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Weight loss will be on many peoples minds as the New Year rolls in. The NHS offers medically-approved tips for losing weight, such as not skipping breakfast, eating plenty of fruit and vegetables, moving more and using a smaller plate.

But some experts have also suggested the addition of a glucomannan supplement can also aid weight loss.

Glucomannan is a natural, water-soluble dietary fibre extracted from the roots of konjac, also known as elephant yam.

Its available as a powder and tablets, and is the main ingredient in shirataki noodles.

Like all soluble fibres, glucommanan is highly absorbent, and when it binds with water it forms a gel-like substance.

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This gel helps create a sensation of fullness, which can reduce appetite, delays stomach emptying, keeping a person feeling fuller for longer, and breaks down carbohydrates more slowly, stabilising post-meal blood sugar levels.

The gel can also decrease absorption of fat.

A 2005 study carried out by Norways University of Tromso reported dieters who took glucomannan lost more weight than those taking other high-fibre supplements.

Another study involving 176 healthy but overweight people on a calorie-restricted diet randomly assigned either a glucomannan supplement or a placebo to participants.

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Weight loss was significantly greater among those who supplemented with glucomannan.

But a 2013 study published in the Journal of Obesity found it had no effect on weight.

Glucomannan has also been shown to support gut health.

A 2010 laboratory study carried out by the University of Reading found it helped encourage healthy levels of gut bacteria populations, for examine bifidobacterium.

Its also been shown to lower cholesterol levels.

A 2008 review of evidence in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, glucomannan can reduce levels of total cholesterol and cause a decrease in bad LDL cholesterol too.

Researchers have suggested glucomannan has this effect by altering the way cholesterol is produced in the liver and how fats in the body are stored or used for energy.

When it comes to dosage for glucomannan, Holland and Barrett says a dose of around 2g to 4g per day has been used safely in studies, but you should always read the packaging or food label first.

It adds: Take glucomannan 15 minutes to an hour before a meal, and make sure you swallow it with 1-2 glasses of fluid to avoid it expanding before it reaches your stomach, as this could be dangerous.

Glucomannan has not been proved safe for pregnant or breastfeeding women and children.

If you are diabetic, speak to your doctor before taking glucomannan as it can reduce the absorption of some diabetes medications.

Glucomannan may produce mild side-effects including bloating, flatulence, soft stools and diarrhoea.

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As we enter into a season of New Years resolutions to lose weight, Im starting 2020 a bit lighter, having dropped about 30 pounds since last January. This isnt because Im especially virtuous, Ill quickly add, but speaks more to the fact that Im really no saint.

When a routine health exam revealed that my medical numbers were going in the wrong direction, the doctor suggested I reduce my middle-aged waistline. I was offered no miracle diet and probably wouldnt have been able to follow one if it had been prescribed.

Instead, my doctor recommended whats often blandly called sensible eating. That meant cutting back on office snacks, staying away from the nearby vending machine, avoiding pasta and skipping dessert.

I didnt starve. In fact, as I changed course, I never truly felt hungry. There were also times, with my doctors blessing, when I gave myself permission to indulge in a nice steak and an occasional slice of cake.

But by putting a little more salad on my plate and a little less spaghetti, or having a cup of tea in the evening instead of ice cream, I gradually went down two pants sizes. It happened slowly, as most long-term improvement usually does.

Some good things resulted. My heath numbers improved, and my knees no longer ached from carrying the extra weight. During a vacation trip to England, I was able to climb the steep stone tower of Oxfords University Church of St. Mary the Virgin without getting winded.

I mention all of this because each January our national conversation typically turns to the idea of bold, radical change in personal improvement. The assumption seems to be that only big change can really make a difference. Its an idea that permeates our civic, too this notion that progress is inevitably driven by sweeping alterations in the status quo. Thats why so many of the political candidates who will be campaigning this year promise huge agendas and widespread transformation. Those are the kinds of ideas that inevitably capture the collective imagination.

Sometimes, events call for that sort of broad reinvention. But in his new book, A Thousand Small Sanities, Adam Gopnik paints an alternate, yet equally compelling, picture of human progress.

