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Ashwagandha Tea Health Benefits: If you love drinking tea and dont mind experimenting, then you should try Ashwagandha tea. From boosting immunity to keeping your blood sugar in control, it provides numerous health benefits.

Morning tea is a staple in Indian households for its soothing and healing properties. A cup of tea calms you down and makes you feel a little less anxious. No matter what the season, tea hot, cold or iced - can be a tasty beverage. But more than that, tea leaves are loaded with healthy nutrients that work wonders for your health. If you are someone who loves to drink tea and dont mind experimenting, then you should try ashwagandha tea.

Ashwagandha is an ancient Ayurvedic herb used as a traditional medicine from time immemorial. The word ashwagandha in Sanskrit literally means smell of horse. Did you know people consumed this herb to get horse-like energy and strength? It has numerous health benefits for your body and brain. From stress levels to blood sugar levels, it can help keep your overallhealth in check.

1. It can help reduce stress by reducing cortisol levels and improve the quality of life. Some studies have also found that consuming ashwagandha has a positive effect on mental illnesses like schizophrenia and depression.

2. Ashwagandha has anxiolytic properties which help reduce anxiety and alleviate the symptoms of depression.

3. The flavonoids in the leaf and root extracts of the herb can help improve insulin sensitivity and treat diabetes.

4. Ashwagandha is an adaptogen a natural substance that enables the body to adapt to stress and extreme conditions, including high physical work. In other words, it increases muscle mass and strength.

5. It helps reduce inflammation by increasing the activity of immune cells. Immune cells help the body fight pathogens and keep you healthy.

6. It may reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels, which in turn can alleviate your chances of developing cardiovascular diseases.

Boil 1 cup of water in a bowl. Add one teaspoon of ashwagandha roots to it. Let it infuse for about 10-15 minutes. Strain it and add teaspoon lemon juice and honey (as per taste) to it.

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An effective drugs and diet treatment for cancer is on the horizon after experiments in mice found the combination halted tumour growth.

The treatment will now be tested in humans where it holds promise for bowel, breast, cervical, ovarian, uterine and prostate cancers.

Many cancer tumours have a genetic defect which makes them heavily reliant on fat to grow.

Experiments with a repurposed, anti-inflammatory drug, in combination with a fat-free, plant-based diet, not only stopped the tumours growing but shrunk them significantly as well.

The treatment works by modifying the genes in a way that effectively chokes off the fat supply the tumour needs to survive and grow and so it withers.

The drugs and the diet must be employed together, since either method on its own wont work, the researchers said.

We have found that tumours are often heavily reliant on specific fats and their products to fuel their growth and spread, and that denying them the ability to process these could be an effective treatment, said George Poulogiannis, of The Institute for Cancer Research.

Stopping a specific subtype of cancers from being able to release a key omega-6 fat known as arachidonic acid could be effective as a treatment, but only if sources of this fat are also cut out of the diet, he said.

The study, which also involved researchers from Imperial College London, was published in the journal Cell.

Scientists not involved in the work welcomed its findings but cautioned that much work remains to be done to demonstrate the treatment is safe and effective in humans.

Professor Paul Pharoah, of the University of Cambridge, said: The researchers have shown that this treatment/diet has an effect in mice, but that is a very long way from demonstrating that such treatment would be safe, acceptable or effective in humans.

Professor Graham Burdge, of the University of Southampton, added: This is an intriguing study although caution must be exercised in extrapolating these cell culture and animal studies to humans.

In the study, scientists found that a molecule called PI3K which is vital to the growth and survival of cancer cells has a key role in triggering the release of arachidonic acid, a key omega-6 fat.

PI3K is often mutated in many cancers, including breast, gynaecological and bowel cancers. The combination of drugs and diet effectively shut down its activities.

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Weve all seen Mike Tysons insane sparring videos. The 53-year-old is in phenomenal shape.

Theres no secret formula to Iron Mikes success he trains hard, eats right, and still does the same intense workouts he did in his younger days.

If the Mike Tyson way works for Mike Tyson, will it work for everyone?

YouTuber Will Tennyson wanted to find out.

Tennyson loves to follow training and eating regimens of famous athletes and actors and has done 24-hour challenges following Mark Wahlberg and bodybuilder Renaldo Gairys routines.

Tennysons plan was to eat just like Mike around 3,000-4,000 calories and do running, boxing technique training, and calisthenics to get into fighting shape.

His day started with a 4-mile jog at 4 am. Tyson likes to run early while his opponents are sleeping.

Tennyson completed the run and somehow managed to go back to bed until 10 am. How thats possible, I have no idea. Once Im up and the adrenaline kicks in after a run, Im not sleeping for a while.

