The toxic burden from radiation and chemotherapy can compromise or destroy the immune system. If you're undergoing chemotherapy, it's essential you not suffer nutritional deficiencies and to eat foods that bolster your immune system, rather than tax it with more toxic buildup.
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Eighty out of every 100 women have non-cancerous fibroid tumors, also called myomas, by the time they reach the age of 50, according to the University of Michigan Health System.
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Although the most important vitamins that protect you against stress and depression are the B vitamins, they cannot be stored in your body.
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Although research has not proven conclusively that particular foods can increase or decrease the muscle and joint pain of rheumatoid arthritis, people who suffer from joint pain often experience gastrointestinal imbalances associated with inflammation and allergens.
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Your growing baby's short-term and long-term health critically depend on your nutritional status both before and during pregnancy.
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The chemical dopamine is produced naturally in the body and functions as a neurotransmitter, playing a role in the pleasure and reward pathway of the brain as well as in memory and motor control.
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Toxins build up in the body because healthy biochemical reactions produce waste products that need to be eliminated and because you inhale or swallow harmful substances in the environment. Enzymes detoxify by binding the toxins to glutathione so the body can excrete them.
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An important part of treatment for stomach cancer is a nutritional diet with the correct amount of vitamins, minerals, proteins and calories to maintain strength and aid in the healing process. Stomach cancer patients need a diet low in carbohydrates and sweets and high in protein.
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Skin blemishes occur in various shapes, sizes and colors, including brown, blue, red, purple and pink. Considered unsightly by adults as well as teenagers, most blemishes are harmless and can be treated with over-the-counter medicinal creams.
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Caffeine is a mild stimulant found not only in coffee but in at least 63 plant species and in pain relievers, diuretics and prescription medications. Because, as the U.S.
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Both the seeds and the juice of pomegranates contain potassium, vitamins and three times the antioxidants of green tea.
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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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Yeast extract has replaced monosodium glutamate, or MSG, as a taste-booster in most processed foods because it appears to be a natural ingredient on food labels. However, yeast extract contains the same concentrated free glutamic acid as MSG.
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Passing gas, burping and gas pains due to bloating happen to everyone. According to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, these embarrassing symptoms may be caused by swallowing air while eating or by the breakdown of foods during the digestive process.
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The Taoist diet is based on eating locally-grown organic produce in season when possible and avoiding acidic foods, artificial food additives, heavily processed foods and those difficult to digest. Emphasis is placed on whole grains, fruits, vegetables, seeds, nuts, soy products and warm, cooked food.
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Canned vegetables, soups and processed meats commonly contain monosodium glutamate to enhance their flavor. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration classifies MSG as generally safe although people sensitive to MSG may suffer from adverse reactions, such as headache and heart palpitations.
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