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Fish is loaded with minerals, amino acids and heart-healthy fats that promote sexual wellbeing. Image Credit: laimdota/iStock/GettyImages Looking for whole, nutritious foods that increase libido? If so, fish and seafood should be at the top of your list. Rich in zinc, omega-3s, arginine and selenium, these foods can give your sex life a boost. Advertisement What you eat has a direct impact on your libido and sexual health. Certain foods and beverages can kill your sex life, while others have the opposite effect....

Eating fruit can reduce your risk of gallstones. Image Credit: hookmedia/iStock/Getty Images The main purpose of your gallbladder is to store and concentrate bile, a digestive fluid your small intestine uses to break down fats. Gallbladder problems are fairly common in developed nations – roughly 25 million Americans have gallstones, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. The health of your gallbladder can be influenced by a variety of factors, including the quality of your overall diet....

Swap dairy for coconut milk to get more nutrients in your diet and cut out lactose. Image Credit: alicjane/iStock/GettyImages Touted as one of the healthiest foods on earth, coconut milk enjoys huge popularity among dieters, gym buffs and nutrition enthusiasts worldwide. Despite its high fat content, it protects against heart disease and obesity. Plus, it’s lactose-free and can be used as a substitute for cow’s milk. A growing number of restaurants and cafe chains, including Starbucks, are now using it as a nondairy vegan alternative....

Use caution when combining vinegar supplements with diuretics. Vinegar has been used by natural health care advocates for generations to treat health conditions such as high blood pressure, weight gain and blood sugar control. Diuretics likewise have several uses, including as a treatment for swelling of the limbs not due to injury, high blood pressure and kidney disorders. Though safe when used alone under a doctor's care, extreme caution should be used when considering vinegar supplementation while taking a diuretic medication....

A glass of water. Image Credit: zozzzzo/iStock/Getty Images Patients who are newly diagnosed with kidney disease are often confused and scared. Instead of reaching out to their doctor or other reputable sources of information, some patients turn to misinformation found on the Internet that counsels patients to cleanse their kidneys. The bottom line is that kidneys don’t need to cleansed – either by increasing their water intake or by using products found on the Internet....

Anterior cruciate ligament injuries affect the stability of the knee. Image Credit: Pornpak Khunatorn/iStock/GettyImages The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is one of the four main ligaments that support the knee. The ACL crosses the front of the knee diagonally, and provides support during rotation as well as keeping the tibia from sliding in front of the femur. Advertisement Once you have an ACL injury, you will lose leg strength and motion and an exercise program is necessary to regain your previous level of physical fitness....

Drinking Propel Fitness Water during exercise keeps you hydrated and replaces lost electrolytes. Image Credit: EmirMemedovski/E+/GettyImages Drinking Propel water, a noncarbonated water drink enhanced with vitamins and antioxidants, can help replenish fluids and electrolytes lost through exercise or sweating. Propel water was created to hydrate and nourish without the excess calories and sugars found in traditional sports drinks. Advertisement Tip Drinking Propel Fitness water can help restore and replenish electrolytes after a tough workout or simply sweating....

Creatinine is measured in a routine blood test. Image Credit: Henrik Dolle / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages When you have routine blood tests, the chances are one of the tests will measure your creatinine level. Creatinine is a breakdown product of creatine — a protein found primarily in muscles. Advertisement Creatinine is continuously produced in your muscle cells, enters the blood and then exits your body through the urine. Blood creatinine levels are generally used as indicators of kidney function....

A family at breakfast time gather around the kitchen island with a big bottle of orange juice at the center. Image Credit: Jeff Randall/Photodisc/Getty Images Nexium is the brand name for osomeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease, a condition in which acidic stomach contents flow backwards into the esophagus. Nexium is also prescribed to treat peptic ulcers and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Taking Nexium at the same time as iron supplements can reduce iron absorption....

Methyl B12 is a vitamin B12 supplement that's already in an active form that your body can use. Image Credit: Aamulya/iStock/GettyImages Your body needs vitamin B12 to carry out several different functions, from the creation of new red blood cells to keeping your nervous system healthy. You can get vitamin B12 from certain foods, like beef, fish, chicken, eggs and dairy products, but some people need to take more in supplemental form....

