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by Attilio Speciani
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 The shape of our fat, the way in which it's distributed on our bodies, doesn’t happen by chance. Whether one’s body resembles an apple, a pear or a tree trunk depends on metabolism, from the type of food that makes us gain weight (as in the typical areas affected by food intolerances), to the direct relationship with our insulin levels and our psyche. Our fat tells what we're like, what we eat, how much or how little we exercise, and also reveals something about our personality. With a little care, we can find the right solutions for every body shape…
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A cure for celiac disease could be within reach for all those who suffer from it. Many of the current therapeutic strategies are based on knowledge dating from many years ago. Immunology is taking great strides and a series of recent studies on food tolerance is proposing innovative techniques for dealing with this problem. This has given rise to heated debates among some scientists, almost as if the possibility of curing the disease could harm someone.
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