Alcohol cravings are likened to the urge of hunger, which varies in intensity as well as symptoms. A report from the American Psychological Association says that alcohol cravings occur as a physiological response to internal or external cues, such as pleasant memories of drinking or the scent of alcohol.
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Diverticular diseases affect the colon, which is the part of the large intestine that removes waste from the body. Diverticulosis and diverticulitis are the two specific forms of diverticular disease.
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Hesperidin is a naturally occurring bioflavonoid, a compound in plants with antioxidant properties. Bioflavonoids also provide the color, flavor and aroma to plants. You can get hesperidin in certain foods or as a dietary supplement.
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, is an anxiety-based disorder that impacts over two million Americans in a given year. Onset of symptoms can occur in childhood, adolescence or adulthood, says the National Institute of Mental Health.
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Obesity is an epidemic in America, with nearly 60 percent of men and women diagnosed as overweight or obese. This is one of many nutrition related conditions that can result in cardiovascular disease. Fortunately, people realize the need for healthy lifestyle is significant.
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Caffeine is naturally derived from over 60 varieties of plants. It can also be produced synthetically and added to foods or beverages. Caffeine is one of the most widely used legal stimulant drugs worldwide. With its stimulating benefits, however, come some negative effects when you consume too much.
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Probiotics represent a form of supplemental "good" bacteria that inhabit your colon. If you are healthy, follow a well-balanced diet and void of serious digestive disease the use of probiotics is unnecessary. If this is not the case you may benefit from supplemental forms of probiotics in your diet.
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Polyps are clusters of abnormal tissue growth that project from the walls of the organs in which they reside. The term "polyp" generally refers to those in the large intestine, or colon; however, they may also occur in the uterine wall, stomach or nose.
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The term "sugar" is commonly associated with sweet treats or a white crystalline powder you add to foods; however, sugar is also a classification of carbohydrates.
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Your digestive system consists of a complex network of organs that work together to break food down into usable nutrients, which then disperse throughout your body. Garlic is a food with significant health benefits, but even healthy foods like garlic can cause digestive disturbance.
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Hydrochloric acid is needed to break down food in the stomach and absorb the nutrients, according to the website Food Scout. This type of acid can also help the body fight off parasites, fungi, and bacteria.
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Xylitol, a sugar alcohol, is known for its sweet flavor. Dentists like this natural sweetener, because its chemical composition prevents it from turning into acid in your mouth -- a leading cause of tooth decay.
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Following oral surgery, you'll experience pain, bleeding and swelling that limits the types of foods that you can eat. A soft diet consists of soft and easy for you to chew or swallow foods. These foods may be chopped, ground, mashed, pureed and moistened. According to Drugs.
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Your spleen is located above your stomach and under your ribs on the left side. It contains white blood cells and is approximately the size of a fist.
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Mucus is a thick fluid that can help lubricate your tissues and protect your mucus membranes from damage. It can be found in your nasal passages, throat, lungs, intestines, digestive system, urinary tract, reproductive tract and other body tissues.
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Human papillomaviruses, or HPV, are highly infectious viruses that are spread through skin-to-skin contact with someone who has a type of the virus. The virus enters your body through a cut or scratch on the surface of your skin.
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Stomach ulcers develop when the protective layer of your stomach erodes and sores form on the lining of your stomach. Stomach ulcers are usually caused by the Helicobacter pylori bacteria, but they can also be triggered by chronic use of anti-inflammatory drugs.
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Lightheadedness is a condition commonly associated with dizziness, faintness, loss of balance, nausea, vomiting, visual disturbances, fatigue, mental confusion and a sensation that the room is moving or spinning.
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Lidocaine cream is a topical anesthetic used for numbing the skin in certain procedures, such as skin biopsies, hot waxing, laser hair removal and mammograms. According to the "Journal of Drugs In Dermatology," when used in small amounts and low concentrations over small areas of the body, it is considered safe.
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CLA, or conjugated linoleic acid, is another form of the omega-6 fatty acid linoleic acid found in trace amounts in some meat and dairy products. CLA is formed within the digestive systems of grazing animals, such as grass-fed cows and sheep, according to Health Services at Columbia University.
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