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Does Electrostimulation Work for Weight Loss?

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Does Electrostimulation Work for Weight Loss?       Lose weight and build muscle effectively in just 20 minutes a week? This is exactly what electrostimulation or ESM training promises. In this article, we will tell you if this method is really effective. What is electrostimulation used for?       Electro-stimulation  is defined as muscular electrostimulation training ( EMS ).      This method consists of stimulating most of your muscles with electrical impulses while you perform different exercises using your body weight .      It is therefore often considered to be an extremely effective whole-body workout. Among other things, electrostimulation can eliminate fat, build muscle mass, firm the skin, and minimize back pain.      In order to be successful in the long term, you can't rely only on the training.      After all, diet also plays an important role. In order to be able to surpass yourself during your workouts, we recommend that you start our free Body Check .      It will

Ginseng Benefits and Side Effects

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Ginseng Benefits and Side Effects         Ginseng refers to eleven different varieties of a short, slow-growing plant with fleshy roots, Ginseng is believed to restore and enhance wellbeing. It is one of the most popular herbal remedies.     Ginseng dietary supplement : the benefits of a ginseng cure Ginseng is a plant known for its general tonic effect.      Moreover, because of this stimulating effect, it is recommended to consume it in the morning.      Research shows that ginseng is an ally to help stimulate the immune system, fight physical and intellectual fatigue, or help convalescents regain strength.      It is the ginsenosides, the active substances in ginseng, that give it its therapeutic power.      The recommended dose of ginseng varies according to the ailment to be relieved. The advice of your doctor is therefore required. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you must consult your doctor. Ginseng dosage Stimulation of the immune system       Standardized extract (4% t

Define Agoraphobia: fear of public and isolated places

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Define Agoraphobia: fear of public and isolated places      Very crowded places closed or on the contrary large desert areas... The agoraphobic panics at the idea of being confronted with an uncontrollable situation from which he cannot escape.      Professor Antoine Pelissolo, a psychiatrist specializing in anxiety disorders , explains this phobia, which affects nearly 3% of the population, and gives us some tips on how to get out of it. define agoraphobia       Fear of overcrowded or confined places but also of vast and deserted places... The agoraphobe fears above all to lose control of a situation, not to be able to escape easily in case of attack or malaise.      A kind of "fear of being afraid", agoraphobia may only affect certain places (public places or busy places such as demonstrations or public transportation) or may extend to anything outside the home.      The resulting physical reactions - wobbly legs, dizziness, sweating, palpitations, stomach aches - can be l

Benzodiazepines: indications and side effects

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Benzodiazepines: indications and side effects       Benzodiazepines , such as Valium ® for example, have long been the most widely used sleeping pills , these psychotropic drugs are actually anxiolytics that also have an effect on sleep disorders .      Benzodiazepines owe their name to their common chemical structure: the benzodiazepine ring.      This barbaric term is the chemical name for a cyclic structure that combines a benzene molecule (benzo-) and a molecule containing two nitrogen atoms (-diaz-).      The names of the molecules in the benzodiazepine class (International Nonproprietary Names or INNs) all have the same suffix "-azepam". Indications for benzodiazepines      By binding to a specific receptor, benzodiazepines facilitate the action of a neurotransmitter, GABA (gamma-amino-butyric acid), on its receptor in the brain.      GABA decreases the excitability of the central nervous system. This reduction will have several consequences illustrated by the many use

Anxiety and Depression in Confinement: 13 Tips

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In these times of confinement , anxiety and depression can affect you, here's some advice from mental health experts on how to cope with this unusual situation. Coronavirus and containment don't mix      Are you worried? You should know you're not alone. The outbreak of the coronavirus COVID-19 , first reported in Wuhan, China, has spread to more than 100 countries around the world in a short period of time.      To curb the contagion, the government has put in place many restrictive measures: school closures, compulsory teleworking and the closure of many services deemed non-essential are just a few examples.      Normal' life as we knew it has been confinement. The watchword is "social distancing". Most of the time, confined to the home. Extreme stress during confinement      " A significant percentage of the population suffers from mood or anxiety disorders : they are the most likely to have difficulty coping with extreme stress ," says Dr. Vict