Maybe you've read a book or magazine article about the merits of an alkaline diet; that is, one that reduces the acidity of your blood and helps maintain your body's pH balance at its natural, alkaline level. You may have wondered if you should...
Omega-3 fatty acids are a type of unsaturated fat which cannot be made by the body, so they must come from dietary sources, such as fatty fish, flaxseed oil and nuts. In addition to their role in growth, development and maintaining the brain,...
Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a condition that mainly affects children and is also associated with allergies and asthma. Omega-3 essential fatty acids are lipids that can not be produced by the body, thus they have to be obtained...
Folic acid is a B vitamin, also known as vitamin B-9 and folate. Like other B vitamins, folic acid helps turn food into energy, but this nutrient also helps cells form and grow properly, as well as helps your body use iron effectively. Folic acid...
A study published in the "Journal of Nutrition" stated that conjugated linoleic acid, or CLA, commonly known to reduce fat in animals, also reduces fat in humans. CLA is a type of omega-6 fatty acid. It is essential for the body because humans do...
More than one-half of the adult population in the United States suffers from high cholesterol, according to a 2008 article in "The New York Times Health Guide," a medical reference guide accredited by the American Accreditation...
Acidic foods have a pH, or potential hydrogen, score of 6.9 or lower. The notion that you can change your bloodstream's or body's pH is a myth, according to Columbia University Health Services. Acidic foods can cause irritation if you are prone to...
A number of saturated and unsaturated fats fall under the definition of fatty acids. Essential fatty acids, which must come from diet since the body can't manufacture them, include omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Both may help to improve...
Acid reflux causes the burning feeling of heartburn felt in the upper chest and throat. It may also lead to acid regurgitation, or the experience of a sour taste in the back of your mouth. Low-fat or skim milk may provide benefits when trying to...
Beans, seeds, grains and nuts all contain phytic acid, a type of phosphorus compound that binds with certain minerals and can potentially prevent your body from absorbing these minerals properly. You can use several cooking and soaking techniques...
Highly acidic blood -- also known as acidosis -- can cause bone loss, arthritic degeneration and damage to the brain, arteries and kidneys. Symptoms of acidosis include insomnia, migraine headaches, halitosis and a burning sensation in the mouth...
Acidic foods can aggravate gastroesophageal reflux disease, more commonly called GERD or heartburn. But many of these food have an appealing taste, and it's hard to stop eating them. The alternative to abstinence is finding a way to reduce the...
High acidity in the stomach can cause serious discomfort, especially when the acid flows back up into the esophagus causing heartburn. When this occurs frequently, the diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, may be made by a doctor....
According to Medical News Today, acid reflux occurs when the stomach acids used to help digest the food in your stomach flow back up into your esophagus, resulting in pain and discomfort. The most common symptoms include heartburn, which can...
When urine becomes acidic, uric acid stones may form in the kidneys. Kidney stones cause symptoms such as pain in the back or side, burning during urination, blood in the urine and nausea. Lab tests on your urine can determine the acidity level...
Most food you eat either has an alkalizing or acidifying effect on your blood. Normally, your blood is slightly alkaline and has a pH level of about 7.35. Proponents of diets meant to reduce acidity in the blood believe eating too many...
Good health requires the proper balance between acid and alkali elements in your body. Too much or too little of either element can open the door to illness and dysfunction, according to "The pH Miracle." Acidosis occurs when your body's acidity...
Acid reflux, the traveling of stomach acids back up the esophagus, can be caused by the foods you eat, the presence of unhealthy bacteria in the stomach and as the result of other medical conditions. Anti-inflammatory medications can also irritate...
According to the Life Extension website, high uric acid levels impact between 2 and 13 percent of the general population. Under normal conditions uric acid is filtered through the kidneys and eliminated in the urine. When excessive levels of uric...
The bladder is an organ in your body that stores urine. A high acidity level in your bladder usually means that your urine is acidic. You may be at risk of developing kidney stones if your urine is too acidic. Certain vitamins may help to...
The acidity and alkalinity of foods takes the spotlight in many diet plans. According to the theory behind the acid-alkaline balance diet, often known simply as the alkaline diet, most people eat too much acid-producing food. By eating more foods...
Since 1 in 10 people suffer from stomach ulcers at some point during their life, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center, it might interest you to know that there are foods that can help decrease acid secretion in your stomach. By...
Acid reflux, or GERD, is an extremely unpleasant burning sensation in the chest and throat caused by the rise of stomach acids into the esophagus. There are many triggers that can worsen acid reflux, such as spicy foods, acidic fruit juices,...
Disorders or medical issues involving stomach acid reflux can be rather painful for the patient, especially in extreme cases. While many acid reflux disorders can be treated effectively with proper medication, patients can also benefit from...
If you suffer from heartburn, indigestion and abdominal gas pains you may have noticed that certain foods and drinks cause digestive problems. Natural gas is a great fuel, except when too much of it is in your belly. There are some diet and...
Millions of people suffer from occasional acid reflux and heartburn symptoms. Heartburn is easily treated with prescription or over-the-counter medications, and changing dietary habits and avoiding certain foods can help prevent the onset of acid...
Gastroesophageal reflux, also called acid reflux, occurs when stomach contents back up into the lower esophageal sphincter after you eat. The acid in the stomach contents then causes pain and discomfort. If acid reflux occurs more than twice a...
If your food tasted good going down, but causes pain, burning, belching later on, you might have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), more commonly called acid reflux or heartburn. Most people will experience mild heartburn or reflux symptoms...
Acid reflux occurs commonly in babies. The muscle at the lower part of the esophagus -- the lower esophageal sphincter -- is designed to open to allow food into the stomach and tighten to keep foods and digestive acids in the stomach. The muscle...
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