Archive for the ‘Weight Loss’ Category
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WHAT DO FATTY ACIDS LOOK LIKE? UNSATURATED FATS
A fatty acid molecule consists of a chain of carbon atoms with hydrogen atoms attached. The end of the molecule with three hydrogens (H) attached to the carbon (C) atom is called the methyl end. The other end is known as the carboxyl end. The chain has an even number of carbon atoms which stretches [...]
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WEIGHT LOSS: MEDICAL COMPLICATIONS OF BULIMIA NERVOSA
Bulimia does not produce physical symptoms in the same way that chicken pox does, for example. But there are physical consequences, most of which are actually side effects of overeating or vomiting. These complications can be grouped as follows:
Digestive Tract
Stomach pain
Abdominal swelling
Pancreatitis
Cramps
Nausea
Vomiting (involuntary)
Rupture Malnutrition
Electrolyte imbalance
Hair loss
Softening or discoloration of fingernails
Weakness
Dental decay Neurological Changes
Depression
Mood changes
Disturbed sleep
Abnormal [...]
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GET YOUR BODY MOVING: SHE MADE WALKING A SENSORY ADVENTURE
For almost 18 years, Denise Ramirez tried and failed to lose the 80 pounds that stuck around after her pregnancy. She tried exercise classes, but she couldn’t stick with the schedule.
“So one day, I put on my headset and went for a walk,” says Denise, 36, of Fresno, California. “And you know what? I absolutely [...]