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Many of us can’t help but to crave sweet foods and some experience it regularly. This is sometimes the reason why it is so hard to stick to a healthy diet. But did you know that cravings are navigated by your brains need for a “reward” – not your body’s call for food? Indulging a little of one bite when you crave for something sweet is totally fine. But if you tend to give in to overeating of sweet treat foods, then it can be the worst thing that you do.
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Childbirth is the process of bringing a child into the outside world from the uterus, also known as the womb. It entails extreme physical stress and has emotional, cognitive, social as well as cultural significance. The labor and delivery process are usually simple but complications that arise may require immediate attention. Most pregnant women are free from any complications. However, other will experience complications that may affect their health including the baby. Complications during pregnancy can sometimes be caused by disease or due to the health conditions of the mother before getting pregnant. Early detection and prenatal care can reduce any further risk both mother and the baby.
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Have you ever considered the difference between food allergies and food sensitivity? What do you think is the difference between a food allergy and a food sensitivity? Find out more by reading this article called “The difference of food allergy and sensitivity.”
The body's response distinguishes between a food allergy and sensitivity. Your immune system triggers a reaction when you have a food allergy while the digestive system causes a reaction if you have a food sensitivity or intolerance. According to the British Allergy Foundation, food sensitivities and intolerances are more widespread than food allergies. Neither is immune system-related.
Read more: Food Allergy versus Food Sensitivity: Know the difference
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Egg is an important ingredient in cooking different dishes and pastries. Its chemical composition usually leads in many baking reactions. Though there are many types of egg, the commonly used among Filipinos is the chicken egg. From simple sunny side up and scrambled egg which most of us have enjoyed in our breakfast meal. Eggs are very nutritious as they contain protein, healthy fats, and many other nutrients like vitamins A, D, E, iron, choline, and folate.
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We’ve all been tempted to have a short nap on the sofa in the mid-afternoon, or we’ve thought about laying our heads on the table in the office and wander into dreamland. Many individuals think that naps are a sign of laziness, but seeing that we have long hours in work, it’s not shocking that so many of us are sleep deprived. Are naps the solution we’ve been looking for to aid us beat the midday fall and also improve daily function?
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The pigmentation or color of your skin, is determined by the production of a substance known as melanin. According to Kristeen Cherney of Healthline, Hypopigmentation refers to the patches of skin that are lighter than your overall skin tone. Skin can lighten if your skin cells do not produce enough melanin. This condition can appear in isolated areas or cover your entire body. Melanin disruption can be caused by both genetic and environmental factors.
