Diet and Nutrition

Overview Getting enough calcium from food alone can be challenging if you have a milk allergy. Even individuals who eat dairy products sometimes supplement with calcium to prevent deficiency and frail bones. Fortunately, most calcium supplements are relatively inexpensive and…
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1. Ask Questions Today’s quick doctor-patient encounters don’t lend themselves to asking questions about medications, but do it anyway. Some prescription drugs cause weight gain, while others are weight neutral or associated with weight loss. Find out where your drug…
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Overview Body mass index, BMI, is an indirect measure of total body fat. It is based on both measures of height and weight and is a relevant measure for adult men and women in assessing the risk factors for developing…
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says, “Supportive but not conclusive research shows that consumption of EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.” Omega-3 fatty acids are concentrated in fish oil and can…
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Overview Gaining muscle mass requires consistently eating more calories than you expend on a daily basis. This environment, known as a positive energy balance, positions the body to add on to itself. If your goal is to gain muscle and…
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Calcium is a structural component of bones and teeth and is necessary for blood clotting, muscle contractions and nerve function. If you don’t get enough calcium from food, you should consider taking a calcium supplement. You’ll find calcium sold as…
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The 3-Day Diet is a restrictive meal plan that promises rapid weight loss. Each daily menu includes simple foods like lean meats, toast, eggs, specific fruits and vegetables, crackers, cheese and, surprisingly, ice cream. Totaling around 1000 calories per day,…
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The South Beach Diet is a low-calorie diet plan designed for relatively rapid weight loss. It promotes the consumption of complex carbohydrates, lean meats and healthy fats. It is broken up into three phases. Phase one is very restrictive and…
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Acidophilus is a type of probiotic: a healthy bacteria that is naturally found in the human gut, yet also present in certain foods. Though acidophilus are already in the human gut, more probiotics are needed from time to time, such…
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The Hollywood Diet, also known as the “48 Hour Miracle Diet,” is said to raise the metabolic rate of the body. This is supposed to allow the body to shed anywhere from 5 to 15 pounds of unwanted fat. The…
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Native Americans first discovered black cohosh, and used the root of the perennial plant to relieve menstrual cramps, hot flashes, irritability, mood swings, and sleep disturbances. Today it is commonly used and sold as an herb in the United States…
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Menopause is a biological process that occurs in women age 45 to 55. According to the Mayo Clinic, menopause is a process that marks the permanent end of menstruation and fertility in women. This means that a women experiencing menopause…
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In wrestling, the competition starts on the scale, not the mat. Wrestling tournaments divide competitors up into weight classes, to ensure fair competition. Getting into a lighter weight class to face smaller opposition is a common and accepted competition strategy….
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Caffeine remains the most socially acceptable drug in modern culture. Available in beverages, foods and over-the-counter supplements, this addictive stimulant promises to boost focus and energy but also comes with a list of adverse effects for the mind and body….
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Even though it is called a “beer” belly, all-around bad eating habits and a lack of physical activity are the main reasons for this accumulation of belly fat. You can rid yourself of the beer belly by eating healthy and…
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An apple a day may not keep the doctor away, but it can’t hurt. There are plenty of varieties of apples from which to choose, and the U.S. Apple Association claims that an average apple has only 80 calories and…
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Enzymes are found everywhere in the human body. One of the areas they are most abundant is in the digestive tract. They help to break down every food we put into our bodies, including fats, starches and proteins. Enzymes naturally…
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You can use weight gainers to expedite your weight gain over your current muscle building regimen. Weight gainers are essentially meal replacements with higher calorie counts. To maintain a high level of fitness you want to find a weight gainer…
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A healthful diet that helps prevent disease includes eating a variety of vegetables that are packed with vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people who eat enough vegetables are less likely…
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Extracted from the livers of cod fish, cold pressed cod liver oil contains high amounts of fatty acids essential for proper body functioning that the human body cannot produce them itself, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Cod…
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Overview The Body Mass Index, or BMI, is a measure of weight relative to height. It is widely used as a predictor of body fat and as a screening tool to identify potential weight problems and other health risks. BMI…
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The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet plan is easy to use if you have common sense. Fresh, wholesome foods are best and can be enjoyed often. A few life-changing tactics can make this diet work for just about…
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For participants in the Boy Scouts of America program, learning about wilderness survival is not only a way to earn a merit badge, it can also be a life saver in the event of getting lost during a camping trip…
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If you are looking to add acai berry to your diet for either the treatment of minor health ailments or as a natural vitamin, you should also be aware of the possible negative side effects associated with the herb. Widely…
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Over half of all Americans are overweight, and with this comes a higher risk of weight-related diseases like cancer and stroke, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. The foundation of basic weight loss revolves around expending more energy…
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Overview Interval workouts for weight loss alternate very intense bouts of exercise with a recovery period, or a less intense bout. The “Strength and Conditioning Journal” reports high-intensity interval training, or HIIT, burns a larger amount of calories and uses…
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Overview Weight-lifting provides numerous benefits for your body and health if you perform your routines correctly. Since our society has become more sedentary because of technology and less demand for physical labor in the workforce, weight-lifting can help you become…
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Calcium chloride is one of the most versatile chemicals available. Used in medical treatments and as a de-icer for winter roads, in recreational pools and industrial brine refrigeration, this simple chemical compound is involved in many complicated processes. Medication Calcium…
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Nail fungus can be a source of embarrassment, preventing you you from wearing sandals or showing your feet. If you have been diagnosed with onychomycosis, prescription drugs are available to help cure your condition. However, these drugs are hard on…
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Teen obesity is a growing problem, with overweightteen.com reporting that nearly one in five teens is overweight, many of them in the obese range. Eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia affects as many as 3 percent of women, according…
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