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While we often hear about the health risks of obesity or being overweight, there are serious health risks associated with being underweight.

Being underweight can weaken your immune system, leave you feeling tired or lethargic, and put you at higher risk of some serious health conditions, such as osteoporosis.

Dr Louise Wiseman looks at how to gain weight quickly and safely.

Being underweight simply means your weight is lower than recommended for your height and age.

Healthcare professionals use body mass index (BMI) to work out if you are underweight. This is calculated by dividing your weight in kilograms (kg) by your height in metres squared (m2). Try this BMI calculator.

The number obtained is then compared on a chart to see which part of the range you are in. If the number is less than 18.5 this is called being underweight, around 18.5 to 20 might be a warning not to go lower, 20 to 24.9 is said to be a healthy weight.

However, there are exceptions. BMI does not take into account the different proportions of muscle mass we have and so on. Some people may have been slender all their life, having eaten a healthy diet and exercised normally and not have health problems. However, there may be more cause for concern if a persons BMI changes and they become underweight.

Being underweight is more common in women than in men.

Common causes of being underweight include:

Eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia

Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to severe, fairly rapid weight loss

Medication that affects appetite or metabolism can trigger weight loss

Thyroid problems an overactive thyroid, that is producing an excess of the thyroid hormones can lead to weight loss

Cancer or malignancy can cause a state called cachexia where after there is loss of fat on the body there will also be loss of muscle and wasting generally

Severe infections, such as tuberculosis (TB), parasitic gut infections, HIV/AIDS

Coeliac disease this proven intolerance of gluten causes malabsorption at the small bowel thus nutrients will not be absorbed

Older age can be accompanied by unintentional weight loss. If someone is isolated or has lost interest in preparing food the changes can be gradual and not noticed which is why doctors are careful to assess nutritional status at consultations with older patients. There is a scoring system called MUST that clinicians sometimes use for assessing this.

Muscle loss in older age, partly due to age, partly less activity (called sarcopenia) will also show as weight loss. As we age we naturally lose what we call motor units (areas where a nerve supplies an area of muscle). By keeping active we can maintain more motor units and keep muscle healthy.

Here are the main problems that can occur if you are not eating enough of the right nutrients:

These are essential in the healthy diet for the functioning of all systems of the body. The nervous system, cardiovascular, skin, gut and more all rely on certain nutrients. Deficiencies can lead to specific problems. Some may not lead to symptoms but long term unwanted effects on health can creep in.

Calcium deficiency in the diet can lead to thinner bones and this can go on to create osteopenia (mild bone thinning) or osteoporosis (more severe bone thinning). Weight loss also means there is less adipose or fatty tissue in the body. In women, this is one of the major sources of oestrogen post-menopausally and this usually helps protect the bones. We know osteoporosis goes on to increase risk of fractures. Similarly lack of dietary vitamin D will affect bone integrity and many other systems in the body.

Studies have also shown that weight loss in middle aged women (such as those from crash or yoyo dieting) can be accompanied by bone loss and even if weight is regained this may not improve again.

Iron or folate deficiency from malnourishment will lead to different anaemias. This could manifest as tiredness, dizziness, palpitations and other non-specific symptoms.

Being very underweight has been suggested as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. More studies are needed in this area but it seems the risk may not be confined to those with obesity.

You may be more likely to catch infections and find it harder to shrug off colds, flu and other infections if underweight. This could be because protein, fat and nutrients are needed for the immune system to function. Different studies have shown that providing malnourished people with a diet rich in protein and nutrients, such as zinc and vitamin E may reduce their chances of catching infections.

Inadequate protein levels reduce the synthesis of collagen in the body and this is needed for wound healing. Also enough food is needed to provide energy for wound healing in addition to general functioning of the body. You have to make extra sure you are fuelling your body whilst healing.

Just as young girls need to reach a threshold weight to start menstruating (around 45 kg), similarly if you lose weight your periods may stop and as a woman this will affect your fertility. Preconceptual counselling with your GP may give you simple advice about a healthy diet alongside appropriate recommended pre-pregnancy vitamin supplements including folic acid.

A study found being underweight as opposed to normal weight carried a 34 per cent higher risk of dementia.

Interestingly, studies looking at the risks of being underweight are compromised by there being differences between patients due to the actual cause of weight loss. So other things may be at play such as amount of protein intake, smoking, diabetes. Not all underweight patients in studies have all the same health risks.

