Talk to a health care professional if you notice any of these lisinopril side effects. Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure. It may also be used to treat heart failure in combination with other drugs. This drug may cause side effects that are bothersome or persistent. In some cases, these side effects may be severe enough to require a dosage adjustment or replacement of lisinopril with an alternate drug....
A grilled piece of chicken on a plate. Image Credit: ZavgSG/iStock/Getty Images Although getting plenty of niacin, a form of vitamin B-3, in your diet helps keep energy levels high, niacin doesn’t likely relate directly to weight loss. But eating a well-balanced diet containing plenty of niacin and other B vitamins as part of a reduced-calorie meal plan gives you the best chance at successfully shedding pounds. Advertisement Benefits of Niacin for Weight Loss Niacin and other B vitamins help your body produce energy from the foods you eat....
To create the most filling protein shake, choose from a variety of the most high protein powders. Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/GettyImages You may turn to protein shakes to help curb your hunger when you’re on a weight loss diet, or you may need them for an extra boost of protein when you’re bodybuilding. Either way, you may want to discover the most filling protein shakes that will keep you energized and full for longer....
Wheel pose is a fantastic back and chest stretch, but it can be difficult to do correctly, which is important for injury prevention. Image Credit: Kilito Chan/Moment/GettyImages In This Article Can't Arch Your Back Experience Lower Back Pain Experience Wrist Pain Can't Straighten Your Arms Wheel pose is the backbend of all backbends in yoga. Also known as Urdhva Dhanurasana in Sanskrit, wheel pose is a favorite amongst many yogis, since it serves as a deep stretch for both the chest, shoulders and back and is also a gentle hip opener....
Activia is a brand of yogurt that claims to help consumers with minor digestive discomfort. Image Credit: Thodsapol Thongdeekhieo / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Activia is a brand of yogurt that claims to help consumers with minor digestive discomfort. The company sells yogurt products that contain probiotics which can improve digestive function, according to the World Health Organization. However, there are possible side effects you should know. Advertisement Probiotics are live bacteria that live in the human gut....
Yoga can cause minor muscle strain. Image Credit: Nattakorn Maneerat / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Yoga’s popularity is largely due to the great benefits reaped from establishing regular practice. In addition to greater flexibility and strength, you also achieve clarity of mind and the very tangible perk of better mental health. Advertisement However, as with any physical practice, some people may experience some negative side effects, too. While the positives largely outweigh the negatives to most people, it's important to look at both sides of the yoga practice....
Sit-Ups vs. Crunches Image Credit: Antonio_Diaz/iStock/Getty Images A taut midsection might be physically attractive, but its advantages are more than cosmetic. Strong abdominals sustain good posture, protect against injury and prevent pain in the lower back. But when push comes to shove, there are two exercises you can’t do without if you want well-conditioned abs: the sit-up and the crunch, also known as the curl-up. Advertisement While there are similarities between the two exercises, they do work different muscles....
A soccer player kicks a ball during a game. Image Credit: Purestock/Purestock/Getty Images The six components of motor skills related to fitness are agility, balance, coordination, power, reaction time and speed, according to Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Education. A motor skill is associated with muscle activity. You carry out motor skills when your brain, nervous system and muscles work in concert to move parts of your body in large or small maneuvers. Motor skills improve with practice and all six components determine your level of athletic ability....
Sugar Content in Alcoholic Beverages Image Credit: Ekaterina Molchanova/iStock/GettyImages The sugar content in beer or your favorite alcoholic beverage just may surprise you. Alcohol can be a significant source of calories and carbohydrates, but the content of sugar in alcohol is low in most types of these beverages. Even sugar-savvy consumers may find it difficult to determine the sugar content of alcoholic beverages because nutrition labeling done by alcohol manufacturers is voluntary....
There are many uses of tea tree oil that are beneficial for your child when applied in an informed way. Image Credit: ronstik/iStock/GettyImages Tea tree oil, or Melaleuca alternifolia as it’s known botanically, has been used in Australia since the early 20th century as an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory, but it has come to be used worldwide due to its healing properties. Depending on the age of your child, using tea tree oil can be a hugely beneficial treatment, but there are certainly side effects to be aware of....
