Intermittent fasting
There is growing evidence that eating in a 6-hour period and fasting for 18 hours can cause a metabolic switch from glucose-based to ketone-based energy.Resulting in increased stress tolerance, increased longevity and reduced incidence of diseases including cancer and obesity. https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMra1905136This study shows that humans are programmed to become physically stronger and healthier when we […]
Peanuts
Did you know that the Dutch are the only people in the world who can milk peanuts and make cheese from them! Peanuts (Arachis hypogaea) come from South America and are also called groundnuts, groundnuts, oil nuts and monkey nuts.They grow in a special way. After fertilization of the flower, the stem grows into the […]
Exercise for your skin
We all know that exercise is good for you. Your muscles, your heart and lungs are put to the test and your cellular energy supply and combustion increase.Your engine turns on to deliver performance and regular exercise improves that performance. But did you know that exercising is also good for your skin?Because your blood is […]
Self-image and health
Does your self-image determine your health? Self-image is of itself something strange – “Cogito, ergo sum” (I think, therefore I am). But then what are you?Apparently, you are never what you think you are, but you do become more and more of what you think you are. Your body develops according to what you do […]
The approach to Obesity in Chile works!
Did you know that there are about 7 lumps of sugar in 1 glass of Coke? To combat obesity, Chile passed a new law in 2016. This law makes it mandatory (as on cigarette packaging) to place a warning on products with exorbitant amounts of sugars, sodium or saturated fats.Also, no marketing for these types […]
Dr. Decates at Jinek
This past Monday evening, Dr. Decates was featured on the high-profile program Jinek. In this episode Tom talks about what science tells us about the increasing treatments of Botox and fillers among young people and young adults. See the full episode here https://www.rtlxl.nl/programma/jinek/68253d90-8dae-4b37-9600-c6421544781d
Botox in lips: why not (or yes)?
It’s a common misconception: people who want full lips immediately think of injecting botox. But did you know that for extra volume you should not go for botox, but for fillers? Both treatments serve a different purpose! Yet botox can be used effectively in the area around the lips. I’d like to tell you how. […]
Botox in Amsterdam
I am Dr. Decates and I will fulfil your wish when it comes to botox in Amsterdam. My clinic is located in the capital city, among other places, and here I have been specializing in Botulinum Toxin and fillers since 2011. My goal? To be able to make a big difference with small adjustments. As […]
Dr Decates at the Telegraph
On October 22, 2020, guest of the Telegraph.Pim Sedee interviews Tom Decates about the use of injectables in young people, methods and complications. “Cosmetic doctor Tom Decates is very concerned. More and more young people are taking a selfie with a filter to a clinic. They want to look as much like the edited version […]
Eat your greens!
It is found mainly in colourful fruits and vegetables and it helps you against the ageing of your eyes and your body.A minimum intake of 6 mg of lutein and zeaxanthin should already be enough to counteract the ageing of the eyes and cells, according to results from available research. Lutein and zeaxanthin protect the […]