First, it is important to establish the reason for any weight loss with your doctor as it is paramount to treat the underlying cause.

Remember if an eating disorder is causing your weight loss, it is vital that you have specific specialist care.

The following tips can help you gain weight quickly and safely:

If you think poor food choices are the cause of weight loss, consider asking for referral to a dietician or registered nutritionist. After illness this may be part of rehabilitation programmes after hospital discharge. At different ages there will be different requirements for food groups and this will be personal to you and your activity level.

Filling up with unhealthy fatty or sugar laden foods to gain weight fast will not do your body any good in the long-run. This will encourage you to gain visceral fat (fat around your internal organs). Rather you want to gain a healthy amount of muscle and subcutaneous fat slowly. You can be slim and unhealthy, so dont aim for visceral fat gain. Think about your body composition as healthy building blocks you are adding in. Think of each meal plate as a tool for topping up nutrients.

Unless exercising excessively, a small tweak in intake of food may help you regain lost weight. You might want to use a calorie counter to help you estimate this or ask your dietician. Slower gain should be healthier than fast. An additional 300 to 500 calories a day may be necessary.

Similarly regular exercise and light weight use may help any additional protein in your diet be put to good use to build muscle it is literally a case of use it or lose it. Go gently if you have any bone or muscle or mobility problems and consult your doctor first. Beware that overdoing cardio may causes further weight loss.

Unless there is a specific medical reason to limit protein (as in kidney problems), most dieticians will explain that protein is the building block for repair and building muscle. It also makes us feel full. Protein-rich foods include meat, fish, dairy, eggs, legumes, nuts. Only in severe cases of malnourishment or hospital confinement is protein added as a supplement but it does have a role in nourishing drinks as food replacement when prescribed to the elderly or those recovering from illness.

Whole fat milk is a great balanced food but if you are vegan or simply dairy free look at the nutrient content of your replacement milk. Is it fortified? Does it have adequate calcium and no added salt? Does it contain iodine (a component of cows milk essential for health and a healthy thyroid)?

A good example of a balanced diet is the EAT WELL campaign providing correct calories for your age, height and activity.

The Mediterranean diet and its principles have been proven to reduce long term illnesses and promote health. Low salt, plenty fruit and veg, less red meat, good healthy proteins, olive oil and so on.

Avoiding over-processed foods and saturated fats will not promote an unhealthy rise in body fat and unhealthy cholesterol.

Try aiming for routine sitting down for meals, eating mindfully and enjoying them, rather than snacking on the go. Think of how each meal can nourish you rather than just eating for the sake of it. Enjoy the process of preparing food and trying new recipes. It does not need to be rocket science.

If you need snacks, plan ahead and make them healthy and energy dense, such as dried fruit, nuts.

It might help to eat the nutrient rich foods on your plate first.

Avoid fizzy drinks, overprocessed white carbs. These will not fill you up and will not sustain your energy and you will repeatedly slump in energy during the day.

You will need healthy energy dense carbs so aim for wholegrains (oats, brown rice) for sustained energy release. Choose unsaturated fats as spreads, drink plenty fluids. Make sure your diet is full of variety and colour with plenty fruit and veg and pre and probiotics to promote gut health.

Use herbs and spices to make food more appetising and make you eat more of it.

Sleep is vital for all function of the body, repair and to aid metabolism of what you have taken in during the day and to help protein restore muscle.

Smoking and alcohol often replace healthy meals.

Being underweight as an adult should not be ignored. Protect your health by aiming for a healthy weight in a sensible way and do not be afraid to ask for help.

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Suzi Gerber went plant-based and lost 50 pounds, and cured her chronic pain linked to an autoimmune disease, and during her journey, she started a brand called Plant-Based Gourmet, began working with brands that needed vegan content and consulting,and changed her life for the better. So you might say she lost the animal product and found her true calling. But it's not the typical tale of discovery since first she had a stint as a vegan at a young age, then modified her views, and then returned to a plant-based lifestyle. Here is her story, including her five tips to help you eat healthier too.

SG: "I actually started out at a young age as an activist. I was a super rabid hard-core PETA vegan in the 90s, during my pre-teens. I started way back when I was about 9 and my sister moved to New York and I would visit her at Columbia, and since she went vegan shortly thereafter, I did too. She didn't stick with it long but I did, for several years, during most of the 90s. I was going to PETA protests and shouting at people coming out of fur stores.

