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Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

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  BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL VERTIGO: NEW DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC RECOMMENDATIONS The  positional vertigo Benin Paroxysmal  (BPPV) is  an more frequent dizziness  .  The High Authority for Health (HAS) and the College of Masso-Kinesitherapy (CMK) have just published  recommendations on diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to BPPV  .   These recommendations insist on the fact that  doctors and physiotherapists who have not received specific training on the subject must redirect any patient with BPPV  to a trained professional, or even an ENT doctor specializing in otoneurology (diagnosis of vertigo). in some complicated cases.   In addition to a review of the  various diagnostic tests  and therapeutic maneuvers that  can be used according to the semicircular canals responsible for BPPV, these recommendations stress  the importance of patient education  , in particular those suffering from an aggrav...

What is the Keto Diet?

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What is the Keto Diet? Keto is an abbreviation for the so-called  ketogenic diet  , which is ultimately an  extreme form of low-carbohydrate diet  .  The principles of the ketogenic diet are high in fat, moderate in protein, and very low in carbohydrates.  The ratio of these nutrients is typically  70–80% fat, around 10–20% protein and 5–10% carbohydrates  [ii]. For a typical meal plan with an average of 2,000 calories per day, this means: 165 g fat 75 g protein 20-30 g carbohydrates [iii] But how is it that you can eat so much fat and still lose weight?   The initial weight loss is mainly due to the body  losing a lot of water  due to the sudden and  extreme reduction in carbohydrates  .  Of course, if you leave out an entire food category (in this case the carbohydrates) there is less to eat;  which is likely to make you eat less in general. In addition to consuming less food  , the body is forced to get i...

Ketogenic Diet: That's Behind It

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  Ketogenic Diet: That's Behind It The ketogenic diet is considered by many to be a miracle diet for losing weight quickly.  But what makes this extreme diet and what advantages and disadvantages does it have?  EAT SMARTER explains. What is the ketogenic diet? What does a ketogenic diet look like? Which foods are banned? Which foods are allowed? Our free nutrition plan Keto Diet: A Review What are the benefits of a ketogenic diet? Lose weight with the ketogenic diet Health Benefits In Diabetes & Epilepsy What are the cons of a ketogenic diet? frequently asked Questions Our 20 best ketogenic recipes Knowledge to take away What is the ketogenic diet? A  ketogenic diet  is a form of the  low-carb diet  .  It is characterized by an extremely low-carbohydrate and low-sugar, but very high-fat diet.  The lack of carbohydrates changes the metabolism and leads to what is known as "  ketosis  ". What exactly is ketosis?  Normally, th...