After shoving down a breakfast of oatmeal, milk, and daily vitamins, Tennyson moves onto sparring training.

He completes 10 rounds of sparring for 2 minutes, each with a 45-second rest in between rounds.

After the 10 rounds, Tennyson moves to a high-rep, low-weight workout which includes:

2,000 squats 500 triceps extensions 500 pushups 500 shrugs with 30 kilos (65 pounds) 500 neck crunches

Tyson spreads out the workout throughout the day, and so does Tennyson, choosing to do 50 reps for his first session.

Lunch is 150 grams of white rice, a 9 oz. chicken breast, and a tall glass of orange juice. After lunch, its back to sparring.

After 6 more rounds, its time for a snack 6 bananas and a protein shake.

It seems a little bit overkill, admits the YouTuber, but I definitely need the carbs right now.

Tennyson finishes up the rest of the workout, eats a dinner of 9-ounce sirloin steak, pasta, and fruit juice.

The meal digests for a while, and Tennyson completes the final workout for the day 30 minutes on an exercise bike.

Im very sore. My neck is super stiff, and I know Im going to be feeling it for a few days after this, he admits.

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COVID-19 has interrupted almost every part of day-to-day life, from your work routine to your eating habits - theres not a facet it hasnt touched.

Many have been deprived of their usual beauty treatments during lockdown, while some have been unable to access the products they know and love due to shortages.

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While a new routine has affected our social and work lives its also had an impact on the health of our hair, experts told The Sun.

If youve noticed your hair has started to fall out over the last three months then experts say it could be down to the coronavirus lockdown and a change in your normal habits.

One expert said there could be many factors that are causing your hair to thin and you might not even know it.

Natalia Ferrara, Revitalash Cosmetics international educator said ageing, stress, diet, UV exposure and pollutants could all be wreaking havoc on your once luscious locks.

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Elsa Forbes White, lead creative at Lore Originals said it's important to think of your hair the same way you would think of a plant.

Speaking to The Sun she said: "The scalp is where the hair gets all the nutrients it needs to grow healthy and strong. So a weak and undernourished scalp can be the cause of many issues."

Research from Lore Originals showed that many forms of hair loss can be helped by using products that naturally exfoliate, protect and nourish the scalp and the hair shaft.

Elsa said: "If your follicle becomes blocked with product residue or skin cells then this can weaken the hair right at the root and just be regularly exfoliating you will see a significant change over a few weeks."

Stress from the pandemic has caused many people to have sleepless nights due to the stress caused by financial burdens and worry over loved ones.

Stress can lead to hair loss and thinning.

This is while the warm weather we have been experiencing lately has put hair in direct exposure to UV rays which can make the hair weak and brittle.

Many of us working from home have also had a change of diet as food is more accessible outside of our normal working environment.

The vitamins in your diet can have a large impact on the growth and strength of your hair and any shakeup in this could leave the hair limp.

But what can you do to make sure your locks are luscious in lockdown? The Sun spoke to experts to get their top five tips on how to keep your tresses in tip top condition.

Lisa Borg, nutritionist and skin specialist at Pulselight Clinic said you should evaluate your supplement intake if your hair is suffering.

Speaking to The Sun she highlighted a range of supplements that could help get your hair back to its full potential.

The B vitamins are involved in metabolism of foods and the production of enzymes in the body, therefore driving metabolic processes.

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The B vitamins are utilised synergistically in the body and supplementing just one on its own may result in deficiencies in others. I therefore recommend a good quality B Complex supplement, produced from real food and that does not contain fillers.

She added that zinc is also an important nutrient in many enzymes and also in the health of hair follicles which are crucial for healthy hair.

Deficiency is associated with hormonal imbalances and hair loss such as alopecia.

What do I do if my hair is already falling out?

Elsa Forbes White from Lore Originals said there are a range of things you can do to help treat your hair and scalp if it's already started to fall out

A zinc supplement should also provide a smaller amount of copper because these two minerals compete for absorption in the stomach and excessive intake of either can produce a deficiency in the other.

This is while Cloe Hazell, from Tints of Nature specifically recommends a supplement rich in Vitamin B12, Biotin and horsetail to strengthen your hair and nails.

We've all had more time during the coronavirus lockdown and some have us may have been using this to experiment with new styles.

But experts have said if you want to keep your hair healthy then you should stick to simple styles.

Natalia said: "Avoid blow drying/less heat styling devices, and when you do need to use heat products try and use on a lower temperature.

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"Heat products are often the main culprits for hair damage so its best to limit your use of styling devices as much as possible and invest in stylish hair ties and accessories that are gentle on your hair.

