Ginger tea is dried and powdered or grated fresh ginger steeped in hot water for approximately 10 minutes. It has a slightly sweet, but distinctly spicy flavor that appears otherwise delicate. There are several medicinal uses for ginger tea, although there is more evidence for some than for others.
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Also known as heart palpitations, an irregular heartbeat associated with exercising usually manifests as an unnatural fluttering, skipping or pounding of the heart. It is often conspicuous enough to to detect without using a heart monitor or checking pulse.
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Bloating is a minor gastrointestinal condition in which the abdominal area feels uncomfortably full and tight, which may even manifest visibly.
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Morphine, an opiate, is useful in the treatment of cardiac ailments, according to the University of California School of Medicine. Nonetheless, there are various effects to the cardiovascular system resulting from morphine treatments.
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The medical term for low serum carbon dioxide levels is hypocapnia. It is usually caused by hyperventilation -- known as acute hypocapnia -- but can also result from asthma or hindrances to cerebral autoregulation, which is the disrupted regulation of blood flow in the brain due to tumors, hematomas or injuries.
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Nutrition and physical activity are the two most important influences on health. It is the balance of nutrients contained in the calories you consume weighed against the calories you burn that specifically impacts your health.
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Vitamin D-2, or ergocalciferol, and vitamin D-3, or cholecalciferol, are variations of vitamin D that the body procures in different ways. Specifically, ergocalciferol is dietary, whereas the skin produces cholecalciferol.
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One of the reasons that it is necessary to eat a variety of foods to maintain a nutritious diet is that most nutrients act synergistically. In other words, your body requires the different nutrients found in several foods to maintain health and functionality.
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The B-complex vitamins include vitamins B-1, B-2, B-3, B-5, B-6, B-7, B-9 and B-12. The respective names of these vitamins are thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, biotin, folate or folic acid and cobalamin. B-complex vitamins derive from both food and plant sources.
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As a vitamin, B-12 is distinct from iron, a mineral, in both its composition and function as a nutrient. However, they are interrelated. On the other hand, their relationship with one another is not the extent of their significance.
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Vitamin B12, or cabalamin, is water-soluble, meaning the renal system filters the vitamin from blood along with water, so it is difficult to build excess.
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Consuming sucrose and other types of sugar appear to raise energy levels in proportion to the amount consumed. In fact, consuming sugar in large enough amounts can result in a burst of energy known as a sugar high that ends in a sharp drop in energy levels, termed a "crash."
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The human body works best when it is slightly alkaline, according to Elizabeth Lipski in the book "Digestive Wellness." In order to maintain this pH, Lipski recommends eating 60 percent foods that contribute to alkalinity and 40 percent foods that contribute to acidity. Urine reflects the body's pH.
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Caffeine is a stimulant that occurs naturally in foods such as coffee, chocolate, tea and kola nuts -- although it is also an additive in some foods, medications and supplements. Caffeine is acidic and bears a bitter taste.
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Green chili is a staple of Indian and South American diets. The chili is the fruit of the flowering plants Capsicum annuum and C. frutescens. Green chili is mainly used as a spice in food, although it is included in some medicines. It yields an oil that is viscous, sharp and pungent, and can also serve as a seasoning.
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Caffeine is a chemical primarily found in coffee and tea, but which also appears in various sodas, sports drinks and foods. It is a stimulant, therefore causing changes in metabolism as well as increases in focus and energy. Caffeine is addictive and can cause withdrawal following cessation after frequent use.
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Vitamin B12 is a B complex vitamin containing cobalt, nutritionally known as cobalamin. The single source of vitamin B12 is bacteria that synthesize it in meat, dairy products and eggs.
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