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The more you sweat during your workout, the more you need to worry about dehydration. Image Credit: Cavan Images/Cavan/GettyImages As you exercise, your muscles warm up and you feel sweat forming on your brow. Even your breath feels hot. Two ways your body regulates body temperature are perspiration and respiration. Your muscles need a steady flow of energy to keep working. Advertisement Heat is created when your muscles make energy. Your body works hard to regulate this temperature change and keep you within a safe range....

Is this an emergency? If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, please see the National Library of Medicine’s list of signs you need emergency medical attention or call 911. Eating a balanced diet and taking high-quality supplements can help support your body as you stop taking the pill. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative What Really Happens to Your Body When examines the head-to-toe effects of common behaviors, actions and habits in your everyday life....

Some exercises are naturally more intense than others. Image Credit: Hinterhaus Productions/DigitalVision/GettyImages Defining strenuous activity or vigorous exercise is largely a matter of perception, as it depends on how hard a particular activity feels to you. Someone who is out of shape may find a brisk walk quite strenuous, while a marathon runner may not find it the least bit challenging. Advertisement Your heart rate can tell you how strenuous your body considers an exercise to be....

Buckwheat is a great gluten-free grain alternative. Image Credit: Elenathewise/iStock/GettyImages So you’ve decided you need to follow a wheat-free diet — either because of a medical diagnosis or simply because you feel bloated and out-of-sorts after eating the grain. Life without wheat may be more comfortable for your stomach, but what on earth can you eat when you ditch it? Advertisement What's the Problem With Wheat? Wheat contains a group of proteins called gluten, which some digestive systems can’t handle....

Runner Image Credit: Janie Airey/Digital Vision/Getty Images When you exercise, your respiratory rate increases. This is true regardless of whether you exercise by stationary methods such as weight lifting, or by a traveling method such as jogging or biking. Clearly, an active body needs more oxygen than a body at rest. The reason for this lies in the complex chemical processes in your muscles and your bloodstream. Advertisement Increased Energy Requirements Your body needs oxygen at all times....

Physical therapist checking a patient's knee Image Credit: 4774344sean/iStock/Getty Images Inversion tables decrease spine pressure, which can benefit the typical user. But they pose health risks for individuals with total knee replacements. These risks are greater than any potential benefit. Although you may not be able to use a traditional inversion table, alternate spinal decompression therapies are available for back pain relief. Advertisement Decreased Blood Flow Because inversion tables decrease the blood supply to the legs, even for a short period of time, you are at a greater risk for having blood clot which is a major health complication....

Apps provide a convenient support system on your weight-loss journey. Image Credit: Marcos Elihu Castillo Ramirez/iStock/GettyImages Although healthy eating and exercise are a big part of any weight-loss plan, there’s a third (pretty important) factor you may be missing: social support. Advertisement They're an underrated weight-loss tool, but social support systems or programs may have a bigger effect on your weight-loss success than you think. Video of the Day Learn how, exactly, social support can help you reach your goals and where you can find it....

An allergy to tree nuts — like almonds — can trigger a metallic taste in your mouth. Image Credit: Jamaludin Yusup/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Food Allergy Supplements Substances in Meat Cancer Treatment Ever chowed down only to notice a metallic taste in your mouth after eating? It's unpleasant and mysterious, but fortunately, there are some common reasons why this can happen. Advertisement Here, we explain the potential causes of that metal aftertaste, plus what you can do to avoid it in the future....

Support your hard-working kidneys by adopting a low-salt plant-based diet. Image Credit: Luis Alvarez/DigitalVision/GettyImages If you’ve been thinking about kidney health and your glomerular filtration rate (GFR), you may be wondering if diet can improve it. According to experts, what you do and don’t eat can affect your GFR and kidneys. Here’s a breakdown of how diet plays a role in GFR health. Advertisement Your GFR is the best overall indicator of kidney function, according to the National Kidney Foundation (NKF)....

