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While you are recovering from illness, your body is working extra hard to repair and rebuild itself. Any type of illness can cause a loss of appetite, leading to depleted nutrients and weight loss. Choosing foods that give you the right nutrients and building blocks for healing is key to returning to good health.
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Typically caused by hemorrhoids, an anal fissure, diverticulitis, irritable bowel disease, ulcers or colon cancer, rectal bleeding is first noticeable as red blood on your toilet paper or in the toilet bowl, normally after you have a bowel movement. If you notice this symptom, consult your physician.
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Pain in the upper right back is usually caused by a muscle or bone problem. However, pain in this location is sometimes caused by a condition affecting an internal organ. The body's pain network sends impulses from the source of the discomfort through nerves to the brain.
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Years of research has shown that diets low in saturated fat and excess calories and high in fiber can reduce the levels of cholesterol in your blood. Fiber is found in plant-based foods such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
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Kidney stones may not be on your mind when beginning a weight-loss diet, but if you plan to follow a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet plan, they should be.
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Whether you have liver disease from drinking too much alcohol, from a virus or from other factors, a healthy diet could help minimize your symptoms, guard against complications and strengthen your overall wellness through treatment and recovery.
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The average fast food meal provides as many as 1,000 calories, according to the American Diabetes Association. Because diabetics need to limit their intake of calories, fat and sugar to control their blood sugar levels, eating at McDonald's may prove challenging.
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During chemotherapy, your total blood count may drop as a side effect of treatment. Anemia, or a significantly decreased number of red blood cells, can be alleviated by following a balanced diet that emphasizes protein and certain vitamins and minerals.
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While there is not much you can do about the way your body digests foods, you are able to improve the speed and even quality of your digestive process. Faster digestion means you will feel lighter sooner, be less sluggish and lower your chances of suffering from heartburn and indigestion.
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Making smart choices when it comes to your diet can be difficult. This process can become even more challenging when certain chronic and acute health conditions -- such as bowel obstructions -- occur. Individuals who have been diagnosed with a bowel obstruction will need to make significant changes to their diet.
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Women can begin experiencing the symptoms of pregnancy within a few weeks of conception. Some of these symptoms may be mild and go unnoticed, but others can be quite obvious.
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With the rise in high-protein, low-carb diets over the years, the consumption of meat has increased. While lean meat may be a healthy source of essential nutrients, particularly protein, eating products higher in fat such as saturated fats can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and obesity.
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A high uric acid buildup in the body is called gout, and when inflammation and pain develop, it is called a gouty arthritis attack. Here's what to look for.
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Alcohol abuse affects more than just your physical health - your emotional wellbeing is also put at risk.
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Happy holidays, readers! Looking ahead into the new year? From office-friendly athleisure to a surge in smart home workouts, here are the trends we predict will be huge in 2019.
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A high concentration of uric acid in the blood is known as hyperuricemia, which can lead to kidney stones and gout. Here's what causes it and what to do about it.
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Worried about what drinking is doing to your workout? Here is what you should know about the effect alcohol is having on your exercise regimen.
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Alcoholism can manifest itself in physical characteristics - here is what you should be looking out for.
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Having high levels of uric acid is typically associated with gout, a form of arthritis. A high uric acid level puts you at risk for both gestational hypertension and diabetes.
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Those who suffer through the bleary-eyed, head-in-a-vise headache of the morning after know the grave toxicity of alcohol.
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