"Back thenit was about animal rights and all I ate were french fries, fried rice and potato chips. There was little else available for vegans to eat, so it was not like today.

"When I think back on that time, all they had for vegans were Tofuti ice cream sandwiches, which were a big thing, and Tofurky, which made these Tofurky hot dogs. They tasted like rubber and were disgusting compared to what these products all taste like now. Then the only milk was soy or rice milk and even those were hard to find. Certainly, vegan or plant-based food was not served in restaurants or cafs. You'd be hard-pressed to find in grocery stores. Boca Burgers then were more like hockey pucks.

SG: "Toward the end of the 90s, Isa came out with 'Post Punk Kitchen.'It was the first project I'm aware of from Isa Chandra Moskowitz and she would post recipes on it. So back when blogging was an esoteric thing most people didn't do it she showed us how to eat this way.

I" stopped being vegan in 2,000 during my final year of high school, when my family doctor said I'll never be healthy if I stayvegan.I was overweight. And the implicit message was I'll never be thin. My mother is an accomplished doctor. She is petite and thin and blue-eyed and skinny. And to my mother, who is already worried [about my health], when she hears this she is now really worried that I will never be healthy, and its the end of the world. So overnight I gon on Atkins.

"I am on this diet that requires stacks of deli meat, muscle meat, and almost nothing else. Meat all of the time. That obviously didn't last very long. I didn't lose weight on that diet. It is possible that I losta small amount of weight, but it was so short-lived I don't even remember it. I definitely carried with me that if I dropped carbs, I should lose weight.

SG: "Abandoning that diet I sort of decided to try different things. I had lapsed into an omnivorous diet. Over the next couple of years, I experimented with different diets. As I got older, my tendency was to avoid certain things while still being an omnivore. I tried all the things, since I was living in Manhattan, training with Anthony Bourdain, and when you are doing that, you are not eating anything that looks like a healthy diet. It's a different approach to food. You focused on quality -- not nutritional quality but dietary quality.

SG: In my late 20s I started to exhibit some weird neuromuscular side effects. One day I was working at the textile museum and reshelving books and I started to feel an intense feeling. I expected to see my arm swollen to four times normal size since it was in searing pain and I looked down and my arm looked totally normal.

"So I went in for the Cadillac of medical testing: EEGs and EKGs and they looked for all of the inflammatory markers. Most of the tests were inconclusive. But anyone who said they had pain back then, was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. It's essentially central sensitization. Normal everyday activitiesthat most people do in working outcause what's known as "micro-tears" in the muscle which then builds stronger muscles and get fitter. These tiny tears are normaland happen when you're the gym and you work out and you get sore ... but with me these were felt so badly and I would be in such pain after doing anything, it felt like my immune system was attacking my cells. Central sensitization means your system is receiving all these pain signals at the same time and theyare unbearable. So someone just barely touchingmy toe would feel like an injury. My girlfriend just touching my arm felt like major pain.

"The first summer I became chronically illand by February it was debilitating and I spent the rest of the year basically bedridden. Still, I moved to New York for grad school and nobodythought I would be able to live on my own but I did. I chose an apartment within a block of where I went to school. I had to make those choices.

"Several years later I had tried everything under the sun, every diet and every treatment, and the last treatment I did was a book by Dr. Norman Marcus... End Back Pain Forever. His therapy was the only piece that was marginally helpful. You would go in every week and they would inject lidocaine in the muscles but you had to keep doing it. I even took ketamine, which is reallyintense. I felt betterbutit was reallyextreme, and I didn't want to keep taking all this stuff."

SG: "Yes! I read an early study about a plant-based diet for autoimmune diseases. I thought: This was new. My husband decided to do it with me. In one week I felt better. We both went plant-based and after years of dealing with pain, it got better.

I had been vegan before but I had done the wrong way, then I went omnivore and that's when I got sick, but it was when I went on a whole food plant-based healthy vegan diet that I got cured quickly.

"By the end of the second week, I had no symptoms and by the end of one month, I was off my medications, Including morphine, Neurontin and gabapentin, and all the other major narcotics. Vicodin ... for the years I had been sick. It was like I had flipped a switch I just didn't need all this pain medication anymore. I could have been off it within two and three weeks.And I mean entirely. I just didn't need it anymore."