As his title suggests, Gopnik argues that positive change more typically emerges not from one big thing, but hundreds of smaller, incremental changes that add up over time.

Epidemics seldom end with miracle cures, he writes. Most of the time in the history of medicine, the best way to end disease was to build a better sewer and get people to wash their hands. Chipping away at a problem is usually the very best thing to do; keep chipping, and eventually, you get to its heart.

For the coming year, Ive resolved to walk more. Ill tackle it as I did with my weight loss, taking one small step, then another.

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In a bid to lose weight quickly, many go the extra mile. They take up extreme workout program, go on drastic diet plans and resort to other unhealthy measures to lose the extra kilos.

But your weight loss obsession may take a toll on your health. Here are some common mistakes people make when trying to lose weight.

You may consider replacing your regular meals with green juices and smoothies to lose weight faster. But these beverages may not be enough to meet your nutrient recommendations. Green juices lack fibre and protein, the key nutrients that could keep you full.

Moreover, smoothies may come loaded with sugar from juice, sweeteners, or too much fruit. Plus, addition of fat sources like nuts and seeds can make it high in calories.

Apart from the number on the scale, there are various factors that can determine your weight change such as fluid fluctuations and the quantity of food that remains in your system. This is your weight can fluctuate depending on how much food and liquid you consume.

If the number on the scale remain unchanged, it may be because you may be losing fat mass but holding on to water. In case you are working out, you are likely to gain muscle while losing fat.

Even if the scale number doesnt change much, your waistline and your overall physical appearance may start changing youre losing fat.

Reducing your calorie intake is required for weight loss. However, the calorie requirement may not be the same for all.

If your calorie count remains high despite your new diet plan, you may be eating too many foods that are healthy but also high in calories, such as nuts and cheese. Check your portion sizes to maintain the balance.

On the other hand, decreasing your calorie intake too much can damage your body. Going on very low-calorie diet (less than 1,000 calories per day) can lead to muscle loss and significantly slow down metabolism.

Exercising helps boost fat loss and increases your metabolism. However, over-exercising can also lead to health problems. Excessive exercise may lead to severe stress. Too much exercise can also lead to injuries, exhaustion, depression, and cause lasting physical harm. Studies say thirty minutes a day of moderate physical activity is enough to help prevent diseases like diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure.

Protein is extremely important if youre trying to lose weight. Eating enough protein can help reduce appetite, increase feelings of fullness, decrease calorie intake, increase metabolic rate and protect muscle mass during weight loss.

So, if you are on a weight lose journey, make sure you have a high-protein food in your meals.

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Vitamins and minerals are essential for our body to function properly. Every nutrient we get either from plant or animal-based food products has its specific role to play in keeping us healthy and fit. Like calcium is necessary for bones, iron helps in the production of red blood cells and others. Just like any other mineral, magnesium is important for 300 enzyme system in the body. It helps regulate the blood sugar level, lowers blood pressure and is even necessary for our heart, muscles, and kidneys. But you might not know that magnesium also has an important role to play when trying to lose weight. Studies suggest that sufficient magnesium intake, along with a healthy diet and intense workout session can help to shed weight quickly. Here are 3 reasons why you should take magnesium when trying to lose weight. 1. Reduces stress and improves the quality of sleepWe all know that sleeplessness and stress can halt your weight loss process. So, when you are a mission to lose weight it is important to control both the things. Studies suggest that taking a sufficient amount of magnesium every day may help relieve stress and anxiety. This will calm your mind and you will be able to get some quality sleep at night. Magnesium is also called as the natural mood booster. 2 Boosts your performance To shed kilos it is important to shed some sweat in the gym, without that it is impossible to get in shape. Magnesium plays an essential role in muscle contraction and boosts your performance, as a result, you can work out for a longer period of time without getting tired. This will help you burn more calories in a short period of time.

