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Ice cream is easy on the throat after procedures. Image Credit: Fabio Vasini/iStock/Getty Images A tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of your tonsils, lymph tissue that is located at the back of your throat. A tonsillectomy may be performed if you constantly have tonsillitis, a condition involving inflammation or infection of your tonsils. You may experience throat pain following the procedure that prevents you from chewing and swallowing solid foods....

Eating protein, veggies and nutritious carbs or fats at every meal is ideal for the mesomorph body type. Image Credit: Hispanolistic/E+/GettyImages In This Article What Are Mesomorphs? Diet Workouts Weight Loss People come in all different shapes and sizes, so there's no one-size-fits-all solution to diet and exercise. You can, however, follow generalized health practices based on your body composition. Someone with a mesomorph body type, for example, may want to try mesomorph diet and exercise guidelines....

Soy milk comes from a plant and does not have lactose. Image Credit: fotokostic/iStock/Getty Images Soy milk is derived from the soybean plant. Because it is plant based, it doesn’t contain lactose. This makes it an effective alternative for vegans or people who are lactose intolerant. Additionally, soy beans and soy milk are significant sources of protein, which is a much-needed nutrient for good health, particularly for the hair and skin....

Both fresh and canned tomatoes are good options for your IBS diet. Image Credit: Andrii Pohranychnyi/iStock/GettyImages Managing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can be challenging at times. If you have experienced any negative side effects (think terrible diarrhea, for one), you’ll do anything in your power to avoid it. Vegetables can be tricky, but there are some veggies that are generally fine to eat. Advertisement IBS is a gastrointestinal disorder marked by chronic abdominal pain or discomfort, and bowel changes such as diarrhea or constipation, notes the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)....

A woman is reading something in a pharmacy. Image Credit: iStock_Oles/iStock/Getty Images Approximately 40 percent of Americans are overweight. Usually people gain weight at a slow, almost unnoticeable rate over months or years. However, some conditions can cause sudden weight gain in a week or so. If you gain a rapid amount of weight in a short period of time there may be serious underlying issues concerning your health. Advertisement Calories In Vs....

Garlic is chock-full of nutrients and has been shown to reduce the risk of cancer. Image Credit: Nang Saw Thay Y Laksn Chun Vthay / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages You’ve heard the maxim about apples, but does a clove of garlic a day also keep the doctor away? If you’re wondering whether you should be eating whole garlic cloves, here’s what you need to know. Advertisement Garlic is a member of the lily family — yes, really!...

Yoga can help relieve cramps and back pain. Image Credit: Hero Images/Hero Images/GettyImages Should you do that abs workout during period pain? Can doing squats during periods lead to embarrassing leakage? Is jogging OK? While menstruating women are no longer considered fragile flowers, it’s natural to wonder if some workouts are better than others during “that time.” Advertisement Tip The most important thing to remember about syncing your cycle and your workout schedule is that there’s no “bad” home, outdoor or gym workout during periods....

Doctors often use the six-minute walk test to help diagnose COPD. Image Credit: stevecoleimages/E+/GettyImages Medical terms can be misleading sometimes. Take COPD for example: While it might sound like a single condition from the name — which stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease — it actually represents a group of lung diseases. Advertisement COPD includes emphysema, chronic bronchitis and chronic asthma, Glenn VanOtteren, MD, chief of the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine for Spectrum Health, tells LIVESTRONG....

A bottle of peppermint oil with fresh mint leaves on a rustic table. Image Credit: CGissemann/iStock/Getty Images If you want to add peppermint flavor to desserts or homemade candy, or use peppermint for aromatherapy, you have a choice of ingredients: peppermint oil or peppermint extract. The fundamental difference is that peppermint oil is made of pure peppermint, while peppermint extract is essentially a flavored solution–a little peppermint and a lot of something else....

Sweat smells bad after a workout not because you exercised extra hard, but because of bacteria on your skin and how they interact with sweat glands. Image Credit: Getty Images/SrdjanPav Exercise produces a lot more than just endorphins. It also triggers a waterfall of sweat when you’re crushing your early morning indoor cycling class or maxing out the plates on leg day. Advertisement But it's not just the puddles of water surrounding your bike that tend to gross you (and other people out)....

