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Allison Forsyth
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Allison Forsyth is LIVESTRONG.com's associate health editor. She is a Sarasota, Florida-based writer, editor and ballet teacher. She has previously worked at Sarasota Magazine. She is a graduate of Southeastern University's Digital Media & Design program.
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By Ciara Lucas, RRCA, CPT and Allison Forsyth
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The 22 Best Wellness Deals to Shop During Amazon Prime Big Deal Days
Health
By Allison Forsyth
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What Is PMDD, and How Is It Different From PMS?
Health
By Allison Forsyth
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Can Going Outside With Wet Hair Make You Sick?
Health
By Allison Forsyth
an illustrated graphic of apples, carrots, bread and milk with lines through them crossing them out surrounding a white rectangular food sensitivity test kit box on a teal background
Do At-Home Food Sensitivity Tests Really Work?
Health
By Allison Forsyth
a collage of some of the best products for hot sleepers on a peach background
The 12 Best Products for Hot Sleepers
Health
By Bojana Galic and Allison Forsyth and Sylvia Gonsahn-Bollie, MD
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The 8 Worst Weight-Loss Diets of 2023
Weight Management
By Allison Forsyth
A top view of a fresh salad with dressing on the side, to help reduce hunger while dieting.
How Long Does It Take for Your Body to Adjust to a New Diet?
Nutrition
By Allison Forsyth
Person about to flush the toilet after a bout of diarrhea on an empty stomach
9 Causes of Chronic Diarrhea (That Isn't From Food), and How to Treat It
Health
By Allison Forsyth
Close-up of people sharing a bowl of popcorn on the couch in order to prevent gallbladder attacks.
Can Eating Popcorn Cause Gallbladder Attacks?
Health
By Allison Forsyth
A person in grey pants and a dark blue shirt doing crunches on a purple yoga mat in their apartment, as a way to reduce stomach creases
8 Tips if You're Worried About Your 'Belly Creases' (Which Are Totally Normal, by the Way)
Weight Management
By Allison Forsyth
A person wearing pajamas yawning on the edge of their bed, tired after eating a meal.
8 Reasons Why You Feel So Tired After Eating (and What to Do About It)
Health
By Allison Forsyth
A close up of a person's hands holding raspberries under running water for a fruitarian diet
Is the Fruitarian Diet Healthy for You?
Nutrition
By Allison Forsyth
a close up of a person eating a leafy green salad with a side of water with lemon, to help them reach 2,000 calories per day.
A Healthy 2,000-Calorie Diet Plan for Any Weight Goal
Weight Management
By Allison Forsyth
A steaming cup of Smooth Move Tea to help relieve constipation, on a countertop
Does Smooth Move Tea Really Work for Constipation?
Health
By Allison Forsyth
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Is Alkaline Water Healthier for You Than Regular Water?
Nutrition
By Allison Forsyth
Older adult drinking a protein smoothie to gain weight, standing next to a bowl of bananas and fruit in their kitchen
The Best High-Calorie Drinks and Foods to Help Older Adults Gain Weight
Health
By Allison Forsyth
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Can You Treat a Yeast Infection While Taking Antibiotics?
Health
By Au Walding and Allison Forsyth and Beza Tekola, MD
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Can Drinking Alcohol Cause or Worsen Diverticulitis?
Health
By Allison Forsyth
A close up of a hand holding progesterone hormone replacement therapy pills
Does Taking Progesterone Make You Gain Weight?
Weight Management
By Allison Forsyth
close view of a person's hands holding a bottle of biotin, checking the dosage instructions
How Much Biotin Is Too Much Per Day? Side Effects and Proper Dosage
Nutrition
By Kate Bratskeir and Allison Forsyth and Jennifer Logan, MD, MPH
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What Happens if You Eat Too Many Cherries?
Nutrition
By Allison Forsyth
Cropped shot of an unrecognizable woman standing alone in her kitchen and taking her vitamins
Can Certain Vitamins Cause Hives or Skin Rashes?
Nutrition
By Allison Forsyth
a close-up of a person's hand grabbing a handful of popcorn from a green bowl on their coffee table
Is Popcorn Easy or Hard to Digest?
Health
By Allison Forsyth and Jennifer Logan, MD, MPH
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Is an Iron Level of 5 g/dL Dangerous?
Nutrition
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