The MIC diet is a medically assisted weight loss program that involves taking injections along with following a reduced calorie and carbohydrate diet and increased physical activity. As part of the diet, your health care provider might also recommend B-12 shots to boost your energy and augment weight loss.
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It's hard to beat the taste of a rotisserie chicken that's roasted until it is so tender that it's falling off the bone. Rotisserie chicken offers a tasty alternative to fried chicken and has less fat.
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L-glutamine, also known simply as glutamine, is the most prevalent amino acid in your body. This nutrient is responsible for the function of your gastrointestinal tract and immune system and helps to prevent catabolic muscle wasting.
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The hydroxy iminodiacetic acid scan, or HIDA scan, is also known as a cholescintigraphy scan. This test measures the function of your liver and gallbladder with a small amount of dye or radioactive tracer.
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Your body responds to injury by controlling the thickness and thinness of your blood. Thickening your blood to form clots prevents severe bleeding after injury, but abnormal blood thickness can cause spontaneous clot formation, causing heart attack or stroke.
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The vitamin supplements you take regularly can either support or harm your health. Dietary supplements that supply essential vitamins and minerals come in many forms, from liquids to tablets and single to multiple nutrient dosages. Some are more appropriate for certain health conditions.
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It is possible to be allergic to a variety of gums due to the many ingredients that are found in them. With respect to bubble gum and chewing gum, you can potentially be allergic to the sugars, syrups and gum bases that go into the product.
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It can be hard to breathe when your throat feels as if it’s suddenly tightening or closing during exercise. The problem is caused by vocal cord dysfunction, a condition that affects the vocal cords, or voice box, in your throat.
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Calcium, an essential dietary mineral, is the most abundant mineral in your body, and 99 percent of it is in your bones, according to the Linus Pauling Institute. The remainder plays a role in conducting nerve impulses and muscle actions through its function as an electrolyte, or charged ion particle.
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Native to India, saluyot -- or Corchorus olitorius -- is a leafy vegetable. Its green teardrop-shape leaves resemble basil, except that saluyot’s are serrated. Jute fiber -- used for paper, string and burlap -- is derived from the saluyot’s stalks, adding to its economic value.
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Popular mythology surrounding soda and meat claims that meat can be dissolved in soda, specifically Coca-Cola, within a day or two of immersion. Many mainstream sodas contain a type of acid that can tenderize steak and chicken, but the pH level of soda on its own is not high enough to dissolve pieces of meat.
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Sometimes referred to as a cross rib roast, a cross-cut rib roast is a cut of beef from the cow's shoulder. This type of beef chuck roast can be prepared indoors in your oven instead of outdoors in various weather conditions.
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IPL, or intense pulse light, is a laser-based skin therapy that uses multiple wavelengths of light to treat skin conditions. Although IPL is fairly simple and noninvasive procedure, there are some effects that require a few days to recover from.
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The Insanity workout was created for Beachbody Home Fitness by personal trainer Shaun Thompson. The two-month program, designed to be done at home, is advertised on television informercials and requires no special equipment. The Insanity workout focuses on the exercises demonstrated on 10 DVDs.
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Doughnuts are not the healthiest of snacks, by any measure. They start with a rich, sweet, dough, then they're deep-fried, and finally they're tossed in sugar, filled with jam or topped with a sugary glaze.
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Constipation is a frequent problem in the United States -- the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse website indicates that over four million Americans suffer from frequent constipation.
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The seated cable row and the bent-over barbell row are staple exercises in any workout routine. They are both compound exercises that focus mainly on your back muscles.
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Urinalysis, or UA, tests are typically conducted to screen for illness as well as to check for illegal drugs in your system. Many employers regularly use urinalysis tests to ensure that their employees are clean and sober, which can make the workplace more safe and productive.
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Many recipes call for olive oil, from dressings to marinades to stir-fry. While olive oil is flavorful and high in healthy fats, it can be expensive. Trying your favorite recipes with other healthful oils may save you money and can add different flavors to your favorite dishes.
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When you’re trying to eat a healthy diet, bananas and almonds are two of the best food choices because both are filling and packed with nutrients.
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