December 2020 – Gloria Weight Loss Center

Acupuncture and the American College of Physicians

The American College of Physicians formally recommends acupuncture for the treatment of back pain. Published in the prestigious Annals of Internal Medicine, clinical guidelines were developed by the American College of Physicians (ACP) to present recommendations based on evidence. Citing quality evidence in modern research, the ACP notes that nonpharmacologic treatment with acupuncture for the treatment of …

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Eat varied, colorful, nutritionally dense foods

1 Comment / Nutrition / By Gloria Rodríguez / December 18, 2020 January 18, 2021 / Nutrition, Wellness

Healthful meals and snacks should form the foundation of the human diet. A simple way to create a meal plan is to make sure that each meal consists of 50 percent fruit and vegetables, 25 percent whole grains, and 25 percent protein. Total fiber intake should be 25–30 grams (g) daily. Eliminate trans fats from …

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Measure servings and control portions

1 Comment / Nutrition / By Gloria Rodríguez / December 18, 2020 January 18, 2021 / Nutrition, Wellness

Eating too much of any food, even low-calorie vegetables, can result in weight gain. Therefore, people should avoid estimating a serving size or eating food directly from the packet. It is better to use measuring cups and serving size guides. Guessing leads to overestimating and the likelihood of eating a larger-than-necessary portion. The following size …

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Month: December 2020