Hidden factors that might be contributing to your weight gain
Insulin Resistance Insulin resistance is a condition in which the body’s cells become less responsive to insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels. This can lead to high blood sugar levels, which over time can damage the body’s organs and tissues. Various scientific studies have shown that adult weight gain is strongly associated with […]
Do you know the difference between chronological and biological age and that we can reduce our biological age through lifestyle changes and diet?
Age is more than just a number, and understanding the difference between chronological age and biological age can make a significant difference in promoting optimal ageing. Chronological age is simply the number of years a person has been alive, whereas biological age takes into account physiological measurements that assess how old a person’s body appears. […]
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) and Autism
What is ARFID? ARFID is a relatively new eating disorder that was added to the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) in 2013. ARFID is characterised by a persistent avoidance of food or restriction of food intake without the use of compensatory behaviours, such as purging or overexercising. It is a disorder that […]
