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Scarsedale Diet, the original vegetarian version

Scarsedale Diet, the original vegetarian version

‘The Complete Scarsdale Medical Diet’, published in 1978 by dr. Herman Tarnower & Samm Sinclaire Baker, promised to help people lose up to 20 pounds (~9kg) in 14 days. 6 basic qualities for any successful diet To begin with, dr. Tarnower identified 6 basic qualities any successful diet should have. According to him, they are: Although the original diet is meat-based, dr. Tarnower also created a vegetarian version, published in the ‘Complete Scarsdale Diet’ book. Scarsdale Vegetarian Diet Breakfast Every…

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Who or What is an Energy Vampire? Understanding and Dealing with Draining Relationships

Who or What is an Energy Vampire? Understanding and Dealing with Draining Relationships

Have you ever experienced fatigue or a lack of focus after interacting with someone new? Perhaps dealing with a specific individual leaves you feeling drained? These are common indicators of encountering what is often termed an ‘energy vampire.’ Identifying an Energy Vampire: Do They Really Exist? Though scientifically proving how another person’s energy affects us may be challenging, many report experiencing this phenomenon. In psychological terms, narcissism is often linked to ‘energy vampires.’ Narcissists constantly crave validation and seek approval…

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Acupressure Mattress or Relaxation on Needles

Acupressure Mattress or Relaxation on Needles

Have you ever tried to let yourself get hurt intentionally with the help of your mattress? Basically, getting stabbed softly on your back in many places at the same time? 😂 Joke aside, the acupressure mat is definitely interesting to try out, if you are in search of more ways in which you can diminish stress, back pain, and headache and help get the relaxation you need. Although there isn’t much medical research done on the acupressure mats’ efficiency, reviews…

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Spa is actually a city

Spa is actually a city

If you enjoy going to the spa, you should know that the word is also the name of a city in Belgium, and this is not a coincidence. The area and its thermal waters were first mentioned back in Roman times by Pliny the Elder, a Roman author, and philosopher. Throughout the years, as more kings began to stay at Spa, the city become more and more famous and in the 18th century, casinos opened. The former queen of Belgium, Queen Marie-Henriette, also…

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Quit smoking today, it is not that hard

Quit smoking today, it is not that hard

Congratulations on wanting to quit smoking! This is the first step: searching for tips and tricks on how to manage giving up smoking. This is definitely not an easy task, as tobacco (nicotine) is an addictive drug, which keeps you hooked on this bad habit, on a daily basis. One of the stories about how smoking came to be in our societies revolves around the American Indians, who were very much aware of the deadly effects of tobacco and share…

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Is the facial pore cleaner actually working?

Is the facial pore cleaner actually working?

A review of the Vivitar Ultra Suction Pore Cleaner If you ever wondered (just like us) how efficient a device for pore cleaning is, then read on! The Vivitar Simply Beautiful comes in an ergonomic shape, battery-powered (the 2 AA batteries not included), super easy to use, delivered together with 4 exchangeable heads and replacement filters. Truly surprising, it actually delivers what it promises, but you need to follow some key steps: 1. Moist your skin before usage Your facial…

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Scarsdale Diet Vegetarian or Pescatarian Adaptation

Scarsdale Diet Vegetarian or Pescatarian Adaptation

The Scarsdale Diet is one of the oldest, 1979, and very efficient diets out there. It was conceived by a cardiologist, Herman Tarnower, aiming to help his obese patients lose weight. However, the diet was not originally drafted for vegetarians or pescatarians. A brief history It’s worth mentioning slightly the history of this diet, especially for the tragic story of its author, Dr. Herman Tarnower. In 1980, the year of his 69 birthday, he was shot dead in a rage…

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Olive Oil or Coconut Oil? Which is better?

Olive Oil or Coconut Oil? Which is better?

Olives and coconuts are two amazing plants with proven health benefits for us. Quite versatile in the way we can consume them, either in their original shape, ripped olives or coconut, or through extracted oils. There are probably millions of dishes to which you can add olive oil or coconut oil. However, some online sources can sometimes exaggerate their benefits. So do critically assess all the reads out there, plus use your own practical experience. They can tell a lot…

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10 healthy habits you can learn from your cat

10 healthy habits you can learn from your cat

Cats are the most adorable and controversial pets, humans got chosen to have. Chosen literally, because it is believed that cats decided to get closer to us, for a better living and survival rate (basically easier food procurement). Even if you don’t own a cat (or correctly said no cat chose you as their provider 😉) you can still benefit from learning some of the healthy habits they follow: 1. Keep the same waking hour every day Cats are definitely…

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