Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Hair removal products, also called depilatories, are creams and gels which dissolve the protein structure (keratin) of hair so it separates from the skin. Calcium thioglycolate is an active ingredient in some hair removal products, including Nair and Andre For Men.
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The flowering plant Nigella sativa, native to the Middle East, produces seeds commonly called black seeds or black cumin. People use the seeds in cooking to add spice, and also consume powdered black seed and black seed oil for health benefits, according to Diet Spotlight, a diet and health website.
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The root of Glycyrrhiza glabra, better known as licorice, has many purported uses. Scientific evidence is insufficient to verify whether it actually helps any health conditions, according to MedlinePlus, a website affiliated with the U.S. National Institutes of Health.
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The plant-like organism spirulina is purported to be useful as a detox agent and for treating many health conditions. A type of cyanobacteria, spirulina appears to be safe to take even in high doses, as long as you get it from a reputable supplier, notes the University of Maryland Medical Center.
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Mastic is a sticky substance derived from the Pistacia lentiscus tree, also called Chios mastic. This tree grows naturally in North Africa and countries on the eastern side of the Mediterranean sea. As a supplement, mastic is available in capsules or can be chewed as a gum.
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Kamagra oral jelly is a cheaper version of Viagra, with the same active ingredient--sildenafil citrate. Produced by Ajanta Pharma of India, Kamagra is used to treat erectile dysfunction. This medication is not available in the United States, although many online pharmacies sell it. Because the U.S.
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Oral lichen planus is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the mouth interior. It usually appears as patches of white streaks and spots that are not painful. More severe cases can involve episodes of sore areas and mouth ulcers. A tissue biopsy may be necessary for diagnosing this condition.
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The adequate intake (AI) of calcium for adults, as explained by the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), is 1000 to 1200 mg per day. Children ages 9 to 18 need 1300 mg per day, while younger children have an AI of 500 to 800 mg.
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Cracked wheat is made by cutting or crushing whole raw wheat berries (kernels) into small pieces. Bulgur is cracked wheat that has been partially cooked. Cracked wheat has all the benefits of wheat flour, and since it contains the outer bran and germ of the wheat, it provides some additional benefits as well.
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The plant Borago officinalis is the source of star flower oil. While the blue star-shaped flowers can be eaten as a vegetable, oil pressed from the seeds is a nutritional supplement and herbal remedy.
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Fumaric acid is a common food additive included in many processed foods to keep them stable and to add tartness. The substance has a more sour flavor than citric acid, another common food additive. Fumaric acid occurs naturally in fumitory, bolete mushrooms, lichen and Iceland moss.
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As a natural fruit-derived additive to foods and beverages, bergamot oil brings a distinctive citrus flavor to items such as Earl Grey tea.
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Derived from seeds of the plant Oenothera biennis, evening primrose oil is a traditional herbal memory for several health conditions.
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Fucus vesiculosus, a type of seaweed known as bladderwrack, has a role in alternative medicine for treating many health disorders. Fucus vesiculosus is available as a supplement in tablets, capsules and extract, and people also use this vegetable in salads, soups and stews.
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Frankincense oil comes from the resin of Boswellia serrata trees. Some aromatherapy oils, perfumes and certain types of incense contain this oil. Ayurvedic medicine, the traditional health care of India, also uses frankincense oil to treat several conditions.
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Aloe vera is a succulent plant with long, thick, waxy leaves containing inner gel and outer gel, along with latex liquid from the inner leaf skin. People use aloe vera gel and juice for topical and oral health remedies.
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Eugenia aromatica, more commonly known as clove, is added in small amounts to foods for flavoring, gum and tobacco in cigarettes. Clove oil, technically called eugenol, has anti-inflammatory, pain relieving and antibacterial effects, as noted by the National Institutes of Health.
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The berries of Phytolacca Americana, more commonly known as American nightshade or pokeweed, are toxic unless thoroughly cooked by boiling in several changes of water. Severe side effects can occur when people eat them raw, add them to juice or do not cook them properly.
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Of the several types of elder or elderberry tree, the one people typically use as an herbal health remedy is Sambucus nigra, commonly known as European elder or black elderberry.
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Omega-6 fatty acids are essential for health, but because the body cannot produce them, they must be obtained through diet or supplements. Some omega-6 fatty acids promote inflammation, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC), but gamma-linoleic acid does not.
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