"Silk scrunchies are a great option and are less likely to pull on the scalp and hair strands."

Meanwhile, Cloe said: "For those of us who have taken the casual look at home and have been putting your hair in tight ponytails or top knots, do be careful as this can cause traction alopecia.

"Also pay attention to the type of hair band you are using as tight elastic bands can cause damage to the hair fibres."

We all have different hair types, straight, curly or a little bit frizzy.

Experts say getting the right products for your hair type is imperative to keeping your hair looking healthy.

Cloe said you need to ensure you use the right hair care and the right moisture and protein balance to keep it healthy.

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"Try and avoid products with silicone as this might hide the true condition of your hair."

Natalia said that you need to chose the right products in order to protect against breakage.

"When applying focus on the scalp, massage in circular motion and work through hair from root to tips- allow to sit for 1-2 minutes for best results."

She also said that it's important to use a good conditioner to keep hair moisturised.

Natalia said that a healthy diet not only contributes to the health of your body but also to your hair.

"Protein is vital for a healthy head of hair. Oily fish, chicken, eggs and soy are good sources."

Lisa also added that oily fish was great for healthy hair and also recommended foods rich in vitamin C such as oranges, kiwis, lemons and sweet potato.

"Oxidative damage can result in greying, hair loss and limp hair.

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"As we age, oxidative damage increases which is why we need more antioxidants like vitamin C the older we get."

She also hailed vitamin D and said: "Vitamin D deficiency correlates with alopecia, poor immunity (inflammation, illness, etc), calcium metabolism (can be dumped in hair if not metabolised efficiently leading to dry, brittle hair), and it plays a significant role in cell growth."

Vitamin D has been hailed recently as a potential wonder supplement as patients with low levels of the vitamin are more likely to die of Covid-19.

Nutritionist and author, Madeleine Shaw said mushrooms are an easy way of making sure you have enough vitamin D in your system.

"Mushrooms are easily overlooked in the fruit and veg rainbow were advised to eat. High in antioxidants, they are commonly overlooked as a significant source of the sunshine vitamin D.

"Vitamin D is key for a normal immune system."

Next week we are expected to have temperatures of up to 31C in the UK and the weather during the pandemic has been pleasant for most.

Natalia however warns that while its great to get outside and explore the great outdoors, it's important to remember that the sunshine can also be dangerous for your hair.

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"Its no secret that prolonged sun exposure, UVA and UVB rays can wreak havoc with your hair and are harsh on our delicate hair stands.

"Ensure you use a deep conditioning mask or conditioner to protect the hair shaft and lock in moisture, particularly in the summer months.

"Throughout the year ensure you use a treatment or hair mask at least one a week to protect against environment and product damage, as well as to strengthen and deeply condition hair."

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When her daughter was born, Marta Zaraska was determined that nothing but the best would do. Goji berries, chia seeds, kale: I was going crazy scouring the shops for the healthiest food, she says. All these things that I thought would make sure she lived to be 100. And then it occurred to her that how we live our lives might be more important than the latest miracle food or exercise gadget. Being a science journalist with a training in law, however, she wanted proof.

She began looking through hundreds of academic papers and interviewing scores of researchers about extreme experiments with mice and monkeys, and scary biological phenomena such as zombie cells (AKA senescent cells, the bloated, not-quite dead matter that accumulates as we age, belching out toxins and turning other cells into zombies). Her research expanded beyond the scientific, taking in a Portuguese longevity bootcamp, a Polish hugging salon and a flower-pressing session for Japanese octogenarians before circling back to France, home to the worlds oldest certified centenarian.

By the time Jeanne Calment died, in a nursing home in Arles, on 4 August 1997, aged 122 years and 164 days, she had become a poster girl for longevity (although quite how long she lived has been disputed by some). She claimed to have known Van Gogh and regaled journalistswith tales of her smoking and drinking. But these were lies, writes Zaraska. Calment only picked up smoking for two years, well after her 110th birthday. Zaraska warns of falling for longevity yarns, many of which turn out to be the product of fantasy.

Having witnessed the decline of various elderly relatives, I tell her I am pretty sure I dont want to live to 100. But she tells me Calments importance isnt simply her age, but the fact that she was in good health until weeks before her death: Studies show that the longer you live, the higher the likelihood of staying in close to perfect shape and dying while gardening or roller-blading across the globe. While the average person will spend almost 18% of their lives struggling with disease, for a supercentenarian that proportion falls to 5%.

Although public records show that Calment came from a line of long-lived people, Zaraska says that how long we live is only 20% to 25% heritable. A gerontologist who knew Calment and researched her case argued that her love of interviews, and even her fibs (she admitted to telling journalists anything they wanted to hear), might have been key. She was strong, rebellious, curious about the world and fiercely independent. Crucially, she was an optimist.

