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You take vitamins to maintain a healthy body and cover any nutritional deficiencies your diet might leave. But, for some people, this healthy body comes at a smelly price. Too much of certain B vitamins, especially if you have a condition called trimethylaminuria, can cause you to emit a fishy body odor that is isolating and embarrassing. Talk to your doctor if you suspect you may have this condition. Trimethylaminuria People who have trimethylaminuria experience a buildup of a fish-smelling compound, called trimethylamine....

Doing low-impact exercises with a broken toe can help reduce the pressure you put on your feet and the surrounding joints. Image Credit: m-gucci/iStock/GettyImages Broken toes are a pretty common workout injury and usually happen when you drop something heavy or stub your toe too hard. Needless to say, the pain, swelling and stiffness that follows is no fun. Advertisement But seeing your doctor and following their orders will have you up and moving in no time....

Feet running on a treadmill Image Credit: Ibrakovic/iStock/Getty Images Some people decide to change their treadmill’s walking board once a year, just because it’s part of their extended warranty. But what do you do if you didn’t purchase an extended warranty and your walking board needs replacing due to a deformity, crack or other damage? If you consider yourself a handy person – with a few materials, some courage and a lot of will, you can make a walking board for a treadmill all by yourself....

A jar of pickled beetroots. Image Credit: Shaiith/iStock/Getty Images Beetroot, informally shortened to beet, is a deep-red root vegetable often used in soups, stews, salads and pastas. It tastes sugary with a mild tartness, similar to a combination of sweet carrots and fresh spinach. Pickle beetroot in malt vinegar to enhance its flavor and preserve it for later use. Advertisement Preparing the Canning Equipment You must sterilize all pieces of the canning equipment for successful pickling....

Skipping your cooldown can leave you feeling light-headed and/or nauseous after exercise. Image Credit: pixelfit/iStock/GettyImages If you’ve ever stepped off the treadmill or elliptical and experienced light-headedness, dizziness or nausea, you know how concerning it feels and how it can dampen your desire to exercise in the future. Advertisement There are a number of factors can play a role in feeling sick after a workout. Most commonly, feeling dizzy or light-headed is a result of not being able to get enough blood and oxygen to your brain....

The StairMaster is a great cardio machine. Image Credit: Luka/Cultura/GettyImages When it comes to losing weight, finding a cardio machine that maximizes your calorie burn in the least amount of time is key to shedding the pounds. And if your fitness goal also includes targeting the muscles in your lower body, then hopping on a StairMaster is one way to get the job done. Advertisement Tip The StairMaster is a cardio machine that allows you to increase your heart rate and burn calories, which means it can help you lose weight and decrease overall body fat....

Drinking moderate amounts of coffee can yield many health benefits, including increasing mental alertness and decreasing the risk of many serious health conditions. Image Credit: chpua/iStock/GettyImages Black coffee is a healthy, low-calorie drink you can enjoy hot or cold. Although it has been the subject of some controversy over the years, studies have shown that coffee may decrease the risk of developing cancer, type 2 diabetes and Parkinson’s disease. Advertisement Tip Drinking moderate amounts of coffee can yield many health benefits, including increasing mental alertness and decreasing the risk of many serious health conditions....

Moderate wine consumption can be healthy for some people. Image Credit: Comstock/Stockbyte/Getty Images At a friend’s party or backyard barbecue, your beverage choices may be limited. Many times, you can choose between only soda or an alcoholic beverage such as beer or wine. You know that neither option is a good one in terms of hydration, but you may wonder about the better choice. Making this determination depends on several factors, such as your health, age, and the type of alcohol or soda....

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Margarita in a glass on a wooden table. Image Credit: pilipphoto/iStock/Getty Images If you have gluten intolerance, also known as celiac disease, you already know that you need to scrutinize labels of any products that might contain wheat, rye or barley. As little as one-eighth of a tsp. of the gluten protein found in these grains can set off a reaction. Many Margarita mixes contain gluten, but you also can find gluten-free Margarita mixes....

