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If you have no appetite after stomach flu, when you feel better, drink lots of fluids and eat nutritious foods containing protein, probiotics and electrolytes that will help you recover quickly.
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A fatty liver diet involves avoiding fatty, high-calorie, sugary and processed foods, and eating high-fiber fruits, vegetables and whole grains; lean protein; and healthy plant fats.
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People with fructose intolerance and fructose malabsorption may need to avoid foods high in fructose. Everyone should avoid foods containing high-fructose corn syrup.
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Because the body doesn't store the nutrient, high B12 symptoms are rare. Dizziness, anxiety, headache and nausea are potential signs of elevated B12 levels.
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While there is not much you can do about the way your body digests foods, you are able to improve the speed and even quality of your digestive process. Faster digestion means you will feel lighter sooner, be less sluggish and lower your chances of suffering from heartburn and indigestion.
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Joints are common spots for injury. Although cracking and popping sounds are not an injury unto themselves, they can be a precursor to joint problems. There can be many causes for popping and cracking, such as dehydration, vitamin deficiency or simply air trapped in the joint.
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Red wine in moderation appears to have cardiovascular benefits. Some of the benefit from red wine comes from resveratrol, an antioxidant. In some studies, resveratrol has shown some benefit in reducing fatty liver, a common condition often related to obesity. Alcohol, including wine, can further damage the liver.
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Your gallbladder is a small organ located under the liver. The gallbladder stores bile produced by the liver to aid in the digestion of fats. If you have gallbladder problems, you should avoid foods with high fat so your gallbladder does not have to work as hard.
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Pescatarians eat a diet similar to vegetarians. The main difference is that they choose to also consume fish and shellfish. Here's what else they eat.
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Intense workouts can cause muscle knots in your shoulders. Often, you can use myofascial release techniques to treat them yourself.
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Lower back pain and stiffness is common and has a variety of causes. A combination of stretching, strengthening and self-massage can help you find relief.
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Releive pain in your thighs by stretching your quadriceps, hamstrings, adductor and abductor muscles.
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A mild quadriceps pull can be treated with rest, ice, compression and elevation; a more serious pull may require medical attnetion.
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Hamstring cramps hurt and can halt your activity. Know what to do when your muscle cramps so you can get back in the game.
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A poor appetite can have a multitude of causes -- from cancer and other chronic illnesses to depression -- but it's often temporary and treatable. If you're recovering from an illness, it's important to ensure proper nutrition so you can get your strength back and put on healthy weight you may have lost.
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Sesamoiditis is a foot ailment that causes pain on the ball of the foot beneath the big toe. It is so called because of the sesamoid bones, which are tiny bones in the tendons of the big toe. Sesamoiditis is usually due to overuse and is not serious.
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Fruits, vegetables, nuts, peas, beans, whole grains and soy products are all rich sources of magnesium, a mineral necessary for over 300 biochemical reactions in your body. Magnesium also supports nerve and muscle function, keeps your immune system strong and regulates your heartbeat.
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From borscht soup to grilled vegetable kebabs to vegan cupcakes, beets are increasingly appearing on the menus of fine restaurants and in recipes on foodie websites. There are several varieties of beets, ranging in hues from white to yellow to red.
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The changes that occur during perimenopause can be uncomfortable and frustrating for many women. Heavier periods and more pronounced premenstrual symptoms, night sweats and hot flashes, migraines and mood swings are among the physical and emotional effects of this period before menopause.
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Garlic is a gift that keeps on giving. Although the vegetable boasts a wealth of benefits for your health, a garlicky meal can haunt you in the hours and days afterward in the form of smelly burps. If you love garlic but hate the burps, you need to determine what's causing your reaction.
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