas of the cortex that are activated when we get into a conflict or make a mistake are also associated with the adrenal glands.</p>
<p>When you submit your mistake again, blame yourself for past events or recall traumatic events, the cortex sends signals to the adrenal medulla and the body reacts in the same way as during real events: adrenaline and norepinephrine are released into the bloodstream, the “hit or run. &#8221;</p>
<p>This proves the <a href="https://seqdl.com/2017/08/08/gratitude-changes-brain/">benefits of positive thinking for physical and mental health</a>. There are no negative thoughts &#8211; there is no additional stress, which immediately affects the state of the body.</p>
<p>So, new discoveries prove that between the mind and the body &#8211; the brain and adrenal glands &#8211; there is a real connection. Psychosomatics has anatomical mechanisms, which means that we can influence the state of our body with the help of the mind and control the reaction to stress through exercises, meditation, and positive thinking.</p>
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<p>The coronavirus COVID-19 in the world has already infected more than 2.4 million people. The <a  href="https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses" rel="external nofollow">disease since its inception is overgrown with myths</a>, including regarding vitamins, which supposedly are the prevention of the virus. What is known about vitamin C and coronavirus?</p>
<p>So, in the United States conducted two large studies on vitamin C. Scientists called the conditions under which the use of supplements can help with coronavirus.</p>
<p>According to hospital doctor Valentina Goloborodko, who works at the <a  href="https://www.montefiore.org/" rel="external nofollow">Montefiore Medical Center (Bronx, New York)</a>, small doses of vitamin C will neither help prevent coronavirus nor alleviate the course of the disease. But large doses help save from patients, says the doctor.</p>
<p>In small doses, vitamin C can only help people with a deficiency. To avoid vitamin deficiency, you need to eat enough fruits. But to accumulate it in the body will not succeed, because it is excreted in the urine. To whom vitamin C can help, these are people with diabetes and kidney failure. Adequate amounts of <a href="https://seqdl.com/2018/12/14/health-benefits-of-vitamin-a/">vitamin A will help improve immunity</a>.</p>
<p>But the high doses of vitamin C used in hospitals can reduce mortality in patients with sepsis, that is, with a very severe infection in general. Another study confirmed the efficacy of high doses of <a  href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5116502/" rel="external nofollow">vitamin C intravenously in acute respiratory distress syndrome</a>.</p>
<p>&#8220;Since patients experience both during coronavirus, there is reason to think that vitamin C will be effective intravenously for treating especially severe patients in intensive care,&#8221; says Valentina Goloborodko.</p>
<p>The doctor also said that vitamin C should be used with caution because an <a  href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/side-effects-of-too-much-vitamin-c" rel="external nofollow">overdose causes side effects</a>. The usual dose for a person is 75 mg per day, which we get with good nutrition.</p>
<p>But doses over 2 grams per day can lead to nausea, diarrhea, and <a href="https://seqdl.com/2019/02/26/abdominal-bloating-causes-symptoms/">abdominal pain</a>. Even higher doses contribute to the formation of kidney stones.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Flatulence, or bloating of the stomach &#8211; a problem faced by virtually every person in his life. Usually this is &#8230; </p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-323" title="Abdominal bloating: Causes, Symptoms" src="https://seqdl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/abdominal-pain-2821941_960_720-450x300.jpg" alt="Abdominal bloating: Causes, Symptoms" width="700" height="467" srcset="https://seqdl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/abdominal-pain-2821941_960_720-450x300.jpg 450w, https://seqdl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/abdominal-pain-2821941_960_720.jpg 960w, https://seqdl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/abdominal-pain-2821941_960_720-104x69.jpg 104w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" />Flatulence, or bloating of the stomach &#8211; a problem faced by virtually every person in his life. Usually this is a consequence of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer external nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malnutrition">malnutrition</a>, but it may also indicate more serious problems.</p>
<p><strong>Why is abdominal distension?</strong></p>
<p>Together with food, we absorb and air, it comes out with a snap or some other way. But with flatulence the stomach swells, sometimes there are painful sensations.</p>
<p>This is due to the fermentation that the products cause in the intestine. Such products are legumes, soda, beer, cabbage, sweets.</p>
<p>Many fermentation causes dairy products, this is called lactose intolerance. There is also a disease such as celiac <a href="https://seqdl.com/category/health/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">disease</a>, or intolerance to lactose. In this case, flatulence arises from the consumption of food with cereals, especially wheat products.</p>
<p><strong>What diseases can cause abdominal bloating?</strong></p>
<p>An incorrect diet is not the only problem that causes flatulence. He can also testify to a number of dangerous <a href="https://seqdl.com/2018/08/16/5-common-cardiovascular-diseases/">diseases</a>. For example, enteritis, gastritis, cholecystitis, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer external nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cirrhosis">cirrhosis</a>, pancreatitis and oncology. In addition, swelling may appear due to the presence of parasites in the intestine.</p>
<p>If the bloating of the stomach lasts for a long time and food changes do not help, it is best to consult a doctor.</p>
<p><strong>How to deal with bloating of the stomach</strong></p>
<p>Usually, bloating can be prevented by combining products correctly and consuming not too many products that cause fermentation. At home, sorbitol preparations or special preparations for flatulence are saved from flatulence, which can only be prescribed by a doctor.</p>
<p>In addition, to prevent flatulence, it is best not to talk during meals, not eat on the go and <a href="https://seqdl.com/2018/05/24/eight-tips-for-healthy-eating/">choose healthy food</a>.</p>
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