Doing these stretches will help you improve the butterfly stretch by enhancing your hip mobility and low back flexibility. Image Credit: DisobeyArt/iStock/GettyImages Everyone should be doing the butterfly stretch. From combatting cranky hips to fostering flexibility, it’s stellar for sedentary folks and active athletes alike. Advertisement But not everyone can ​actually​ do it. While the butterfly stretch is deceptively simple — you sit on the floor, press the soles of your feet together and let your knees fall out to either side — it's far from easy....

Measuring stomach with measuring tape. Image Credit: Peter Dressel/Blend Images/Getty Images Chances are you didn’t gain all your stomach fat in three weeks, so you can’t expect to lose it all that quickly. If you do nothing, your risk of health problems remains high. Fat deep in your middle surrounding your internal organs – called intra-abdominal obesity or visceral fat – is particularly dangerous. It acts like an endocrine organ, secreting inflammatory chemicals that increase your risk of developing chronic disease, including heart disease and type 2 diabetes....

Made this pan-fried tempeh recipe and add it to grain bowls, salads or sauteed veggies for a nutritious, yummy meal. Image Credit: OKrasyuk/iStock/GettyImages In This Article What Is It? Quick Sautéed Tempeh Recipe What to Serve It With Tempeh is basically tofu's fermented cousin with gut health benefits. And if you're just getting introduced to the soy protein or you're just looking for a great way to use it, there are plenty of tempeh recipes out there to choose from — and you don't have to compromise flavor....

If you have leftover pumpkin seeds this year, try these pumpkin seed recipes. Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Frying in a Pan Roasting in the Oven Recipes Sweater weather, the turning of the leaves, pumpkin spice lattes. It's easy to see why so many of us fangirl over fall — it is America's favorite season after all, according to a September 2019 survey from YouGov, a market research firm. Advertisement And with fall comes pumpkin, the "it" produce of the season....

A woman drinks a coke. Image Credit: Christopher Pattberg/iStock/Getty Images Face it; Coca-Cola is not a basic food group nor does it have any redeeming nutritive value. It is a combination of elements – citric acid, sugar and caffeine with some fruit extracts and caramel coloring – that rot your teeth, jitter your nerves and put you on the road to Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular problems and other unpleasant problems. Giving up Coke, with its one-two punch of sugar and caffeine, requires the same determination to survive withdrawal as any other addiction....

Castor oil isn't an effective tool for weight loss. Image Credit: Amawasri/iStock/GettyImages Some people swear by castor oil for weight loss, given that it is a laxative. Though it may help you shed a few pounds, it is far from a healthy approach for long-term use. Rather than relying on laxatives, it’s better to use a nutritionally balanced diet and exercise. Advertisement Castor Oil for Weight Loss According to an animal study published in May 2012 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, castor oil breaks down in the small intestine which releases ricinoleic acid, the primary fatty acid in the oil....

Technology can help — rather than hinder — mental health if you keep a few expert-approved tips in mind. Image Credit: Getty Images/LIVESTRONG.com Creative Despite the bad reputation technology has for some of its ill effects on mental health, there’s no doubt that having the internet at our fingertips can do a lot of good, too — if approached in the right way. Advertisement In the mood to work out? No problem, pull up a live-streamed fitness class and your living room becomes your gym....

Man's feet on bathroom scale Image Credit: Medioimages/Photodisc/Photodisc/Getty Images A panacea first used by many doctors in the 19th century, Lugol’s solution of iodine has a long history of use in a wide range of medical treatments. From aiding in the production of thyroid hormones to boosting immune system function through its anti-bacterial effect, physicians often have added iodine drops to their prescribed treatments. Some of the effects of replenishing iodine stores may include weight loss....

Intermittent fasting is disordered eating by definition, but there are ways to know whether you've taken the method too far. Image Credit: lacaosa/Moment/GettyImages We’ll venture a guess that you’ve heard a lot about the benefits of intermittent fasting (IF) lately. The buzzy way of eating, which involves periods of fasting, can lead to fat burn, weight loss, better glucose control and lower cholesterol and blood pressure, according to the University of Michigan....

A bowl of cabbage kimchi on a bamboo mat. Image Credit: hanhanpeggy/iStock/Getty Images Kimchi is a popular Korean side dish made from fermented vegetables and chili paste and served with nearly every meal. While most varieties of kimchi are made from fat-free and low-calorie vegetables, some preparations are more caloric and fattening than others. Learn what to look for when ordering or purchasing a kimchi dish and you’ll enjoy all its health benefits without gaining weight....