3 Magnesium helps to fight inflammation Workout and muscle soreness go hand in hand. If you are trying to lose weight, you will have to perform an intense workout and when you do that you will experience muscle soreness. Studies suggest that this nutrient helps in reducing inflammation in the body. The muscle recovery process will be comparatively faster and you won't have to miss your gym because of muscle soreness or pain.

How to add magnesium in your diet Generally, magnesium deficiencies are very rare. The daily requirements of magnesium are fulfilled by the food we take. But still, if you want to increases your magnesium intake then include these vegetables in your diet.

-Dark leafy greens-Quinoa-Whole grains-Yoghurt

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Over half of us want to be doing more about our health, with over a third (38%) of us trying to lose weight at any one time in the UK. Its little wonder really; according to statistics, over a quarter of adults in England (28.7%) are obese, with a further 35.6% falling into the overweight category. Yet our focus on how we look and what we eat is concerning.

While headlines focus on how unhealthy we are as a nation, campaigns often stop at obesity, few speak about the 1.6 million in the UK alone who are thought to be directly affected by an eating disorder. Fewer still understand the impact of lesser spoken about conditions such as binge-eating disorder, as well as the negative impacts diet talk can have on our mental health and wellbeing.

Ive always been a fat girl. Ill admit, I was one of those girls in my teens and early 20s who was always bouncing from one fad diet to another. You name it, Ive tried it. Yet as my 30s begin to rapidly approach, I make myself stop and take a step back each time I see a new weight loss wonder making the headlines.

Finding a quick and easy way to lose weight and reach our perfect or target weight is something many of us feel pressured to do. Yet, shouldnt finding a healthy, sustainable way to put our health and wellbeing first be our real goal? Easy quick-fixes may sound appealing, but can they really stick?

If there truly was a foolproof way to lose weight, get fit, and fix all of our problems, wouldnt we all be doing it by now? With that, Im looking at some of the ways in which hypnotherapy can help you take control of your eating habits and make positive changes, as well as how you can start focusing on your health and wellbeing to create sustainable goals that benefit you (rather than focusing on a number on the scales).

Getting a virtual gastric band is one of the ways people use hypnotherapy to help with weight loss. Gastric band hypnotherapy uses suggestion techniques to get your subconscious to think that you have had a gastric band fitted around your stomach, in the hopes of helping you lose weight. Real gastric bands involve surgery (and all of the potential risks and complications) to constrict your stomach, limiting the amount of food you can physically eat. For many, hypnotherapy for a virtual gastric band offers a safe alternative. But how does it work and more importantly, can it really help us to lose weight?

Hypnotherapists who offer gastric band hypnosis typically use a two-pronged approach which looks to identify what is causing your emotional eating, then using relaxation techniques, they suggest on a subconscious level that you feel fuller quicker (mimicking the effects of the surgery).

But does hypnotherapy for weight loss really work? According to clinical hypnotherapist Natasha Kelly BSCH reg PGDip, hypnotherapy can help you to uncover your motivation, change associations with food, re-programme your subconscious, and help you to deal with your emotions. She explains: Digging deep reveals our hidden motivations and desires. Its important to ask What do you want? Why do you want it? How will you know you have achieved it? How will you feel when you have it? What do you lose by having it?

In most cases, a person who is overweight got there because of an emotional reason. When they diet they are treating the symptom and not the cause. Hypnotherapy can treat the cause, thus enabling the weight loss and ensuring that any weight loss does no return at a later stage.

Digging deep reveals our hidden motivations and desires. Its important to ask What do you want? Why do you want it? How will you know you have achieved it? How will you feel when you have it? What do you lose by having it?

And as hypnotherapist Becca Teers explains, diets alone often dont work for weight loss. Diets dont tend to deal with the permanent lifestyle changes required, such as a sustainable long-term change in our eating habits and attitude to food. Many diet plans are temporary and can be difficult to maintain on an on-going basis, often because they are too restrictive or they totally deprive us of our favourite foods.

These regimes can be adhered to short-term but dont work so well in the long run. By causing us to count calories or consciously measure portion size or even totally omit types of foods, many diets can make us more obsessed with food and our eating. This can take the pleasure out of eating and can lead us to crave more of certain foods and a diet-overeat/binge cycle can start.

