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Squats are an exercise that involves lifting weights upon your shoulders and conducting a series of squatting movements. This strengthens your legs, especially the group of four muscles above your knee called the quadriceps.
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Heart palpitations have a variety of causes, including nutritional deficiencies, stress, heart disease, high blood pressure and allergic reactions, among others. Bananas are a good source of potassium, a primary electrolyte in your body essential for normal heart contraction and rhythm.
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Chocolate is a favorite of many children, often associated with holidays, birthdays and other celebrations. Chocolate products often contain numerous ingredients, some of which may be beneficial, but many of which can trigger a negative reaction or intolerance.
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Beets are root vegetables that belong to the chenopod family, which also includes chard, spinach and quinoa. Beets contain unique pigments classified as betalains that display numerous properties beneficial to your health.
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Protein is an essential nutrient needed to build muscle, repair and maintain connective tissue, and synthesize enzymes. Most Americans are not protein deficient, although extreme poverty, old age and vegetarianism are significant risk factors.
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Lactose, commonly called milk sugar, is the primary sugar in dairy products such as milk, cheese and yogurt. It makes dairy products taste mildly sweet and is a significant source of calories. Lactose is readily metabolized into simpler sugars and absorbed in your intestines if you produce enough enzymes.
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Tannins are plant compounds that display a variety of properties, some of which are beneficial and others that lead to problems. Tannins cause red wine and black tea to be astringent and bitter, which may affect your saliva glands and trigger jaw pain.
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Acid reflux, commonly referred to as heartburn, is a common digestive complaint. Acid reflux involves digestive juice splashing out of the stomach and into the esophagus, where it causes irritation, inflammation and pain.
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Stomach flu, or influenza, is a viral infection that causes inflammation of the stomach and intestines. Stomach flu typically leads to significant loss of fluids due to vomiting and diarrhea. Drinking plenty of fluids is important in order to avoid dehydration.
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Stomach bloating, sometimes called belly bloat, is any abnormal increase in the diameter of your abdomen due to the build up of gas. Some air enters your stomach and intestines through the act of eating and drinking, but most gas is produced by the friendly bacteria in your large intestine.
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Swelling in the legs during pregnancy is common and not necessarily a cause for concern. Changes in hormone levels, body postures and dietary habits all contribute to fluid retention or edema in the legs.
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"Pureed" is a general term referring to food, usually cooked vegetables or raw fruit, that has been blended, processed or mashed so it has the consistency of a thick liquid. Common examples include mashed potatoes, applesauce and guacamole.
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The urge to vomit is caused by a variety of factors, but it usually represents your body’s attempt to rid itself of something pathogenic or poisonous. Food poisoning is a common cause of vomiting and can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance if not controlled.
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Hormone imbalance leads to a variety of health conditions, including increased risk for certain cancers.
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Bad behavior in children has a variety of causes, including dietary factors. Low blood sugar, imbalanced insulin levels, caffeine and food allergies all impact the moods, perception and behavior of children to some extent.
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Tempeh is a highly nutritious soybean product popular in Indonesia and many places in Asia. Unlike tofu, tempeh is fermented, which allows easier digestion of its protein and reduces the harmful affect of its phytic acid.
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Bad behavior in children has a variety of causes, although dietary factors may play a larger role than traditionally thought. In addition to food allergies and negative reactions to food additives, blood sugar levels can have a dramatic impact on mood and behavior.
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A femoral bone contusion is a deep bruise, or hematoma, of the thighbone. Contusions of the femur can occur from extreme blunt trauma to the thigh or from the femur jamming the tibia at the knee joint, which might happen if you landed awkwardly from a jump.
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Caffeine is the most widely consumed and unregulated stimulant in the world. The majority of Americans knowingly or unknowingly consume caffeine each day, usually from coffee, tea and soda, but also from chocolate, energy drinks and many over-the-counter medications.
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Most parts of your body, with the exception of your stomach, intestines and a few other tissues, are meant to be alkaline, which means not acidic. Your blood, for example, is strictly maintained as an alkaline fluid because oxygen, nutrient and waste exchange occurs most efficiently in a basic environment.
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