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Dear Dr. G,

I am a man in my mid-forties and while balancing my career and family time is always difficult, I manage it and I am mostly content with my life - except for two issues.

Firstly, my sexual appetite has been diminishing since my late 30s. My wife says that it is normal as we are raising two teenagers and as such have no time and energy for ourselves. Also, my wife and I have sex once every few months, and my friends tell me it is abnormal.

Secondly something that is not making me feel so sexy about myself is my

balding head, and I have read that male pattern baldness is characteristic of a

virile man with high levels of testosterone. Isnt that why Bruce Willis is perceived to be more masculine with a thinning scalp?

Therefore, I would Dr. G on the spot by asking if there is a link between hairlessness and virility. Is my declining sex life a symptom if an illness, and is this a reflection of a poor level of testosterone?

Also, would the use of hair loss products enhance or reduce my sexual appetite?

Regards

Hairless Harry

A close correlation between testosterone and male pattern baldness has been postulated for centuries. In fact, such a link had already been documented in the era of Hippocrates and Aristotle.

In the modern era, the first scientific evidence of the influence of testosterone on hair is studied by Hamilton from Yale in the 1960s in a study of 21 boys castrated for behavioural and mental problems.

The study - which continued until the boys were 18 - found that the castrated subjects had no endogenous testosterone and also had no signs of developing male pattern baldness in adulthood while the men with normal testicular functions tend to be more likely to have receding hair loss.

With that said, the association of hair loss with male hormone harbours a great deal more complexity than previously speculated.

The mere level of the male hormones does not determine hair loss, but testosterone is converted into a more active substance, dihydrotestosterone (DHT) that is more important in sexual desire and hair growth.

The active component of this metabolite is also believed to shrink the hair follicles in the scalp, stopping further growth and resulting in male pattern baldness.

Additionally, a man's degree of baldness is clearly not just determined by testosterone as it is also controlled by the genetic make-up of the man and their susceptibility to enzyme conversion.

Similarly, the libido of a man is not simply controlled by testosterone.

Other factors play important roles may include cultural upbringing, attitude towards sex and overall state of health.

As for hair loss products, the use of medications like Finasteride is well recognized in reversing male pattern baldness.

The mechanism of action for such drugs is to inhibit the conversion of testosterone to DHT, and as such it is not just useful in stopping the shrinkage of shrinking of hair follicles in the scalp; it is also widely used to prevent the progression of prostate enlargement.

Although the medication is useful in the treatment of prostatic aging process and hair loss, the side effects of diminished libido and erectile dysfunction is also well documented.

The American actor and producer Bruce Willis is widely regarded as an action hero after his portrayal of John McClane in the Die Hard franchise.

Of course, Willis is also well recognized, having a receding hairline from his

Moonlighting days to complete baldness as his career progressed.

Willis once admitted that "hair loss is Gods way of telling me I am human. In reality, male pattern baldness is a general progression of male aging. It is a biological process that is influenced by multifactorial parameters, rather than a surrogate market of male virility.

Similarly, sexual desire and libido is also a variable between men, influenced by the state of mind and state of health.

Many men facing dwindling sex life, with or without hair, often put Dr. G on the spot for answers to revive their action hero bedroom days.

His response is that hair loss and libido loss is Gods way of telling you are human, therefore do whatever is humanly necessary to be healthy and relive the action days!

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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused a backlog in FDA drug approvals, and many experts fear that the pandemic will have a negative effect on drug development.1

However, a new report published by OptumRx challenges that assumption and argues that although delays have occurred, COVID-19s impact on drug development has been minimal. Several new and promising drugs are making their way through the FDA pipeline with expected approvals in the fourth quarter of 2020 and the first quarter of 2021, according to OptumRx.1

Five Drugs to Watch Out For in 2020 Q4 and 2021 Q1

1. Roxadustat (FibroGen, expected FDA decision: December 23, 2020)

Roxadustat is intended to treat anemia, which occurs when there is insufficient hemoglobin in the blood, associated with chronic kidney disease. Approximately 4.8 million people are affected by the condition in the United States. If the drug is approved, it will be the first novel treatment for chronic kidney disease related anemia since 1989. Additionally, roxadustat would offer an oral alternative to the currently available injectable product. A sale price has not yet been established.1