While many of us know and recognise that quick-fixes arent the right answer to losing weight in a healthy, sustainable way, we also know that the lure of the next big thing that next headline-grabbing fad that promises to help us feel happier and healthier with just a few quick steps is going to keep pulling us in again and again. But is that because we really think theyll work?

Does anyone honestly think they will be happier and life will be easier if they can only shed a few more pounds? Or are we going along with the crowd, to avoid facing the issues that are really weighing us down?

Why do you want to lose weight? Is this something you want to do for yourself, or is it something you feel pressured into trying because of friends, family, or even what youre seeing and hearing on social media or in the news?

There isnt anything inherently wrong with wanting to lose weight, but do you have a reason or a goal in mind? Or is this something you are turning your time and energy towards to avoid identifying other focal points of your worry, anxiety, and how you are really feeling?

According to research, one in five of UK adults have admitted that what we see on social media has caused us to worry about our body image. Research by the Mental Health Foundation highlights the link between higher body dissatisfaction and a poorer quality of life, including psychological distress, unhealthy eating behaviours and eating disorders. Body satisfaction, on the other hand, is linked with better overall wellbeing and fewer unhealthy dieting behaviours.

One in five UK adults have felt shame because of their body image during the past year. Over a third of us have felt anxious or depressed because of concerns about their body image. One in eight have experienced suicidal thoughts or feelings because of concerns around their body image. Just let that sink in for a moment; thats a huge impact our perception of our body is having on us.

If youre worried diet culture may be affecting your choices, Nutritionist Pixie Turner (ANutr, MSc) shares tips on how to spot diet culture BS, or if youre worried that friends or colleagues may be influencing your decision to lose weight, read these tips on how to avoid diet talk.

Does anyone honestly think they will be happier and life will be easier if they can only shed a few more pounds? Or are we going along with the crowd, to avoid facing the issues that are really weighing us down?

Your self-worth, self-confidence, and self-esteem all play significant parts in how happy you are with yourself as a person including how you look and feel. Our behaviour, body language, how we hold ourselves and speak in different situations all show how we are feeling about ourselves and how confident we really are. When our self-belief suffers, we can start to second guess our choices and decisions. For some of us, this can lead to questioning parts of our lives, from our careers to our physical appearance.

When our confidence takes a hit, its an understandable reaction that we try to find ways to fix ourselves but making physical changes isnt always the right answer; sometimes, change needs to come from within.

NLP practitioner and confidence coach, Vicki French, explains: It all starts from within. You are not broken and therefore you do not need fixing. Once you start to notice your self-talk and your self-language, you will soon come to realise that you are self-sabotaging. Becoming aware of your self-sabotaging thoughts and language will allow you to realise the damage you are creating, you can then replace with self-praising thoughts and language and discover the true you.

Working with a confidence or personal development coach can help you to develop a more positive mental attitude, pinpoint areas that are causing you to feel insecure, and work towards feeling happier in your own skin. If you feel like you life is off balance or you are struggling to make time for self-care and looking after yourself, they can also help you to readdress your work/life balance to create a more sustainable, healthy routine.

Body positivity may have made mainstream headlines, but for those of us with a negative self-image, the body-loving self-acceptance movement can feel like a step too far. How can you make that jump from wanting to change so much about how you physically look, to celebrate all of your curves, bumps, and wobbly bits?

Body neutrality could be the answer. Offering a safe space to accept your body without the pressure to celebrate it, for those with chronic health conditions, disordered eating, disabilities, or body dysmorphia, body neutrality can feel live a gentler introduction to self-acceptance.

If you struggle with food and eating, embracing mindfulness may be another way to help. Shown to help those with disordered eating patterns to see food in a different light, mindfulness (the act of focusing on and being present in the moment) can help you to recognise when you are physically full without focusing on any associated emotions (positive or negative).

If weight loss is the route you want to go, working with a nutrition expert can help you to create a sustainable plan of action that can identify and address underlying issues, help you to learn more about nutrition, portion control, emotional eating, and creating a balanced diet. With the support of a nutritionist, you can spot the signs of disordered eating before they develop further, helping you to discover more about the link between nutrition and mental health.

