Health

As you can imagine, the field of health is extremely vast. At The Body Optimist, we provide you with the information that matters to you and decode the news to make it accessible to everyone . In our health section, you'll discover hundreds of topics organized into five specific categories: "fitness & well-being," "diet," "pregnancy," "obesity," and "bariatric surgery." We also open up the discussion on our forum and its dedicated "Health" section. We're counting on you to participate, share your experiences, and above all, support each other . Welcome to the "Health" section of your magazine!

Are fitness and well-being compatible with dieting?

Many of you have written to us about this. It also ties into the issue of self-confidence. Can we be happy, fulfilled, and healthy when we don't have the figure dictated by beauty standards? Can we be healthy if we're overweight? Of course we can! We need to break free from society and everything it tries to impose on us . As proof, the stunning plus-size model Ashley Graham graced the cover of Sports Illustrated! A magazine known for featuring the most beautiful athletes in the world (all of them, of course). Moreover, science has proven that diets are a complete failure after five years. The secret to reaching and maintaining a healthy weight? Eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly, all year round . This is all the more important given that it has recently been demonstrated that junk food can have a negative impact on our mental health . It's essential that you take care of yourself. To help you with this, we keep you informed in real time about all the latest health news, from the most serious to the most unusual. Ladies, at the risk of frustrating you, did you know that we snore almost as long and as loudly as men? We also cover more serious topics such as "How to effectively protect yourself from the heatwave in summer" or topics that are more psychological such as " Single women without children are said to be happier than others ".

Experiencing a peaceful pregnancy

While some women choose not to have children, others eagerly anticipate experiencing a very important stage in a woman's life: pregnancy. For nine months, we carry within us the greatest love of our lives, and we certainly put our other great love—the future father—through the wringer! We're well aware that pregnancy can be a challenging time due to weight gain, fatigue, nausea, and not being able to do everything you used to do. In the "pregnancy" section, we offer advice, but we also try to make you laugh. It's great for your mood and your baby's ! And yes, they're also very sensitive to moods, even in the womb. We answer very clear questions such as: can you exercise during pregnancy? Or, what precautions should you take while pregnant on vacation? We also give a voice to mothers and mothers-to-be through very touching testimonials, and we don't hesitate to keep you informed about current events. For example, the story of the mother who carried and gave birth to her son's child at the age of 61.

Obesity and obesity surgery

After overweight, the medical term "obesity" is used. It is calculated using the BMI (Body Mass Index). The WHO (World Health Organization) has finally recognized obesity as a disease . Because yes, patients who suffer from it are indeed afflicted with a disease. This is despite the persistent stereotypes that "a fat person is fat because they overeat." And this often begins in childhood when some parents are in complete denial about their child's obesity . This delays treatment and can have dramatic consequences. While France is one of the least affected countries in Europe, we learn that the Hauts-de-France region has the highest number of obese people in the country . We also know that obesity affects people living in rural areas more than those living in cities. In any case, obesity has various causes, and these are very often a reflection of our traumas. When you can no longer tolerate it, you can opt for a radical solution that has exploded in popularity in recent years: obesity surgery. We are highly skilled in this area and provide you with all the relevant information . Sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, gastric banding... We have compiled a list of all the obesity surgery techniques to explain them to you in detail. Similarly, we often give a voice to those about to undergo surgery, both those currently in the process and, especially, those who had these operations a few years ago. Unfortunately, we don't have a great deal of perspective on this relatively recent surgery . While we are not entirely opposed to it, we feel it is important to inform readers about the positive and negative aspects of this type of operation. We reiterate: bariatric surgery is not a magic bullet . It will only be successful if the individual is deeply committed to changing their lifestyle.