Irritated bowels -- more commonly known as irritable bowel syndrome -- are considered a functional gastrointestinal disorder. This means the symptoms of IBS affect how your GI tract works, but there's no intestinal damage.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends eating 2 to 3 cups of vegetables a day, but it's your choice whether you eat them raw or cooked. Eating raw vegetables means that heat-sensitive and water-soluble nutrients are not lost, as they would be during cooking.
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Made from grapes, balsamic vinegar is known for its rich flavor and velvety black color. It's fermented in wooden barrels, much like wine, and the taste of balsamic vinegar intensifies the longer it is aged. The thicker and more intense the flavor becomes, the less you need to use to provide a taste boost.
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Barefoot exercise is nothing new. Toddlers love to go barefoot, and dancers often take off their shoes to kick up their heels. However, barefoot runners such as Olympian Zola Budd have brought media attention to shoeless exercise.
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Cranberries are not only a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C, but they also contain an assortment of phytonutrients, compounds that contain antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.
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You can count on cranberry juice to provide antioxidant benefits for your body because it's a rich source of vitamins C and E. It also contains antioxidant compounds called flavonoids that have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
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Research suggests that consuming canned tuna may provide a wide range of health benefits, from improving blood vessel function to boosting weight loss. Besides containing high-quality protein, selenium and potassium, canned tuna also possesses omega-3 fatty acids and B vitamins.
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When a treadmill stops running, it's frustrating since it ruins a workout. A treadmill that stops running after starting the workout can mean something is wrong with the belt, platform, motor or speed controls.
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An Omron Pedometer is a device you clip to your belt to keep track of the steps taken throughout the day. People keep track of the distance during cardio workouts such as running and walking to calculate the amount of calories burned.
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A human heart beats approximately 45 million times per year, but this can vary based on factors such as age, gender and physical activity level. According to the American Heart Association, a normal heart rate can range between 50 and 100 beats per minute.
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Iron deficiency anemia is a condition in which your blood lacks adequate healthy red blood cells to carry enough oxygen to your tissues. Vitamin deficiency, a condition with similar effects, reduces the number of healthy red blood cells, so your body can’t get the oxygen it needs.
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Dietary fiber, or the parts of plant foods that your body cannot digest, promotes bowel health. It may also reduce your risk of diabetes and heart disease. The Food and Drug Administration has set a daily value for dietary fiber at 25g based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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Get the scoop on fruits and veggies richest in protein. Discover how these plant-based sources can help lower cholesterol, reduce heart disease risk, and more.
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Bisacodyl and Colace are prescribed for short-term constipation relief. While Colace is a stool softener, Bisacodyl acts as a stimulant laxative by increasing peristalsis, or the wave-like contractions that propel food and feces through the intestinal tract.
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Healthy skin depends on the right amount of vitamins; however, be weary of excess and deficiency, which can damage the skin, resulting from a rash from vitamins
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Produced by the liver and an important component of the mucus layer in the large intestines, lecithin is composed of three types of fat-soluble molecules called phospholipids.
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Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body. Essential for more than 300 metabolic processes, magnesium is essential for bone, muscles and nerve health. According to The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, many adults in the U.S.
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Urethane foam is everywhere — it’s under your carpet, in your furniture and your bed, in your walls, on the soles of your shoes and in your athletic helmet.
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Cadbury Roses are individually wrapped chocolate morsels consisting of 39 percent milk chocolate and 10 percent dark chocolate, according to Cadbury. The chocolates are flavored in the center with a variety of creams.
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Mocha coffee is a delicious alternative to regular coffee, but many flavored coffees are packed with sugar and calories, especially with a whipped cream topping.
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