So, what are your chances if you are none of those things? It is hardly news that unhappy people generally dont live as long as happy ones. Zaraska contends, though, that one of the most damaging forms of unhappiness is loneliness. Thankfully for those of us still in a state of semi-lockdown this is not the same as being socially isolated. While lockdown was still in place in Zaraskas village in northern France, the health workers were cheered every night. You couldnt see people, but you could hear them; you knew you were doing something together. Loneliness is different: You can have plenty of people around you and still feel lonely.

It all goes back to our hunter-gatherer past and the different strategies needed to protect ourselves. The feeling of loneliness signalled the sort of isolation that put early humans in danger of animal attack. In the absence of passing lions, it now generates a constant, low-burning stress. This could lead to chronic inflammation, which is associated with everything from cancer and rheumatoid arthritis to diabetes and Alzheimers.

Calment may have been an outlier, but Zaraska believes that France has a message to share. The average French person lives over four years longer than the average American but dont assume its all to do with the Mediterranean diet, she writes. The French do obsess about their eating just about a very different aspect of it. More than two-thirds of French people in their 30s and 40s eat dinner with their family, compared with 24% of Americans. Maybe, she says, the life-prolonging aspect of the Mediterranean diet is not the amount of vegetables and olive oil it contains, but the way these foods are eaten: together with others.

The statistics Zaraska has unearthed to support her thesis are startling. Sticking to the Mediterranean diet rich in fruit and vegetables; olive oil in place of butter may reduce your chance of premature death by 21%. Having a large network of friends, though, will cut it by 45%. Having a happy marriage will pretty much halve it.

Put them all together, she says, and you may even arrive at the Roseto effect. In the early 60s, the inhabitants of Roseto, Pennsylvania, were found to have very low rates of heart disease, for all that they smoked, drank and loved sausages cooked in lard (being overweight is not, statistically, a hindrance to living into old age, provided that your BMI does not stray into serious obesity).

The phenomenon was ascribed to the extreme sociability of a community of Italian immigrants who had forgotten all about the Mediterranean diet, but not about the lifestyle that went with it. Were they to abandon their neighbourly habits, a local doctor warned, their health would deteriorate. And so it came to pass. By the end of the 70s, Zaraska writes, Rosetans had succumbed to the American dream of bigger, more remote houses, reached by car rather than on foot and had a mortality rate similar to other places in the US.

It is on the subject of personality that the book is most surprising. Extroverts tend to outlive introverts, says Zaraska, citing surveys from the US, Japan, Sweden and the Netherlands. One Dutch study claimed that each extra person in a network of regular interactions lowered the risk of dying within five years by 2%.But even if you are very introverted, there are things you can do to improve your prospects.Such as? Dont worry about your lack of a wide friendship group. Take good care of the few close friends you do have.

Cheeringly, personality traits are not set in stone. They are a compound of faults and behaviours that add up over time, and can be tackled through therapy, meditation and self-discipline although some are harder to shift than others.If you were to pick one personality trait to work on in order to increase your chances, go for conscientiousness, she says. As traits go, it is relatively easy to change. Keep your office neat, organise your sock drawer, set your clothes out the night before.

As someone who has always been a bit of a slouch in the sock drawer department, I find this alarming. How does extreme tidiness square with the idea of a harmonious family life or of becoming a centenarian?

Conscientious people are more likely to do things that are good for them.We invest so much money in expensive clinical trials that promise extravagant therapies to reverse ageing, she writes. But maybe we should just do things that are already known to work, such as volunteering, making friends and learning optimism. If we invest more in being kind, mindful and conscientious, we are more likely to improve the conditions in which we all live.

Offer to mow your neighbours lawnHelping other people boosts your sense of wellbeing, and by extension your health, but it is most effective if it is local and involves direct personal contact. If you can combine it with a bit of exercise, bingo.

Dont obsess about organic food and supplementsIt is healthier to make time for a cup of coffee with your partner than to spend hours sourcing and concocting a perfect meal. Plus, according to some studies, the obesity paradox means that people with a BMI of between 30 and 35 have a better chance of surviving a range of common diseases than those who are thinner.

Work on your friendshipsA happy social life will not only make you feel more optimistic, but will reduce the toxins generated by loneliness. If it has to be via social media for the time being, so be it, but beware of phubbing your nearest and dearest snubbing them in favour of all those phone friends will make them feel lonely and stressed.

Attend to your ikigaiIn Japan, which has one of the best longevity records, older people keep themselves busy either with work or with organised hobbies, in the interest of maintaining their ikigai their purpose in life.

