Heartburn is a burning sensation behind your breastbone that happens when your lower esophageal sphincter, which is normally a one-way door from the food pipe into the belly, relaxes enough to let stomach acid seep up into the esophagus. Wearing tight-fitting clothes, smoking and eating big meals can worsen heartburn.
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Magnesium may be a part of upset stomach medicine, or you might take it as a supplement if your doctor has told you your diet is low in this mineral. If you experience severe itching while taking magnesium, you should talk to your doctor right away, as this can be a sign of an allergic reaction or kidney issue.
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Water retention after exercise is a common issue, particularly among those who are beginning a new exercise program. There are all sorts of reasons your body could be holding extra water after you work out.
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Lack of sleep can have a negative effect on your life. It can make you irritable, emotional and affect your ability to concentrate. If you suffer from insomnia, there are several options to help induce sleep.
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Panini bread can provide a sweet and pleasant taste to your lunchtime sandwich. However, it has a high calorie count and can hinder your attempt to eat healthy. The carbohydrates and calories in panini bread can spike blood sugar and make it difficult to lose weight.
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If you enjoy the taste of beer, but do not wish to drink alcohol, non-alcoholic versions are available. Beck's provides you with the taste of beer, while allowing you to drive home safely and without packing in large numbers of extra calories.
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All vitamins, as a type of nutrient, play a role -- directly or indirectly -- in tissue repair and growth. Some nutrients contribute more directly to developing healthy muscles, skin, hair and bones, as well as general repair during injuries. You need to ingest adequate amounts of necessary vitamins through diet.
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Leptin is a hormone that helps manage appetite levels. If you are feeling lethargic or if you want to lose a little bit of weight, you may require more leptin in your system. Leptin works by informing your brain about how much you have in your fat reserves.
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Stevia is a sweetener that is naturally low in calories and does not raise your blood sugar level when consumed. Also known as sweetleaf, stevia is made from the Stevia rebaudiana plant, a native of South America.
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Whether you make it occasionally at home, drink it only when dining at an Asian restaurant, or have it every morning when you wake up, green tea has a number of health benefits. Green tea is one of the most widely consumed drinks in the world, though it not widely in the United States.
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Sometimes called the “clotting vitamin,” vitamin K is required for the blood to clot properly and also helps with bone formation and promotes bone health.
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With their small size and dark blue coloring, blueberries are a treat that you can harvest in the wild, from your backyard or from your nearest grocery store or farmers market. Blueberries contain two simple sugars -- fructose and glucose -- as well as a number of other vitamins, minerals and nutrients.
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Vitamin K is sometimes also known as the “clotting vitamin” as it aids in and is necessary for blood coagulation. This vitamin, however, does not thicken or thin the blood, although it can adversely affect blood thinners because it helps your blood to clot.
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Whether the result of an exercise-related injury or because of an underlying medical condition such as arthritis, stiff joints can be difficult to tolerate and live with. Because the space between joints is so compact, even a tiny bit of inflammation can have an outsized effect on mobility.
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Eggplant, said to have been introduced to North America by Thomas Jefferson, has been a favorite vegetable in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern culinary traditions for centuries.
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Most people who love the sweet-and-sour tang of balsamic vinegar have never tasted the real thing and, with prices for a 3-oz. bottle ranging from $150 to $500 depending upon age, aren't likely to. As for ingredients, "aceto balsamico tradizionale" contains only one -- grapes.
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Much of the food consumed in the United States is imported, including an estimated 60 percent of fresh fruits and 80 percent of seafood, according to a March 2011 article in Scientific American. Before January 2011, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration possessed limited authority to impose U.S.
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Swimming fins, sometimes called flippers, can be a useful training tool. Like all exercise equipment, however, they have their pros and cons. A consideration of all the aspects involved, as well as the different types of fins, is important for you to decide whether or not you're going to use them in your training.
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An athletic supporter, commonly referred to as a jockstrap, is a male undergarment intended to support and protect the male genitals. Some designs feature a small pocket in the front where a protective cup can be placed.
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Although the bench press is considered by many to be an important benchmark exercise, there's a long-lasting debate as to which variation is better. The two chief versions battling for popularity are the machine and the free-weight bench press.
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