Alcohol abuse impacts everything from electrolyte balance to organ health. Managing withdrawal symptoms, understanding nutrient deficiencies like magnesium, and finding safe detox methods are critical steps toward recovery.
Frozen vegetables are a convenient way to add produce to your daily diet. Frozen food companies package vegetables such as peas, carrots, beans, broccoli and corn when they are fresh, preserving them by deep freezing. Eat Right Ontario notes that frozen vegetables are just as nutritious as fresh.
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Selecting a diet plan that's right for you may take several periods of trial and error. Replacing one or two meals per day with a meal replacement drink may help you lose weight initially, but there are a few factors you should be aware of.
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Most people going through detox from alcohol do not need hospitalization or inpatient treatment. But they do need to take precautions. If they decide to detox at home, they should consult a physician beforehand.
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Both chlorella and spirulina are freshwater algae -- seaweed -- that are rich in chlorophyll. These tiny algae species are used as a food supplement for the array of health-boosting nutrients they contain. Chlorella and spirulina differ in the type of pigment or coloring compounds they contain.
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You may have seen labels or signs that state food is 'halal.' This means that the food is prepared according to Muslim dietary restrictions. Many practicing Muslims follow these guidelines to purchase foods and food products.
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Seaweed may look like slimy spinach, but this dense green or brown sea vegetable is high in nutrients and packs a variety of health benefits. These include digestive health, cholesterol-lowering effects and weight loss.
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If you are bodybuilding you know that eating a healthy, balanced diet every day is just as important as your exercise regimen. Fish, such as tuna, is a good option because it is naturally low in fat and high in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Tuna is also a good source of lean protein.
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A common myth is that pregnant women should avoid basil, whose green aromatic leaves are used fresh or dried to flavor foods. However, using the herb to add a punch of flavor to your stews, soups, pizzas or salads is safe.
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Your daily balanced nutrition should include proteins as well as healthy fats and carbohydrates. Your body needs essential amino acids from the proteins you eat in order to build and repair every cell in the body. The Harvard School of Public Health notes that most adults need a minimum of 0.
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Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress and it can help prompt you to deal with situations in a healthy manner. However, when your anxiety levels are out of control or combined with depression, fatigue or other symptoms they may be caused by poor nutrition.
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Your body needs protein to survive. Protein is essential for DNA replication, cellular repair, enzyme synthesis and growth. Although your diet has a great impact on your body's protein supply, your ability to absorb dietary protein also plays a significant role.
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Drinking green tea is one way to add instant health benefits to your day. Toss in a few mint leaves for their pungent flavor and you'll get added therapeutic plant compounds.
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Pasta in all its forms and colors is a high-carbohydrate comfort food that can still be a healthy part of your balanced diet. Pasta made from whole-grain flours contains more fiber and nutrients than white-flour varieties. The Harvard School of Public Health recommends getting at least 20 to 30 grams of fiber per day.
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Excessive alcohol consumption inhibits the body’s ability to absorb nutrients, dramatically influences the diet of the heavy drinker and can result in severe malnutrition.
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Drinking beer -- or any other alcoholic beverage -- can cause swelling, or edema. Edema occurs when an abnormal amount of fluid collects in the tissues of your feet, hands or other parts of the body. Edema that occurs after a bout of beer drinking but goes away within a day or two may not be a medical concern.
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Over time, earwax buildup can cause pain, temporary hearing loss and even ringing in the ear (also known as tinnitus). In some cases the ear wax can become so thick that it is termed "impacted" and cannot be cleaned out using a cotton swab.
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Everybody has a natural pacemaker that sends signals throughout the heart muscle telling it when to beat and how fast or slow it should be beating in conjunction with what the rest of the body is doing. Sometimes, these signals misfire and the recommended course of action is to install an artificial pacemaker.
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Condensed soups are a convenient way to make a hearty meal. With most, you have the option of adding water or milk to cook your soup. Water makes it lighter, which may be better for you if you are trying to lose weight. Add milk if you prefer a creamier, heavier soup.
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Isopropyl alcohol, also called rubbing alcohol, is a specific type of alcoholic solution characterized by high flammability, a strong odor and a fast evaporation rate. It is also a common ingredient in some hair care products, and even has some hair applications in its pure form.
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Oil of oregano comes from a plant that is in the same family as the herbs mint and basil. Like other essential oils, it has anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal properties. There is no evidence to show that oil of oregano can discriminate between harmful bacteria and healthy probiotic bacteria in your body.
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