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Stomachache is pain or discomfort in the stomach that is a symptom of many different gastrointestinal diseases or conditions.Stomachache, also called dyspepsia, is a symptom of an underlying disease )....
Omega-3 fatty acids are one of two groups of fatty acids—the omega-3s and the omega-6s—that are vital to human life. They are called essential fatty acids (EFAs), which the body cannot s....
Childhood nutrition involves making sure that children eat healthy foods to help them grow and develop normally, as well as to prevent obesity and future disease.The traditional or mainstream approacs....
A phobia is an intense but unrealistic fear that can interfere with the ability to socialize, work, or go about everyday life, brought on by an object, event or situation.Just about everyone is afrais....
Obesity is an abnormal accumulation of body fat, usually 20% or more over an individual's ideal body weight. Obesity is associated with increased risk of illness, disability, and death.The bray....
Gas, or flatus, is produced when naturally occurring bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract begin to break down, or digest, food. When an excess of air builds up in the tract from swallowing air or an....
Bad breath (also known as halitosis) is a normal condition that everyone experiences. Fortunately, proper nutrition with plenty of water will assist most people in their quest for keeping fresh breath.
The condition called hypoglycemia is literally translated as low blood sugar. Hypoglycemia occurs when blood sugar (or blood glucose) concentrations fall below a level necessary to properly support ts....
Indigestion, which is sometimes called dyspepsia, is a general term covering a group of nonspecific symptoms in the digestive tract. It is often described as a feeling of fullness, bloating, nausea, t....
Retinopathy is a noninflammatory disease of the retina. There are many causes and types of retinopathy.The retina is the thin membrane that lines the back of the eye and contains light-sensitive cellt....
Behavioral therapy, or behavioral modification, is a psychological technique based on the premise that specific, observable, maladaptive, badly adjusted, or self-destructing behaviors can be modifiedm....
Lacto-ovo vegetarians are people who do not eat meat, but do include dairy products (lacto) and eggs (ovo) in their diets.The term vegetarian was coined in 1847 by the founders of the Vegetarian Socis....
Veganism is a system of dietary and lifestyle practices that seeks to promote health and peace while reducing the suffering of both people and animals. Vegans (pronounced vee-guns) are vegetarians whs....
Diet and exercise are crucial in any weight loss plan; however, patients can improve their chances by participating in psychotherapy. Psychotherapy is essential for helping patients lose weight and learn new skills to keep the weight off.
The acronym for 5-hydroxytryptophan (or 5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan) is 5-HTP, a compound found primarily in the brain. This compound is made from tryptophan, a natural amino acid inherent in foods. Tryptn....
Senior nutrition is concerned with the special dietary requirements of the elderly. In his book, , Earl Mindell, Ph.D, R.Ph (Registered Pharmacist), Master Herbalist, and best-selling author of books.....
Temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ) is the name given to a group of symptoms that cause pain in the head, face, and jaw. The symptoms include headaches, soreness in the chewing muscles, and clickis....
Sulfur is a homeopathic remedy that is used to treat a variety of chronic or acute ailments. Elemental sulfur is present in all living tissues. Sulfur is often referred to as brimstone or flowers of r....
If you want to give your children a gift that will last throughout their lifetime, teach them to eat a healthy diet. Like adults, they too need information and guidance regarding what healthy food choices are and what they are not.
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a condition that causes extreme tiredness. People with CFS have debilitating fatigue that lasts for six months or longer. CFS does not have a known cause, but appears....