I can’t stop eating. Is this normal, or should I be concerned?​

Updated 11 July 2018 under Ask Us.

As a teenager it’s normal to feel hungrier than you have in the past because your body needs more energy than before since you are growing and developing. However, if […]

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I gained a lot of weight this year and I really want to stay at a healthy weight but look my best. How can I lose some weight but stay healthy?

Updated 10 January 2018 under Ask Us.

There are a lot of factors that influence your weight that are out of your control, like genetics (the body size and shape of other family members). However, you do […]

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During the past three or so months I have lost about 7-8kg (about 17 lbs.) but not in a healthy way. I haven’t gotten my period for about two months, and I’m worried. I’m still counting my calories but I’m scared because I don’t want to have any issues.

Updated 30 August 2017 under Ask Us.

You seem to recognize that your weight loss, counting calories and not having regular periods may all be signs of a health concern such as an eating disorder. It’s great […]

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I lost a lot of weight and it keeps going down and I don’t know what to do to maintain rather than gain?

Updated 8 June 2017 under Ask Us.

In general when trying to change your weight the key is to adjust the calories, either through what you eat (calorie intake) or how much exercise you do (calorie burn). […]

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Can exercise make your period lighter?

Updated 12 December 2016 under Ask Us.

Yes, especially if you are thin or not taking in enough nutrition to fuel your body. Participation in gym class exercise or an afterschool soccer team usually doesn’t affect your […]

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I just found out that I am Lactose Intolerant, so what can I do to get enough nutrients? And is there anything else I should know?

Updated 1 March 2016 under Ask Us.

The goal of managing lactose intolerance is to lessen or stop symptoms of diarrhea, stomach cramps, bloating, and gas, while still getting the nutrients that your body needs. Eating or […]

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How do I increase my metabolism? Are there any specific foods or drinks or something like that?

Updated 11 August 2015 under Ask Us.

While there are plenty of products out there that are marketed as “metabolism boosters” there is no safe, magic, quick way to increase your metabolism. However, there are certain healthy habits that […]

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I’m just wondering if it’s ok to take diet pills at the age of 13. I’ve been thinking of using ones that are called ‘Garcinia Cambogia’.

Updated 9 July 2015 under Ask Us.

Something like “Garcinia Cambogia” is not safe for weight loss because it is a supplement, not a medication. This means that it comes from a food or plant and has […]

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Novato 15

Updated 30 December 2014 under Guías de la Salud.

El “Novato 15” es un mito que dice que los estudiantes de primer año en la universidad subirán 15 libras durante el primer año de estudios. Algunos estudiantes subirán de […]

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