Somewhere, perhaps in the sea of $1 double cheese burger promotions, America lost its way to good nutrition and health. Too many Americans are overweight, perpetually tired and just plain unhealthy. With little regard to cost or safety, we try out...
Medical clinics and hospitals use preoperative protein diets to prepare bariatric surgery patients for medical weight-loss surgeries. Medical weight-loss programs recommend high-protein diets and surgery options to patients who are moderately to...
Weight loss comes down to the fact that you need to expend more calories than you take in. There are no magic foods or means by which weight will simply disappear. Weight loss is a balancing act between what you eat and the number of calories you...
The adrenal glands are located on top of the kidneys and play a critical role in the production of a multitude of hormones in your body. The adrenals comprise the endocrine system and are responsible for activating your stress response and...
Being a surrogate mother means taking on a huge responsibility for someone's else's life. A surrogate is someone who chooses to implant either another couple's fertilized egg or sperm that is fertilized with the surrogate's egg. The surrogate...
According to Medical Dictionary.com, body mechanics is the study of the action of your muscles during motion or at rest. Abnormal body mechanics can result in poor posture, weakness, pain and muscle spasm. Physical therapy provides methods to...
Minor surgeries typically have short recovery times and are performed on an outpatient basis. Minor surgeries do not have major body cavities opened. The anesthesia for minor surgery can be general, local or regional. Examples of minor surgery...
Doctors often prescribe a clear liquid for 1 to 2 days following surgeries of the stomach and bowels, according to the National Cancer Institute. You can easily digest clear liquids and they do not place a strain on your stomach and intestines...
Graves' disease is an autoimmune disease in which white blood cells attack the thyroid gland and cause the gland to release more thyroid hormone. Graves' eye disease--also known as Graves' ophthalmopathy--occurs when these white cells attack the...
Arthritis is a long-term condition in which the connective tissues and muscles of your joints become inflamed, causing stiffness and joint pain. It can also degrade the cells of your bones at your joints, contributing to permanent damage and joint...
Being morbidly obese significantly increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, osteoarthritis, gallbladder disease, sleep apnea, some cancers and death. Weight loss reduces the risk of these disorders, but losing weight safely...
Plaque is a combination of fats, cholesterol and other substances. A buildup of plaque along the walls of the arteries, also referred to as atherosclerosis, may cause the affected individual to experience symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of...
Sinus congestion most commonly occurs when the tissue that lines the sinuses becomes inflamed and swollen, blocking off the sinus passages. This can be a result of allergies or infections, such as the common cold. Deep sinus congestion can cause...
If you have excess pounds around your midsection, there is no need to resort to risky supplements, medications or surgery. They may give you a stomach slimming result, but they can also cause you harm. To avoid any complications, resort to a...
Shortness of breath has several causes. The underlying cause has to be addressed for you to get the help you need. Exploring the reasons it is happening with your physician is the first step. You may need testing, medication, surgery or lifestyle...
Gastrointestinal upset may be caused by a short-term illness, such as the flu; chronic conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome; certain surgeries or medical procedures and/or gastro-esophageal reflux disease or GERD. In addition to...
Liquid diets have a variety of purposes, which include preparing for and recovering from surgery, providing you with nutrition when you cannot eat solid foods, and helping to ensure the accuracy of medical tests. On the other hand, liquid diets do...
Andropause in men is similar to menopause in women. Older men show a progressive decline in circulating hormones such as testosterone. This change produces symptoms ranging from reproductive infertility to sexual dysfunction. A variety of...
All of the body's organs are contained within small cavities of space. When part of the organ protrudes through the wall of the cavity, a hernia occurs. Hernias most commonly occur in the abdomen, although they can also occur near the groin. The...
The hypothalamus controls food intake and body weight through chemical signaling. According to a study published in "Molecular Psychiatry," the hypothalamus serves two functions related to weight loss including feeding and satiety. Chemical...
Calories are the most important factor in weight loss, according to the Mayo Clinic. To lose weight effectively, you need to reduce the number of calories you take in from food and drinks and increase the number of calories you burn through...
According to Medline Plus, seizures are symptoms of a neurological problem. Seizures often occur suddenly, when abnormal electrical activity takes place in the brain. This activity can produce mild symptoms, such a staring or vision problems, but...
Symptoms may gradually increase in severity over time. You may see a blind spot in the middle of your visual point of view as well as a precipitous drop in your capacity to identify faces, objects and words in that central POV. You may also...
As its name suggests, a clear liquid diet consists only of liquid foods that you can see through. Your doctor may prescribe a clear liquid diet for several reasons. Clear liquids keep your digestive tract clear and are easily digested.
When on a liquid diet, you consume no solid food. Often used for quick weight loss, fasting, detoxification and after surgery, a liquid diet is extremely dangerous and can lead to debilitating health problems such as dizziness, malnutrition and...
Treatments for heartburn reflux, which is a backup of food and liquids from the stomach into the esophagus, include lifestyle adjustments, medication and surgery. Choice of treatment depends on the nature and severity of the condition.
Although drugs and surgeries can help you manage your arthritic pain and symptoms, which include swelling and stiffness of your joints, fatigue and inflammation, a healthy lifestyle should always be the cornerstone of your treatment. Yoga,...
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Erectile dysfunction, commonly referred to as ED, is a form of impotence. ED is the inability to maintain an erection during sexual relations. There are a variety of causes for ED, including both psychological reasons and physical conditions. ED...
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