A fitness group planking outside. Image Credit: 4774344sean/iStock/Getty Images The plank, or planking, is an exercise that involves your core muscles, improving your strength, balance and endurance. The exercise is so-named because, when done properly, you straighten your entire body and maintain it rigidly, just like a plank of wood. Like other calisthenic exercises, it requires no extra equipment or weights, making it a convenient form of strength training if you’re on a small budget or are traveling....

Bicycling in the air works your abs. Image Credit: fizkes/iStock/GettyImages Cycling in the air, also called the bicycle maneuver, is an exercise that requires you to lie on your back, raise your legs and circle them as you would when riding a bike. When you perform this exercise, you work all the muscles in your abdominal group, as well as supporting muscles in your hips. Advertisement Tip Bicycling in the air works your abs —the obliques, rectus abdominus and transversus abdominus — and hips....

From Greek to goat’s milk, plain to parfaits and flavored to fro-yo, the options are nearly endless when it comes to yogurt. But this anytime treat is not just for spoons and snack time. The plain, unflavored varieties of the cultured milk product can be a healthful addition to your skincare regimen, specifically when used to make all-natural, rejuvenating facial masks that are scrumptious enough to eat. No need to book a spa appointment – your next facial is as close as the refrigerator....

Too many of the wrong types of carbs can make you gain weight. Image Credit: PaoloBis/Moment/GettyImages Exercise and portion control are both excellent strategies in managing your weight, but they’re only part of the story. Did you know that you can follow two different meal plans, with the same daily calories, and one can lead to weight loss, while the other leaves you at a plateau or even gaining weight?...

Smelly sweat isn't usually cause for concern, but you may want to mention it to your doc. Image Credit: PeopleImages/E+/GettyImages Sweaty pits can stink, sure — but what if the smell is clear-the-room bad? Advertisement It might surprise you to know that sweat itself is usually odorless, says Pauline J. Jose, MD, a specialist in family medicine and a member of the pH Labs health team, a nonprofit health information company....

Open groin muscles help you move and stay active with ease. Image Credit: fizkes/iStock/Getty Images Tight groin muscles can be particularly painful. Each step taken, each stair climbed causes discomfort, not to mention trying to do anything more strenuous, such as hiking or cycling. Hip flexibility, including the groin muscles, is crucial for moving with ease in your daily life and your active life. Performing a few yoga poses regularly can help relax tight groin muscles and hip flexors....

The rowing machine is a great exercise to work your thighs. Image Credit: Pekic/E+/GettyImages The slang term “thunder thighs” is used to describe excess weight on the top of the legs. This bodily feature not only causes feelings of self-consciousness but is also unhealthy. Advertisement Joining a gym is a good strategy to reduce your thigh size, provided you know what approach to take. Being that you cannot spot reduce, says ExRx....

Making big changes isn't usually a sustainable way to start your weight-loss journey. Start small and see real results. Image Credit: monkeybusinessimages/iStock/GettyImages Not everyone has the willpower or time to make sweeping lifestyle changes. But the good news is that when it comes to losing weight, people who succeed the most often make small changes and see big — and, more importantly, lasting — results. Advertisement Incorporating gradual tweaks to your lifestyle makes it easier to maintain....

Noni fruit growing on a tree. Image Credit: SomeSense/iStock/Getty Images The noni fruit, also known as wild pine or Indian mulberry, is native to the Pacific Islands. According to the American Cancer Society, noni fruit is used in Polynesian folk medicine as an herbal remedy. Several companies market noni juice as a weight-loss aid, but little scientific evidence supports these claims. Noni juice is known for being rich in antioxidants, which helps protect the body from free radicals and toxins....

You may need crutches to walk in an Aircast. Image Credit: Ingram Publishing/Ingram Publishing/Getty Images If you suffer an ankle sprain or injury, your doctor may give you an ankle Aircast to help protect your injured joint and keep your ankle stabilized. Aircast makes several different types of ankle braces, some of which are designed specifically for walking. In many cases, your doctor may suggest you use crutches for several days or weeks as your injury heals....