Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
As hair ages, it naturally falls out, while new hair is constantly produced. While increased hair loss can be a result of disease, genetics or aging, your diet also places a role in maintaining healthy hair.
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High-fructose corn syrup doesn’t contain any more fructose than you’ll get from table sugar, but since it has more fructose than its source -- corn starch -- it’s called high-fructose. On the other hand, crystalline fructose truly is high in fructose.
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You may see fenugreek used to treat numerous ailments such as diabetes, stimulating milk production among breastfeeding women or to combat menopausal problems.
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Vinegar has natural antiseptic properties that make the pungent liquid an ideal and inexpensive cleaning agent for household items, including hairbrushes. The caustic characteristics of vinegar can kill bacteria and loosen sticky residue caused by hairspray, mousse and other styling products.
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Coconut oil has both long-chain and medium-chain fatty acids, but is made up mainly of the medium-chain fatty acids. In fractionated coconut oil, the long-chain fatty acids are removed. You’ll often hear fractionated coconut oil referred to as MCT oil, advises the Texas Department of State Health Services.
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Arthritis is a joint disease that is extremely painful and plays a factor in interrupting everyday life, according to the Home Remedies Website. The swelling and stiffness that is caused by the disease limits the mobility of the sufferer and makes tasks that should be simple to perform extremely difficult.
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Dihydrotestosterone, or DHT, is a by-product of testosterone manufactured in the adrenal glands, hair follicles, testicles and prostate gland. Like testosterone, DHT is an androgen hormone, which means it plays a role in the development of male and female characteristics.
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The body needs calcium for strong bones and teeth, muscle contraction, blood vessel elasticity and hormone secretion. Many Americans do not consume enough calcium from their food, and they turn to calcium supplements. Ezorb calcium supplements are available online in powder or capsule form.
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Deactivated yeasts may not sound like tantalizing treats, but they offer a bevy of nutrients that make them a healthy addition to any diet. Yeast is a fungus and, like mushrooms, completely safe to consume. You can find both nutritional yeast and brewer's yeast in health-food stores, but don't confuse the two.
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Serotonin, sometimes referred to as the happiness hormone, is an important regulator of many bodily functions, including mood, gastrointestinal activity, heart rate and breathing. In depressed individuals, serotonin is typically too low, necessitating medication to raise serotonin to normal levels.
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When taken orally, castor oil may cause violent diarrhea and vomiting. These undesirable side effects disappear when castor oil is applied directly to the skin. To make a pack, simply soak a piece of flannel in castor oil.
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The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends eating fatty fish--salmon, mackerel, herring, lake trout, sardines and albacore tuna--twice a week to get sufficient amounts of healthy omega-3 fats.
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As skin matures, it may become thinner and begin to sag. Depending on how much time you've spent in the sun, varying degrees of wrinkles may form. Fortunately, a number of skin care products may reverse some of the signs of aging skin.
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Contaminants commonly found in drinking water, including chemicals and organic materials, pose a serious risk to your health.
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Flaxseed oil is perhaps best known as an excellent source of vegetarian-friendly omega-3 fatty acids -- the healthy fats linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. But it might have weight loss benefits, too.
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As you age your body's nutritional needs change. Your metabolism slows, it’s easier to gain weight, and you begin losing bone and muscle. Proper nutrition can help to slow your body's aging process, though it will not halt it.
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Grapefruit is high in vitamin C, soluble fiber, and antioxidants which makes it a good addition to any diet. A 2006 study in the "Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry" found that grapefruit can help lower blood triglyceride levels, especially in patients suffering from coronary artery disease.
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Senna is a plant native to Northern Africa, and both the leaves and the seeds are used in herbal medicine. Known primarily for its purgative properties, senna works as a natural laxative and is often taken in a capsule, pill, granule or tea format.
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A common ingredient in personal care products, sodium lauryl sulfate, or SLS, is an additive that allows cleansing products to foam. According to the Environmental Working Group's Skin Deep Cosmetic Safety Database, SLS is a "moderate hazard"
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Esophageal ulcers can make eating difficult, especially if you have pain when swallowing, or you experience nausea, vomiting or heartburn.
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