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The 7 tips for active aging: taking care of yourself starts with you
Posted by Ana Maria Lajusticia USA on
The term active aging is heard more and more, but what exactly is it? The World Health Organization (WHO) defines it as a process of optimizing opportunities for health, participation and security to improve the quality of life of people as they age. Thus, it promotes empowerment and involves older adults in biological, social, economic, cultural and civic aspects, individually and collectively. Changes inherent to age, possible environmental and psychosocial risks are also taken into account, to promote and maintain functional capacities that allow greater well-being when reaching old age. What are the four pillars of active aging? Key habits...
How does a balanced diet influence your emotional well-being?
Posted by Ana Maria Lajusticia USA on
Did you know that nutrition and emotional balance are connected? In fact, when we affirm how important it is to eat well to take care of your health, this encompasses the general health of the body, that is, also mental health. Based on the fact that the human brain has a very high energy and nutritional demand, a good nutritional state is essential for its correct functioning and we do not always pay it the attention it deserves. Currently, various studies have linked healthy eating with a greater personal perception of emotional well-being and, on the contrary, careless eating with...
What is Ashwagandha and how can it help me?
Posted by Ana Maria Lajusticia USA on
Ashwagandha or Witania somnifera is an adaptogenic plant, that is, it has the ability to help our body adapt and enhance its capabilities in times or situations of greater stress. These situations can be very varied and occur in many areas of our daily life such as, for example, at work, studies, personal relationships...In other words, adaptogens can help us when we feel overwhelmed, optimizing our resistance and our both physical and mental performance, to face those delicate moments from a state of energy and calm. Unlike other substances, such as stimulants, adaptogens have a natural effect that is maintained...
Cellulite: what it is and how to treat it
Posted by Ana Maria Lajusticia USA on
The natural and usual thing is to have cellulite. Yes, I'm sorry to be so clear, but it is a reality and that is why 98% of women suffer from it. Perhaps we should not say “suffers” but, rather, “has” cellulite. It is something normal and every woman, to a greater or lesser extent, has it in one or more parts of her body. Today we are going to address this topic, cellulite: what it is and how to treat it. Almost all women have cellulite, some more, others less, but we can always distinguish dimples and irregularities in areas...
Have you heard about collagen in oral health? Discover its key function in the smile.
Posted by Ana Maria Lajusticia USA on
Collagen is a vital substance for our body that, with the passage of time, we need more and more. Whether because we do (or have done) a lot of sports, because our joints and bones begin to need reinforcement or to give our skin a boost, this supplement is a great ally. But there is more! Very attentive, because below we are going to explain the lesser-known benefits of hydrolyzed collagen. Everything you need to know about collagen As you know, collagen is the main component of the connective tissues that make up various parts of the body, as it...