There are many soy milk benefits for women. It's a good source of protein, and is often fortified with calcium. Image Credit: OlenaMykhaylova/iStock/GettyImages Soy milk’s reputation regarding its health benefits for women has seesawed in the past few decades, but recent research indicates that soy milk is safe and actually healthy for most women to drink. Advertisement Tip Soy milk is full of anti-inflammatory agents called isoflavones. Soy milk is also an excellent source of protein....

Man on a treadmill Image Credit: ko_orn/iStock/Getty Images The ProForm XP series includes several treadmill models, including the XP 690T, XP 615 and XP 580. All ProForm XP treadmills have power ramps that incline up to 10 percent. If your incline is stuck, you can first try calibrating it before contacting a service professional. Advertisement Causes A treadmill is a complex piece of machinery with a lot of electronic and mechanical parts....

A woman and her daughter are holding mugs of hot chocolate. Image Credit: Brand X Pictures/Stockbyte/Getty Images Nestle Cocoa Powder, a natural, unsweetened cocoa powder, comes from the cocoa beans of the Theobroma cacao plant. Cocoa solids removed from the cocoa butter portion of the beans are processed into a fine unsweetened, bitter-tasting powder. This powder contains very little fat, a small amount of vitamins and minerals, a few chemical stimulants, antioxidants and an intense chocolate flavor well-suited to make brownies, cookies and cakes....

Hit the weights first if building strength is your goal. Image Credit: Mikolette/E+/GettyImages If you’re a runner, there’s a good chance you’ve heard both sides of the “run before or after lifting weights” debate. While there is merit to both sides, as there often is with fitness and nutrition-related information, deciding whether to run before or after lifting ultimately comes down to your training goals. Advertisement Tip If endurance and running performance are your goals, then hit the pavement before lifting weights....

There isn't a black-and-white answer to the rub vs. pat debate. 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. In This Article Rub vs. Pat How to Apply Exceptions Bottom Line To rub or not to rub? If you're a skin-care aficionado (or just want to get the biggest possible benefit from your lotions and creams), that is the question....

The speed of human swimming is limited. Image Credit: microgen/iStock/GettyImages Do you think you could outswim a shark? In 2017, 28-time Olympic medalist Michael Phelps donned a monofin and pitted his mad swim skills against those of hammerhead and great white sharks. Advertisement Although Phelps reached a max speed of 8.8 miles per hour — 87 percent faster than his fastest world record, according to Ultimate Swim Fin, the official distributor of the Lunocet Pro Monofin worn by Phelps — the average swimming speed of the sharks won the race....

Ingesting too much vitamin B may require medical attention. You need a variety of B vitamins for basic, everyday functions. B vitamins include niacin, biotin, riboflavin, thiamine, folate, B-12, B-6 and pantothenic acid. While you should get adequate amounts of these nutrients from your diet, your doctor may suggest taking a vitamin B-complex or daily multivitamin to help supplement your diet. Risk of vitamin B toxicity from foods is low, but it is possible to overdose from vitamin B supplements....

Certain conditions make it difficult for your body to digest high-fat foods, resulting in diarrhea. Diarrhea is never a fun condition to go through. It can cause dehydration and make you uncomfortable in social situations or make it impossible to leave the house. If you experience diarrhea after eating certain foods—especially ones high in fat—you may have a stomach or other condition that needs attention. Advertisement Irritable Bowel Syndrome Irritable bowel syndrome—also known as IBS—is a stomach condition affecting the colon, or large intestine....

Sweet potatoes for sale at a market. Image Credit: mktordonez/iStock/Getty Images Eating large amounts of highly processed foods may increase your risk for weight gain, according to a study published in “Health Economics” in February 2011. One way to limit the amount of processed foods you eat – and generally eat healthier – is to try the No White Foods Diet. By keeping most white foods out of your diet, you eliminate many processed foods that often contain high amounts of sugar or white flour....

A typical lunch or dinner on the Mayr Method diet consists of vegetable soup or bouillon. Image Credit: ClaudioVentrella/iStock/GettyImages Another day, another diet. The latest trending weight-loss diet is the Mayr Method. Here, we break down how it works, sharing details of what you can — and can’t — eat, along with what we really think about this fad diet. Advertisement What Is the Mayr Method? The Mayr Method, also known as the FX Mayr Cure, is trending these days, but this way of eating and living has actually been around for more than a century....