2.Relugolix (Myovant, expected FDA decision: December 20, 2020)

Relugolix is intended to treat male patients with advanced prostate cancer, the second most common cancer in American men. In 2020, there will be an estimated 192,000 new prostate cancer cases and 33,000 deaths. Relugolix works by blocking the hormone that stimulates testosterone production. Testosterone plays a key role in the growth of prostate cancer tumors and treatment often focuses on reducing levels of the hormone in the body. If approved, it will be the first oral GnRH receptor antagonist for advanced prostate cancer.1

3.Inclisiran (Novartis, expected FDA decision: December 2020)

Inclisiran is intended to treat elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and familial hypercholesterolemia, which is caused by a genetic mutation that impacts the breakdown on LDL-C. More than 29 million people in the United States are living with these conditions, and 22 million are treated with oral lipid lowering therapies. Even though inclisiran is a PCSK9 inhibitor, it is also a small interfering RNA. Although inclisiran is a late entry to the market, it only has to be administered by subcutaneous injection once every 6 months. The 2 other drugs on the market, evolocumab and alirocumab, have to be administered every 2 to 4 weeks.1

4. Berotralstat (BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, expected FDA decision: December 3, 2020)

Berotralstat is meant to prevent hereditary angioedema (HAE) attacks, which are caused by a genetic defect that causes a biochemical imbalance that releases fluids outside of the blood vessels into surrounding tissues. Approximately 7500 people are treated for HAE in the United States. Berotralstat would be a late comer to a crowded market; however, if approved, it would be the first oral, non-biologic, once-daily treatment. This could provide the drug with an advantage over its competitors, according to OptumRx.1

5. Lisocabtagene maraleucel(Bristol Meyers Squibb, expected FDA decision: delayed)

Lisocabtagene maraleucel is intended to treat adult patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma that has either relapsed or does not respond to treatment after at least 2 prior therapies. An initial decision for the drug was slated for November 16, 2020. However, the FDA was not able to conduct an inspection of a third-party manufacturer facility in Texas due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. Action on the application is being deferred until an inspection can be completed.1

Emergency Use Authorizations to Watch out for in 2020 Q4 and 2021 Q1

1. mRNA-1273 COVID-19 vaccine (Moderna Inc)

Moderna announced that its COVID-19 vaccine candidate is 94.1% effective against COVID-19, with a 100% efficacy against severe cases. If approved, 20 million doses will be available in the United States by the end of 2020, with 500 million to 1 billion doses available globally in 2021.2

2. mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer Inc)

Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SEs COVID-19 vaccine, BNT162b2 is 95% effective against COVID-19. No serious safety concerns were observed to date. If approved, an expected 50 million doses will be available in 2020 and 1.3 billion doses available by the end of 2021.3REFERENCE:

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The age old debate from women is that men just whine and moan when they're sick. Well, it is now proven science that men have the right to lay in bed because they truly are feeling worse than women think.

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University collected nasal cells from men and women and infected the cells with "influenza A". The kicker is that those researchers injected estrogen into some of those same cells. It was found that the cells that were injected with estrogen reduced the replication of the virus.

In other words, estrogen helped fight off the infection and reduced the symptoms associated with the virus.

It was also noted that testosterone, the male hormone, actually weakens the immune system making it less likely to fight off the virus.

Meaning, men feel worse than women when they're sick.

In a study from Memorial University of Newfoundland, researcher Kyle Sue found that men have more hospital admissions due to the flu. The death rate from the flu is also higher in men. The research also backed up that a man's immune system is weaker simply because of testosterone.

So ladies, if your man is sick, and you think he's complaining and moaning for no reason, he's not. He's not faking it, he's not trying to get out of his honey do list, he's not being lazy, he really does feel bad. Give him some time to rest and some chicken noodle soup.

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By Oak Duke| The Evening Tribune

Year-in and year-out, photos of dandy bucks pop up on our phones at the tail end of the deer season.

Many of them wear tags because a lucky hunter, persistent and driven, happened to walk through the right clump of goldenrod in the middle of a field.

Or another big racker jumped into rifle range because a landowner decided to cut out a few Christmas trees behind the old barn.

Or then again, a woodcutter pulls out a seasoned top to cut and split for the woodpile ... buck jumps … and so on.

By the end of November many of these late season survivors have pretty much "gone nocturnal."