If you have struggled with the cycle of fad diets, working with a therapist could be the answer to helping you to break free. Dr Patricia Moran, PhD CPsychol, AFBPsS, MBACP explains how therapy can help you to lose weight through addressing the destructive dieting cycle.

The way to break this destructive cycle is to find other ways of changing your relationship with food, which is where the support from a psychologist comes in. Identifying [and enaging] your overeating triggers, learning to trust your bodys own signals for food, improving your relationship with yourself and your body, [and] rebalancing your life.

Changing your relationship with food and your body can be difficult if youre going it alone thats why getting professional psychological help is so important. This approach wont give you results overnight like the claims made by fad diets. Its about undoing old habits, making lasting changes and investing in yourself.

Whatever your weight or issues around food, getting professional help can unhook you from destructive cycles and help you to find solutions for the long-term.

Weight and fitness arent always as clean-cut as we would like to think. You can be thin while eating an unhealthy diet. You can be fat while doing yoga and going to the gym five days a week. Your physical appearance isnt always linked to how healthy you are. Losing weight doesnt mean you will become happy. Even personal trainers have said it: you can be fat and fit.

Were not denying that yes, there are many health-related risks associated with obesity and weight. Being clinically obese can put you at higher risk of type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and even some types of cancer. However, making healthy, sustainable choices around how you use your body through exercise and what you eat can have a significant impact.

So, hypnotherapy for weight loss may be an option for some - gastric band hypnosis can offer a safer alternative to surgery, while hypnotherapy can also help to manage emotional eating and understand what may cause your relationship with food and weight. However, it may be that you need to go deeper than aesthetics.

Instead of focusing on how you look on the outside, its time to focus on putting your mental health and wellbeing first. Its time to ditch the quick-fixes, and address the underlying issues and to make sustainable changes not because of the time of year, pressure from friends or family, or what the media want us to think.

No-one should feel pressured to change themselves to please others. It's time to really question what you want, and whether now is the right time to start making changes whatever they might be.

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Weight loss is a hot topic over the holidays, whether youre fielding comments from well-meaning relatives or worrying about maintaining fitness goals over the cold winter months.

Now, British music maven Adele is also at the center of weight-loss discussions since, on Christmas Eve, she posted Instagram photos of herself looking trim at a holiday party. The post follows another set of eye-catching images she shared in October after attending Drakes birthday party.

The star has apparently been on a weight-loss journey since her divorce in September, and credits a special diet and a lot of pilates for her results.

Fans and fellow celebrities have celebrated Adeles apparent weight loss, with some commenting on her Christmas Eve post that the singer looks gorgeous and others going as far as to say she looks unrecognizable.

The comments have prompted online controversies over the potential harms of celebrating someones weight loss, how to discuss weight in a healthy way, and whether its appropriate to comment at all. An expert told Insider the answer to all of the questions raised depends on context.

In response to the praise around Adeles body, Toronto-based writer Audra Williams pointed out in a viral Twitter post that weight loss can be a sign of serious physical or mental health issues, and complimenting it out of context it could send a dangerous message that how you look is more important than whether you are healthy.

Other writers and advocates were quick to back her point.

Plenty of Twitter users also took issue with the implication that peoples weight is a measure of their value as a person.

Research does indeed show that while weight can be a component of health, factors like blood pressure, insulin resistance, and cholesterol levels are more important.

Fat-shaming has also been shown to raise health risks, rather than motivate people to lose weight. And people with poorer body image face a higher risk of heart disease and diabetes, research shows, regardless of their body mass index, or height-to-weight ratio.

Pursuing weight loss no matter the health costs can also increase the risk of dangerous eating disorders and worsen health.

Since weight loss is complex, discussions about it should be, too, according to Kelly Coffey, a certified personal trainer and health coach. To make a blanket statement that commenting on someones weight is horrible is shortsighted, she told Insider.

Coffey said that for people who have made an effort to lose weight or become fit, compliments can be an important source of validation and support, particularly when they come from people they care about.

