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Vitamin C can be found in many sources such as citrus fruit. Image Credit: Povareshka/iStock/GettyImages When it comes to vitamins for gallbladder health, vitamin C is one of the most frequently mentioned in research studies. It may protect against gallstone disease, gallstones and cancer of the gallbladder. You shouldn’t take large doses of vitamin C for gallbladder support without first consulting your doctor, however, because it isn’t safe for everyone....

Antibiotics for Stomach Ulcers Image Credit: Hero Images/Hero Images/GettyImages Treating a peptic ulcer — a sore on the lining of your stomach or small intestine — depends on what’s caused the ulcer. You may need medications that directly address the root cause and others that can help relieve symptoms. Advertisement And some common medications you may have been taking for other reasons may need to come out of your medicine chest altogether....

If you have diabetes, work closely with your doctor to manage your blood sugar levels. Image Credit: PixelsEffect/E+/GettyImages Diabetes complications can affect systems throughout your body. That’s because the disease can damage the blood vessels that supply these systems, caused by high levels of sugar in your blood. Your brain, eyes, heart, kidneys and nerves can all be affected by problems caused by diabetes. Here’s how. Advertisement ​Read more:​ The Major Causes of Type 2 Diabetes — and Who's Most at Risk Video of the Day Your Brain and Eyes Damage to blood vessels caused by high blood sugar — hyperglycemia, in medical terms — is due to narrowing and thickness of arteries, called atherosclerosis, which can cut off blood supply to your brain, leading to stroke, says the U....

Due to the large number and variation of yoga poses, there is a yoga for every body and circumstance. Therapeutic yoga teachers can help to develop a series of yoga poses and pose modifications that are appropriate to help rehabilitate the spine after spinal fusion surgery. Always consult with you doctor before beginning an exercise program, especially as the spine heals post-surgery. Spinal Fusion Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure used to correct afflictions such as scoliosis and spinal deformity, herniated disc, broken vertebrae and chronic lower back pain....

The best way to lose weight is through diet. Image Credit: nevarpp/iStock/GettyImages If you’re forcing yourself to down green tea and apple cider vinegar to lose those excess pounds, rejoice! While many people believe that green tea and apple cider vinegar may help you lose weight, the evidence to support taking them alone, or together, is less than encouraging. Advertisement Neither remedy is a silver bullet — even if they do offer a tiny boost, you still need to make changes to your diet and activity level to lose the weight....

Have longer to enjoy your bananas. Packed with nutrients and equipped with their own carrying case — it's no wonder bananas are the most popular fruit in the United States. Bananas are packed with complex carbohydrates and potassium, which help to provide your body with energy. Advertisement Plus, bananas contain a whopping 9 grams of fiber per 1/2 cup and no fat. One common complaint among banana eaters is that they tend to go bad before they're eaten, but by following a few steps, you can make your bananas last longer....

Whether you grill or broil your sirloin steak, marinating it prior to cooking makes the meat more tender and flavorful. Marinades are mixtures of oil, spices and acidic ingredients like vinegar, wine or lemon juice. The acids in the marinade break down the meat tissue, resulting in meat that is tender. Marinating meat before cooking may also help reduce the formation of cancer-causing compounds in browned meat, according to the Bastyr Center for Natural Health....

Calculating your SmartPoints allowance on WW involves your weight-loss goal, age, weight, height and sex. Image Credit: Eternity in an Instant/Stone/GettyImages If you know anything about Weight Watchers (which recently rebranded as WW), you know that it counts points rather than calories. The points plan, in place since 1977 and revised in 2015 as SmartPoints, is designed to help you make healthier choices. Advertisement Every food is assigned a specific number of SmartPoints based on a formula that takes into account the carbs, protein, calorie, sugar and fat content....

Sports drinks that contain electrolytes can help raise sodium levels in the blood after workouts that cause excessive sweating. Image Credit: PredragImages/iStock/GettyImages Hyponatremia is a condition in which the level of sodium in your blood is too low. Untreated, it can cause neurological symptoms, brain damage and even death. Advertisement The treatment for hyponatremia is to raise blood sodium levels, but the method for doing this depends on the underlying cause of the low sodium level and the severity of your symptoms....