But this year is different.

Some will be caught away from their beds and sanctuaries because even though they know better, they cant help it because they are struck with another case of procreation fever.

Like the other waypoints along the whitetail rut timeline, this final rut spike doesnt happen every year at the same time on our calendars.

Though it's the same time on natures timepiece.

We say were having a late Thanksgiving.

Deer researchers attribute this late season diurnal (daytime) buck movement to a phase in the whitetail rut timeline typically called the "Post Rut."

The Post Rut is a bit of a misnomer, because deer are actually rutting then, but weeks after the first high point of the whitetail's breeding season.

Doeunable to conceivecycle again, along with about 30 percent of the doe fawns in this secondary rut window.

Bucks in a way "cycle" too.

A whitetail bucks' testosterone/pheromone production goes and comes in waves and troughs throughout the weeks of the rut.

According to science, whitetails, along with other related animals (Ungulates) are chained to photoperiodism.

Photoperiodism is a big word that conveys a basic concept. Light drives hormone/ pheromone flow and behavior - especially breeding.

How's that happen?

The whitetails pineal gland, behind the eyeball in their brain processes light. It's kind of like a timer. The shortening days of fall set the timer for does to ovulate. Buck testosterone levels increase too. And we all know it "takes two to tango."

Melatonin is identified as another key hormone too.

As the Full Moon waxes, and moonlight increases, a proportionate spike in melatonin ramps up in the whitetail. Then as the Full Moon wanes towards the dark of the moon or New Moon, testosterone- powered behavior comes to the fore.

Researchers have artificially skewed the breeding cycles of both bucks and does with injections of melatonin, taking a cue from livestock farmers who time breeding (short day breeders) such as goats and sheep with melatonin implants.

Deer do not decide when to breed.

They respond to changing light.

We all know that the "running time" or rut of the whitetail peaks every year in November in New York State, throughout the Northeast, and the Midwest.

But sometimes it peaks in the beginning of the month and sometimes almost at the end, and once in a while in the middle.

One could say that the moon fine-tunes the rut.

Nature doesn't like to put all its eggs in one basket.

So a few doecycle in October. And some bucks are ready to go then too. We call that the Pre-Rut or Silent Estrus.

We see scrapes and rubs appearing almost overnight and we excitedly call it the beginning of the rut.

And in that magical window of time is the ethereal moment we dream about, even though it differs from one hollow one day, to another ridge on maybe the following day.

Peak rut lasts about two weeks, this year under the rare Blue moon.

Quickly, and just a few weeks later, after a mid-November lull, the cycle repeats one more time - and that's second prong of the rut, this year the key waypoint is around Thanksgiving.

Next year, during the beginning of our archery season we will perhaps take note of a spotted fawn.

Fawns typically hit the ground in May and by fall, have already lost their spots.

These tiny spotted fawns in October next year during archery season will be born four to six weeks later than the rest of their age class.

Mid-June and early July fawns are the products and proof of this final rut peak we are hunting, late November, this year, around Thanksgiving week.

Oak Duke writes a weekly column appearing on the Outdoors page.

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John McTiernan's Predator is a classic, but it's also over-the-top, ridiculous, and ripe with things that make very little sense.

John McTiernan's Predator revitalized the sci-fi movie monster during a particularly creative decade. Not only did it give audiences a glimpse at one of the coolest aliens ever designed, but it also kicked off a franchise that has stood on its own, while crossing over with 20th Century Fox's seminal Alien universe.

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Predator fans know that the movie is over-the-top, unrealistic, and (oftentimes) ridiculous, and that's part of the fun. Still, it would be a sin not to point out some things that just don't make any sense, even for a chill-out popcorn action/horror flick like Predator.

John McTiernan obviously wanted that infamous double-bicep shot in Predator, and for good reason. After all, this was a manly man's action movie, loaded with enough testosterone to give a Cornish Rex facial hair. It would have been silly for Dillon and Dutch to walk towards each other, sit down at a table and arm wrestle - hence the classic mid-air competition.

In truth, this would be nearly impossible given the lack of any surface for leverage. At best, Dillon's arm would have been shoved off to one side, rather than arcing downwards. Still, it's a scene that everyone remembers, and that's the most important thing.

