Diverticulitis is a disease characterized by inflamed or infected fluid-filled pouches, known as diverticula, in the digestive tract. Diverticula can form in the esophagus, stomach, small intestine and anywhere else in the digestive system, but most commonly occurs in the large intestine.

Claritin is a brand name for the drug loratadine, an over-the-counter medication for relieving allergy symptoms. One formulation of Claritin, called Claritin-D, also contains pseudoephedrine.

To lose weight you need to burn more calories than you consume. You can do this by adding plenty of nutrient-rich, low-calorie foods to your diet and reducing your intake of unhealthy fats and processed foods.

A 10-day fasting diet may sound like the ideal way to lose weight -- simply stop eating for 10 days and watch the pounds drop off.

You might think that losing weight while trying to get pregnant seems contradictory or futile, but in reality, the two goals are quite compatible.

Honey is one of the most popular sweeteners, and like any other sugar, it can be fattening if you eat too much of it, but it’s fine in moderation. Honey's intense sweetness makes it satisfying in small amounts.

It may seem counterintuitive, but to lose weight and keep it off, you have to eat consistently. On a starvation diet you may lose weight but not the right kind of weight. Starvation diets cause a high loss in muscle mass and water weight from dehydration.

Carbohydrates constitute a quick source of energy for the human body. Although solid foods, such as pasta, potatoes, rice, breakfast cereals and desserts, are the main sources of carbs in the American diet, many Americans also consume a significant portion of carbs from liquids.

One a Day is multivitamin product marketed and distributed by Bayer Healthcare LLC. Bayer produces several lines of multivitamins targeted to women and men in different age groups. The men’s One a Day formula uses the Men’s Pro Edge trade name.

Edema, or swelling, occurs when unusually large amounts of fluid collect in your circulatory system or your interstitial space -- the space between your cells. Edema most commonly occurs in your lower extremities, including your legs, ankles and feet.

The idea that you should choose your foods based on your blood type is controversial. The Blood Type Diet theory was popularized by naturopathic physician Peter D’Adamo after his study of genetics, medical history and anthropology.

According to the British National Health Service, or NHS, ketosis results when too many ketones build up in your blood. Ketones are chemicals that your body produces as a byproduct of burning fat for fuel. Ketosis is a goal of some very-low-carb diets.