Eating sweets at night can lead to health issues. Image Credit: AnSyvanych/iStock/GettyImages While eating candy on occasion won’t wreck your healthy diet, eating sweets before bed can be problematic — especially if you have a medical condition such as diabetes. And if you make a habit of eating sweets late at night, you’ll increase your risk of developing health problems. Advertisement Tip While eating sweets before bed once in a while won't wreck a healthy diet, making it a daily habit can lead to health issues....

Young woman sleeping. When you go to sleep or go into a reclining position, gravity no longer pulls everything in your abdomen straight down. If you have a full stomach, this can cause acid reflux, potentially resulting in long-term damage to your esophagus. If you have digestive problems when you lie down after going to sleep, you should talk to your doctor and consider making changes to your lifestyle. Advertisement Stomach Digestion When you eat food, your stomach churns to help mix the food with gastric acid and break it down....

Your eyes won't become dependent on artificial tears, but you should steer clear of redness-relief drops. Image Credit: ljubaphoto/E+/GettyImages Your eyes are dry. Or red. Or can’t stop tearing. Maybe your eyes are burning, too. Should you use eye drops? What happens if you need to use them every day? Advertisement When we talk about eye drops, we're referring to common over-the-counter options — specifically, redness-relief drops, artificial tears and allergy eye drops....

Each cup of milk provides 12 to 13 grams of the natural sugar, lactose. Image Credit: S847/iStock/GettyImages There’s often a lot of talk about sugar in milk. Some recommend avoiding all types as much as possible, while others say natural sugars are OK, but it’s the added sugars you have to watch out for. Wherever you stand on the spectrum of the sugar debate, it may be helpful to know that the sugar in milk, which is mainly lactose, is natural....

These keto-friendly brownies are spiked with pumpkin for added fiber. Image Credit: tvirbickis/iStock/GettyImages Think you can’t indulge in a cookie or two when you’re on keto? While the trendy diet is notorious for slashing carbs, there are ways to get your fix without undoing your progress. Advertisement Here, we've compiled six decadent, low-carb dessert recipes to satisfy your sweet tooth while you're in ketosis — all with less than 15 grams of carbs per serving!...

Your spinal column is made up of vertebrae that allow movement. Image Credit: PeopleImages/iStock/GettyImages More than 100,000 workers suffer back injuries each year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. They can be very painful and can occur in the neck, mid or low back, affecting everything you do. Advertisement Understanding your spine's range of motion, how it moves and what its limitations are can help you prevent injuries and strengthen and stretch your back muscles....

An unfair truth: Being too restrictive can actually make sugar cravings even worse. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative If you don’t already congratulate yourself for resisting the urge to grab a handful of candy at the office or a cookie (or two) after dinner, you should really start. Sugar cravings can be hard to ignore and even harder to conquer. Advertisement But why? Why are we able to climb both literal and figurative mountains, but saying "no" to our sweet tooth seems impossible?...

A standing calf stretch is a great stretch for sore ankles from running. Image Credit: White Packert/The Image Bank/GettyImages Ankle pain with running can be very discouraging. With this activity, the pounding on your feet and ankles can lead to general soreness of your ankle joints and muscles. Sore ankles can also be the symptom of tight muscles, arthritis, tendinitis, muscle strains or a minor ankle sprain. Advertisement Stretches and strengthening exercises might help reduce your ankle soreness and prevent future discomfort by improving your ankle flexibility and strength....

A submarine sandwich can fit into a healthy diet. Subway is a popular restaurant that primarily serves submarine sandwiches which can be eaten in the restaurant or ordered as takeout. Subway touts its sandwiches as healthy food choices. Most sandwiches are available cold or toasted and salads, side dishes and drinks are also offered. Advertisement Meat Choices Many meat choices exist for Subway sandwiches. Most restaurants have turkey breast, ham, chicken breast, roast beef, tuna, turkey salami, beefsteak, bacon, meatballs, pepperoni, Genoa salami, turkey bologna and shaved steak....

Need a break from your computer? Try a few desk stretches to loosen things up. Image Credit: AndreyPopov/iStock/GettyImages Anyone who works a desk job knows how ​not great​ it feels. And that’s putting it nicely. Sitting all day can make things stiff, achy and downright painful. But there’s relief in sight: Desk stretches can help mitigate the negative effects of sitting. Advertisement "Sitting, or holding any stationary posture, for an extended period of time is not great for the body," says Cameron Yuen, DPT, CSCS, senior physical therapist at Bespoke Treatments in New York City....

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