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  Introduction: Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern that takes turns between periods of eating and fasting. Instead of focusing on what you eat, it emphasizes when you eat. This approach allows the body to spend extended periods without food, support weight management, which can help improve metabolism, and promote overall health. During fasting periods, calorie intake is restricted or completely avoided, while during eating windows, balanced and nutrient rich meals are consumed. Common methods include the 16/8 method the 5:2 method, and alternate day fasting. Intermittent fasting may aid in weight loss, cellular repair, heart health, blood sugar control, and while also promoting mental clarity. However, it is important to follow this pattern safely, stay hydrated, and ensure meals are nutritious to reap its full benefits. How does Intermittent Fasting work? Intermittent fasting works by giving the body regular breaks from eating, allowing it to shift from using glucos...

Introduction: Addison’s disease is a primary adrenal insufficiency, is a few and far between but serious disorder that happen when the adrenal glands fail to manufacture enough of certain important hormones, particularly cortisol and sometimes aldosterone. These hormones play an essential role in regulating metabolism, blood pressure, immune function, and the body’s retaliation to stress. Although Addison’s disease can advance at any age and affects both men and women, it is often difficult to diagnose in its early stages because the symptoms such as low blood pressure, fatigue, weight loss, and skin darkening tend to advance gradually and may be mistaken for other health conditions. If left untreated, the condition can lead to a life-threatening complication known as an Addison’s crisis. Types of Addison’s disease Addison’s disease, or adrenal insufficiency, occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol and aldosterone. There are two main types: p...