Tidy that sock drawerPractise self-discipline in whatever way suits you, whether yoga, meditation or mindfulness. It will help you to be your best self and may even lead to you living until you are 100 providedyou dont get too stressed about it.

Growing Young: How Friendship, Optimism, and Kindness Can Help You Live to 100 by Marta Zaraska is published by Robinson. To buy a copy for 13.04 (RRP 14.99), go to bookshop.theguardian.com. P&P charges may apply.

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The 2019 Norwegian based company is leaving the nest and taking the world by storm.

The creators, five Medical Doctors, spearheaded by the Co.Founder and Executive Chairman Mehdi Ettehadulhagh M.D., who is also currently an award winning innovation designer. Together with Co.Founders Nayyer Ettehadulhagh and Sina Ettehadulhagh, are putting the Entrepreneur in Entrepreneurship with their minimalistically daring designs, cutting edge textile engineering and innovations, enough to make the wheel yesterdays news.

This product (HTM1) is turning heads, already winning the Invention of the Year award few months after its release during the Medical Congress of 2019, held by the UPCAM!

With their first batch of gear going from exclusive sales in Scandinavia to shipping worldwide this year (2020), this is the type of innovation we expect from the VOT brand startup. So before melting into a pool of fandom like the witch from OZ, let us recap what this HTM1 really does!

Occluding Venous Blood-flow

Apparently getting in shape is not as simple as cucumber-water and protein-bars! Starting to workout three weeks before summer isnt going to cut it.

Or is it?

The science says; when we workout, blood flows through our bodies, and the blood that is tainted with lactic acid and growth hormones actually stimulate muscle growth! When the concentration of these hormones are high, the muscles react accordingly and grow. Mostly with exercise above 80% of our max effort.

Theres a catch, normally, the amount of growth hormones (HGH) and lactic acid stimulating the muscle is reduced in concentration due to blood-flow. (Think the amount of fish in a river, diluted throughout) Thats where the HTM1 comes in.

By slightly reducing the blood-flow out of the muscle by a few percent, the lactic acid concentration builds up around the muscle, (Think putting a dam on that same river, thus increasing the concentration of fish without increasing the amount of fish.) causing a significant increase in the concentration as well as the anabolic effect on muscle cells, the bonus? you only need to lift 15-20% of your 1RM to gain the same result as your 80-100% 5RM, yeah crazy, we know!

In other words, you now CAN start working out three weeks before summer!Watch a HTM1 transformation below:

https://votwear.com/blogs/news/173-day-occlusion-training-wear-transformation

Whats next for the SmartWear company; VOTwear?

While there are oceans of research available on their website, the brand seeks to do more than help you build big biceps quicker and easier. The goal of VOTwear is not only to provide innovative SmartWear, but also a format of expressing important values for individuals on a journey of seeking excellence, and redefining what we thought was written in stone.

Physiotherapy, de-loading, muscle-building, fat-loss, injury prevention, cardiac strength, these are few of many benefits BFRwear (blood flow restriction) has shown to provide, especially when combined with heavy weight training, does the HTM1 capacity seem to explode.

A young brand, but rooted in age old values of giving your purest and best- Less is more atvotwear.com

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VOTwear is a Norwegian SmartWear company, currently unveiling the worlds first venous occlusion training wear.

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Gov. Kate Brown and the Oregon Health Authority approved Marion County to enter Phase 2 of its reopening roadmap, beginning June 19

Gov. Kate Brown and the Oregon Health Authority approved Marion County to enter Phase 2 reopening, beginning Friday, June 19, county officials announced June 17.

"This important milestone comes at a critical time of need as families struggle with unemployment, businesses work hard to recover, and farmers begin their harvests," said Marion County Commissioner Kevin Cameron. "We're thrilled to enter Phase 2 and get public life in Marion County moving again."

Marion County analyst Chad Ball noted that Phase 2 allows swimming pools, bowling alleys, movie theaters, and arcades to reopen. Bars and restaurants are able to expand hours of operation to stay open until midnight, and social, civic and faith-based gatherings can meet in larger groups.

Some recreational sports can resume, including training activities within college athletic programs.

But Phase 2 also retains several physical distancing and sanitation measures for businesses and other activities to help limit the spread of the coronavirus as people become more active in the community.

The announcement comes as the governor's office also outlined some stricter measures for some counties, including requiring masks to be worn at all public indoor areas, such as grocery stores.

The governor put a hiatus on counties applying for Phase 1 and Phase 2 reopening last week as the number of daily positive and presumptive COVID-19 cases were spiking. The state saw a record 278 cases reported June 16, including 119 in eastern Oregon's Union County where an outbreak was connected to a La Grande-area church.

