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18Jun, 2018
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SOCRATES – THE WISE

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: “It is a shameful thing, ” wrote Socares, one of the wisest of the ancient Greeks, “to grow old in neglect without having realised to the utmost such strength and beauty as your body is capable of. Health and beauty will not come of themselves. He who takes no care for them will never achieve them.” Clínica do Tempo® helps people on their path for health and longevity. Call our International Call Center (+351) 21 458 85 00.
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14Jun, 2018
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GLUTEN IS NOT BAD BY ITSELF

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The problem is that it is present in less healthy food, such as pizzas and hamburgers. Gluten intolerance can cause considerable discomfort and people should use lifestyle changes to try and manage its symptoms. Many of these symptoms occur shortly after consuming gluten, like diarrhea and constipation, bloating, abdominal pain, fatigue, nausea and headaches. People who suspect they have a gluten intolerance should seek a nutritionist attention before making any dietary changes themselves. The Food-Allergy Profile is part of a complete Orthomolecular Check-Up at Clínica do Tempo®, that finds which food, […]
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16May, 2018
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WHAT ARE ANTIOXIDANTS

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A healthy alimentary regime is being informed as well. Antioxidants are very important for human food, since they capture free radicals, molecules that destroy our tissues, leading to degenerative diseases. They are indispensable for cancer prevention, cardiovascular diseases, cataracts, etc. Most common are beta-carotene, vitamin C, vitamin E, flavonoids, lycopene and lutein. Vegetal products are the best source. Beta-carotene sources: tomato, carrot, green peppers, apricot, grapefruit and melon. Vitamine C sources: papaya, guava, orange and other citrus, kiwi, mango, broccoli, peppers, cabbage and strawberries. Flavonoids sources: onion, parsley, rhubarb, grapefruit, […]
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24Apr, 2018
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ORTHOMOLECULAR NUTRITION

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: The Orthomolecular Check-Up is a fundamental guide for the best success of any treatment program, wether it is anti-aging, slimming, localised fat elimination, weight control or “simple” improvement of general health condition. That is why I recommend it to all people coming to my consultation.
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10Apr, 2018
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THE BIOLOGICAL AGE OF A SUPERMAN

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A recent Spanish report announced that CR7, aged 33, has a body of a young man of 23, based on physical data and performance of the Portuguese Superman! This above average performance is directly related to the physical capacities of the player who only has 7% of body fat, while the majority of football players remain between 10% and 11%. On the other hand, CR7 has 50% of muscle mass, and the majority of footballers do not exceed 46%. But if all this is the result of many years of […]
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15Mar, 2018
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TO DETECT ANY PROBLEMS

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: With the Orthomolecular Check-Up from Clínica do Tempo® it is possible to find out the levels of vitamins, minerals, heavy metals, and free radicals, among others, that are present in someone’s organism. Once shortages are detected, it is possible to act by means of the most adequate supplements to solve the problem in question.
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20Feb, 2018
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PHOSPHORUS (P)

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TIP OF THE DAY from our Nutritionist Dr. Tomás Barbosa: Phosphorus is an oligoelement found in all cells of the body. It has an important role on formation of bones and teeth, it is essential to the smooth functioning of the kidneys and helps growth by producing energy, relieves arthritic pain, promotes healthy gums, and has many other benefits for the the whole human body. Phosphorus main sources are dairy products, eggs, canned fish, chicken, beer yeast, walnuts, wheat germ, asparagus, legumes, garlic and artichokes. So don’t forget to include […]
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19Feb, 2018
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OXIDATION

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Oxidation – the reunion of oxygen with another element – is a natural phenomenon that also occurs with every cell in our body, and consequently causes the production of free radicals that damage and can even destroy the cells, leading to ageing. A diet high in antioxidants improves our body’s capacity to counteract these free radicals, a toxic garbage responsible for external signs, as ageing skin, and internal that may be the source of different cancer types. In what concerns biochemistry and orthomolecular nutrition, oxidation takes place in fat acids, […]
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