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7Aug, 2024
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WHAT IS CHLOROPHYLL

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The benefits of chlorophyll include improving health, boosting energy, and fighting illnesses. The primary ways of including chlorophyll in the diet is by eating green vegetables, such as alfalfa and spinach. A study found that applying to the skin a gel containing chlorophyllin, a derivative of natural chlorophyll that is better absorbed by the body than other forms of chlorophyll, reduced signs of photoaging, which is skin aging that results from sun exposure. This is specially important in summer. Eternus® is a facial anti-aging treatment, restructuring the skin in a totally natural […]
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5Aug, 2024
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UVA AND UVB

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Photoaging is the early aging of skin due to sun exposure in excess. Ultraviolet B rays (UVB) damage the upper layers of the skin, weakening it, preventing cell renewal and causing stains of pigment cells. Ultraviolet A rays act deep in the skin destroying the elastic fibres and reducing collagen that support the skin, resulting the appearance of wrinkles.
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30Jul, 2024
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CAROTENES

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: For long known as the precursors of vitamin A, today carotenes are given more attention for their antioxidant activity. Oxidation is a phenomenon occurring as well in the human body, being at the origin of ageing. Carotenes are one of the most important antioxidants, and very beneficial for skin, giving colour to it and preparing it for tanning. Ask you nutritionist. Call our International Call Center (+351) 21 458 85 00.
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30Jul, 2024
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BRONZE WITHOUT DANGER

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The main traps of sunbathing are the sunburns due to the UV rays (ultraviolet), but skin ageing also and, on long term, a larger risk of skin cancer. For tanning without danger, it’s better to follow some safety rules. Besides the regular topic use of sun protection lotions, it is convenient to reinforce  the protection capacities of the skin fighting free radicals, molecules which formation is favoured by the UV rays and, accumulating in the organism, accelerate skin ageing and the emergence of cancers and other health issues. A diet […]
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11Jul, 2024
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FOOD TO BRONZE

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Carrot is the queen of foods to help getting a tan. If you want an apricot tone, you just have to eat them. And there are other excellent foods for a natural suntan: tomatoes and red peppers, extra-virgin olive oil, eggs, watermelon, spinach and broccoli, and also fresh cheese. All of these, well prepared and wrapped, may be taken to the beach for a light and healthy snack. Call our International Call Center (+351) 21 458 85 00 and schedule […]
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27Jun, 2024
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WAIST/HIPS RATIO

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Fat is not equally distributed in the body, for men fat deposits more on the abdomen, for women more on the hips. But for both genders, when the circumference of the waist equals or exceeds the circumference of the hips, there is a larger risk of cardiovascular diseases. That is why men have a bigger risk proportion than women. Call our International Call Center (+351) 21 458 85 00 and make an appointment for your Permanent Epilation Evaluation.
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27Jun, 2024
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GOOD AND BAD CHOLESTEROL

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Total cholesterol levels are made up of three different types: High-density lipoprotein, or HDL, is considered “good” cholesterol. It makes up 20-30 percent of a person’s total cholesterol level; Low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, is considered “bad” cholesterol and makes up 60-70 percent of the total in the body; Finally, very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) is a precursor to LDL and makes up about 10-15 percent of a person’s total cholesterol. These percentages matter because when increases or decreases occur, they can affect the chances of a person developing heart disease. Many risks are associated with […]
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26Jun, 2024
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SKIN IS OUR LARGEST ORGAN. PRESERVE-IT!

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There are two main culprits that accelerate the aging process of our skin: sun exposure and Advanced Glycation End products (AGEs). AGEs form when protein or fat combine with sugar. While these aging culprits aren’t 100 percent in our control, using sunscreen and following a proper Alimentary Plan can help with how our body protects and heals our skin. And not only minding your diet is important, but it always helps to consult your nutritionist to remind you of how certain foods can affect your skin health. Call our International Call […]
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31May, 2024
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USING A SCALE IS HELPFUL DURING VACATION

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TIP OF THE DAY of our nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: The start of summer is here, and vacation plans await. Researchers from the University of Georgia reveal that people who weigh themselves daily during times when they may be more likely to indulge — “staycation” or vacations, for example — will more successfully maintain their weight or even lose some compared to people who don’t dare step on the scales. Call our International Call Center (+351) 21 458 85 00 and consult one of our nutritionists, even in the Algarve […]
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31May, 2024
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SOMETIMES BEEING SELFISH ISN’T BAD

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Don’t neglect yourself and your health to avoid feeling selfish. Selfishness doesn’t have to be a bad thing. It can be good to be a little selfish to take care of your emotional, mental, and physical well-being. Many people who focus entirely on give, give, give end up overwhelmed, fatigued, and stressed. And chronic stress has been linked to a number of health risks, including conditions like diabetes, cancer, and mental illnesses, plus unhealthy eating and putting on weight. Call our International Call Center (+351) 21 458 85 00 and let […]
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