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20+ Years in the Skincare Industry: Advice From an Esthetician

Kim Gallo Esthetics

The rise of transparency in ingredients, cruelty-free products, and sustainable packaging reflect not just our wish to appear youthful but our desire to live conscientiously. From futuristic at-home devices to clinics equipped with state-of-the-art machinery, technology has placed the tools for radiant skin in the hands of the many.

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Weight Loss Injections: A Nutritional Therapist’s Perspective

Alison Bladh

These lifestyle factors remain essential for sustainable long-term wellness. Commonly marketed as Wegovy or Ozempic (originally for type 2 diabetes), semaglutide has shown weight loss ranging from 15-20% of body weight when combined with a calorie-controlled diet and increased physical activity.

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The Power of Lignans: Supporting Hormonal Health and Vitality After 40

Alison Bladh

For women over 40, particularly those navigating perimenopause and menopause, incorporating lignan-rich foods into the diet can offer several remarkable health benefits. Weight Management and Metabolic Health Lignan-rich diets have been linked to improved insulin sensitivity and a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

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Mediterranean Diet 101: What You Need to Know (2024)

Aesthetics Advisor

News & World Report ranks the best diet plans. This year marks the seventh consecutive year that the Mediterranean diet has been ranked the best diet overall 2024. The Mediterranean diet is a healthy departure from our typical modern diet. What is the Mediterranean diet? Each year, U.S.

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A Diet–Drug Combination Starves Tumors, Has Best Anti-Cancer Effect: Study

Aesthetics Advisor

Most people may have heard that the ketogenic diet can help fight cancer, and some cancer patients even adhere to this type of diet for extended periods. However, a recent study indicates that the ketogenic diet may have potential side effects when used for cancer treatment.

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Thomas Seyfried’s Metabolic Theory of Cancer and How The Paleo Diet Could Help Curtail the Disease

Aesthetics Advisor

Elevated ketone bodies are a hallmark of the “ketogenic diet.” A clinical version of this diet is integral to a multifaceted metabolic treatment that Seyfried calls “press-pulse” therapy. 10] Seyfried’s recommended ketogenic diet is “calorie restricted,” ideally preceded by three to five days of water fasting.

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Low-Carb Diets: What You Need to Know

Aesthetics Advisor

A keto diet can provide almost instant relief for certain symptoms and sometimes can even lead to rapid weight loss. While many may experience short-term benefits, there are long-term consequences of low-carb diets that can make your health worse than before you started. Eating low-carb does not improve metabolic flexibility.

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