How to Treat a Hamstring Cramp

How to Treat a Hamstring Cramp

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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How to Get My Appetite Back

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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Exercises For Sesamoiditis

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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Magnesium Deficiency & Alcohol

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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Beets & Blood in the Stool

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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How to Lose Weight During Perimenopause

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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Burping Reactions to Garlic

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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Post-Run Head & Nose Pain

Running is a moderate- to high-intensity activity that requires many systems in the body to work overtime to support the extra energy expenditure. Although this level of exercise has been proven to be better for you than no exercise at all, it may sometimes cause discomfort.

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Vitamins for PMS & Mood Swings

It's that time of the month again, and your moods are all over the place. One minute you're feeling fine, and the next minute you're blue or angry. To make matters worse, you may feel fatigued, bloated and achy.

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Does Drinking Water Flush Out Sodium in the Body?

Many Americans have a taste for salty foods. In fact, 90 percent of Americans eat too much sodium, which can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. In the short term, a salty meal can make you feel bloated because your body is retaining water. In this case, drinking more water than normal may help.

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Foods to Stop Loose Stools

When diarrhea has you running for the bathroom more than normal, life can be a real drag. The first step is to see your doctor to rule out any serious underlying condition. Next, you'll have to adjust your diet so that you avoid foods that can potentially worsen your condition.

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12 Simple Sitting Adjustments to Reduce Back Pain

Americans spend a lot of time sitting – working on computers, watching TV, commuting to work, and more. Americans also spend a lot of time and money at the doctor’s office due to back pain – about $50 billion each year.

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The 10 Best Stretches to Do Before Biking

Whether you bike to work, are training for a triathlon or swear by your favorite Spin class, stretching beforehand can improve your performance and protect you from injury.

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How to Drink Gelatin to Help With Joint Issues

The fruit-flavored gelatin you loved as a kid could be a treatment for your joint issues. A 1998 study at Ball State University found that athletes with knee pain who consumed a gelatin supplement called Knox NutraJoint experienced a significant reduction in pain compared to a placebo.

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Weight Loss & Starvation Mode

Anytime you eat fewer calories than you take in you'll lose weight, barring any medical condition that inhibits weight loss. Eating too few calories in an effort to shed pounds isn't healthy, however, and it isn't the most effective way to weight loss.

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Mesomorph Diet & Exercise

The mesomorph body type is characterized by a naturally athletic physique with well-developed muscles. If you have this body type, you likely are able to put on muscle easily when you lift weights and find it fairly easy to gain and lose body weight.

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