If you have heart disease, it can be confusing to know what you should and shouldn't eat. You may even think that you have to give up all your favorite foods, only to be left with tasteless alternatives. But, there are some great-tasting heart...
Arthritis is the inflammation of one or more joints. Pain and stiffness usually go along with arthritis, especially upon awakening and after exercise. Swelling, deformity and a diminished range of motion can also accompany arthritis. Although...
Do you want to decrease your dietary intake of fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol? Substituting soy milk for cow's milk is one way to accomplish this, and you won't sacrifice nutrient intake. One cup of soy milk has between 80 and 100...
Amla powder, also known as Indian gooseberry and emblic myrobalan, has been used traditionally in Ayurvedic medicine. Ayurveda is the traditional medicine system of India, which emphasizes the use of herbs, essential oils, nutrition, massage and...
Colloidal copper is a liquid mineral supplement that's derived from aluminosilicate-containing clays or humic shale deposits. Proponents say that your body better absorbs minerals in colloidal form than in tablet or capsule form. Science, however,...
Yeast infections are common in women, affecting 75 percent of them during their reproductive years. Approximately 40 to 50 percent of women will have recurrent episodes, and another 5 to 8 percent will experience chronic yeast infections. While...
A healthy immune system is key to fighting off would-be invaders in the form of bacteria, viruses and even cancer. A lifestyle that includes nourishing food, exercise and adequate rest helps maintain a functioning immune system. The foods you...
Too much exercise can cause blood sugar to spike, but the right amount exercise with stress management and diet can help you keep your blood sugar on target and improve your mental outlook. Exercise serves as a buffer between stress and high blood...
Fish oil capsules and other forms of the oil are widely used supplements. They contain essential fatty acids necessary for life and health. Their benefits are extensive and include disease prevention, treatment for anorexia, eczema, diabetes,...
Choosing an organic diet shows your commitment to health. The news and media has an overwhelming flood of claims that organic, whole foods are the healthier way to eat. A large number of people have jumped on the organic wave for numerous...
Well-known throughout history for topical skin treatments, coconut oil is also valuable when taken internally. Its unique taste adds flair to exotic dishes and tasty desserts. Valuable for more than just its flavor, coconut oil contains nutrients...
Dehydroepiandrosterone, called DHEA, is a steroid hormone produced in the adrenal glands that serves as precursor to other steroid hormones like estrogen and testosterone. DHEA levels fall significantly with age, stress, and illness. According to...
Magnesium is an essential mineral that serves several functions in the body such as contraction of muscles, function of enzymes, protein production, energy production and energy transport. Magnesium aspartate is one of the most absorbable forms of...
Since the birth control pill was legalized in 1960, it and other methods of contraception have given more women the ability to control the size of their families and timing of their pregnancies. Family planning clinics provide birth control,...
Panic attacks sometimes seem to arrive from nowhere and can be a frightening experience. Natural remedies such as deep breathing, aerobic exercise and relaxation techniques are helpful in reducing anxiety and panic. One explanation for the benefit...
People with low blood sugar have trouble processing sugar, fruits, starchy foods, alcohol and stimulants like caffeine and nicotine. Common causes of low blood sugar, also called hypoglycemia, include too much insulin being released into the...
Hormone imbalance in men can impair physical, sexual and cognitive function. By increasing their testosterone levels, many men can improve the symptoms (including depression, low sex drive and weight gain) that accompany these impaired functions....
Blood pressure is presented in the form of two numbers, such as 120/80. The top number is measured as the pressure of blood into the arteries and the bottom number is measured when the heart is at rest. The American Heart Associations considers...
The vegetarian diet is one that does not include meats. Instead, this diet focuses on plant foods, such as fruits, vegetables, grains, seeds, nuts, beans and peas. There is no single type of vegetarian diet, however, according to MedLinePlus....
Green tea consumption has repeatedly been associated with improved vitality and reduced incidence of a gamut of diseases, from diabetes to osteoporosis to heart diseases and cognitive decline. Rich in components called polyphenols, green tea acts...
"Vegetarian Times" reports that 3.2 percent of U.S. adults, or 7.3 million people, follow a vegetarian-based diet. A lacto-ovo vegetarian diet includes grains, fruits and vegetables, legumes, nuts and seeds, dairy and eggs, and excludes meat,...
The adrenals are glands near the kidneys that produce numerous hormones, including the sex hormones and cortisol. Because cortisol plays a large part in how the body deals with stress, the adrenals can become fatigued when you are under...
Alternative and clinical medical trials alike indicate yoga as an effective form of therapy with which to manage the causes and symptoms of pulmonary tuberculosis. While researchers continue to study the psychological effects of a regular yoga...
Green tea consumption has been linked with reduction of a slew of disease risks ranging from cancers to heart disease to obesity. Since 2005 more evidence has become available that suggests that green tea consumption may improve function of...
Lisinopril is normally prescribed to treat high blood pressure, not cholesterol. However, this drug is also used to treat high urine protein in kidney patients, who also usually have high blood pressure and high cholesterol. For this small group...
For some people, fibromyalgia pain can be severe and disabling, while in others it causes only mild discomfort. People with fibromyalgia sometimes want to avoid exercise because of the fear it will cause more pain. Exercise has been shown to...
Myopathy is a clinical term that refers to a group of muscle-related disorders. Myopathy causes muscle fibers to work abnormally, resulting in a variety of symptoms. One cause of myopathy is a deficiency in vitamin E and, therefore, people who are...
Traditional Italian ricotta cheese has always been produced with sheep milk, but ricotta made from cow's milk is now available. Ricotta is a soft, perishable cheese similar to cottage cheese. It is different than most other cheeses in that is...
Curcumin is a fat-soluble chemical compound found in turmeric, a popular Indian spice derived from a plant in the ginger family. Besides its use as a flavoring and coloring agent, turmeric has been used for thousands of years in traditional...
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