Diet and Nutrition

The redness, pain and swelling associated with inflammation is often treated with over-the-counter medications such as Advil or prescription drugs which have anti-inflammatory actions to help reduce these symptoms. Use of these medications was cited in the August 17, 2009…
Read more

Whether you’re a vegetarian for health, for the love of animals or other reasons, it can be tough sometimes to prepare a well-balanced, nutritious diet that’s also appealing to the taste buds. Vegetarianism calls for eliminating meat from the diet,…
Read more

Raw apple cider vinegar is a time-tested folk remedy. It’s made with raw apple juice in a two-step fermenting process. The pasteurized apple cider vinegar available in grocery stores is a pale imitation of raw apple cider vinegar, because it…
Read more

Overview In a world filled with temptations, distractions and negativity, it can be an uphill battle to find self-discipline and a positive attitude. The world, however, is filled with people who have overcome massive odds, and oppressive situations to achieve…
Read more

The thyroid gland is on the front of the neck below the thyroid cartilage and produces hormones that regulate metabolism. According to ScumDoctor.com, the thyroid is important in stimulating energy in the body, activating the body’s use of other hormones…
Read more

In this time of ever-expanding portions and more fast-food options than ever, dieting is quite a challenge. While a proper nutritional plan and a smart exercise program can help shed pounds, you may want to use a fat-burning supplement as…
Read more

According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), a division of the National Institutes of Health, engaging in exercises or activities that improve your joint range of motion (ROM) can help you reduce your joint…
Read more

The Daily Plate is a calorie-tracking tool with a database of more than 450,000 food items to help you track your meals and meet your calorie goals. All types of popular restaurants, generic food items and even recipes are there…
Read more

MyPlate is a calorie-tracking tool with a database of more than 600,000 food items to help you track your meals and meet your calorie goals. All types of popular restaurants, generic food items and even recipes are there for you…
Read more

Overview Fibromyalgia is a condition that involves chronic fatigue as well as pain in specific trigger points through the body. The University of Maryland Medical Center states that people with fibromyalgia often suffer from trouble sleeping, skin sensitivities and stiffness…
Read more

A total of 3,500 calories equals one pound of fat. To lose one pound a week, you need to create a 500-calorie daily deficit. In other words, every day you need to burn 500 more calories than you consume. The…
Read more

1. Jorge Francisco Isidoro Luis Borges (24 August 1899 – 14 June 1986) was an Argentine writer Widely regarded as one of the most important writers of the 20th century, Borges was influenced by Dante Alighieri, Miguel de Cervantes, Franz…
Read more

Trigonella foenum-graecum, more commonly known as fenugreek, grows naturally in Asia and southern Europe. People have traditionally used this plant as a food and spice and also as an herbal remedy for gastrointestinal problems, lowering cholesterol and blood sugar and…
Read more

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 27,555 people died from chronic liver disease in 2006. The liver is a very important organ, with more than 200 functions. Thus, any disorder that causes severe liver damage is life-threatening….
Read more

Flaxseed is recommended as a dietary supplement because some studies indicate it helps lower cholesterol (especially in women), reduce blood pressure and promote healthy bacterial growth in the digestive tract. The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine notes that…
Read more

Evening primrose oil, Latin name Oenothera biennis, is a native plant to North America, but also blooms in Europe and South America. The evening primrose blooms yellow flowers in the evening, hence the name. Evening primrose oil capsules are produced…
Read more

Yerba mate literally means ‘cup herb’ to the indigenous people of South America who have been drinking it for centuries. Yerba mate is a beverage made from the stems and leaves of the Ilex paraguariensis plant that grows endemically in…
Read more

Echinacea purpurea is an herb used medicinally for treating colds, flu and herpes outbreaks as well as to support the immune system. Echinacea is one of the most popular herbs used in the United States today. Echinacea is generally safe…
Read more

Overview Making healthy, quick or inexpensive meals can be fairly easy. Doing all three at once is more of a challenge. To create these types of menus, you’ll want to use more nutritious ingredients, reduce fats, lower your protein costs…
Read more

P90X is an intense home fitness program. Created by Tony Horton, this program is meant to last 90 days, and is not for those new to exercise. The program is designed to help you get to the next level of…
Read more

Overview The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) says conclusive evidence that directly connects specific foods to the development of Crohn’s disease remains lacking. However, because the origin of Crohn’s, according to the CCFA, is a complex interaction between…
Read more

Overview Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is an ancient spice, having been cultivated in India for over 2,500 years. The rhizomes of the plant are boiled, dried and ground up to make a bright yellow spice. Turmeric is the most important ingredient…
Read more

Codalgin fights pain with the combination of acetaminophen and codeine phosphate. It may be substituted in patients that can’t take aspirin due to conditions such as stomach ulcers. Acetaminophen works as both an analgesic (pain blocker) and an antipyretic (fever…
Read more

The human body keeps blood sodium concentration in a tight range of 135 to 145 meq/L. According to Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, low blood sodium, or hyponatremia, is defined as a sodium level less than 135 meq/L. Mild hyponatremia…
Read more

1. Manage Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms Over two million people in the U.S. suffer from rheumatoid arthritis. Classified as an autoimmune disease, rheumatoid arthritis causes the body’s immune system to attack the tissues in joints. Rheumatoid arthritis is a painful and…
Read more

Saw palmetto and fenugreek are both plants used as herbal remedies. Saw palmetto primarily has benefits for men, as it decreases symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland. Saw palmetto improves symptoms including…
Read more

Overview Belly fat does you no favors in a swimsuit or in the doctor’s office. However, moderate-intensity exercise can keep you from gaining additional belly fat, and high-intensity cardiovascular exercise can burn the belly fat you already have. But don’t…
Read more

1. Finally a fat Friendly Diet The Atkins Diet is a fat friendly diet, something dieters the world over find easy to follow. On the Atkins diet, fats are allowed from day one. Contrary to what you may have heard,…
Read more

Stress, lack of sleep and poor health can affect your mental clarity and concentration, according to the Franklin Institute. If you have a medical condition or are eating an inadequate diet, vitamins can help boost your immune function and well-being….
Read more

Physicians prescribe the generically named drug tamoxifen as an agent to help fight breast cancer, Drugs.com reports. The medication prevents the female hormone estrogen from being as active as normal, which helps slow the growth of tumors. Tumors in the…
Read more