Nutritional health is achieved through the therapeutic use of whole foods, safe culinary preparation, and understanding the metabolic impacts of specific dietary frameworks and ingredients.
Acne is caused by the overproduction of sebum, an oily substance secreted by the sebaceous glands in the skin. Excess oil makes the skin pores sticky, allowing dirt and sebum to become trapped inside. When these bacteria stay below the skin surface, a whitehead is formed.
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Omega-3 fatty acids can be taken at any time of day. Although their side effects are minimal, it may be most pleasant to take them in the evenings.
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Simply put, flours are finely ground grains, nuts, seeds, vegetables or legumes. While some flours, such as soy, oat and almond, provide valuable amounts of nutrients, the process used to create refined flour can remove the most nutritious parts of the plant.
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Centrum is one of the largest multivitamin brands in the United States. Centrum manufactures multivitamins for kids, adult women, adult men, seniors and people with special health concerns such as heart problems. Their vitamins come in capsules, tablets, chewable and liquid forms for adults and children.
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Nerve pain can be challenging to manage. The current medications used to treat conditions characterized by nerve pain often provide only partial relief. Because of this, combination therapy is sometimes recommended in the hope of providing better relief.
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Staying hydrated isn’t just a matter of drinking enough water, especially if you’ve been sweating in hot, humid weather or you’ve been engaging in strenuous activity. When you sweat, not only do you lose fluid from your system, but you also excrete essential minerals, known as electrolytes.
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Cauliflower provides essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients, but it can also cause stomachaches or abdominal cramps. The culprit behind the stomachaches is cauliflower’s fiber content, which becomes most troublesome when you increase your fiber intake too rapidly without giving your body time to adjust.
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Whether you're following a low-carb trend, or are a carb junkie, carbohydrates play a role in your diet. If you're like most people, carbohydrates make up a significant portion of your diet.
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Type 2 diabetes mellitus or adult-onset diabetes is a chronic disease that is becoming increasingly common. This metabolic condition develops when your body does not produce adequate levels of the hormone insulin, which transports sugar, or glucose, from the blood into the cells where it can be used for energy.
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Amino acids are nutrients that make up protein, and phenylalanine is an amino acid. L-phenylalanine is the natural form found in protein-rich foods. D-phenylalanine is the synthetic mirror image.
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According to the American Diabetes Association, the myth that people with diabetes need to avoid all fruits is a persistent one. Although naturally sweet fruits do contain more carbohydrates than non-starchy vegetables, fruits also provide the fiber, minerals and vitamins you need to stay healthy.
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The process of freezing fruit allows you to eat it at your own pace without worrying about wasting it. Additionally, freezing fruit enables you to consume fruit regardless of the season. When fruit is frozen, it is picked at peak ripeness.
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Lactobacillus acidophilus is a type of bacteria that exists naturally in the human body. Deemed a "friendly bacteria," the presence of acidophilus bacteria is a good thing, as the probiotic protects against disease-causing bacteria. Among the many types of probiotics, acidophilus is the most commonly used.
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Vitamin B-12 supplements come in a variety of forms, including patches, oral tablets and sublingual lozenges. Vitamin B-12 lozenges placed directly under the tongue dissolve in the saliva, and the body absorbs the vitamin through the tissues in the mouth.
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Stanley Burroughs introduced the Master Cleanse in the 1940s, but it took off in 1976 when he published the pamphlet "The Master Cleanser."
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It is impossible to make a blanket statement that all bagels are good or all bagels are bad. If you eat too many bagels, they can be bad for you. However, if you select the right type, bagels can be a good choice for breakfast as a part of a well-balanced diet.
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Since the primary ingredient in pancakes is flour, carbohydrates make up the majority of the calories contained in pancakes. The incorporation of eggs, buttermilk and oil contribute an insignificant amount of fat and protein. Nutritional information is provided for plain pancakes measuring 6 inches in diameter.
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Intrinsic factor, or IF, is an enzyme-like compound produced by parietal cells in your stomach. It is required to absorb dietary vitamin B-12 within your intestines. As people age, many lose function of their parietal cells, which reduces the production of IF and hydrochloric acid.
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Vitamin B-12 is dietary or supplemental nutrient that you rely on for bodily processes that include red blood cell and DNA formation, as well as normal function of your nervous system. If you have a B-12 deficiency, you can develop a number of symptoms related to neuropathy, or damage to your nerve function.
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Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid flows into your esophagus after you've eaten. This causes a burning sensation in your chest. Frequent acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease, can cause a dry cough, hoarseness, nausea and difficulty swallowing.
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