Exercises such as rows, chin-ups and dead hangs can help you build enough upper-body strength to be able to do a pull-up. Image Credit: miodrag ignjatovic/E+/GettyImages Image Credit: miodrag ignjatovic/E+/GettyImages Region Upper Body Goal Build Muscle Choose a pull-up bar or stable surface that’s high enough for you to hang from with your legs straight and feet off the ground. You can use a box to help you safely get up to the bar....
references Mayo Clinic: "Iron deficiency anemia" ConsumerLab: "Iron Supplements Review (Iron Pills, Liquids and Gummies)" National Institutes of Health: "Iron" Mayo Clinic: "Iron Supplement (Oral Route, Parenteral Route)" U.S. National Library of Medicine: "Taking iron supplements" Iron supplements can be taken with food to cut down on stomach upset. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative Types of Iron How We Chose Best Overall Best Budget-Friendly Best Vegan Best Slow Release Best Low-Dose How to Take Iron Supps Iron in Your Diet Before taking an iron supplement, ask your doctor for a blood test to check if your iron levels are low....
You can assess your workout though a hand grip heart rate monitor. Using a heart rate monitor while on the treadmill is an effective way to improve the quality of your workout. Whether your goal is to lose weight or improve your aerobic endurance, a heart rate monitor gives you accurate information regarding the effect of exercise on your heart. It can also give you an assessment of your fitness. A heart rate monitor is a common feature on many treadmills....
These equipment-free afterburners blast calories anywhere. Image Credit: PeopleImages/E+/GettyImages The concept of lifting weights one day and doing cardio and abs the next is outdated. Instead, metabolic training that harnesses the power of high-intensity intervals and total-body resistance drills is the new standard for torching calories both during and after your workout. Advertisement Metabolic training fuses whole-body strength, cardio, power, endurance and mobility work all during a shorter workout. That means you have the ability to burn fat, build muscle and boost metabolism in 30 minutes or less....
Claims that apple cider vinegar benefits people with IBS aren't supported by research. Image Credit: Madeleine_Steinbach/iStock/GettyImages Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is often touted as a cure-all and natural elixir for many woes — including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). But despite its panacea status, limited evidence exists to support these claims that ACV benefits those with IBS. So before you sip on, get the facts. Advertisement Read more: What Is IBS, Exactly?...
The most common reason for a tingling mouth after eating is a food allergy. Image Credit: yourstockbank/iStock/GettyImages Many people enjoy the tingling and burning sensations in your mouth triggered by eating spicy dishes with a lot of heat. On the other hand, uncomfortable oral burning and tingling not due spicy food often signals an underlying medical or dental problem. Possible culprits include allergies, nutritional deficiencies and diseased or broken teeth, among others....
Pad Thai with vegetables. Pad Thai is a quick stir-fried noodle dish sold in small restaurants and street carts all over Thailand. It is a good vegetarian dish as you can substitute soy sauce for the fish sauce and add tofu for protein, rather than shrimp or chicken. Advertisement Vegetable Pad Thai Calories A typical recipe for Pad Thai calls for 8 oz. of rice noodles and 1/2 lime, 1 egg, 4 tsp....
Diet can sometimes help take care of scalp dryness. Image Credit: Adam88xx/iStock/Getty Images A dry, flaky scalp may result from dry skin, dandruff or a more serious autoimmune condition called psoriasis. Good habits, such as regularly moisturizing, shampooing, staying hydrated and getting enough essential fatty acids, can help keep your scalp from getting dry. Getting adequate amounts of certain vitamins may also support optimal scalp health. Advertisement Defining a Dry Scalp Dandruff occurs in approximately 3 percent of the U....
A close-up of pickled gherkins in a small bowl. Kosher dill pickles are made from small cucumbers known as gherkins. Made in the traditional Jewish manner using dill, garlic and salt brine to give the characteristic mouth-puckering, sour, pungent flavor, Kosher dills have few calories and few nutrients, unless you eat them by the barrel full. Kosher dills do add spice to sandwiches and meat dishes such as the German dish Rouladen, which wraps beef around a dill pickle....
A braised pork chop on a bed of asparagus. Image Credit: skynavin/iStock/Getty Images A pork chop refers to any of the cuts of the pig perpendicular to the spine. Some cuts of pork chops can be high in cholesterol-raising saturated fat and calories, but a lean pork chop, such as a sirloin or top loin chop, is the basis for a healthy meal. Braise, roast or grill your chops instead of frying them to avoid adding excessive fat during cooking....