The opening of the film establishes Dutch and his crew getting the scoop on a mission to rescue hostages from an armed guerrilla force, but there's no exposition or briefing to be seen. Instead, Dillon decides to go with the team as a fifth wheel who just so happens to know the full details; or so Dutch thinks.

Dillon decides to wait until the helicopters are beyond the halfway point to the drop-off before sharing some details about the op with Dutch. This includes a no-backup rule, which Dutch can't help but feel dismayed about. It makes no sense for them to get so far into the first stage of the mission with a seat-of-the-pants briefing.

To show off Arnold Schwarzenegger's predictable and stereotypical movie moments, a scene was devised where Dutch plants explosives on a propped up truck acting as a generator and rolls it down a hill. The truck hits its target and explodes, creating enough chaos for the team to start mowing down their targets one by one.

The obvious question is why the guerrilla sitting next to the truck failed to see Dutch standing right behind him, which would have been anyone's first instinct. Instead, he goes right after the truck with Dutch standing there in full view, with no cover.

The entire purpose of Dutch's mission was to infiltrate the guerrilla compound and save supposed hostages, which doesn't make any sense when the firing starts. The team kicks things off by firing indiscriminately in every direction while pumping grenades into buildings.

RELATED:5 Reasons Why The Predator Isnt As Bad As People Say It Is (& 5 Reasons It Is)

Yes, McTiernan crafted one amazing action sequence, but it makes little sense seeing as how Dutch and his team had no clue where the hostages were being held. After witnessing one being executed just minutes prior to the attack, they could have been right there in the line of fire.

This nonsensical plot device was done purely on purpose, and even the director admitted it. The idea of Blain carrying a massive helicopter mini-gun into the Central American jungle is cool for the sake of cool, even if it defies all logic.

Still, this particular mini-gun weighs a ridiculous amount, especially factoring in the ammo. Plus, it requires an electrical power source to run. Still, the movie would not have been as iconic had it not been for "Old Painless" and its special brand of jungle-chewing destructive capabilities.

The Predator's entire lifestyle and culture are built around the hunt, and its arrival on Earth meant that it was seeking the most dangerous prey on the planet to slaughter in a particularly brutal fashion. That would have included the guerrilla forces Dutch and his team were sent in to neutralize, but for some reason, they are left untouched.

This makes no sense, especially since the film establishes that a previous spec-ops team was wiped out prior to Dutch's arrival. Why the Predator seems to target only U.S. military personnel while leaving cold-blooded guerillas alive is anyone's guess.

Dutch and his team might have been the best in the business, but their true talent was keeping their uniforms squeaky clean and in pristine condition under even the harshest of conditions. At least, that's how it appears in the film.

After slogging through the jungle and engaging in a brutal firefight with guerrilla forces, none of the team looks worse for wear. Their military outfits look like they came fresh out of the washing machine with barely a speck of dirt on any of them. Surely they'd be a filthy mess in relatively short order.

After the deaths of several of Dutch's team, the remaining survivors begin rigging the jungle with traps in an effort to lay enough groundwork for an even fight. They do so in broad daylight, which presumably takes many hours of hard, noticeable labor.

This would beg the question as to why the Predator wasn't watching them the entire time and studying their tactics. Yes, it would have been better to make moves than do nothing and wait to be picked off, but surely this seasoned, deadly Predator wouldn't have allowed his quarry to go unwatched for such a prolonged period of time.

After his entire team is slaughtered, Dutch decides to make a stand in the jungle and go toe-to-toe with the alien trophy hunter using nothing but his survival skills. He begins laying a series of traps to prepare for another round with the creature on more even footing.

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Somehow, Dutch is so good that he creates a makeshift recurve bow out of common jungle materials that is so strong, an arrow can pierce a massive tree and emerge out the other side. This might be cool, but it's patently ridiculous.

The first Predator film establishes that the creature's mask acts as a sort of infrared filtration unit designed to highlight living things while dampening the heat of the surrounding jungle. When the mask is removed, the creature sees the fully unfiltered spectrum, which is jarring, to say the least.

This might have been so the Predator could level the playing field against a worthy opponent, but it doesn't explain how these creatures which are drawn to heat and conflict ever managed to crawl their way up the evolutionary ladder long enough to craft technology that made them see better. Also, this plot device would never be brought up again in subsequent sequels.