"I instituted the statewide pause because of the rising number of cases in both rural and urban communities," Brown said. "I did this to give public health experts time to assess what factors are driving the spread of the virus and make adjustments to our reopening strategy.

"Since then, the Oregon Health Authority has continued to analyze data in the state, including the source of the growth in new cases, hospitalizations, results of contact tracing and other metrics."

Brown said after consultations with health officials and civic leaders, Marion will join Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, Hood River, Polk and Lincoln counties as jurisdictions where masks will be required at all indoor public spaces, beginning June 24. This step is taken as Marion, Polk and Hood River counties move into Phase 2, and Multnomah County moves to Phase 1.

"All three (Phase 2) counties have implemented timely follow-up on cases in the past week," Brown said. "While Multnomah County has seen an increase in new cases recently, the county has not experienced an uptrend in new hospital admissions, and overall hospitalizations remain well within capacity."

Brown said her office will take a more regional approach with regard to reopening decisions in the future.

"I will be grouping several counties together as regional units for future reopening decisions. This will apply to the tricounty area Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties will be treated as a single unit in future reopening decisions," Brown said. "And Marion and Polk counties, which each include parts of the city of Salem, will also be treated as a unit going forward.

"Both of these regions include a highly connected urban area, making it difficult to monitor the disease based solely on the contours of county jurisdictional lines."

Ball noted that Marion County's roadmap for reopening was developed in collaboration with county health experts, other local leaders and regional public health partners.

"We're proud to see that our county has successfully slowed the spread of COVID-19 to the point where we can confidently move into Phase 2," said Marion County Commission Chair Colm Willis on June 17. "Today's success is a testament to the hard work and resiliency of the people of Marion County."

County officials continue to stress that anyone who feels sick should remain at home, regardless of the reopening. Hgh-risk individuals who are over 65 years old or suffering chronic illnesses also should continue to remain home as much as possible.

"We encourage all individuals to continue to follow physical distancing guidelines. All businesses, organizations and activities that choose to reopen should follow state guidelines, many of which are available by specific sector and type of activity," Ball said, urging residents to adhere to the face-covering recommendations and rules as well.

The governor said with the metro counties in Phase 1 and mid-Willamette Valley counties transitioning to Phase 2 reopening, the coming weeks will be crucial ones in the battle to stem the spread of COVID-19.

"The next few weeks will be difficult, and we will be monitoring the data regularly. We are much better prepared than we were in early March; we have increased PPE, much more widespread testing, and many more contact tracers," Brown said.

"However, if hospitalizations spike too rapidly, if the capacity of our health care system is threatened, we will be forced to revert to stricter rules.

"Our entire ability to reopen and stay open is dependent on whether each of us follows basic health and safety protections," she added. "Stay home if you feel sick, wear a face covering, keep six feet of distance, avoid crowds, and wash your hands regularly. We truly are all in this together."

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Some people who follow a keto diet may experience diarrhea and other gastrointestinal (GI) problems as side effects.

In some cases, diarrhea or GI issues may be short term while the persons body adjusts to the new diet. However, these problems can sometimes be more long term and even last the duration of the keto diet.

In this article, we explain what a keto diet is, why it can cause GI problems, other possible symptoms, how to relieve symptoms, and when to see a doctor.

A ketogenic diet, or keto diet, is a diet that is high in fat, moderate in protein, and very low in carbohydrate.

Typically, the body uses carbohydrates as an energy source. When there are insufficient carbohydrates in the body, it enters a state called ketosis. During ketosis, the body breaks down stored fat to create molecules called ketones, which it uses as fuel instead of carbohydrates.

Research examining the keto diet has found that it can successfully help people lose weight by improving fat oxidation. Fat oxidation is a process in which the body breaks down fatty acids.

Additional evidence from human studies suggests that the keto diet may have beneficial effects on blood sugar levels and insulin resistance, among other markers of health. However, more long-term research is necessary to understand exactly how the keto diet affects overall health.

Despite the evidence to support the benefits of a keto diet, other research suggests that eating this way can have some adverse effects. These may include:

As with any extreme dietary changes, starting on the keto diet can have an effect on a persons stomach and intestines, causing GI problems.

Some people may continue to have GI problems throughout the keto diet. A person on a keto diet must consume a lot of fat and little carbohydrate to reach and maintain ketosis. Some people may find that their body struggles to adjust to the high fat content of this diet.

There are a few other reasons why people on a keto diet may experience GI problems. These include:

Gut microbiota refers to microorganisms in the GI tract. These mainly consist of bacteria that are important to health in many ways, including helping the body absorb nutrients.

