Raw beets on a cutting board. Image Credit: ollinka/iStock/Getty Images Three-day diets are rapid weight-loss fad diets that often promise you to lose 10 pounds in just 72 hours. Known by many names, including the Cleveland Clinic Diet, the American Heart Association Diet or the Kaiser Diet, the specific meal plan can also be referred to when naming the diet. Sometimes it’s the Three Day Beet Diet or the Three Day Hot Dog and Ice Cream Diet....
Young woman holding a glass of water. Image Credit: View Stock/View Stock/Getty Images Water, whether bottled or from the tap, is a healthy, zero-calorie drink that helps your body stay fully hydrated. Proper hydration is key for optimal body function, and not consuming enough water can lead to serious complications, including dehydration. Drinking a gallon of water a day is more than the recommended intake but will not have any harmful effects on your system if you are not dehydrated....
The most common cause of belly pain is GERD. Image Credit: PeopleImages/iStock/GettyImages The pain in your belly may be mild or severe, and it may feel like a stomachache or a burning pain. But one thing is certain: You know it’s there, right in the middle of your stomach. There are many reasons why you may be feeling this type of abdominal pain. Advertisement It Might Be GERD Abdominal pain located in your mid-abdomen, between your chest bone (sternum) and your belly button, is called epigastric pain, says the American College of Gastroenterology....
Millions of Americans experience hyperacidity, more commonly known as acid reflux. Heartburn and indigestion are typical symptoms. You may have noticed that certain foods you eat trigger burning sensations in the chest, bloating or abdominal discomfort. The good news is, making adjustments to your diet helps prevent and relieve symptoms of acid reflux and the changes are easy to make. Get evaluated by your health care practitioner if you experience frequent heartburn, as you may have a more serious condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease....
Herbs, teas and beverages aren't likely to cause a false positive drug UA (or urinalysis) test. Image Credit: Antonel/iStock/GettyImages If you have to get urine screenings for work, you may be concerned about teas or herbs that cause a false positive drug test. Well, there’s bad news and good news. The bad news is that basic urine drug testing is highly inaccurate; the good news is that herbs are unlikely to raise a red flag....
If you’re reading the ingredient list on the packaged foods you eat, you may come across ingredients you’ve never heard of and may wonder about their uses. Cultured dextrose is a food additive found in a variety of foods, from meats to salad dressing, and it is used to prolong shelf life. About Cultured Dextrose As the name implies, cultured dextrose is a cultured, or fermented, food product. It’s made by combining dextrose, which is the simple sugar glucose, with the bacteria Propionibacterium freudenreichii....
Three women are practicing yoga. Image Credit: Motoyuki Kobayashi/Digital Vision/Getty Images Yoga embraces several components of health and fitness, including flexibility, breathing techniques, core training, balance and strength. Shakti refers to divine energy and a Hindu goddess. The practice of Shakti yoga centers on the sun salutation pose, or Surya Namaskar. During Shakti yoga, you work with your inner energy and power while doing various poses and breathing exercises. Advertisement Shakti In Hinduism, Shakti is the word for divine energy, specifically female energy....
Your heart rate while running will vary based on a lot of factors including fitness level and exertion. Image Credit: vgajic/E+/GettyImages Experienced or beginner, tracking your average heart rate while running is an effective way to gauge your intensity effort and adjust accordingly — either by speeding up or slowing down. Though the average heart rate while running will vary from person to person — usually fluctuating between 80 and 170 BPM (beats per minute) — you can find your average heart rate while running by calculating your target heart rate....
After norovirus, ease back into eating with bland foods like a steaming bowl of broth. Image Credit: Madeleine_Steinbach/iStock/GettyImages If you’ve just been through norovirus, you’re likely exhausted from effects like diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps and loss of appetite. Welcome to the other side, when you get to focus on healing. Here’s how to get back up to full strength, with a norovirus recovery diet. Advertisement Read more: The Best Foods to Eat With a Stomach Bug Video of the Day Get Plenty of Liquids Norovirus is one of the most prevalent forms of acute gastroenteritis, infecting 19 to 21 million people a year in the U....