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Derek started writing about video games at age 14 and went on to write for GamePro Magazine and several other prominent outlets. He now brings his veteran pop culture XP to ScreenRant, TheGamer and CBR.

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You might think of dancing as something you just do at the club on Saturday nights. While dancing is a great way to unwind and have fun, it has so many other benefits, too.

In fact, dancing is an excellent way to exercise, burn fat and calories, and lose weight. So, if youre looking to add some new moves to your workout routine, read on to learn how dancing can benefit your weight loss efforts.

Like most forms of aerobic or cardio exercise, dancing has many health benefits, including weight loss.

Besides burning a good number of calories, dancing can also increase your muscle strength. Building lean muscle mass may help you burn fat and tone your muscles.

Some of the health benefits of regular cardio exercise, such as dancing, include:

Dancing also has mental health benefits. Aerobic exercise may help improve your mood and reduce your risk of depression.

Dancing has extra benefits because its often a social activity. Dancing with a partner or in a group can create a sense of community and help you feel more connected to other people.

And just as importantly, its a fun activity. When you enjoy doing something, youre more likely to keep doing it. This is why dancing can be a great way to stay motivated when it comes to exercise for weight loss.

As with most types of exercise, faster, more vigorous forms of dancing will burn more calories than slower dancing. For example, hip hop dancing burns more calories than ballroom dancing.

Below are some examples of how many calories youll likely burn during 30 minutes of dancing if you weigh 150 pounds. If you weigh less, youll likely burn fewer calories, and if you weigh more, youll likely burn more.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends that adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity or 75 minutes of high intensity exercise each week for health benefits, including weight loss.

So, if dancing is your main form of exercise, the amount of time you spend doing it depends on how vigorously you dance.

If youre looking for substantial weight loss (5 percent of your body weight or more) experts recommend at least 300 minutes of moderate intensity exercise per week.

There are many different types of dance, all of which offer health benefits and the potential for weight loss.

Many gyms offer dance classes, and there are also plenty of online dance videos you can try to see what form of dance feels right for you.

If you prefer something less structured, you can also just crank up your favorite music in your living room and dance around for 30 minutes or more. If youre moving and getting your heart rate up, youre reaping rewards and burning calories.

If youre interested in specific types of dance classes, here are some popular dance options for exercise and weight loss.

Zumba is a dance fitness program set to Latin and other international music.

It uses interval training, alternating between fast and slow movements. These short bursts of high-intensity exercise help you burn even more calories than just dancing at a consistent speed. And its a full-body workout, so youre able to tone and strengthen many of your muscles.

Zumba has many other health benefits, including:

The choreography in Zumba isnt meant to be formal, so you can join in as long as you keep moving. Many gyms and community centers offer classes that welcome all fitness levels.

Hip hop dancing is a high-intensity, high-impact form of dancing. It includes everything from break dancing to modern dance-like moves. Some gyms may offer hip hop dance classes, but there are also many online videos available to help you become familiar with hip hop choreography.

Benefits of hip hop dancing include:

A lot of hip hop dance involves repetitive motion, much of which is high-impact. These moves can lead to injuries if theyre done incorrectly or if you dont give yourself time to rest in between dance sessions.

Ballet is a form of classical dance that focuses on precise movements and technique. While the slow movements of ballet may not burn as many calories as other types of dance, it can still help improve your health and fitness with:

Many dance studios offer ballet classes for all levels.

If youre interested in ballet movements, you may also want to try barre classes. These classes, which are offered at many specialty studios or gyms, incorporate ballet, yoga, and Pilates into a workout based on small isometric movements.

Pole dancing, also called pole fitness, can be a great form of exercise. It involves moves like holding yourself up on the pole, twisting yourself around, and creating shapes with your body.

In addition to providing cardio exercise, some of the benefits of pole dancing include:

A word of caution: Pole dancing requires a lot of gripping and twisting. You may want to opt for a different form of dance if you have hand, wrist, shoulder, knee, or back injuries. Its also important to train with an instructor to avoid injury.

Ballroom dancing includes partner dances like the waltz, foxtrot, and tango. Even salsa dancing can count as a type of ballroom dancing.

While theres competitive ballroom dancing, its also a great workout for amateurs. Check your local community center or dance centers in your neighborhood to see if they have ballroom dancing classes you can attend.

