Diet and Nutrition

Vaginal dryness can occur due to post-pregnancy hormonal changes or menopause, among many other reasons. It can lead to painful intercourse or damage to the sensitive skin of that area. Symptoms, according to the Mayo Clinic, include itching, burning or…
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Running is an effective tool for weight loss. Not only does running burn calories, it also strengthens your muscles, boosts your mood and reduces the incidence of weight-related conditions such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Any time your…
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Overview Eating a healthy diet simply means choosing a balanced, varied mix of foods that offer the most vitamins, minerals and nutrients while limiting calories, saturated fat, trans fat, sugar, sodium and cholesterol. Most often, the healthiest foods are fresh,…
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1. Natural is Not Organic Be careful of the “natural” label. When looking for beef, choose organic meat labeled as “never” receiving growth hormones. Some “natural” beef suppliers provide growth hormones during much of the raising process, and then wean…
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Overview Eating a typical healthy diet involves balance, moderation and choice. The healthiest foods for your body are generally those that offer the best nutritional profile and the most vitamins and minerals. Though many processed foods have the same nutrients…
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Oregon grape is a relative of barberry that is grown in Oregon, where it is the official state flower. The root is used medicinally by many people and shares common constituents and uses with barberry, according to the University of…
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Overview To lose weight, it is important to burn more calories than you consume. Cutting back on calories is one way to lose weight, but burning additional calories through cardiovascular exercise, such as running, is another way. A combination of…
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Overview A corn tortilla chip is a piece of a tortilla baked or fried in oil. Commercial producers first made them during the 1940s, and corn tortilla chips are now widely available in supermarkets. The primary ingredients of a corn…
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Overview A fortune cookie primarily contains flour, sugar, oil and vanilla, in addition to the “fortune” inside the cookie. The specific nutritional data of this Asian confection can vary slightly, although the recipes usually are similar. Japanese immigrants introduced fortune…
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Overview “The Abs Diet” is a book and website created by trainer David Zinczenko. While the diet targets men, it can be used by anyone desiring a flatter stomach. The website guarantees you “a flat stomach and great physique in…
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Dietary fiber is the part of carbohydrates that the body does not digest. Fiber moves through the digestive tract quickly and helps it to work efficiently. A high-fiber diet may lower the risk of heart disease and diabetes. The more…
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Monascus purpureus, a type of yeast grown on rice to produce red yeast rice, contains several types of chemical compounds called monacolins. Monacolins inhibit cholesterol production. When isolated from red yeast rice, one of these monacolins is known as mevinolin,…
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The spice turmeric has been used for flavoring, coloring and beauty regimens in India for thousands of years. Asian medical practitioners have used turmeric to treat various illnesses, including arthritis and heartburn, according to Timothy Moynihan, M.D. Fresh turmeric has…
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Naturopathy is an alternative and non-invasive form of treatment for healing various physical or mental health concerns, such as anxiety. Naturopathy is considered a holistic approach that utilizes one or a combination of healing techniques such as nutrition, herbal medicine,…
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Caffeine is a stimulant that is found in various foods and health care products. Medline Plus states that one or two cups of caffeinated coffee per day isn’t harmful to your health but if drank in excess it can have…
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Overview Get ready to lose weight by working out only four days a week. With this workout plan you will not only shed pounds, but your body will start to look tight and toned. Pick whatever days you like to…
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Heat from the environment, when combined with the human body’s own heat, results in what’s called the core temperature, which is the body’s internal temperature. Improper heat regulation of the body, occurring from either internal or external sources, affects the…
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Overview Pepsi developed Diet Pepsi in 1964 as an alternative to Pepsi-Cola with no sugar and no calories. Artificial sweeteners create the same flavor as the original Pepsi-Cola. While Diet Pepsi contains little nutritional value, people drink it for the…
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Losing 1 pound of weight requires you to use 3,500 more calories than you consume, according to Help Guide. Combining exercise with diet will allow you to lose weight faster, while staying healthy. However, you should avoid losing more than…
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The perfectly sculpted stomach is the type of thing men and women across the United States and the world dream of. There is something to be said for a person with a flat, ripped belly. It indicates a person’s quality…
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1. Read the Label Sometimes it’s difficult to discern whether or not a product contains whole grains. The word “enriched” doesn’t signify that the product includes whole grains; enriched means that the manufacturer adds vitamins and minerals to the grains….
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High fructose corn syrup is used instead of sugar to sweeten a wide variety of beverages and foods. The possible adverse health effects of consuming high fructose corn syrup include obesity and kidney disease, although studies have been conflicting. The…
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Overview Olive trees are among the oldest known trees; some still in existence have been estimated to be 2000 years old. The fruits, also called olives, are widely enjoyed as a food and for their oil. Black olives are a…
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Overview Echinacea, an herb belonging to the Aster family, is used to treat numerous cold-related conditions including influenza, cough and fever. Echinacea, or coneflower, was the most widely used medicinal plant of the Native Americans in the Great Plains region…
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When you are trying to slim down, you need to follow a healthy diet and exercise. Combining these two lifestyle changes can create a caloric deficit, which is what you need for weight loss. To lose 1 pound of weight,…
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Prescription sleep aids have their known problems. Many of them lead to dependence, a condition where you cannot fall asleep without taking the medication. Some have side effects like daytime drowsiness, dizziness and headache, or can’t be taken with other…
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Panax ginseng has been used for more than two millennia by practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine, according to the U.S. National Institutes of Health. This versatile medicinal herb has been used to treat a wide variety of common conditions and…
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Overview Cracker Jack is the brand name for a snack consisting of popcorn coated with caramel and peanuts. A box of Cracker Jack also contains a prize of nominal value as a type of advertisement. F.W. Rueckheim trademarked the Cracker…
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Overview Bananas, native to Southeast Asia, are a popular fruit typically grown in tropical areas. The sweet content of a banana makes it a delicious choice for desserts or snacks. Deep-frying ripe bananas in oil makes banana chips. This process…
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1. How to Do It The macrobiotic diet consists mainly of whole grains and vegetables. Meats, if included, consist only of fish a few times a week. Beef, poultry, dairy products and other meat products are strongly discouraged. Whole grains…
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