According to the United States Department of Agriculture, 72 percent of men and 64 percent of women are characterized as being either overweight or obese. This shocking statistic may be an eye-opener for you to get control over your eating habits...
Program Description Anemia, the most common blood disorder in the U.S., according to the National Institute of Health, is characterized by a lack of iron in red blood cells. Yet, ingesting more iron isn't always the only answer to defeating this...
Diabetes that is not well controlled can lead to many health complications. Diabetes can affect the eyes, heart, nerves and kidneys if blood-sugar levels are not kept in check. Given the seriousness of diabetes, it is always best to speak with a...
Controlling sodium in your diet helps control blood pressure, heart disease, kidney disease, stroke and hypertension. Your body only needs 1/4 tsp. of salt to maintain proper fluid levels, yet most Americans consume 5 tsp. of salt, which is 20...
Consuming too much salt is associated with health problems, particularly cardiovascular disease. Controlling the amount of sodium in your diet involves not only cutting back on the amount of salt you add to your food at the table, but also...
A tyramine restricted diet may be prescribed for treatment of migraines and is commonly prescribed for patients on monoamineoxidase inhibitors, or MAOIs. This class of drugs is used to treat depression, Parkinson's disease, or infection....
According to American Diabetes Association statistics, there are 23.6 million children and adults in the United States with diabetes. In addition, there are 1.6 million new cases of diabetes diagnosed each year. Although there is currently no cure...
Diabetes requires lifestyle changes such as regular exercise and careful diet in order to manage the condition. Controlling diabetes through diet requires a meal plan that is low in carbohydrates and salt. The overall goal of a diabetic diet is to...
Diet and nutrition play important roles in the management of kidney disease and overall health. If you are diagnosed with renal failure, or chronic kidney disease, you must monitor food intake because your kidneys do not effectively remove waste...
Controlling cholesterol is one of the most important health issues today. Over 100 million adults in the United States have hypercholesterolemia, or high blood cholesterol. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that 35 million of...
Foods with carbohydrates cause blood sugars to elevate, says the American Diabetes Association. A carb-controlled diet can help manage blood sugar elevations for people with diabetes. People with diabetes who monitor the amount of carbohydrate...
Lactose intolerance occurs when your small intestine does not produce enough of an enzyme called lactase. Symptoms of lactose intolerance are flatulence, bloating, diarrhea, cramps and abdominal pain within two hours of consuming dairy products....
Although a lot of diet plans claim they can help dieters lose weight without any effort and allow them to eat anything they want, the only way to lose weight in a sustainable manner is to decrease calorie intake. Consuming fewer calories than the...
Cholesterol is produced naturally in the liver, and also comes from food. Cholesterol functions in the body to produce cells and release various hormones. When cholesterol levels become elevated, arteries can develop plaque and increase the...
Purines are natural substances found in every one of your body's cells and in most foods. If you're healthy, eating foods high in purine content won't cause you any problems and is part of balanced eating plan. But if you have certain medical...
Following a salt-controlled diet requires more than just avoiding the salt shaker at the table. Most of the salt in your diet probably comes from processed foods, according to MayoClinic.com, which notes that the average American gets 77 percent...
Members of the candida family of yeasts are found in the human body at low levels. If the candida stays at low levels, it is harmless. But if the candida begins to accelerate its growth, then intervention is required to prevent it from harming its...
Approximately 66 percent of adults in the United States are overweight or obese, reports Medline Plus. The amount of energy -- or calories -- that you eat each day can influence your weight and other aspects of your health. Eating a diet that...
A seizure is a disruption of your brain's electrical signaling processes that can produce convulsions, loss of consciousness and a variety of other effects. If you experience two or more seizures, you may have a disorder called epilepsy. When...
An HCG diet is a highly controlled protocol. It's a very low calorie diet with a limited menu and nutrients. HCG, or human chorionic gonadotropin, is a pregnancy hormone. It was approved for the treatment of infertility by the U.S. Food and Drug...
Carbohydrate-controlled diets, also known as low-carb diets, are often touted for weight loss. They limit carbohydrate foods like bread, grain, rice, starchy vegetables and fruit while emphasizing protein and fat. The Mayo Clinic warns that these...
The focus of a glycemic control diet is to consume low-glycemic-index foods for good health and body fat reduction. This dietary approach is based on the idea that good health and body fat can be controlled by controlling plasma glucose with...
According to Women's Health, polycystic ovary disease affects one in every 10 to 20 women and causes symptoms that range from weight gain to infertility. In some cases, symptoms stemming from this condition such as weight gain or high insulin can...
Insulin is a hormone that helps transport blood glucose into the body's cells for storage or fuel. A diet high in processed carbohydrates, such as sugar and white bread, can lead to heightened insulin levels. Over time, this can trigger insulin...
Diabetes is characterized by fluctuations in blood glucose and insulin, a hormone that transports glucose from your blood into your cells. Insufficient production of insulin in type 1 diabetes and cellular resistance to insulin in type 2 diabetes...
An overactive bladder results in a number of uncomfortable symptoms like frequent urination, increased sense of urgency and leakage. This problem can interfere with everyday living. Common treatments include bladder training and medications....
Food can change the actions of neurotransmitters that work within the brain's network to control moods. These neurotransmitters, or brain chemicals, cause motivation, concentration, relaxation or even frustration by shifting your moods, the...
Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin whose primary function in your body is to promote blood clotting. Vitamin K is actually a family of three closely related nutrients, two of which are found in nature. Phylloquinone, or vitamin K-1, is found in...
Bursitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of bursa, which are fluid-filled membranes that cushion bones at your joints. It typically causes joint pain, swelling, stiffness and redness. Repetitive motion or joint strain typically causes...
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