It can be incredibly validating and invigorating to have someone that you love notice and celebrate it if youve been trying to lose weight, she said.

But where comments can be problematic is if you know someone has a history of disordered eating or health problems, mental or physical, related to food, Coffey added.

If you arent sure about whether your compliment will be well-received or not, Coffey said the best approach is to ask the person directly what theyre proud of, and how theyd like to be supported.

Ask them what they doing, how theyre feeling, and then celebrate whatever thing they express pride in, she said. Let them tell you what they want you to be excited about for them.

That might include weight loss, but it could also involve things like feeling more energetic or being stronger.

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Some of the most common new years resolutions people make each year involve eating healthier, exercising more and losing weight.

Though not everyone who sets out to reach a big fitness or weight-loss goal will be successful, local couple Terry and Shaye Ammons said it is possible to reach big goals.

Rather than waiting until Jan. 1 to get started, Terry set out to make some major lifestyle changes on June 1.

After many years of yo-yo dieting and being an insulin-dependent diabetic, this year was my breakthrough, Terry said. I started June 1 at 245 pounds. I am down to 187 and no longer on insulin or the handful of pills I was taking daily.

Terry, 46, has lost 58 pounds and counting.

Though she did not want or need to lose as much weight, Shaye, later joined him in his efforts. Shaye, 37, ended up losing 30 pounds herself.

The couple started a diet plan which involved purchasing special diet food mainly protein bars and each eating one lean and green meal per day. They drastically cut their calorie intake, which helped them shed the pounds.

We had to give all our clothes away, Shaye said with a laugh. None of them fit anymore.

Though an organized diet plan helped them get started, they said the habits they started are what really helped them lose the weight and begin to keep it off.

The focus on figuring out what it meant to cook lean and green meals with lean meats and vegetables changed how they did their grocery shopping. They no longer bought junk food regularly, instead replacing it with healthier options.

The plan also had them eating multiple small meals per day instead of two or three big ones. They also increased their water intake. Both measures were meant to help their energy and metabolism.

What they were doing also changed how they viewed eating out and indulging in junk food. Though there are many tempting treats available during the holiday season, months of healthy eating made it a strong habit.

You find the longer you get in the train of thought about [healthy eating], the less you want all the junk you used to have, Shaye said.

They also began gradually working out more and building up their physical stamina. Terry said he started as a total couch potato. Shaye did not really work out either.

However, both started walking, then jogging, then running. Terry now tries to go on 5-mile runs three days per week. Shaye attends 5 a.m. boot camp workout classes at the Cleveland Family YMCA.

They also have run 5k races together, including two Thanksgiving races. They took a special trip to Maine to celebrate their 20th anniversary and successfully hiked the notoriously difficult Precipice Trail in Acadia National Park.

My weight was a lifelong struggle for me, Terry said. I dont want to say that what we did to lose weight was easy, but I was definitely ready for a real change. I now have so much more energy and feel so much better.

Terry said his main reason for starting the diet was to improve his health. Because of his weight, he had dealt with Type 2 diabetes and was having to give himself five insulin shots per day. He also had problems like gastroesophageal reflux disease, which caused him to have heartburn daily.

Terry said his key to successful weight loss was to keep reminding himself of his goals. Though there were days when he cheated on his diet, he got himself back on track.

I think you have to accept going into something like this that youre going to have a bad day or two, Terry said. Cheating may derail your diet, but you can get back into it. You have to accept it and move on.

Both also recommend finding a friend or loved one to serve as an accountability partner. Better yet, they advise finding someone who is trying to eat or work out in a similar manner.

Doing it together made it a lot easier for me. I think it was the same way for my wife, Terry said.

Though they were happy with the diet plan they followed, they stressed one does not need to start a specific diet plan to begin making healthier choices. They explained its all about replacing any unhealthy habits with healthy ones.

Tamara Whitworth, a personal trainer at the Cleveland Family YMCA, did not work with the couple. However, she said those who are successful in reaching their fitness and weight-loss goals all tend to have something in common: good habits.