A 2019 study found that diets high in fat might cause inflammation of the digestive tract, a decrease in healthful fatty acids, and unfavorable changes in the gut microbiome.

However, other studies have shown that a keto diet may have positive effects on gut bacteria. More high quality research is necessary to determine the effects of the keto diet on gut health.

To break down fat, the liver needs to produce bile. A diet high in fat requires the liver to release extra bile. As bile is a natural laxative, an excessive amount may push waste through the digestive tract quicker than usual, leading to diarrhea.

The high fat and low carb content of the keto diet may also lead to other gastrointestinal symptoms, such as nausea and bloating.

During a keto diet, people may consume more artificial sweeteners and sugar alcohols than usual if they try to find low carb alternatives to items that they previously consumed. For example, they may wish to replace the sugar in tea and coffee.

Research has found that excessive consumption of certain artificial sweeteners can cause a laxative effect, leading to diarrhea.

Diarrhea may not be the only symptom that manifests when a person begins a keto diet. People may also experience the following symptoms:

If someone on the keto diet is experiencing GI problems, they can try to relieve the symptoms by:

Before making any significant lifestyle or dietary changes, it is always worth consulting with a healthcare professional.

Anyone who is experiencing diarrhea that is severe or lasts longer than a week should consult their doctor.

Similarly, if constipation is long lasting or extremely painful, it is best to seek medical attention.

For most people, following an extreme diet such as the keto diet is not necessary for weight loss or to improve health.

People interested in trying a low carb diet may wish to consider working with a qualified dietitian to see what dietary changes would work best for their lifestyle. Less restrictive dietary patterns can often produce similar benefits without the risk of uncomfortable side effects.

A keto diet is a diet that largely consists of foods that are high in fat and low in carbs. During a keto diet, the body goes into a state of ketosis in which it uses fat instead of carbohydrates for energy.

Research has shown that a keto diet may aid weight loss. However, as the diet can lead to changes in the digestive tract, it can also cause adverse GI effects, such as diarrhea and constipation.

To relieve diarrhea and constipation that is due to the keto diet, people should consider taking steps such as eating more fiber, taking probiotic supplements, and easing into the diet.

If the symptoms of GI upset are severe, long lasting, or painful, it is best to seek medical attention.

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She recently vowed to make 2020 her year of health.

And it seems all that hard work in the gym is paying off for Australian actress and comedianRebel Wilson.

Dietitian and exercise physiologist Kate Save told Daily Mail Australia that she believes Rebel has lost up to 18kg (40lbs or 2.8 stone).

Save, who is the director of Peninsula Physical Health and Nutrition and CEO of Be Fit Food, arrived at the estimation by studying before-and-after photos of Rebel.

My team aligned at 16 to 18kg given that her height is quite short [5ft 2in], she told Daily Mail Australia.

The man behind Karl Stefanovics weight loss, Dr. Nick Fuller, told Daily Mail Australia this week that Rebel will have to focus on keeping off the weight once she loses it.

Weight loss is not the challenging thing, preventing weight regain is, Dr. Fuller said.

This is the challenge that Rebel will now face following her weight loss. Research shows that fewer than five per cent succeed on their weight loss journey long-term and this is due to strong biological forces that come into play when we lose weight.

He said that the human body fights weight loss and that the metabolism slows down.

Our body fights the weight loss to ensure we return to our set point (our starting weight). Our metabolism decreases so we burn less energy at rest and our appetite hormones change in function telling us to eat more; consequently we end up back where we started.

The Interval Weight Loss program is designed to prevent the body fighting itself so a person can not only lose weight but keep it off.

Rebel, who hopes to slim down to 75kg, updated fans on her health and fitness journey during an interview on Sunrise on Monday.

Theres been a lot of working out, which was hard with the coronavirus restrictions, the 40-year-old Pitch Perfect star said.

Rebel added that she was happy gyms were finally reopening in Australia because she was ready to step up her training and pump iron.

I had to go out to the park and lie on the dirt doing my sit-ups, she laughed. Its a bit brutal, and its getting cold in the mornings.

Last month, the Hollywood star vowed to slim down to 75kg (165lbs or 11.8 stone).

Even if you have to crawl towards your goals, keep going it would be worth it, Rebel wrote on Instagram.

Try and give a little bit of effort each day. I know some days are frustrating as hell, you feel like giving up, you get annoyed at the lack of progress [but] good things are coming your way.

Rebels personal trainer, Jono Castano Acero,recently shared the stars workout routine with E! Australia.

During a typical week, she does a combination of HIIT workouts, mobility, weights and resistance, and has just one day per week of rest.

