Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Milk thistle and dandelion is a popular combination for people who seek to promote liver function. Dandelion root can also promote gallbladder function, stimulate your appetite and act as a digestive aid, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC).
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A growing baby requires a lot of nutrients that most moms-to-be don't get through their diets alone. Prenatal vitamins ensure that you and your baby are getting the vitamins, minerals and nutrients you need so you can stay healthy and your baby can develop properly.
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Aloe vera is a succulent plant with long, thick, waxy leaves containing inner gel and outer gel, along with latex liquid from the inner leaf skin. People use aloe vera gel and juice for topical and oral health remedies.
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Anyone can develop an allergy to milk, but it is most common in infants, affecting 2 percent to 3 percent, according to the KidsHealth website. As a parent, you may worry about what you're going to feed your baby if she has an allergy to milk.
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Allium sativum, or garlic, is an herb with a multitude of medicinal uses. It has been used for centuries for its ability to boost immune function and kill harmful microbes and is also popular in cooking due to its bold flavor.
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Sweet almond oil, made from pressed almonds, is an odorless, pale-yellow liquid with a nutty taste. It's similar to olive oil in composition and can be used as a substitute. It's not, however, to be confused with bitter almond oil, which has a pungent flavor and is typically used as a flavoring agent.
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Frankincense oil comes from the resin of Boswellia serrata trees. Some aromatherapy oils, perfumes and certain types of incense contain this oil. Ayurvedic medicine, the traditional health care of India, also uses frankincense oil to treat several conditions.
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Slippery elm, an herbal remedy derived from the inner bark of the slippery elm tree, or Ulmus fulva, provides several purported health benefits.Though clinical support for its efficacy is lacking, many people claim that slippery elm's mucilaginous components are soothing.
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Ringworm is a fungus that causes itchy, scaly ring-shaped skin infections. Common in cats, ringworm is highly contagious and easily spread among animals and humans. Ringworm infections are most likely to occur on body parts that are often sweaty, such as the groin and feet.
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Bentonite is a type of absorbent clay that is usually refined from volcanic ash. Its high absorbency makes it a useful substance in industrial applications, in products like kitty litter and even in natural medicine.
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Butcher's broom (Ruscus aculeatus), a medicinal herb native to the Mediterranean and once popular for making brooms, provides several modern medicinal benefits. People have used the herb for centuries, once even consuming it as a vegetable.
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Probiotics, also known as “good bacteria,” are living microorganisms similar to those that populate the human intestines. Lactobacillus acidophilus, commonly known as acidophilus or L. acidophilus, is a particular strain of probiotic.
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Although Canada Dry ginger ale is made with real ginger extract, it's anything but good for you. Due to various negative health effects related to its ingredients, you should limit your consumption of this beverage as much as possible.
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Not all fats are bad for you. While you should limit saturated and trans fats, the unsaturated fats -- including the polyunsaturated omega-3 and omega-6 fats and the monounsaturated fats, or omega-9 fats -- are healthy in moderation.
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Harvested from mackerel, tuna, salmon, sturgeon, mullet, bluefish, anchovy, sardines, herring, trout and menhaden, fish oil is used for a variety of health conditions.
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Native to Mexico, damiana (Turnera diffusa) is an aromatic, flowering herb that belongs to the Turneraceae plant family. Also known as old woman's broom, the leaves of this herb are used for therapeutic and culinary purposes. Damiana leaf is available in various forms, including capsules, liquid extract and herbal tea.
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Fucus vesiculosus, a type of seaweed known as bladderwrack, has a role in alternative medicine for treating many health disorders. Fucus vesiculosus is available as a supplement in tablets, capsules and extract, and people also use this vegetable in salads, soups and stews.
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Chemotherapy is a trying time without having to worry about what to eat, so the American Cancer Society recommends preparing ahead of time.
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Salmon is a type of fish found in both fresh and salt water. There are several species of salmon, such as the sockeye, pink, coho, chum, chinook, and Atlantic. Salmon is not only tasty but has considerable health benefits; when baked, broiled, seared or grilled, salmon is among the most heart-healthy of dishes.
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The jujube fruit, the ziziphus jujuba, originated in China. The small, red round fruit has edible skin and a sweet flavor. It has been popular in Chinese medicine for thousands of years and has been gaining popularity in the West. This fruit, also known as the Chinese date, has potent health benefits.
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