SG: Yes. As soon as I went on my normal diet but a plant-based version, the weight just fell off me. At my peak, I was 210 pounds, and my lowest, I was 140. I had never been lower than 150 in my life. It was unimaginable. Now my weight maintainsanywhere from 150 to 155 and I am at a normal healthy weight for my height.

"I was definitely overweightsince I weighed 50 pounds more than I do now. But when I went vegan (the healthy way) it just dropped off. The latest thing is now I hate the scale and it's just about whether I feel or look my best. The priority now has become about being healthy.

"I knew on some level this was better because It came together. ... things came together and reinforcing that is the goal,... I have now been a healthy vegan for 8 years.Myfavoritething to eat is a plate full of corn and broccoli. other times I'll use some vegan cheese and make a plate of mac and cheese. I don't log what I eat. I recognize that whole foods are the goal every day."

SG: "There are some mental hacks that you can use that come from key behavioral theory. The place I start is always: What does the behavioral theory around diet say, to help usimplement a new behavior that can show demonstrable changes depending on your goal?

Tip 1: Don't Expect InstantResults. "What I mean by that is definitely diet will give you ups and downs. And you need to know why you are doing it.Name some long term and short term goals.Having a plan for a short-term goal is important, and envision what that looks like. Don't just fantasize about eating Twinkies all night. Replace that short term goal with another image. Maybe it's how you'll feel in a new pair of jeans or something else that is a reward.

Tip 2: Prepare to prepare."Set yourself up for success. If you sit down to cook dinner, that's awesome and healthy and full of fresh vegetables and whole grains, that is a form of self-care. You're probably going to eat it then but that doesn't necessarily help you tomorrow. And it's easy to get off track with a busy day. Use Sunday to prepare. I get animperfect food box every week and when I open it and unpack it, I do a little bit of prep, like chop the veggies as I unpack the box. So instead of grabbing a frozen pizza out of the freezer, when dinner time rolls around you now have veggies and it's easier to throw together a healthy rice and pepper dish. I always say: Keep a salad bar in your fridge. This is what restaurants do by the way.

"You can do 30 minutes a day or 3 hours of cooking session on a Sunday. But prepare.

Tip 3: Shop for Success. "Keep a healthy supply of the foods that are good for you on hand. Today, all I had was truffle popcorn, so that is what I ate. I'm not going to beat myself up about it. My priority is to get back to work and to a meeting. But if I had set myself up for success... I would have eating better.

"That means for me, always have a fruit bowl on hand. Reach for a pear, or a piece of fruit. I try to go for foods that have high water and fiber content like fruits and vegetables. They're more filling, so a pear compared to a banana is more water. The banana will not leave you as full after eating it. The body digests it quicker .. but also the experience is that you will get thirsty before you get hungry, so water is helping to curb appetite. Discover what works for you rather than what you think is healthy.

"Celery a negative food and awesome for filling you up, but if you don't like celery, you are going to grab the Snickers bar instead. If not celery then figure out what you like to eat that's healthy: It may be carrots butthose have more sugar. But if you will eat the carrots and not the celery then have the carrots on hand. Same thing for fruit: If you will eat the banana and not the apple then have the banana. Otherwise, you're going to eat the Twix bar."

Tip 5: Know Your Goals vs Success. "This is a really hard concept to get at first but a really important one. When you say something is healthier or healthy you are comparing it to something else. But if you compare the nutritional benefit to a pear, then the pear has more nutritional benefits from the banana, but only in some categories.

"If your goal is to eat more potassium, then the banana helps more than the pear, but if it's fiber then it's the pear. Goals are individual and change hour to hour. But success is not defined by how you adhere to rules. When I think of a healthy diet vs. an optimal diet, a healthy diet is better for you, aiming at a certain set of goals. If the goal is weight loss then getting rid of some carbs works but is it an optimal diet? If you are not able to enjoy life then that is not right for you.

"A lot of diets are aimed at a comprehensive plan, of what you can or can't eat. If you have high cholesterol you take a statin. But there are nutritional ways to ameliorate damages to your blood vessels, but doctors don't recommend a plant-based diet because they don't think you are going to do it. Some doctors believe if they recommend something to you that you will not do that they are setting .the bar too high. So instead they give you a drug.