Dicalcium phosphate makes health products like toothpaste effective and safe. Image Credit: Science Photo Library/Science Photo Library/GettyImages Manufacturers use dicalcium phosphate in many products. Chemists add it to your toothpaste and makeup. Hygienists use it to clean your teeth. Dentists use it to restore your jaw. And doctors use it to repair your joints. Advertisement A September 2018 review in Acta Biomaterialia stated that this ubiquitous chemical remains safe when used in small doses, but you should still speak to a doctor before taking supplements, since they may have unwanted effects....
Staying home and caring for yourself is the best thing you can do — for yourself and others — when you start feeling sick. Image Credit: martin-dm/E+/GettyImages You wake up and feel it right away — that scratch in your throat, the pounding in your head, a hum of tiredness running through your body. Yuck. Advertisement You know you're not feeling your best, but how can you tell what's really going on?...
Diet, including protein intake, may link to skin problems. Image Credit: mheim3011/iStock/GettyImages Dealing with acne on your face or other parts of your body is not an ideal situation. The inflammation can be painful and just straight up annoying. Acne can occur for many different reasons, and whey protein may be one of them. Advertisement Underneath Your Acne When your hair follicles and oil-producing glands become inflamed, acne emerges, notes the American Academy of Dermatology....
Cucumbers with their peels provide vitamin K, vitamin C, potassium and other important nutrients and minerals. Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Nutrition Facts Health Benefits Recipes and Ideas Crunchy and hydrating, cucumbers are one of the most versatile fruits (yes, it's a fruit) to add to your salads, soups and sandwiches. Cucumbers, with their peels, are loaded with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Advertisement Yes, you can eat cucumber skin — and it's actually very good for you....
You may have the best of intentions when commenting on someone's weight loss, but there are better ways to offer a compliment. Image Credit: monkeybusinessimages/iStock/GettyImages Let’s do an experiment: Raise your hand if you’ve ever said “Oh my gosh, did you lose weight? You look amazing!” Probably just about all of us, right? Advertisement While you might think you're being thoughtful by acknowledging someone's weight loss, your compliment might have unintended, unforeseen consequences....
Self-rising flour includes ingredients that all-purpose flour doesn't have. Image Credit: MASH/Photodisc/Getty Images If you plan to make cookies and realize you don’t have the all-purpose flour the recipe calls for, it might be worth a trip to the store to pick some up. Though you can substitute self-rising flour for all-purpose, depending on the recipe, the results are likely to differ from what you’re used to. The cookies may have a different texture, be flatter or fluffier, be softer than usual and not brown well....
Low-impact workouts can help ease sore muscles and keep you active while you're recovering. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative How Bad Is It Really? sets the record straight on all the habits and behaviors you’ve heard might be unhealthy. Contemplating pushing through another grueling workout even though your muscles are screaming? If your legs feel stiff when you get out of bed or you find it difficult to wash your hair because of sore shoulders, you might be experiencing delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS)....
Drinking orange juice may increase risk for gout attacks. Image Credit: Plateresca/iStock/GettyImages When you’re in the midst of a painful gout flare-up you may be wondering to yourself: was it something I ate? Though there is some evidence that orange juice and gout may not be a good combination, the jury is still out. Advertisement Tip Whether orange juice is bad for gout remains to be seen. However, to minimize flare-ups, you may want to drink orange juice in moderation....
Depending on your goals, walking a mile a day may not be enough. Image Credit: KOLOstock/Photodisc/GettyImages Walking a mile a day doesn’t sound like an overwhelming goal — and for somebody who is just starting out on their journey to physical fitness, it’s an easy, achievable minimum to shoot for. But in most cases, your long-term fitness plan should require a little more. Here’s why. Advertisement Tip It depends on your goals....
Kefir is an increasingly popular fermented milk beverage that has been linked to a variety of health benefits. Unlike most dairy products, kefir contains a nominal quantity of cholesterol, and the regular consumption of kefir products fortified with phytosterol and stanol compounds may actually reduce the amount of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. For best results, talk to your doctor about the impact that drinking kefir may have on your cholesterol levels....
Keto poop is often different from your regular bowel movements. Image Credit: Demkat/iStock/GettyImages Some say the eyes are a window to the soul. And while this romantic notion is up for debate, your poop is definitely a window to your health. Advertisement Your bowel movements are closely related to the foods you eat — or don't eat. Which is why the keto diet can disrupt your usual restroom routine. Read on for three ways keto can change your poop and what that means for your health....
