Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Before going to the doctor, see what tea can do for you. Although hot tea with honey is not an alternative to prescription medication, it may temporarily reduce cold and flu symptoms and help reduce menstrual cramping. If symptoms last for longer than a week, consult a doctor for additional treatment.
Read more →
Whether you've decided to cut back on caffeine on your own, or your doctor recommended you reduce your caffeine intake, one strategy is to eliminate black and green tea, which both contain caffeine. Even black teas that are labeled "decaffeinated" contain trace amounts of caffeine.
Read more →
If your ear feels uncomfortable, itchy or painful, it may not be a serious condition. In some cases, ear discomfort may be caused by wax blockage, getting soap or shampoo in the ear, or an accumulation of water from swimming or showering.
Read more →
When you're in a rush, it may be easier to grab dinner for your family at a fast-food restaurant. But when your 7-year-old isn't getting proper nutrition during meals, she will be less likely to make healthy choices as an adult. Obese children are more likely to develop heart disease and diabetes in adulthood.
Read more →
Eating that bag of salty chips is satisfying, but it may affect your appearance. When you eat salty foods in excess, your body may retain water in an attempt to dilute it, which may make your face look puffy. In rare cases, a puffy face may be the cause of an underlying medical condition.
Read more →
When you have a cough, you don't have to reach for an over-the-counter cough suppressant. Apple-cider vinegar and honey -- together and separately -- can be equally effective as cough remedies, without giving you the cloudy-headed feeling of dextromethorphan, a common ingredient in cough syrup.
Read more →