Rebel and I are just focusing on enjoying training and getting the body moving, he said, adding that she was pleasure to work with because of her sense of humour.

In March, Jono told Daily Mail Australia his top tips to help people lose weight.

The Sydney-based gym buff said that people should be working out for at least 45 minutes a day to shed the kilos.

And while calorie intake is important, dieters dont have to sacrifice cheat days.

At a minimum, I preach to always get in 45 minutes daily. Whether that be a workout, a walk or something else thats physical that you enjoy doing, Jono said.

Jono, 28, believes that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is the best form of exercise for weight loss.

What I do for most of my clients looking to shed some pounds is incorporating a mix of different exercises into their session. Short bursts of intense cardio combined with resistance training and weights is my special formula, he said.

It fires up the heart rate and calorie burn as well as builds lean muscle so your body continues to burn calories at a high rate throughout the day.

Diet is just as important as exercise, and Jono recommends eating at a calorie deficit if you want to lose weight.

Think about it, if you train one hour a day, its very important what you do in the other 23 hours, he said.

If youre looking to shed some pounds, its important to eat at a calorie deficit meaning your total daily calorie expenditure needs to be higher than your calorie intake through what you eat.

But cheat days are still okay, so long as you burn off the junk food with exercise.

Find what works for you and stick to it, he said.

Try not to cheat during the suggested time until you feel confident enough to have a treat and know that you will get right back on it after.

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Today show host Karl Stefanovic was spotted on Saturday making a food run to a takeaway chicken store in his pyjamas and ugg boots.

The 45-year-old popped out of his rented $7.3million property on Sydneys Lower North Shore to grab a meal from the popular eatery, Chargrill Charlies.

It comes after the TV host vowed on air that he would lose 10kg over the next ten weeks.

Karl popped out for the quick trip to Chargrill Charlies on his own, leaving wife Jasmine Yarbrough at home with their two-month-old daughter, Harper May.

The 60 Minutes star looked comfortable in a casual ensemble which included a loose-fitting black T-shirt and navy and blue striped trousers.

Finishing off his look, Karl kept cosy in a pair of personalised grey ugg boots which were adorned with a silver K and S initial on alternate feet.

After the father-of-four placed his large order, Karl waited out the front of the takeaway store before leaving with two large bags stuffed full of food.

Its unsure exactly what Karl ordered, but the store is known for its chicken, burgers and salads.

Meanwhile, Karls cheeky trip to pick up the takeaway comes after he vowed on-air to lose 10kg.

Last month, while interviewing obesity expert Dr. Nick Fuller, Karl announced: Ill put you to the test. I need to lose ten kilos.

He then kick-started his ten-week weight loss challenge by doing his first weigh-in live on the Today show.

Karl hopped on the scales in front of co-host Allison Langdon and obesity expert Dr. Fuller and revealed that he weighed 105kg.

Obviously, Ive got a lot of clothes on and Ive got microphone packs, Karl insisted.

Karl admitted he was a little embarrassed about having his weight revealed on national television.

After the weigh-in, Dr. Fuller said that over the next ten weeks he wanted Karl to focus on long-term weight loss and healthy eating habits.

Over the next ten weeks what were going to be doing is educating the viewers on how to retrain the brain and prevent that emotional comfort eating, reaching for the treats, the processed foods, Dr. Fuller said.

He added that breakfast should be Karls biggest meal of the day and using chopsticks to eat dinner helps with portion control.

Speaking to Daily Mail Australia on Wednesday, Dr. Fuller explained that weight loss should be sustainable, and that wholegrain carbs and even the odd cheat meal are allowed.

The author and research leader said that Karl is learning to retrain his brain to eat healthier foods, including the likes of fruits, nuts, seeds, avocado on wholegrain toast.

Interval Weight Loss is not a quick fix. A person loses weight in small steps to prevent weight regain,Dr. Fuller explained.

Dr. Fuller said a typical day means eating a bigger breakfast, a bigger lunch, and a small dinner.

A sample diet, similar to the type Karl follows, includes an omelette on wholegrain bread for breakfast, followed up with some fruit and yoghurt.

For lunch, people should opt for a toasted sandwich made from wholegrain bread with a source of protein, including tuna or chicken and avocado, packed with salad. Salad is another option, with quinoa.

For dinner, a protein like fish, chicken, meat or beans should be consumed with wholegrain carbs like brown rice or quinoa, and unlimited salad or vegetables.

As long as its balanced with a carb, protein, and healthy fat, to tick off for every meal, Dr. Fuller said.

Cheat meals in the early stages of weight loss are encouraged once a week, so that youre not cutting them out.

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