Apples contain a variety of nutrients, but they are most notable as a good source of fiber. Dietary fiber usually promotes healthy digestion and regular bowel movements, and it can reduce the levels of potentially harmful cholesterol.
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Effexor is a brand-name drug based on the generic compound venlafaxine. Often prescribed to treat depression and anxiety disorders, Effexor works by increasing the amounts of certain neurotransmitters or chemicals in your brain that are related to mood.
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Kombucha is a naturally carbonated beverage made by fermenting yeast and bacteria with sugar. Kombucha is not a mushroom, nor is it a tea, although it's commonly called both. Kombucha is a mild drink that is often consumed for its purported health benefits.
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Babies have more delicate skin compared to adults, so they are more susceptible to developing dry skin, rashes and mild skin irritation.
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Apple cider is a fermented beverage that can also be made into vinegar. Apple cider vinegar, or ACV, has been used safely on food and as a folk remedy for many generations. American doctor DeForest Clinton Jarvis recommended combining ACV with iodine for health benefits starting in the 1930s.
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Frequent water consumption is essential for your survival as at least 70 percent of your body is comprised of the liquid. Low water intake quickly leads to dehydration, which causes the development of a variety of health problems.
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Working with dumbbells, which are free weights attached to tubular handles, is an effective way to build muscle mass and strength via resistance. Doing a dumbbell curl involves lifting the weight with your hand by bending your elbow. Dumbbell curls exercise the muscles of your arm, especially the biceps group.
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Nausea is a symptom telling you that something is not quite right with your body. You might associate nausea only with eating spoiled food, catching the flu or the early months of pregnancy, but many other factors and conditions can lead to nausea.
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Aloe vera juice is a clear liquid derived from the leaves of the Aloe barbadensis plant. Aloe vera juice contains many nutrients and displays both antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. Kidney disease has a number of causes and manifestations and sometimes ends in kidney failure if not properly remedied.
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Receding gums, also called gingival recession, refers to the exposure of the roots and nerves of teeth due to a loss or retraction of gum tissue. Receding gums are a common problem in Americans 40 years and older, and often occur as a result of poor oral hygiene.
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Locusts are a type of insect from the family Acrididae and also are known as grasshoppers. Locusts swarm in huge numbers and can travel great distances, causing considerable damage to crops. However, in many African, Middle Eastern and Asian countries, locusts are considered a delicacy and eaten in abundance.
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The amygdalae are small, bilateral regions in the brain considered part of the limbic system. As such, they are important in the processing and regulation of memory and emotions, especially fear and anxiety.
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Papaya is a nutritious fruit grown in tropical regions. Papaya is rich in antioxidants and a good source of various vitamins and minerals. Papaya also contains a proteolytic enzyme called papain, which accelerates the digestion or breakdown of protein into amino acids.
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Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a collection of symptoms rather than a disease. The causes of IBS are not well understood and sometimes multifactoral, but the symptoms usually involve abdominal bloating and pain, flatulence, diarrhea and inflammatory reactions.
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Digestive problems are often linked to insufficient stomach acidity, poor eating habits, combining incompatible foods and stomach or intestinal infections. Indigestion often leads to abdominal pain, acid reflux, flatulence and diarrhea.
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The hibiscus shrub is a flowering plant indigenous to tropical and subtropical regions. It produces mainly red flowers, which are used for a wide range of medicinal purposes. Hibiscus flowers are safe to eat directly, but they are more often consumed in jams, jellies and herbal teas.
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Nitrate is a salt of nitric acid and found naturally in fruits, vegetables and grains. It is also added to cured meats such as salami, bacon and hot dogs as a color preservative and to retard the growth of microorganisms.
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Diarrhea is caused by a variety of factors including poor digestion, dietary allergies, high-sugar diets, lactose intolerance, influenza, gastritis and intestinal parasites and infections, among others.
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Lemon juice and other juices high in citric acid and vitamin C have been used by themselves or combined with olive oil and Epsom salts to reduce calcifications in the gallbladder and kidneys for many generations in the United States and throughout Europe.
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Muscle shaking, also called essential tremor or muscle fasciculation, is an uncontrollable twitching of your muscles. Muscle shaking is most noticeable in the hands, but also occurs around the neck, eyes and legs.
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