Ballroom dancing can provide benefits like:

This is a low-impact type of dancing, so its a great way to get aerobic exercise if you have joint issues.

As with any exercise, there are safety precautions to bear in mind to minimize your risk for injury. Following these tips may help you stay safe while dancing:

Dancing is a great way to boost your fitness, lose weight, and gain other health benefits. And its a form of exercise thats often a lot of fun and done in a group setting, which may motivate you to keep at it over the long term.

You can try dancing on your own to your favorite tunes, or you can opt for a more structured format by joining a dance class or group session at your gym or local dance studio. Theres also the option of following along to online videos that focus on dance moves to lose weight.

Whats most important is to find the style and type of dance that you most enjoy. If your goal is to lose weight, aim for more than 150 minutes of moderate intensity dance or 75 minutes of high-intensity dance each week.

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Breakfast: My breakfast was always tasty and nutritious. I usually would have something around 9-10 a.m., which would be either oat, upma, the chilla, whole wheat veggie sandwich, poha or sometimes, a glass of milk with biscuits or dry fruits.

Lunch: Homemade food is the best. I have a bowl of daal, vegetable sabzi, curd, salad with 1/2 chapatis.

Dinner: Light and easy does it for me. Either a glass of milk or something nutritious like soup, sprouts, stir-fried paneer cubes or a bowl of daal (with one chapati). No pre or post-workout meals for me.

Cheat Day Meal: Veg pulav, Pav Bhaji, Pizza, basically what I like to eat.

My workout: I experimented a lot with my workout regime and made it a point to stay active through the day (still do).

I go cycling for 30 minutes daily, a 1-kilometre walk every alternate day and dancing on the weekends. I also tried weight training.

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One cannot enjoy Indian food without the beautiful blend of spices. For centuries, India has attracted many from around the world with its varied collection of spices. Apart from the taste and flavour, they also provide major health benefits. The main focus is to add them to your diet to regulate the process of weight loss. They also contribute to boosting the overall immune system which is essential because of viral infections and flu, says Dr Archana Batra, a dietician. She tells indianexpress.com how some top spices can help you keep your weight in check in winters.

Turmeric

Enriched with anti-inflammatory, antioxidants and anti-viral properties, this ancient spice is known to boost the digestive system which helps in increasing the metabolic rate. It also deposes the excess fat from the body. You can have turmeric tea, turmeric detox drink along with soups and curries, Dr Batra suggests.

Fenugreek

It contains natural fibre which largely helps suppress food cravings. The fibre gives a filling effect for a longer period and prevents overeating. It is also a good source of mucilaginous fibre which helps to protect the digestive system from the damages of free-radicals.

Having fenugreek soaked in water every morning helps flush out toxins and increase the metabolism rate. The key aspect to remember is that the most natural way to escalate weight loss is to improve digestive function.

Cinnamon

This tree-based spice plays an active role in weight loss. Cinnamon increases the metabolism rate and also suppresses the frequent hunger pangs. It also helps control the insulin level in the blood, for an increased level causes an increase in the level of fat, and also minimises the menstrual pain, says Dr Batra. It is also beneficial for relieving nausea, besides giving warmth to the body.

She suggests mixing one tablespoon of cinnamon powder in your detox water in the morning or enjoying it with a glass of warm milk.

Black pepper

The component piperine in black pepper suppresses the accumulation of fat in the body and also increases metabolism. It strengthens the immune system and prepares the body to fight against infections. This earthy spice helps the body to absorb the nutrients in a better way. In fact, black pepper tea does wonders in managing obesity, the doctor explains.

Fennel

Enriched with vitamins A, D and C, it not only helps in improving the immune system, but being a natural diuretic, also helps to flush out unwanted substances from the body. Try to start your day with a glass of soaked fennel seed water, and you can also add it to your breakfast cereals or in your dessert, says the dietician.

Cardamom

This aromatic diuretic spice stimulates the digestive system and efficiently helps to burn body fat. You can add cardamoms to your morning tea and your green tea. In fact, you can also chew 3-4 pods of cardamom to get the best results.

Chili pepper

An important element in chili pepper is capsaicin which poses a thermogenic effect to help you burn the fat. This hot spice is quickly absorbed in the stomach and in turn, suppresses the urge to eat frequently.

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