There is a tool for high cholesterol and hypertension and then there is diet. When we talk about a plant-based diet being the most optimal what we mean is that when you switch you will be able to declare your medical dependence. If the goal is to get off your medication and not see doctors all the time, then aiming for an optimal diet is what I call success. So the differentiation between a goal and success is crucial. You need to set your goal and know how you define success."

Here's a Bonus Tip:"Do what I call 'The Dailies' which is to take an inventory. Are you able to cook for yourself today? Answer Yes or No. Are you in need of a Netflix and ice cream night? People think you have to be good all the time. But that's not the case. Most people have a Sunday cheat day and that works for them, but for others, it's a slippery slope. Do you think that every time you eat a donut its a runaway train? Then put it all on Sunday [and make it the relaxed eating day] so it is not something that takes down the whole ship. But for me, I think you should give yourself permission to cheat, and not stress, because if you should understand it's a treat, and not an all-day everyday food choice it's easy to get back on track. So maybe get rid of the anxiety we sometimes get around eating that donut.

"So if you have a cup of coffee, did you also have a cup of water to balance it out. Caffeine and salt both lead to dehydration. So you need to keep an inventory of your day and ask yourself: Have I had enough water today? And if not, the question is what is your strategy for getting water into your diet. You can drink more or you can choose high-water foods or enjoy some sparkling water. I now have a Camelback hydration system, and I drink all day from it. So now my daily intake of water went from 3/4 of a liter to 3 liters. I have it all the time because I love the straw. iI's my new purse. Anything you can do to make life easier for yourself, just do it."

And I also do drink Lemon Water first thing every morning. Studies show that having it within 30 minutes of eating is beneficial to your digestion. So now I do that every day.

The dailies are the things you do every day, And they are the difference between short-term success and longer-term success.Give yourself a daily assessment. It's a mindfulness activity as well. Without saying meditateI would say be thoughtful about your food plan daily.

Suzi Gerber is a chef and the founder of the Plant-Based Gourmet. To pre-order her new cookbook, Plantbased Gourmet: Vegan Cuisine for the Home Chef, clickhere.

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Its a diet thats really effective in weight loss and is a good diet for those that are currently severelyobese. Thererealso cases of the diet being really effective in dealing with type two diabetes, as many followersof this diet have been able to put the disease in remission, however, more evidence is needed on this front to determine its viability in combating diabetes.

The way the diet works is pretty simple. By drastically reducing carbohydrates and replacing themwith fat, yourbody is put in a metabolic state called ketosis.Being in this state makes your body really good at burning fat for energy, and this type of diet is also great at reducing blood sugar and insulin levels.

There are various forms of the Ketogenic diet. However, they all follow the main basic principle: fewer carbs and more fat. There is the Standard ketogenic diet, which can be broken down as 75% fat, 20% protein, and 5% carbs; High-protein ketogenic diet, which has a 15% increase in protein and a corresponding decrease in fat consumption; Cyclical ketogenic diet, which allows you to have two days a week of eating more carbs; and Targeted ketogenic diet, that allows you to add carbs around a workout.

When on a Ketogenic diet, there is only a certain amount of food you are permitted to eat. This includes meat, particularly red meat, and pork, as well as fatty varieties of fish like salmon, tuna, and mackerel. Eggs are good to have, as well as cheese like cheddar and mozzarella. Avocados are also very worthwhile food to eat on this diet, as there are lots of health benefits when it comes to consumingavocados.

It may sound strange, due to other diets encouragement of high fruit and vegetable consumption, but for the Keto diet, its critical that you avoid all fruit and root vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, and parsnips. Sugary food is also a no-go, as sugar is just a form of carbohydrates, which also means you should avoid wheat-based products like pasta. Its also important that you avoid alcohol, as due to its carb content you would turn the ketosis process off.

There are negatives tothis diet, however, and the main one is that for it to work, it needs to be followed strictly. If not, your body will fail to entera ketogenic state, meaning that youll actually store the fats youre eating, making you put on weight. It can also make you feel extremely tired and fatigued when you first start the diet, and could also see you get an increase of headaches and muscular pain.

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GEMMA Collins stuns in a glamorous pink gown after losing an incredible three stone.

The 39-year-old Towie star oozed elegance in her latest Instagram snap as she modelled items from her Boutique range.

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Gemma told fans to "STAY FABULOUS" alongside the snap and it soon attracted thousands of likes and comments.

One fan said: "You are looking stunning as ever wowwwww."

