Any number of disorders can cause you to experience stomach discomfort at night. It may result from a food allergy or bowel disorders, heartburn or more serious conditions such as an abdominal aneurysm or a tumor. Stomach discomfort could originate anywhere from your mouth to your spleen.

Your unborn baby -- and your own body -- become more vulnerable to infection when you're pregnant. While it might seem that you're constantly being told what not to do while pregnant, you should take care to avoid certain food stuffs. Egg salad, while often delicious, can harbor nasty bacteria.

With the help of the throat muscles, the esophagus relays food and drink to the stomach, keeping the body nourished and hydrated. Burning sensations in the esophagus can make swallowing painful, leading to poor nutrition.

The amino acid derivative L-theanine, also known as Y-glutamylcthylamide, is found naturally almost exclusively in tea leaves. It is able to cross the blood-brain barrier and is considered to be psychoactive.

Addison's disease, also called primary adrenal insufficiency, is a rare condition that affects your body's ability to produce adrenal hormones. Treatment for Addison's disease requires oral medications to replace these hormones, including corticosteroids and mineralocorticoids.

Experiencing shortness of breath when walking or biking is likely caused by one of two things. You may reach your natural threshold for physical exertion, which leads to a shortness of breath.

A sinus rinse using salt water will help you clear up a sinus infection and help you breathe better. The salt in the rinse creates an alkalizing environment that kills bacteria, according to the Pediatric Oncology Resource Center. Additionally, salt dehydrates mucus, which is a breeding ground for airborne pathogens.

Chickpeas and soybeans share similar proteins that can cause an allergic reaction. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America notes that soybeans contain at least 15 different proteins that can trigger an allergic reaction.

Chronic bronchitis, a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a lung infection that blocks airflow and makes breathing difficult. Symptoms of chronic bronchitis include a lasting cough that brings up mucus, shortness of breath, wheezing, swelling of the ankles, feet and legs, and blue-toned lips.

The balance of electrolytes in the body is maintained by a function called homeostasis. Homeostasis is the body's ability to adjust and maintain normal functioning despite constant changes in blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, electrolytes, hormones, and countless other frequently changing physiological dynamics.

The National Rosacea Society estimates that while 16 million Americans suffer from rosacea, many know little to nothing about it.

When foods are refined, some of their nutrients are lost and then put back in. These foods are then called "enriched." Fortified foods, on the other hand, have vitamins and nutrients put into them that they didn't originally contain.