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Beef can be tainted with salmonella and other harmful bacteria. Image Credit: wmaster890/iStock/GettyImages Bad ground beef that has been undercooked, contaminated with raw meat juice or left out at room temperature for several hours may become tainted with insidious bacteria. Even the strong acid in your stomach do not kill these bacteria, which will multiply inside the human body at an exponential rate. Advertisement Although most people's immune systems will rid their bodies of these pathogens with few or no long term effects, the process often causes the unpleasant symptoms of ground beef food poisoning....

As the beets ferment, they give off a vibrant pink-purple color. Image Credit: invizbk/iStock/GettyImages Kefir and kombucha may have the fermented beverage market on lock. But there’s another lesser-known bacterial brew — also loaded with probiotics and tasting of funky deliciousness — that’s having a renaissance: beet kvass. Advertisement What Is Beet Kvass? Kvass is a traditional Russian beverage that’s been enjoyed for more than a thousand years. It’s made by fermenting stale, sourdough-rye bread in a salty brine — a process that adds probiotics and allows the nutrients to be more easily absorbed by the body....

Opened capsule and supplement powder Image Credit: Tetra Images/Tetra images/Getty Images Although the body produces a small amount of choline, humans must consume some in the diet as well to maintain good health, explains the Linus Pauling Institute, or LPI, at Oregon State University. Choline occurs in a wide variety of foods, including meat, fish, eggs, dairy products, peanuts, broccoli and Brussels sprouts. For inclusion in supplements, manufacturers combine choline with a type of salt, such as bitartrate....

Aim for 2,000 milligrams of vitamin C per day through food and supplements to fight hives. Image Credit: Maica/iStock/GettyImages Hives are a sign of an allergic reaction. Not only are they annoying and embarrassing, but they can last for hours or even days, depending on how severe your reaction is. If you break out in hives, you just want to get rid of them as fast as possible. Advertisement Medications are the only thing that can quickly save the day, but eating foods that contain certain vitamins or taking these vitamins in supplement form may help....

The unofficial Mayo Clinic grapefruit diet encourages followers to include grapefruit with every meal, but there's no research to support that this is effective for weight loss. Image Credit: anilakkus/iStock/GettyImages The unofficial Mayo Clinic grapefruit diet is a strict, short-term, rapid weight-loss plan that wasn’t actually developed or endorsed by the Mayo Clinic. In fact, it’s just another fad diet that has been criticized for being both unhealthy and unsustainable....

Most breads are vegan. Image Credit: czarny_bez/iStock/GettyImages Vegan bread includes many sandwich breads, buns, bagels and flatbreads. To see if a bread is vegan, check the ingredients for animal foods such as eggs, milk, whey, butter and casein. Advertisement Tip Most breads are vegan. Vegan Bread Options People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) reports that most breads are vegan. This includes bagels, English muffins, buns and many sandwich breads, such as whole wheat bread, found in supermarkets....

Drinking plenty of water throughout the day may help you lose weight. Image Credit: Fuse/Fuse/Getty Images While water won’t burn any extra calories, drinking lots of good old H2O may be beneficial on your weight-loss journey because it can help you better identify when you’re full and provide the hydration you need to power through fat-burning exercise. Advertisement Maybe you've heard that 3 liters a day is the magic amount when you're trying to drop pounds....

Resting and wrapping your sprained foot can help reduce pain and swelling. Image Credit: Boogich/E+/GettyImages Ever pivot your body, but your foot stays in place? Ouch — that’s the making of a torn ligament in your foot, also known as a sprained foot. Knowing how to treat a torn ligament can help you heal safely and get back to your regular activities. Advertisement Ligament damage in your foot often happens when your ankle turns inward after a wonky landing while running or jumping, pulling the ligaments on the outside of your foot, according to the Cleveland Clinic....

The human brain controls your body by orchestrating the highly complex and delicate interaction between neurons, neurotransmitters, hormones and electrical signals. Natural and man-made substances can impact this balancing act. Dietary supplements such as melatonin act on natural brain mechanisms that allow you to sleep. The drug Seroquel acts by blocking the effects of natural neurotransmitters. Any two substances – whether natural or artificial – taken together may interact with each other with negative consequences on the brain and other parts of the body....

Navy seal training in surf. Image Credit: Stocktrek Images/Stocktrek Images/Getty Images The Navy SEALs consist of an elite fighting force created by President John F. Kennedy in 1962, according to the U.S. Navy. The physical fitness standards for the Navy SEALs are high. Besides possessing certain physical attributes to qualify for the training program, known as Basic Underwater Demolition/SEALs or BUD/S, the recruit must pass an initial test before advancing in the training process....

