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.
Anticoagulant medications are commonly called blood thinners. These medications do not actually cause the blood to be thin, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), but instead prevent the blood from forming clots too quickly or easily.
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Sudden inflammation of the pancreas -- known as acute pancreatitis -- is one of the most common and painful conditions affecting the digestive system. If you are diagnosed with this potentially life-threatening illness, treatment usually involves a period of hospitalization.
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A liquid diet is not usually used to lose weight; instead, it’s followed due to a doctor’s orders or as a traditional pre- or post-operatory procedure. There are two types of liquid diets: the clear liquid diet and the full liquid diet.
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Low-carb diets are popular but there are side effects that come along with the benefits (such as weight loss). Here is what you should watch out for!
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Gastritis is a condition that covers a variety of stomach disorders that result from inflammation of the stomach lining. The causes of gastritis range from bacterial infections, alcoholism, traumatic injury and overuse of some pain relievers. Gastritis can come on suddenly or develop slowly over time.
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If you’re seeking a quick burst of energy or to raise low blood sugar levels without the extra calories, high-carbohydrate, low-calorie foods are often good choices.
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If you are a male athlete serious about improving your performance in sports like basketball, football, track, long-distance running, swimming, tennis or baseball, you may need to follow a 4,000-calorie meal plan to obtain the nutrients your body needs.
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Up to 5 percent of the population has or will develop a brain aneurysm, or a weak area in a blood vessel that usually enlarges, according to the American Heart Association. While most do not produce symptoms, up to 3 percent bleed, which can lead to severe brain damage or death if left untreated.
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One-third of U.S. adults are obese, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC. While more invasive procedures, such as gastric bypass, have gained popularity, the first step in treating obesity is through diet and exercise.
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People afflicted with celiac disease or gluten intolerance are often underweight because their condition interferes with their ability to absorb calories and nutrients. A gluten-free diet is the only way to treat celiac symptoms, and usually brings about weight gain as the villi in the intestines heal.
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The glycemic index -- or GI -- is a scale that ranks foods depending on how they affect your blood sugar. Pure glucose, which raises your blood sugar quickly, has a glycemic index score of 100. So if you’re aiming to manage your blood sugar levels, you’ll want to stay away from foods that have a high GI score.
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Estrogenic foods contain substances that mimic estrogen, a hormone that plays an important role in female sexual health and reproduction.
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Although corticosteroid medications are the primary treatment for polymyalgia rheumatica, a healthy diet, limited in certain foods, could help reduce your symptoms.
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The Mayo Clinic defines atopic dermatitis (eczema) as a chronic, itchy inflammation of the skin that may be associated with hay fever or asthma. It frequently develops behind the knees and on your arms. Although eczema is commonly seen in children and infants, the condition can also develop in adulthood. Kidshealth.
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According to the Mayo Clinic, cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder. It may be caused by an infection, irritants, drugs or illness. Some cases of cystitis will become chronic, a condition known as interstitial cystitis. Frequently called IC, it is characterized by a feeling of pressure and pain in the bladder.
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Bacteria is the main cause of urinary tract infections, or UTIs, according to the American Urological Association. These infections happen more often in women then in men. This is because women have a shorter urinary tract than men, and their systems are susceptible to bacteria.
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Sodium, along with potassium and chloride, make up the major electrolytes in the body. Each of these important nutrients is required for normal bodily function. Sodium, in the form of salt, is abundant in the human diet and excessive intake often leads to high blood pressure.
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A study published in "Diabetes Care" in 2012 reported that Filipinos are significantly more likely to develop diabetes when compared to most other ethnicities. This may be partly due to the traditional Filipino -- also known as Pinoy -- diet, which is high in white rice, cooking oil and sugar.
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Instead of buying store-bought sugar-free lollipops, you can use candy making ingredients to create your own at home. Sugar-free syrups and sweeteners are used in place of sugar and corn syrup in traditional lollipop recipes.
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The Candida diet is sometimes followed by people trying to limit their risk for recurring yeast infections and other problems related to an overgrowth of Candida albicans, the organism responsible. There are a number of versions of this diet, but none has been proven effective.
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