Condition-specific nutrition is vital for managing issues like pancreatic cancer or hyperthyroidism. From keto recipes to identifying foods that raise uric acid for gout sufferers, learn how to tailor your diet for your unique health needs.
If you are on a gluten-free diet, determining which foods are acceptable or unacceptable can sometimes be difficult. Hidden sources of gluten abound in many foods, including breads, cereals, luncheon meats, desserts, sauces and soups.
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Bladder inflammation, known formally as interstitial cystitis, is a chronic condition involving the bladder and surrounding organs of the genitourinary system.
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Raw foods proponents sing the nutritional praises of their strict diets, claiming that you'll experience optimal nutrition and better digestion when you don't heat foods above 116-degrees Fahrenheit. Raw nuts are an intrinsic part of a raw food diet because they provide protein, healthy fats and essential minerals.
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Over 7 million Americans suffer from psoriasis, a skin disorder caused by problems with the immune system. Characterized by patches of sore, itchy, inflamed or scaly skin, psoriasis is typically treated with medication, topical creams or exposure to ultraviolet light. In 2008, chiropractor John O.A. Pagano published "
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Apples are a quick, sweet and crunchy snack that can simultaneously satisfy your craving and deliver nutrients the body needs to function. Because they contain carbohydrates in the form of sugar, apples will, indeed, raise your blood sugar -- though only slightly.
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You'll hear "lactic acid" and "lactate" used interchangeably by trainers, coaches and other sports experts. Colloquially, people assume you mean the same thing when you use either term, but they are technically different.
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Feeling like you have to have one type of food -- whether it's a burger, chocolate bar or pickle -- is often nothing more than a simple craving. However, some cravings may indicate an underlying health condition. Craving ice, whether it's crushed, in cubes or in chips, is a symptom of pica, a type of compulsive eating.
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Uric acid, a byproduct created when the body breaks down compounds called purines during digestion, can build up in the body, forming painful crystals between the joints.
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Many people often feel shaky, faint, weak or confused if it's been a while since their last meal and they think that their blood sugar is low. But the only way to know if you truly suffer from hypoglycemia -- a rare condition -- is to test your blood sugar.
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If you are trying to lose weight, a 1,350 calorie diet should do the trick. While a 1,350 calorie diet is not a starvation diet -- there are extremely low calorie diets that allow only about 800 calories per day -- it qualifies as a stringent diet.
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The prostate is part of the male reproductive system. It’s responsible for producing semen, which carries sperm during ejaculation. The prostate surrounds the urethra, which is the tube that allows urine to pass out of the body.
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Keeping wheat, corn and dairy out of your diet will require you to carefully read food labels, ask many questions when eating out or cook most of your foods at home.
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You may have to consume a clear liquid diet following surgery, prior to a medical procedure that involves the abdomen or bowels, or if you are having trouble eating solid foods.
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A ketogenic diet is one which is high in fat, contains a moderate amount of protein and is very low in carbohydrates. When on a ketogenic diet, your body goes into ketosis and switches to burning fat for fuel, rather than carbohydrate.
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Both apples and apple juice may help lower your risk for certain types of cancer, according to a review article published in "Planta Medica" in 2008. Apple juice is also often fortified to provide more than 100 percent of the daily value for vitamin C, although unfortified juice has just 4 percent of the DV.
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According to the American Academy of Dermatology, the natural hair growth cycle means you shed between 50 and 100 hairs daily. If you're experiencing far greater shedding than this, it could be a result of outside stressors, including a dramatic change in your diet.
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Eating while you're pregnant takes careful planning to ensure that you're obtaining all the nutrients you need to carry your baby to term, as well as all the vitamins and minerals your growing baby needs.
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Hypothyroidism, also called underactive thyroid, is a condition that occurs when the thyroid does not make enough thyroid hormones. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped endocrine organ located at the base of your neck just below the larynx. It releases hormones that control metabolism.
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Most men experience prostate enlargement as they grow older, which can cause bladder and urination problems. Also called benign prostatic hyperplasia, an enlarged prostate gland is not cancerous and does not raise your risk for prostate cancer.
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Brown rice contains all components of the grain kernel: the outer bran, the starchy endosperm and the nutrient-dense germ. Parboiled rice is processed under extreme heat and steam, forcing all the nutrients from the bran to soak right into the endosperm and germ.
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