Another fan penned: "Loving the pose, looks much better!"

Gemma has been proudly showing off her three-stone weight loss to fans all summer.

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The incredible transformation hasn't been easy for the TV diva - who has turned to brutal diets, controversial "skinny jabs" and even a 5,000-a-week juice camp in a bid to shed the pounds.

Though Gemma - one of The Only Way Is Essex's best-loved stars - has always exuded confidence and body positivity no matter what her size, she's made no secret of her "nightmare" battle with food.

She has also courageously opened up about her struggle with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal condition that made it difficult for her to lose weight after her "very slim" twenties.

In June, The GC admitted to her two million Instagram followers that bullies have "taunted" her over the years, while companies have callously said she was "too fat to promote my brand".

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In 2011, Gemma joined The Only Way Is Essex after Julie Childs, mother of Gemma's school friend and Towie co-star Amy Childs, told producers about the then-used car saleswoman.

She was first introduced to viewers as a potential love interest for castmate Mick Norcross, but she quickly became a leading lady.

Keen to feel as confident as possible on the show at the time, she shed three stone at a weight loss bootcamp that same year, sticking solely to healthy foods and a very strict exercise regime, before showing off her slimmer figure (and dramatic brunette hair transformation) on the show.

However, that year she once more turned to food and, at her heaviest, tipped the scales at 21st.

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Ive done every diet out there, theres nothing I havent done," she previously told Good Morning Britain.

I was obsessed with food. And life revolved around food and eating. There was no brain space in my head for me not to think about food, it was a living nightmare.

Gemma also entered a 5,000-a-week juice camp in Portugal.

The star lived on fruit drinks during a month-long stint at a special retreat, and was weaned off her "addiction" to fatty foods.

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That same year Gemma tried hypnotherapy to shed more weight and revealed she had been hypnotised into believing she had a gastric band in a bid to stay slim.

According toCloser, she told Now! Magazine at the time: "I've gone from a size 22 to an 18. I had a bit of 3D lipo and saw a hypnotist called Robert Hisee, who put a hypno gastric band in me!

"Now I have four mouthfuls of food and I can't eat any more. I feel like I can't breathe I'm so full."

She could have opted for a gastric band but ruled it out.

Speaking to The Sun, Gemma said: Im not saying Ill get to a size 10 but I do need to lose weight.For my health I wouldnt be bigger than I am now. I refuse to have a gastric band as easy as it would be.

Last year,Sun Online revealed the star was on a new weight loss plan with 'skinny jabs', which are injections that act as an appetite suppressant.

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Although Gemma has already shifted a few stone, her weight loss journey might not be over yet - as her sights are set on shedding more.

She said: "I'd be really happy if I lost six stone as that would bring me down to 12 stone and a size 16."

But for the moment, The GC is feeling healthier than ever. And as she recently told her fans: "Your health is your wealth."

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While exercising is a sure shot method to keep your weight under control, it might be not physically possible for new mothers to engage in workouts. They are recommended to rest and prevent any strain, which rules out the possibility of exercising for a few weeks at least. Pregnancy leads to weight gain and zero physical activity might make you put on more weight after delivery. In order to keep a check on your weight and manage it well, here are a few tips you can use, if you are a new mum dealing with weight issues. Avoid skipping mealsSkipping meals is the worst mistake people commit while trying to lose weight. It is a general notion that reducing the intake will help in shedding pounds but it does quite the opposite. When you keep your body hungry by skipping important meals of the day, your body's metabolism slows down. This process not only extracts more fat from the limited food you eat but also stores it in the body, leading to further weight gain. Portion control What can be done instead is portion control. Instead of eliminating a meal from your day, you can customize the meals according to the nutrition need. You can easily include four different meals in your diet if you plan them judiciously throughout the day. Eating food in a controlled manner will have a much better effect on your body in terms of weight loss, than skipping food. You must contact your nutritionist to help you chalk out a diet chart to suffice the daily requirement of nutrition, along with portion control. Ditch sugar and refined carbsSugar ridden and fried foods must be struck off your diet list especially after giving birth. During this time your body needs proper nutrients such as vitamins, fibre and minerals, which can be easily extracted from healthy foods. Desserts, sodas and oily food can not only add to your body weight but also negatively affect your health post delivery. Cravings are a common thing after pregnancy, which can be satiated through either substitutes or by having desserts in tiny quantities. Grab enough sleepMost people disregard the linkage of sleep with our body weight. A proper sleeping pattern is not only important to charge you up but also keep a number of health issues at bay. It is a proven truth that sleep deprived moms have a harder time losing baby fat than those who are able to grab enough sleep.