A little girl with her mother speaking with a doctor while holding a medicine capsule. Image Credit: shironosov/iStock/Getty Images Traditional treatments for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, tend to focus on prescription medications or behavioral modifications. But there are parents of ADHD children or even adults with ADHD who are looking for more natural ways to modify some of the disorder’s symptoms. The amino acid tyrosine, also known as L-tyrosine, has been suggested as helpful in treating the symptoms of ADHD....

Pacemaker placement surgery can cause shoulder stiffness. Image Credit: Fodor90/iStock/Getty Images Pacemaker surgery affects more than just your heart. After this procedure, your doctor will likely limit what you can do with your arm for the first couple of months. Movement is restricted to allow your body to heal with the pacemaker in the correct position. Advertisement Exercises help you regain arm range of motion after pacemaker surgery. However, due to the serious nature of this condition, consult your doctor before performing any shoulder exercises to be sure they are safe for you....

Belonging to the class of proteolytic enzymes, papaya and pineapple enzymes work by breaking protein molecules into their constituent amino acids. Image Credit: Thu Thai Thanh / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Belonging to the class of proteolytic enzymes, papaya and pineapple enzymes work by breaking protein molecules into their constituent amino acids. These enzymes, found in their corresponding fruits, have been used to treat several ailments, including digestive and sinus issues. Advertisement Papaya and Pineapple Enzyme Sources While the enzyme papain is derived from papaya, bromelain comes from pineapple....

Peppermint can alter blood pressure when too much is used. Peppermint is "a popular flavoring for gum, toothpaste, and tea, is also used to soothe an upset stomach or to aid in digestion," according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Peppermint can relieve a variety of ailments, including digestive problems, muscle aches and headaches. But peppermint can affect blood pressure values if not used with caution. Advertisement Identification The National Center for Alternative and Complementary Medicine defines peppermint a cross between two herbs, water mint and spearmint....

Knowing your protein needs and how best to incorporate the macro into your daily diet is vital. Image Credit: KucherAV/iStock/GettyImages Protein is responsible for way more than just bulking up your biceps — the macro is a part of every cell in your body and helps you perform daily life functions and stay healthy. Advertisement How Much Protein Do You Need? Your body needs a bare minimum of 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day....

Bicycle crunches are one of the best exercises for your abs, but they require a fair amount of core strength and coordination. Image Credit: fizkes/iStock/GettyImages Bicycle crunches — one of the top 3 exercises for your abs, according to the American Council on Exercise — engage your entire core musculature, including your obliques (muscles at the side of your torso). They can also help improve spinal mobility and hip flexor strength....

We still need more research to fully understand the health benefits of saw palmetto. Image Credit: Michelle Lee Photography/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Prostate Health Testosterone Libido Estrogen PCOS Hair Growth Acne Dosage Side Effects Saw palmetto, or the American dwarf palm, is a type of palm tree native to the West Indies that now grows in the southeast U.S. As a supplement, it's best known as a natural treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or an enlarged prostate....

Child's pose is one yoga position that may help relieve gas. Image Credit: microgen/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Exercise Water Yoga Poses Tea Gut-Friendly Foods Avoid: Certain Foods Avoid: Probiotic Supplements Avoid: Papaya Enzymes Avoid: Apple Cider Vinegar Avoid: Baking Soda Everyone gets a little gassy from time to time. But nobody likes it, which is why home remedies for gas are always appreciated. Advertisement Still, the best way to banish bloat isn't always clear....

Digestion begins as soon as food enters your mouth. Image Credit: filadendron/E+/GettyImages The six steps of digestion start as soon as food enters your mouth, and the process doesn’t end until you excrete the waste products through a bowel movement. Advertisement Here are the different stages of digestion and a breakdown of the digestive enzymes involved in the process. Video of the Day The 6 Steps of Digestion Digestion is a process that involves many different organs, tissues and substances....

Many videos are available for beginning yoga. If you are a beginning yoga student who prefers to practice at home with a DVD, you should determine your reasons for practicing yoga and take the same considerations in choosing a DVD that you would in choosing a yoga teacher. Determining which style of yoga suits you best will help you pick a DVD that you will be comfortable doing regularly. Advertisement Rodney Yee's Yoga for Beginners Rodney Yee, an advanced yoga practitioner and instructor, has developed a beginning yoga DVD for those interested in the basics of yoga....