Adding and removing a few things to and from your drink can make a world of a difference. Image Credit: warrengoldswain/iStock/GettyImages After a long day, kicking back with a cocktail can be calming. Advertisement But if you're watching your weight — or trying to pack your daily calories with as many nutrients as possible — you have to be strategic when sipping on spirits. Video of the Day Making your own mixed drink is a good place to start because you can control the contents of your cocktail....

references Celiac Disease Foundation :"What is Gluten?" Whole Grains Council: "Wheat July Grain of the Month" Celiac Disease Foundation: "Gluten-Free Foods" FDA: "Gluten and Food Labeling" Gluten-Free Certification Organization: "About Us" Although it's a nutritious grain, farro is not gluten-free. Image Credit: zia_shusha/iStock/GettyImages Image Credit: zia_shusha/iStock/GettyImages Track your daily nutrients by logging your meals on the MyPlate app. Download now to fine-tune your diet today! If you want to ensure a food product is gluten-free, look for either a gluten-free label or seal on the packaging....

White jasmine rice is simplistic in its nutritional benefits. Image Credit: Skarie20/iStock/GettyImages Also known as Thai fragrant rice or Thai Hom Mali rice, long-grained jasmine rice doubles the pleasure of eating a steaming bowl of fluffy rice because of its delicious, nutty taste and characteristic flowery aroma. Jasmine rice is a simple carbohydrate. Advertisement White jasmine rice is simplistic in its nutritional benefits. Jasmine rice can complement an already healthy diet high in vegetables, fruit, and lean protein....

A bowl of white rice on a table. Image Credit: Image House/amana images/Getty Images Rice, especially brown rice, is a popular diet food staple. However rice by itself can be pretty bland for some people. If you’re looking for a low-calorie sauce that will make your rice more lively while not sabotaging your caloric intake, there are several choices you can pick from. Advertisement Hot Sauces If you’re a fan of spicy foods, hot sauces may be the ideal match for a bowl of rice....

Taking iron pills won't cause vitamin D deficiency. Image Credit: Jennifer A Smith/Moment/GettyImages As a trace mineral, iron is a nutrient you need in small amounts. This essential substance is a component of enzymes and proteins. Iron also controls cell development and makes it possible for red blood cells to transport oxygen to every area of your body. Advertisement Tip While taking iron pills won't cause Vitamin D deficiency, the opposite can occur....

Too much omega-3 can have negative affects on your health, including altered immune function. Image Credit: Photo by Cathy Scola/Moment/GettyImages Omega-3 fatty acids are best known for their variety of potential health benefits. However, as with many other nutrients, consuming too much omega-3 can be detrimental, potentially causing problems such as altered immune function. Advertisement To avoid these risks, you can choose dietary omega-3s and limit your supplement intake to a safe level....

Image Credit: lzf/iStock/GettyImages Falls happen, even to the most graceful and coordinated among us. The knee is particularly vulnerable during a fall and is among the most commonly injured joints of the body. Knee pain after a fall might signal any of several types of injuries involving the bones, tendons, cartilage or ligaments of the joint. Advertisement Contusion A fall directly onto your knee typically leads to a contusion, or bruise....

L-tyrosine and L-dopa are two substances that differ slightly in their chemical structure and biological function but are linked by the processes your body uses to convert one substance into another to meet its needs. Both L-tyrosine and L-dopa help to produce the chemicals you need for low-level nerve and muscle function as well as your sensory, emotional and psychological well-being. There are dietary supplements available that contain L-tyrosine, and you can find supplements containing an herbal extract rich with L-dopa....

Doctor writing a prescription at his desk Image Credit: thodonal/iStock/Getty Images Lithium is a drug that’s used to treat manic depression, also called bipolar disorder. It affects the central nervous system and helps to control moods. The prescription medicine also is used to treat cluster headaches and neutropenia. Side effects can be serious especially if you have weight issues and are trying to lose weight. Advertisement Significance Weight gain is a significant side effect of lithium and other drugs used to treat bipolar disorder, according to the National Association on Mental Illness....

Two basketball players on the court. Image Credit: Design Pics/Design Pics/Getty Images With repeated sprinting and jumping and short periods of rest, basketball is a strenuous sport. While physical training and practice are an important part of game preparation, so is your diet. If you want to run faster and jump higher, you need to feed your muscles right. A basketball player’s meal plan should include a wide variety of nutritious foods that helps meet your heavy carb needs while providing enough protein to build and maintain muscle....

Reactions Step 1 The most common muscles that undergo cramps are the hamstrings at the back of your thighs, the quadriceps on the front of your thighs and the gastrocnemius muscles in your calves or lower legs. Muscle spasms also can occur in your eyelids or thumbs. Your muscles begin twitching when they first start to cramp, which feels like tight, sometimes painful spasms. The spasms often stop once you rest the muscle group....