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Almost 300,000 people have opened the tool to check their risk of type 2 diabetes online less than two months after the NHS fast tracked access to its world leading Healthier You Diabetes Prevention Programme.

The latest statistics display that 291, 325 people used the Diabetes UK Know Your Risk tool since the end of July, a 637% surge compared to two months previously.

Access to the programme was increased following new findings that people are twice as likely to die from Covid-19 if they have type 2 diabetes.

Over 5,000 people have now self-referred for support to lose weight and prevent the onset of type 2 and the programme has capacity to support 5,000 people every week.

The NHS is now urging even more people who are at risk to check their risk and sign up.

People can use the online test, hosted by Diabetes UK, to analyse their risk to developing the condition by responding to basic questions including age, weight and ethnicity.

If their score comes back as adequately high, they can refer themselves to a local service for support remotely or online, without having to go through a healthcare professional.

Professor Jonathan Valabhji, NHS National Clinical Director for Diabetes and Obesity said: The fact that two thirds of our nation live with being overweight or obese coupled with the increased risk of more severe outcomes from coronavirus means that there has never been a better time to lose weight, exercise more and eat more healthily.

Its great to see so many people becoming more aware of their personal risk level, but we want to see even more people signing up to the support we have available. It is free and could be life-changing.

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Gallstones are hardened deposits of digestive fluid that can form in your gallbladder, an organ on the right side of your abdomen that holds bile to be released into your small intestine.

Gallstones range in size from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a golf ball, according to the Mayo Clinic. Some people develop just one gallstone, while others develop many gallstones at the same time.

People who develop gallstones and experience symptoms (caused when gallstones lodge in a duct, resulting in a blockage) often require surgery to remove them. Those without symptoms, however, usually dont require treatment.

Symptoms include:

Sudden and rapidly intensifying pain in the upper right portion of your abdomen and/or the center of your abdomen, just below your breastbone Back pain between your shoulder blades Pain in your right shoulder Nausea or vomitingPain associated with gallstones can last several minutes to a few hours.See a doctor if you experience pain so intense that you cant sit still or find a comfortable position, yellowing of your skin and the whites of your eyes (jaundice), or high fever with chills.Possible causes of gallstones: Your bile contains too much cholesterol. Normally, your bile contains enough chemicals to dissolve the cholesterol excreted by your liver. Your bile contains too much bilirubin, a chemical produced when your body breaks down red blood cells. Certain conditions cause your liver to make too much bilirubin, including cirrhosis, biliary tract infections and certain blood disorders. Your gallbladder doesnt empty correctly. Possible risk factors: Being female Being 40 or older Being a Native American Being a Mexican American Being overweight or obese Being sedentary Being pregnant Eating a high-fat diet Eating a high-cholesterol diet Eating a low-fiber diet Having a family history of gallstones Having diabetes Having certain blood disorders, such as sickle cell anemia or leukemia Losing weight very quickly Taking medications that contain estrogen, such as oral contraceptives or hormone therapy drugs Having liver diseaseTo reduce risk of gallstones: Dont skip meals or fast. Try to stick to your usual meal times each day. Lose weight gradually, a maximum of 1-2 pounds per week. Eat more high-fiber foods, such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Maintain a healthy weight.

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For all types, if you're struggling to lose weight, I often recommend omitting both gluten and dairy, as these foods can be inflammatory.

Anti-inflammatory foods are also important for promoting hormone balance and digestive function, especially for Warriors, Anchors, and Trailblazers. Begin by omitting sensitivities and incorporating more anti-inflammatory foods and spices, such as turmeric, ginger, blueberries, pineapple, and celery.

Protein is key for Anchors to support adrenal function, while Protector types may want to limit their intake of red meat in favor of more easily digested proteins.

You'll want to omit sugar, refined carbohydrates, and alcohol if you're a type who struggles with Candida overgrowth, most commonly Anchors and Protectors. This type of yeast overgrowth can cause bloating, fatigue, joint pain, and weight gainbut it's often a latent infection overlooked at most doctors' visits.

