Lactobacillus acidophilus is an important strain of bacteria that works with your gut to digest food and absorb nutrients. If you suffer from diarrhea or constipation, you may want to look into acidophilus tablets, commonly sold in supplement form. In your body, acidophilus feeds on the soluble fiber, pectin.
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Acetaminophen is a commonly prescribed pain reliever available in prescription and over-the-counter dosages. Melatonin is a popular nutritional supplement that is helpful for sleep.
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You can't spot reduce fat from a specific area of your body. You also can't convert fat into muscle. What you can do is firm up your flabby thighs by reducing the amount of body fat from your whole body -- which will include the fat on your thighs -- and toning the leg muscles.
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Through regular exercise, you can change the shape and composition of your body. You can get bigger or smaller all by manipulating different variables of a workout program. While stretching and its effect on performance is mixed, stretching alone will not make your legs thinner.
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Rice contains versatile complex carbohydrates that can help provide your body with fuel for energy. Of the numerous varieties of rice, the two people consume the most are white and brown.
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Chicken leg quarters are an inexpensive and practical protein choice for large families, parties or to stock your freezer with convenient, pre-cooked chicken. Skip the messy clean up by roasting chicken leg quarters in an easy-to-use oven cooking bag.
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Of the four competition strokes in swimming -- backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly and freestyle -- breaststroke is the slowest. For example, the world record for the men's 100-meter breaststroke is just 58.46, while the world record for the men's 100-meter freestyle is 46.9.
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The sudden stops and jumps in a game of basketball are rough on your shock absorbers -- the knees. Soreness in the knees may be a normal side effect of enjoying a great game, but watch for the warning signs of a more serious injury before brushing off sore knees as a minor annoyance.
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Silicone molds come in many creative shapes and sizes for cupcakes, cakes and muffins. Silicone molds offer many benefits including a non-stick surface, durability, and an easy to clean surface.
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Running and weightlifting are different types of exercise that are often combined in an exercise regimen. Properly done, the combination can benefit both activities. Running builds cardiovascular capacity, enabling the heart and lungs to move blood and oxygen more effectively through the body.
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In basketball, the frontcourt is the half of the court on which the team with possession of the ball is attempting to score and is also known as that team’s offensive end of the court. The backcourt is the half of the court that the team with the ball advances the ball from into the frontcourt.
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Your gluteal muscles, or buttocks, comprise the largest muscle group in your body. These muscles anchor your torso, pelvis and legs together and are actively involved in daily activities such as walking and running.
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Gastritis is a health problem that occurs when the bacterium Helicobacter pylori, or H. pylori, damages the mucus membranes that coat your stomach, notes the Johns Hopkins Children's Center. Gastritis is characterized by a dull stomach ache or pain and other symptoms. The precise mechanism of H.
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Sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle mass, begins at about age 40 and accelerates after age 75, notes University of New Mexico researchers Chantal Vella, M.S., and Len Kravitz, Ph.D.
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Dairy products have been blamed for excess mucus production in the sinuses, but milk does not increase sinus drainage. If you develop sinus drainage after consuming dairy products, you may have a minor milk allergy.
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Drinking green tea does interfere with nutrient absorption. Anti-oxidants such as polyphenols in green tea can bind iron, inhibiting its intestinal absorption. You may also have trouble absorbing vitamin B12.
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The average American eats about 12 pounds of carrots each year, according to statistics from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Of those, more than 8 pounds are fresh, raw carrots.
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Next time you're planning to cook a potato dish, swap out the regular potatoes for sweet potatoes. The type of sweet potato you choose and how you prepare it affect how nutritious it is, but regardless of the type you prefer, these vegetables can be a part of a healthy diet.
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Research shows that we have many types of bacteria in our bodies, both good and bad. Probiotics are healthy bacteria in our gut that, when ingested, promote positive effects on the host.
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Creatine supplements may help increase your lean muscle mass, but alcohol may hinder your results. While the two substances may be safe to consume concurrently, the negative effects of alcohol related to muscle growth virtually diminishes the anabolic effects associated with creatine supplementation, according to Dr.
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