Symptoms, diagnostic markers, and specialized nutritional protocols are critical components in managing cardiovascular health, organ function, and psychological well-being across the lifespan.
If youโre concerned about high cholesterol or need to lower your current levels, white rice isnโt necessarily your best food choice. Although eating white rice in moderation might not drastically affect your cholesterol, high-fiber starches are more beneficial.
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Turmeric is a plant widely used as a spice in curry dishes. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, it has also been used for 4,000 years to treat a variety of ailments. Turmeric is not known to damage your liver, but it is known rather for its liver-protective effects.
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If you're scheduled for a colonoscopy, it's crucial for you to clean out your bowel. This is done by taking a bowel prep medication and adhering to a liquid diet for at least 12 hours prior to the colonoscopy. A colonoscopy is a visual examination of your large bowel, so it must be free of food matter.
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Consuming a wide variety of healthy foods helps you get the right amount of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients in your diet. Under some circumstances, people are unable to get enough of a specific vitamin through their normal diet and opt to supplement.
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Blood pressure refers to force against artery walls when your heart circulates blood throughout your body. A normal blood pressure is less than 120 over 80 and high blood pressure is 140 over 90 or above. The first number represents the pressure against your artery walls when your heart beats.
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High levels of cholesterol in your blood can build up and narrow, or even block, your arteries, which can increase your risk for a heart attack or stroke.
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A pediatrician orders a creatinine test as part of a screening to check for decreased glomerular filtration rate. The GFR is directly linked to kidney function. Health care providers use this test to determine how well the kidneys are working. Pediatric reference ranges are based on the child's age.
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Fallopian tube blockage can prevent a woman from becoming pregnant and is a major cause of infertility. A special X-ray called a hysterosalpingogram is used to look inside the uterus and fallopian tubes to help identify a blockage.
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With the rates of preventable diseases increasing each year, you may be seeking a way to increase the amount of disease-fighting nutrients in your diet.
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Vitamin D plays a well-known role in calcium absorption and bone health. In addition, vitamin D supports immune function, regulates cell growth and helps reduce inflammation. Vitamin D deficiency is a growing health concern. A few foods contain vitamin D naturally, and others are fortified with it.
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