Whether that habit is always eating a healthy meal at a certain time or doing certain workouts on certain days, Whitworth said the key is to make at least one healthy habit and stick to it.

Whitworth said it can be tempting to give up on a certain habit if you are not successful at first. For example, someone trying to work out more regularly might skip a day or two.

You can pick things up and do better the next day, Whitworth stressed. Even if you make a mistake, you can still get back on track. It just takes you continuing to do that over and over.

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Start the Roaring Twenties off right! Take charge of 2020 with an internal cleanse and begin the new year with a clean body, fresh mind, and spirited outlook. Whether youre trying to lose weight, clean your digestive tract or botheven if you want to kickstart the Keto Diethere are the seven best detoxes on Amazon.

After the long holiday season is over, we all feel like we need a reset. We ate too much, we drank too much, and worst of all, its an awful lot of effort just to relax! We could all use to drop a few post-holiday pounds. But even the stress of the holidaysfamily, travel, gifts, all of it!feels like it needs to be flushed away.

A cleanse is a great way to start any new year. The timing is right, and theyre easier and more affordable than ever. Amazon has dozens of cleanses for the body. Whether its pills, powders, or gummies, theres a cleanse for most every need.

Looking to flush your digestive tract and drop some water weight? Dozens of digestive and colon cleanses can help you approach 2020 with a clean, er, conscience. Party a bit too much this holiday season? We get it. Amazon has cleanses for the liver, kidney, gut, and even THC. We chose to focus on internal body cleanses for this list. But rest assured, theres a cleanse or best detox at Amazon for pretty much everything.

Did you know the human intestinal tract is 25 to 30 feet in length and covers a surface area the size of a tennis court? Its massive, and it needs the occasional detox. Furthermore, by the age of 40, the average person can have 10-20 pounds of hard, compacted fecal matter lodged in their intestinal tract. Flush it away and give your body a reset in 2020 with one of these awesome cleansers and detoxes available at Amazon.

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From dealing with the cravings of comfort food to battling the ice-cold wind as you head out for work, winter can be a difficult time for a lot of people. The sun no longer greets you in the morning and the darkness looms in as early as 4 in the afternoon.

Hence, for most of us, the winter season is all about getting the bare essentials done and heading back to the comfort of cosy bed and blanket as soon as possible. As the temperature drops, it becomes harder and harder to go outdoors, let alone working out and making healthy food choices.

If you too find it increasingly difficult to be active and stay on the path of fitness during the winter season, be rest assured that you are not alone. Winter weight is a REAL thing and we tell you the four most common reasons for the same.

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What does your gut microbiome, the collection of trillions of bacteria living in your intestines, have to do with weight maintenance? More than you might think. Research has shown that the bacterial makeup in individuals who are obese is less diverse than in individuals who are lean.

But it presents a chicken-or-the-egg questiondoes the imbalance cause weight gain or does the extra weight somehow change the balance of bacteria? Renowned integrative physician Robert Rountree, M.D., thinks the evidence is clear, "There is no question that the bacteria in our gut can affect our weight."* He cites animal studies, in which obese mice are given a fecal transplant from lean mice and, consequently, lose weight and body fat.*

This might be due to how gut bacteria interact with our cells and digestive process. One study found that simply overeating can tip the balance in favor of bad bacteria. The problem? As Rountree explains it, "Certain bacteria are better at extracting energy from food than others." This means these bacteria can harvest even more calories from the increased intake of food, to be turned into energy and body fat.* A double weight-gain whammy, if you will.

In addition, gut bacteria play a role in appetite regulation and satiety.* When the "good" bacteria outnumber the "bad," the levels of short-chain fatty acids increase in the gut, triggering the production of hormones that regulate appetite.* So, if these hormones are out of balance, then you might not get the signal that you are full.

The result is a vicious weight-gain cycleyou overeat and the bad bacteria increases in your gut, possibly increasing body fat and lowering levels of short-chain fatty acids that would otherwise help control your appetite, causing you to eat more, which increases the bad bacteria, which...well, you get the idea.*

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