Gamma-aminobutyric acid, or GABA, and serotonin are neurotransmitters that help regulate your body’s anxiety level and mood. Although no foods contain GABA or serotonin, you can stimulate your body to produce more of these vital brain chemicals through dietary means.
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Whether you have stomach pain, indigestion, cramping or abdominal distension, these problems can ruin your quality of life. Stomach problems are also sometimes accompanied with bowel movement changes, including diarrhea, constipation or both.
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Gout occurs when your body deposits uric acid crystals into the joints or soft tissues, causing inflammatory arthritis, which results in pain, swelling, heat and joint stiffness. Purines are natural substances found in the body and most foods; however, some foods have a high concentration of purines.
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If you have diabetes or are prediabetic, your doctor has probably advised you to watch your sugar and simple carbohydrate intake. Eliminating soft drinks and juice is a simple way to reduce both of these from your diet. Unsweetened tea can be a satisfying option because it doesn't contain any sugar or carbohydrates.
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Kombucha is a fermented tea that is purported to stimulate your immune system, improve digestion, boost liver function and prevent cancer. No scientific evidence backs any use for this drink, which is made by adding a colony of bacteria and yeast to tea and sugar and letting the brew ferment for one to two weeks.
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Cereal grains are a big part of the standard American diet and you should eat the equivalent of 5 to 8 ounces a day, according to the USDA ChooseMyPlate.gov. Cereal grains, often called simply grains, are the edible seeds of certain grasses including wheat, kamut, rice, rye, spelt, corn, millet, barley and oats.
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You've probably heard that exercise can have a positive effect on your mood. Exercise can help stimulate the release of endorphins, which are the "feel-good hormones" that supposedly give you a feeling of elation after you've finished sweating it out.
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Fish oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids that may reduce inflammation as well as your risk for chronic diseases like arthritis, heart disease and cancer. It’s also sometimes recommended for digestive issues including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel diseases.
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Pain in your lymph nodes or body glands can be the result of swollen glands due to infection. However, pain in the areas surrounding your glands can also stem from an injury and the resulting radiating pains.
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Collagen, the most abundant protein in the body, is part of the connective tissue for bones, muscles, blood cells, cartilage, arteries and organs. As you age, the production of collagen decreases, leading to a slew of potential side effects.
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Painful movement of the joints near the tips of your fingers or toes, or your distal interphalangeal joints, may result from injuries, rheumatoid arthritis and other conditions. Your distal interphalangeal joints, or DIP joints, are the joints found near the tips of your fingers and toes.
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Lunges are excellent dynamic strength exercises for the lower body but can cause pain if not performed properly. Past knee injuries, poor core strength and tight muscles may also contribute to knee pain during lunges.
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Doxorubicin is the generic name for the chemotherapy drug Adriamycin (chemocare.com). Doxorubicin is classified as an anthracycline, and it is used to treat breast cancer, bladder cancer, some leukemias, multiple myeloma, ovarian cancer and uterine cancer, among others (chemocare.com). It has the nickname "
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Birth control is available in a variety of methods, from natural family planning to an intrauterine device, condoms, pills, rings and patches. Each method has advantages and disadvantages in terms of convenience, potential side effects and pregnancy prevention.
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High cholesterol, or hyperlipidemia, is characterized by the presence in the bloodstream of abnormally high total cholesterol -- combined high-density lipoprotein, or HDL, and low-density lipoprotein -- LDL, abnormally high LDL -- bad cholesterol, and/or abnormally high triglycerides.
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If your symptoms include red and spotty skin accompanied by muscle pain, weakness and headaches, you might be suffering from several different conditions. You could have the virus mononucleosis and several autoimmune conditions, including lupus and celiac disease.
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Tendons are tissues that connect your muscles to your bones. They help your body to move by pulling on your bones when muscles contract. The main tendons that run through the foot and ankle are the achilles, anterior tibial, posterior tivial, flexor, extensor and peroneal tibial.
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The liver is the primary site in the body for detoxification, and to help ensure that the liver is able to function as this cleansing organ, it's vital to support it through diet. The body continually cleanses itself through a two-stage process, with each stage requiring different nutrients.
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Serotonin is a neurotransmitter, a naturally occurring chemical that can influence mood and appetite. B complex vitamins, such as thiamine and folic acid, also affect serotonin. Doctors prescribe antidepressants to help raise the brain’s serotonin levels in people suffering from depression.
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Typically your baby will first get his incisors, or the four center, flat teeth on both the top and bottom. According to MedlinePlus, the molars usually come next, followed by the canine teeth, or the two outer, pointy teeth that frame the incisors on both the top and bottom gums.
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