Overeaters anonymous, or OA, is a group movement in which those who have a compulsive eating disorder offer each other support and fellowship with the goal of not overeating. OA doesn't promote any specific diet approach; the basis of the program is abstaining from the behavior of compulsive eating.
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Eating any carb-containing foods can cause an elevation in your blood sugar levels, but some carbs will raise your blood sugar levels more than others. The glycemic index, or GI, is used to categorize carbs according to how they influence your blood sugars.
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Progesterone is an important hormone in the female body, produced by the ovaries and the adrenal glands -- and in pregnant women, by the placenta. This hormone plays several significant roles, including preparing the body for and maintaining a pregnancy.
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Calcium makes up 1 percent to 2 percent of adult body weight. While over 99 percent of calcium is found in teeth and bones, the rest is present in blood, muscles and other tissues. Calcium deficiency is commonly caused by vitamin D deficiency or by dysfunction or surgical removal of the parathyroid glands.
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Arterial calcium deposits contribute to the development of artherosclerosis, which is the hardening and narrowing of your arteries. Combined with cholesterol plaque, calcium deposits can significantly increase your chance of coronary heart disease, heart attacks and strokes, according to the American Heart Association.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention describes iron deficiency as the most common nutritional deficiency worldwide. Though it's more common in developing countries, many Americans suffer from low iron. Because of regular menstrual blood loss, women are especially vulnerable.
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Gastroparesis is a condition in which food is delayed in emptying from your stomach into your small intestine. According to a 2008 article in "The Medscape Journal of Medicine,"
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A foot sprain can occur when an accident –- such as falling, being hit or twisting your foot -- causes tearing or stretching of the ligaments that connect the bones inside of a joint. An accident may move the joint out of its natural position and cause stretching. A sprain can be mild, moderate or severe.
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For people with type 2 diabetes (T2DM), losing excess weight can lead to lower blood glucose, triglyceride and cholesterol levels along with reduced blood pressure.
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Wrist and hand pain often result from a wrist injury or completing the same motions over and over again. Everyone from the professional who uses computers on a daily basis to the construction worker who uses vibrating machines is susceptible to hand and wrist pain.
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Your medial collateral ligament, or MCL in common shorthand, is a ligament located in your knee. The MCL is a common injury site for athletes, particularly those involved in contact sports. An MCL injury can be mild or severe.
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Dairy is a common food allergen that can have a direct effect on your skin. Common skin problems linked to dairy consumption are generally itchy skin, hives and eczema, according to KidsHealth.org. A person with a dairy allergy has a hypersensitivity to the proteins found in cow’s milk.
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Men's fertilization abilities can decrease after age 40, but the clock doesn't tick quite as loudly as it does for women. Many men become dads after 50. Actor Tony Randall became a father at age 77. So there is a lot of hope. But the reality is that aging can make a difference in sperm count.
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Pressure in the ears, also known as aural fullness, can be caused by a number of reasons, most of which are temporary and disappear on their own. According to Dr. Douglas Hoffman in his column AllHealth.
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In order to reduce the risk of thrombosis, or internal blood clots, individuals should follow a diet that is low in saturated fats, high in fiber, and rich in fruits and vegetables. Some specific foods have blood-thinning properties, thus helping to prevent the formation of blood clots.
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The symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease, known as GERD, are provoked by leaking of stomach contents into the esophagus, according to the American Gastroenterological Association. GERD is diagnosed when symptoms are suffered more than twice weekly.
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Although testosterone is commonly known as the male hormone, it’s present in both males and females throughout the lifespan. It plays an important role in the development and function of body organs like your brain, heart, blood vessels, bones and muscles.
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Lung cancer causes several types of symptoms. including generalized, whole body symptoms such as fatigue and weight loss. Lung cancer also causes symptoms from the invasion of the tumor into normal tissues, as well as symptoms related to various hormone-like compounds produced by the tumor.
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Together with the heart, blood vessels represent the main component of the circulatory system, which consists of an elaborate network of tubes throughout the body.
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Marine algae is classified by its pigment, or color. There are four divisions, and the red marine algae is part of the Rhodophyta class. The sea vegetable has been part of the diet of Eastern civilizations for hundreds of years and is rich in protein, fiber and vitamins. Red marine algae has several health benefits.
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