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 experiencing heartburn, nausea, vomiting, gas or have an ulcer, your doctor may recommend you follow a bland diet. A bland diet consists of soft, low-fiber foods with minimal spices and seasonings. You will need to avoid many foods, such as fried foods.
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No food you eat has a direct impact on your feet. Your diet can cause health issues, though, which make you more likely to experience joint pain, poor blood flow and nerve damage -- all of which can make foot pain happen.
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If youโre one of the many adults who canโt consume dairy products because you struggle with lactose intolerance, you can consume lactose-free milk and dairy without difficulty.
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Vulvodynia is a condition of chronic pain of the vulva region with no identifiable cause. The most common symptom is burning pain and other symptoms may include redness, swelling, itching, and sharp or stinging pain. The pain may be constant or may disappear and recur. The cause of vulvodynia is unknown.
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Following a diabetic meal plan isn't about being deprived, assures the American Diabetes Association. Instead, you make informed choices about what foods can enhance your health while helping you control weight and blood sugar.
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Tuberculosis, or TB, is a disease caused by bacteria that primarily affect your lungs. TB is uncommon in the U.S., thanks to effective medications and vaccinations, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. However, more cases have appeared since the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
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Gastroenteritis, also known as an upset stomach, is a common ailment. According to McKinley Health Center at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, gastroenteritis is the second most occurring health condition, next to the common cold.
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If you have a chronic digestive disorder like gastroparesis, you might experience nausea, vomiting, bloating and a feeling of fullness shortly after consuming only a small amount of food. That's because your digestive system isn't working properly.
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A healthy diet can't cure or treat lung cancer, but it may lower your risk of developing the disease and help manage your symptoms once you have it. Eating well can also improve the effectiveness of certain cancer treatments and guard against side effects, such as undesirable weight loss.
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Osteoarthritis, also called degenerative joint disease, is a chronic condition that causes cartilage deterioration in your joints. The most common form of arthritis, according to MayoClinic.com, osteoarthritis most often affects your hands, neck, hips, lower back and/or knees.
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Fibroids are tumors that form in the uterus and affect one in five women. While the word "tumor" can seem scary, fibroids are benign, or noncancerous.
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Gallstones are hard, pebble-like deposits that form in your gallbladder. Gallstones can lay dormant and cause no problems or they can induce severe pain in the abdomen and back that could last for hours and possibly require surgery, according to the National Digestive Disease Information Clearinghouse.
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Urinary tract infections are common infections caused by bacteria that travel up the urethra, the tube that allows urine to flow out from your bladder. Left untreated, they can spread to your kidneys, causing an infection known as pyelonephritis, which requires antibiotics.
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Intracranial hypertension, also called pseudotumor cerebri, is characterized by a buildup of cerebrospinal fluid causing swelling in the brain and an increase in blood volume in vessels surrounding the brain.
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Noodle cuisine originated around 5,000 B.C. in China. Evolving from the simple wheat noodle, Asian noodle choices are expansive and complement many dishes. Pan-fried, stir-fried or boiled, noodles are a traditional part of many Chinese, Japanese and Thai dishes.
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What you consume right after your workout directly affects your results and recovery. When eaten within an hour of your workout, a combination of protein and carbohydrates helps your body start the repair and refueling process.
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The thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland located at the front base of the neck, and when it becomes enlarged it is referred to as goiter. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) explains that it enlarges when it is not able to produce enough thyroid hormones needed by the body.
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Disulfiram, sold commercially as Antabuse, helps people stop drinking alcohol by causing an unpleasant physical reaction after consuming alcohol. Antabuse causes blurred vision, chest pain, confusion, dizziness, flushing, headache, nausea, vomiting and weakness if taken within 12 hours after consuming alcohol, Drugs.
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Pork is the most consumed meat in the world, according to Oklahoma State University, and has been part of American cuisine since introduced to the New World in 1539 by Spanish explorer Hernando DeSoto. Pork is now a staple in most people's diet, and is also used in non-dietary items.
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The lining that covers the inside of your stomach contains cells that secrete acid and digestive enzymes. It also protects the stomach wall from the acidic environment. When the lining becomes inflamed, you have gastritis.
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