With attention deficit hyperactivity disorder your child can have problems sustaining attention during a task or controlling her behavior. Many parents choose to give their child medication to manage ADHD: 66.3 percent of children between the ages...
No specialized diet can replace the ongoing medical care of people with multiple sclerosis. If you have MS, it is important to consult your physician and a dietitian before pursuing any radical change to your diet. Mayo Clinic recommends a...
One in three adults living in the United States will have type 2 diabetes by 2050, reports National Public Radio. The cause of the meteoric rise in diabetes cases is largely a result of the large number of obese and overweight people in the U.S....
Alternative diets are a form of biologically-based therapies, according to the "Merck Manuals Online Medical Library." Alternative diets are based on the premise that including or omitting certain foods from the diet can address specific health...
Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas, which is a gland located behind the stomach. The pancreas produces digestive enzymes that are important for carbohydrates, proteins and fats digestion. The pancreas also produces insulin and...
If you have been trying to lose the same 10 pounds for as many years, consider there are other ways to safely and permanently lose weight. Rather than force yourself to stick to diet that is difficult to sustain, consider creating a stress...
The booming weight loss industry has developed a number of diets. Certain diets introduce rigid restrictions on food and calorie intake, allowing for short-term weight loss. However, many dieters often fail to maintain their weight loss once they...
Any dieter can substitute a number of healthy alternatives to diet pills to help lose weight. The old formula of eating right and getting proper exercise can't be bested by any pill. Weight is lost by burning more calories than you eat, so knowing...
Approximately 95 percent of all dieters regain their lost weight within a year. The best way to lose weight and keep it off is to adopt a healthy lifestyle; stay active; utilize vitamins, supplements and herbs that boost your metabolism and burn...
Liquid calories pad your daily calorie intake and can lead to weight gain. In just one 12-oz. can of soda, you consume about 150 calories and almost 40 g of sugar -- or 10 tsp. worth. Diet sodas are an option, but many contain artificial...
Psoriasis, an autoimmune condition that causes overproduction of skin cells, affects nearly 7.5 million people in the United States and around 1/3 of cases start before 20 years of age, according to the National Psoriasis Foundation. Scientists...
Depression is a mental health disorder that affects your mood, your motivation and your ability to accomplish your goals. Depression can manifest in different ways and can take a significant toll on your life. While diet and exercise can play a...
According to "The Seattle Times," HCG diets were invented in the 1950s by British doctor Albert Simeons. The newspaper reports that the HCG diet became popular in the 1970s, and the fad has returned as of 2010 with claims that this diet, which...
According to the National Institute of Health, 10 million Americans have osteoporosis. While there are prescription medications used to treat osteoporosis, many people want to try a different approach. Osteoporosis is a long-term condition, so...
Alternating calories or zigzagging a diet means varying the number of calories from one day to the next so that the average daily consumption, taken over a week, equals a target number. For example, if you maintain a 2,000 calorie diet, then you...
Heart disease is the number-one killer of both men and women in the United States, reports the American Heart Association. A heart healthy diet can help improve your heart health and limit your risk of heart disease. A number of alternative heart...
The Alternate-Day Diet is a reduced-calorie diet plan that works by alternating the number of calories you take in every second day. The diet is based on a book written by Dr. James Johnson who discovered that alternating a higher calorie day with...
Alternating between eating as many healthful foods as you'd like one day and eating just 25 percent of your energy needs on the second can help you lose weight. In addition to losing body fat, you can lower your cholesterol and triglyceride levels...
Following a diet for three days will not likely bring on significant weight loss results. Although you may temporarily lose fat quickly, when you resume normal eating, the weight will likely return. Speak to your doctor before trying any type of...
Thirty-three percent of American adults over the age of 20 experience high blood pressure, or hypertension, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A large percentage of those with hypertension are now turning to alternative...
The alternate-day fasting diet is useful for weight loss and might have additional benefits as well. It might be an alternative to prolonged dietary restriction for increasing longevity, according to research published in the January 2005 issue of...
No one food contains all the necessary nutrients to keep the body healthy. According to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, variety in a diet helps your body receive all the necessary nutrients it needs while keeping you satisfied....
The Alternate Day Diet was created by plastic surgeon James B. Johnson. He suggests that dieters eat whatever they want on every other day. On the other days, they severely limit calories. Johnson claims that this diet speeds up your metabolism...
Gout is a form of arthritis that is characterized by sudden, severe pain, redness and tenderness in the joints, mainly found in the joint of the big toe. It is caused when uric acid in the blood forms crystals that accumulate around the joint,...
Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, barley and oat-based products that are not certified gluten-free. People with celiac disease must eliminate gluten from their diets entirely as the protein damages the villi in the small intestine and...
Traditional weight-loss plans require dieters to restrict their daily caloric intake to shed extra pounds. The alternate day diet takes a different approach to weight loss. Instead of restricting calories every day, dieters alternate between up...
Many people struggle to find a sustainable diet plan that helps them lose weight and keep it off long-term. Dr. James Johnson, author of "The Alternate-Day Diet: Turn on Your 'Skinny Gene,' Shed the Pounds, and Live a Longer and Healthier Life,"...
If you want to lose weight, eat less food. Specifically, consume fewer calories. By limiting your nutrient intake, you force your body to burn some of its stored fat. Restricting calories is the crux of modern dieting, and for most people it's...
The South Beach diet was designed by cardiologist Arthur Agatson. Its original purpose was to help lower risk of heart disease, but the diet soon gained popularity as a weight loss diet. The South Beach Diet is a moderately low-carbohydrate, high...
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