Years ago, physicians would taste your urine to check for diabetes. Of course, that is no longer done, but an analysis of your urine is still important. It is not only vital if you have kidney disease, the organ that makes urine, or if you suffer...
An extract of the seeds of the guar plant, guar gum is primarily used as a thickener by the food industry and time-release agent by the drug industry. Guar gum may be used in beverages, soups, gravies and creamy desserts -- particularly pudding...
Apple cider vinegar is a commonly used item in kitchens all over the world. It has a reputation as a folk remedy for a variety of ailments. Although research on all its purported uses is lacking, Johnny Bowden's book "The Most Effective Natural...
Lipids are fatty, waxy or oily substances that do not dissolve in water. Lipid molecules are made of hydrogen, carbon and oxygen, according to the National Institute of General Medical Sciences. Lipids include fat, cholesterol, triglycerides,...
Excessive urination and weight loss can occur in a number of medical conditions, but they are most classically associated with diabetes mellitus. This is a disease characterized by excessive amounts of glucose in your blood, and it can have...
Iron is an important mineral necessary for the production of hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells. It also helps regulate cell growth. Normally, people absorb the iron they need from food. Certain disorders or use of dietary...
The liver is responsible for processing energy from nutrients, making bile for digestion and metabolizing alcohol. Fatty liver disease is a buildup of fat in the cells that make up this important organ. According to the website for...
Lemon juice is obtained from the small, pungent fruit of the Citron limon tree, a small, thorny tree that is widely cultivated in the Mediterranean and other warm, subtropical regions. This fruit juice has a characteristically tart, acidic taste...
Identifying the pathology for tingling and loss of strength in your hands is the first step to alleviating symptoms. Many conditions contribute to hand discomfort and weakness; both injury and illness may promote hand syndromes. Traumatic injury...
Diabetes insipidus and diabetes mellitus are very different conditions. The commonality between the two, besides the word "diabetes," is that both involve thirst and urination. Beyond this point the conditions differ significantly. The National...
Triglycerides are present in your blood plasma and help form your plasma lipids. The American Heart Association states that blood plasma trigylcerides are derived from the fats in food you eat or are made in your body from other energy sources,...
An important component of managing and preventing heart disease is keeping your cholesterol and triglyceride levels low. Both are easily tested through a blood sample taken at your doctor's office, a clinic and there are even home models. You will...
Hypoglycemia is an abnormally low blood sugar level. Hypoglycemia rarely occurs in children other than in those who have type 1 diabetes mellitus. These children must take insulin to control their blood sugar (glucose) levels. However, the blood...
Physical play includes activities that use physical movements to allow children to use their energy, and it gives children the chance to develop gross and fine motor skills, learn new things and socialize. Physical play also benefits a child's...
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory condition mainly affecting the skin, with occasional involvement of joints, nails and mucous membranes. Candidiasis, on the other hand, is a fungal infection caused by the yeast species, Candida albicans. The...
Increased triglyceride levels, or hypertriglyceridemia can occur when your calorie intake is higher than what your body needs. When you consume excess calories, the body converts them to triglycerides and sends them to your fat cells for storage....
Celiac disease is a condition caused by sensitivity to gluten, which is a protein found in the grain of certain grasses, such as wheat, rye and barley. The symptoms associated with celiac disease, also known as gluten-sensitive enteropathy, stem...
Magnesium chloride is a water-soluble salt of the elemental metal magnesium. Available in vast amounts directly from sea water or underground brine wells, the chemical can also be extracted through mining from the remains of ancient sea beds....
The Atkins Diet is controversial among health experts and nutritionists. The diet, introduced in the book "The New Diet Revolution" in the 1970s, calls for an intake of protein, and subsequently fat, that far exceeds most mainstream nutrition...
Diabetes is not one disease. Rather, it is a group of related syndromes. What these syndromes have in common is an elevation of blood sugar. This is caused by a relative deficiency in the hormone insulin, or a resistance to the insulin your body...
Overactive thyroid, also known as hyperthyroidism, is the condition wherein abnormally elevated levels of thyroid hormones are present in the circulation. Thyroid hormones control the metabolic rate or activity level of the body's cells....
Glucose is a primary molecule that serves as a source of energy for both plants and animals. It is found in plant sap and in the human bloodstream. Normally its concentration in blood is about 0.1 percent but in diabetes patients it is much...
HIV-infected individuals may develop malnutrition leading to losses of subcutaneous fat tissue and bone density, and they may have a greater risk for the development of metabolic syndrome associated with cardiovascular disease and diabetes...
Cholesterol helps your child's body produce vitamin D, certain hormones and cell membranes, according to Children's Hospital Boston. However, your child is at risk of developing conditions such as stroke and cardiovascular disease if her...
You may be at risk for heart attack or stroke. The American Heart Association reports 17,600,000 Americans had coronary heart disease in 2010. It is the leading cause of death in the United States. Reduce your risk for heart attack and stroke by...
Granuloma annulare, or GA, is a skin condition that presents as reddish or skin-tone bumps. Although it is unclear whether there is a relationship between diet and this illness, there is an association between granuloma annulare and diabetes...
For roughly half of American adults, coffee is a daily indulgence. If you are a coffee lover, you are familiar with its mildly stimulating effect, which is due to the caffeine in coffee beans. The physiologic actions of caffeine are complex and...
Excessive thirst in children may be caused by many conditions and diseases. Some, such as dehydration due to the stomach flu, are fairly easily remedied. Others, caused by more serious conditions, such as diabetes insipidus and diabetes mellitus...
According to the American Diabetes Association, millions of Americans have diabetes mellitus, and many others are at high risk for developing this disease. Diabetes is a disorder in which your body does not use glucose correctly and, as a result,...
