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Woman with shopping bags

Shopping addiction, how to help yourself

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There are people who are constantly under pressure to buy something, even if they don't need it afterwards. The impulse to buy is stronger than their own will, they are under enormous pressure.
These people suffer from shopping addiction. Shopping addiction can not only lead to financial ruin, but also to crime if the person concerned runs out of money and starts stealing.
Shopping addiction is underestimated as an illness and is not medically recognised as such.

Here are a few tips on what shopaholics or those at risk of shopaholism can do themselves to get their addictive behaviour under control.
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Glass with cola drink

The secret calorie bombs

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It's often not the amount of food we eat that makes us fat. It's the sneaky little fattening foods that are hidden in our diet without us realising it.

Drinks are one of the most underestimated calorie bombs, because people often don't know the calorie content of drinks. Healthy does not automatically mean low in calories.
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Train your dog

How to train dogs

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Whether you want to train a puppy or an adult dog, the method is the same. Consistently show the dog that you are the master and you will achieve a harmonious coexistence with the dog.

Some dog owners spend a lot of money on training their dog, but it's actually the owners themselves who need a bit of training. Here are a few tips on how to train your dog to listen to commands.

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