Uterus pain after exercising can be difficult to pinpoint. It will be in your lower abdomen region since this organ is part of your reproduction system. If you regularly experience lower abdomen pain after exercising, consult with your doctor for a proper diagnosis and treatment.
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Jainism is an Indian religion that has existed since ancient times. At the heart of the Jain religion is the belief that in order to save one's soul, one must protect other souls, a principle known as "ahimsa," or nonviolence.
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Say the word "chitterlings," and you might think of Southern U.S. cuisine, but this dish is served all over the country. Chitterlings, also called chitlins, are cleaned pig intestines prepared as food. Often the chitterlings are cooked with vegetables for flavor.
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Yum cha food is more commonly known in the United States as dim sum. Traditionally, these small plates of food are served with tea. Yum cha can be nutritious or unhealthy, depending on the type of dish you choose and how much of it you eat.
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Many people kick their morning off with a hot cup of coffee, and some may add flavorings, including soy milk. Drinking coffee and soy milk together may be bad for some people, although it provides nutritional benefits as well.
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It's long been thought that people -- especially kids -- who can't settle down for a good night's rest need to lay off the sugar. However, there's not much medical evidence to back up that line of thinking.
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Fatigue and tired or cramped legs are symptoms of low potassium, also called hypokalemia. If you have these and other symptoms, get your potassium levels checked, along with other blood tests.
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They sound similar and they share some of the same uses, but carnosine and carnitine have different compositions and functions. Carnosine and carnitine are available as supplements and carnitine is sometimes prescribed by physicians for some medical conditions.
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Fucoidan -- an extract from brown seaweed -- is currently available in supplemental tablets. It causes few side effects, but it can interact with anticoagulant medications. If you take this type of prescription medication to prevent blood clots, don't take fucoidan unless it's under the supervision of your doctor.
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Drinking alcohol is a part of American culture. In fact, 52 percent of adults age 18 and above drink regularly, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Drinking is so prevalent that you may forget that alcohol is a toxin – one that has numerous effects on your physical and mental functioning.
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Papaya is a sweet tropical fruit that makes a nutritious snack. The fruit is packed with the antioxidant vitamin C and high in fiber. It contains no saturated fat or cholesterol. Papaya is usually served as a raw fruit, but it may also be cooked, pickled or juiced.
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Iron is an essential mineral for many biological processes. Deficiency in iron is common and widespread. The condition affects your entire body and may lead to anemia if left untreated. Anemia is a serious condition that can impair your physical and mental abilities.
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Produced from ground beans of the coffee plant, coffee actually contains more than 1000 different plant-derived chemical components. Polyphenols are one family of plant compounds that are abundant in coffee as well as red wine, fruits and fruit juices, tea, vegetables, chocolate and legumes.
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A king mackerel, or kingfish, is native to the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of North America and Europe. The fish ranges in weight from less than 1 pound to as much as 70 pounds. Fish markets sell small mackerel whole and divide larger mackerel into steaks and fillets.
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Good nutrition is essential for you to be the strongest and healthiest runner that you can be, and a significant part of your nutrition plan involves staying hydrated before, during and after your runs. Many runners wonder whether they should drink water or a sports drink, such as Gatorade.
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Flax oil, or flaxseed oil, comes from flaxseed, which is the seed of the plant called Linum usitatissum. Manufacturers may add lignans to flax oil dietary supplements for more possible health benefits; the University of Maryland Medical Center notes that lignans may play a role in the prevention of cancer.
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Being overweight or underweight can have negative impacts on your health. Maintaining a healthy weight is part of maintaining a good nutritional status, which can lower your risk for chronic diseases.
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Keoki's is a brand of Hawaiian lau lau, the state dish made of ti leaf-wrapped pork or chicken with rice or vegetables. Keoki's is available through major Hawaiian food distributors and supermarkets. It is sold in packages of three, with 240 calories per pork lau lau, 20 g of fat and 15 g of protein.
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Centrum Multivitamin/Multimineral is a balanced supplement that contains the full complement of vitamins and minerals you need to maintain health. It provides 100 percent of your daily requirement of 13 individual ingredients, with lower concentrations of others that are commonly found in large quantities in food.
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Magnesium is a mineral found in foods and supplements. Recommendations for intake vary, and the amount you take in supplement form -- if any -- should depend on how much magnesium you are getting in your diet. Getting the right amount is important; getting too much can cause diarrhea and cramping.
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