Combining Zoloft with 5-HTP is not normally recommended without physician approval and supervision. The body makes 5-HTP, a chemical, from an amino acid called tryptophan, and 5-HTP is then converted into serotonin in the body.
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Sea cucumber is considered a delicacy in Chinese cuisine. It is a featured component of a festive New Year's banquet dish called "The Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea." The reported health benefits of sea cucumber, however, are what attract the most interest in the U.S.
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Eczema, also known as dermatitis, is associated with redness, itchiness and inflammation of the skin. The causes of eczema include other health conditions, irritants, genetic factors and allergies. Atopic dermatitis, the most common form of eczema, is associated with allergies. It often occurs in infants and children.
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Ashwaghanda (Withania somnifera), also known as Indian ginseng and winter cherry, is a plant valued for centuries in India. Ashwagandha churna refers to the powdered form of ashwagandha.
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Your pancreas gland is an essential member of the digestive and endocrine systems and is situated just behind the stomach and in front of your spinal column. One of its primary functions is to produce insulin and glucagon, hormones that control blood sugar levels.
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Just about every cuisine includes its own version of meatballs, but most of us picture them Italian style, smothered with tomato sauce on a bed of spaghetti. Meatballs have both nutritional benefits and deficits. Though they often are high in fat and sodium, meatballs also provide minerals, vitamins and protein.
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Passion flower, or Passiflora incarnata, is an herbaceous climbing vine that blooms with large lavender, white or yellow flowers.
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Tazo Passion Tea is a non-caffeinated, commercially produced tea that contains a number of herbs, including hibiscus flowers, licorice, cinnamon and rose hips. Each of those herbs has therapeutic value, according to Michael Castleman in “The New Healing Herbs.
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Breasts are made up mostly of adipose tissue, and the amount of fat you have on your body affects the size of your boobs. When you lose overall body fat, you lose weight in your breasts, reducing the size of your boobs.
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Apple cider vinegar is renowned as a folk remedy, offering host of health benefits. These include lowering cholesterol, fighting cancerous cells, regulating blood sugar, hypertension prevention and as a weight loss aid. This substance is rich in vitamin and mineral content, as well as enzymes and amino acids.
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Penicillin is a prescription antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Ampicillin, amoxicillin and benzylpenicilllin are next-generation antibiotics, and are more commonly used today. When the immune system is weak and unable to fight infection, antibiotics are prescribed.
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The muscles involved in a pelvic thrust are also known as the core muscles, which include the gluteals and hamstrings, along with the muscles of the low back, the abdominal muscles, and the muscles of the pelvic floor. Working these muscles is relatively easy and requires minimal equipment.
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If you feel as though your get-up-and-go got up and went, or find yourself winded with little effort and your heart racing during light activity, this could be due to a number factors which influence fatigue and energy levels.
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You know that exercise is supposed to be good for your health, and you have undoubtedly tried to get into a regular routine. But when exercise leaves you with a racing pulse and unable to catch your breath, it's hard to stick with the program.
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Whether it's off-season, an injury, burnout or deployment, sometimes your weight training regimen falls prey to circumstances beyond your control. While you may welcome a break from grueling hours at the gym, be prepared to lose strength and size as well.
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Medical and fitness personnel often use body weight to compare individuals to norms based on the general population. But if you have an athletic build, chances are you're toward the higher end of the charts.
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Middle age brings with it many physical changes that are not always welcome. In particular, a loss of strength and muscle size can leave you feeling weaker and less vital than you did in your younger days.
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You feel great! You cleaned up your diet, renewed your gym membership and knocked out your first couple of killer workouts. Never mind that you're so sore you can hardly climb on the scale. It's worth it just to see the numbers go...up?!
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The calf muscles play an important role in sports and fitness, enabling you to propel yourself forward and upward. A tear in the calf muscle, also called a strain or rupture, can be painful and debilitating.
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If you are a serious athlete or a hard-core fitness enthusiast, managing your nutrition for optimal performance can seem tricky. Post-exercise nutrition is particularly important to replenish fluids, electrolytes and glucose that were depleted during your workout.
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