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Gallstones are hardened deposits of digestive fluid that can form in your gallbladder, an organ on the right side of your abdomen that holds bile to be released into your small intestine.

Gallstones range in size from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a golf ball, according to the Mayo Clinic. Some people develop just one gallstone, while others develop many gallstones at the same time.

People who develop gallstones and experience symptoms (caused when gallstones lodge in a duct, resulting in a blockage) often require surgery to remove them. Those without symptoms, however, usually dont require treatment.

Symptoms include:

Sudden and rapidly intensifying pain in the upper right portion of your abdomen and/or the center of your abdomen, just below your breastbone Back pain between your shoulder blades Pain in your right shoulder Nausea or vomitingPain associated with gallstones can last several minutes to a few hours.See a doctor if you experience pain so intense that you cant sit still or find a comfortable position, yellowing of your skin and the whites of your eyes (jaundice), or high fever with chills.Possible causes of gallstones: Your bile contains too much cholesterol. Normally, your bile contains enough chemicals to dissolve the cholesterol excreted by your liver. Your bile contains too much bilirubin, a chemical produced when your body breaks down red blood cells. Certain conditions cause your liver to make too much bilirubin, including cirrhosis, biliary tract infections and certain blood disorders. Your gallbladder doesnt empty correctly. Possible risk factors: Being female Being 40 or older Being a Native American Being a Mexican American Being overweight or obese Being sedentary Being pregnant Eating a high-fat diet Eating a high-cholesterol diet Eating a low-fiber diet Having a family history of gallstones Having diabetes Having certain blood disorders, such as sickle cell anemia or leukemia Losing weight very quickly Taking medications that contain estrogen, such as oral contraceptives or hormone therapy drugs Having liver diseaseTo reduce risk of gallstones: Dont skip meals or fast. Try to stick to your usual meal times each day. Lose weight gradually, a maximum of 1-2 pounds per week. Eat more high-fiber foods, such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Maintain a healthy weight.

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Candace Cameron Bure isn't about to apologize for posting an Instagram picture last week thatsome of her followers found controversial. In fact, she loves that the picture which she dubbed "spicy" stirred the pot.

On Sept. 11, the "Fuller House" star posted similar images with Valeri Bure, her husband of 24 years. One image showed Val sweetly kissing his wife as they stood on a bridge. In the second photo, taken on the same bridge, Val's hand cups one of Candace's breasts as she grins.

"Sweet and spicy," the actress captioned the dueling photos. "24 years and counting."

Some of Candace's fanbase, which she acknowledges is largely conservative, were critical of the image, dubbing it "inappropriate," among other things one person even wrote that "the devil loves it."

"I love the fact that so many people had an opinion on it. It made me laugh because I wasn't trying to make a statement," she told Fox News of the backlash. "This is just how my husband and I are. You know, we adore each other and we still have fun and we're spicy together."

She added, "We have a playful, loving marriage and I think that's why we're still married 24 years later. But I did respond because I always get bummed out when people have been married for so long and then I feel like the joke is always like, 'Oh, we're married so that means we don't have sex anymore.' And it's kind of like that a lot. And so I thought it was just a cute, funny picture and it was playful and it's very much reflective of our personalities in real life."

Several of Candace's celebrity followers found humor in the social media photo.

"Love you guys and congrats on second base!!!" Candace's "Fuller House" co-star Bob Saget joked.

Holly Robinson Peete wrote,"Wait/- people are actually offended?????"

Candace thinks the judgers might want to look inside their own house if they're actually offended.

"I'm like, hey, guys, if you're complaining about the picture, maybe you might hope that your marriage is actually a little spicier than it is," she said. "But this is part of our healthy marriage. And I just wanted to say it because I had no shame in posting that picture. You know, nothing was exposed, I didn't think it was immodest. It was just two people having fun and we've been married for 24 years, but together for 26 years. So I just am like, hey, the playfulness doesn't stop just because you're married."

In a separate interview with the Daily Mail, Candace had an even more direct message to those who think she and her husband are somehow immoral.

"For all of the Christians that are questioning my post with my husband's hand on my boob my husband of 24 years thinking it was inappropriate, it makes me laugh because it's my husband," she said. "He can touch me any time he wants, and I hope he does. This is what a healthy, good marriage and relationship is all about I'm sorry if it offended you I'm actually not sorry. I'm glad we have fun together after so many years. He can touch me all day long."

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