The DASH Diet is an acronym for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. This diet has become quite popular over the years and has been developed specifically to help individuals control hypertension. Hypertension is a major disease in the United States and around the world and one of the primary causes of heart disease. The DASH [...]
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Candida is found in practically all humans. It is a yeast like micro organism. It is usually not harmful for the majority of the population; however for about 20% of the population it can be problematic sometimes causing a variety of different infections. Candida can be found in the mouth, throat, genital/urinary tract and intestines. [...]
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The BRAT Diet may sound like a fad diet straight from Hollywood, but it was actually developed to help patients with various types of gastrointestinal problems such as diarrhea, gastroenteritis and dyspepsia. The BRAT Diet Acronym The word BRAT is actually an acronym that stands for the types of foods that one should eat in order [...]
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The Ketogenic Diet was developed to help reduce hard to treat epilepsy in children. At first glance it looks the opposite of many diets available; however, it was not developed for weight loss. The Ketogenic Diet emphasizes consuming high fat, moderate to high protein and a low amount of carbohydrates. The Ketogenic Diet works similar [...]
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Gout is classified as a type of arthritis. It is mainly caused by high levels of uric acid found in the body. This uric acid crystallizes in the joints causing not only inflammation, but lots of pain. The Gout Diet was not necessarily developed to lose weight, instead it was developed to reduce the risk [...]
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The Mayo Clinic is known throughout the world as a highly esteemed medical institution. When the word “diet” is attached to this institution’s name, it gives it a lot of clout. However, the Mayo Clinic Diet is not a specific diet like others; instead the Mayo Clinic Diet offers 4 guidelines to help individuals achieve [...]
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While some might think that the Gluten Free Diet was developed especially for those to lose weight while staying off grains and other carbs, the diet is usually recommended for those with either a wheat allergy or Celiacs/Coeliacs disease, which affects the small intestine. The Gluten Free Diet essentially restricts certain types of gluten, which [...]
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For those that have suffered a heart attack or have coronary heart disease, one diet that your doctor may ask you to go on is the Cardiac Diet. The Cardiac Diet is a diet that is based on lowering one’s overall fat, cholesterol and sodium intake. These three substances are usually the culprits that cause [...]
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One health condition that many of us suffer from is hypertension. Hypertension or increased blood pressure is not a disease of the old or for those that have heart disease, but it can strike younger individuals as well. Hypertension, left untreated can lead to heart conditions including heart attack and stroke. If you are suffering [...]
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Diverticulitis is a painful disease caused by fecal matter becoming stagnant and getting stuck in small pockets of the colon. These packets begin to swell up and inflame the diverticulum. If left untreated, this condition can lead to obstruction of the bowels as well as perforation. Internal bleeding also is another symptom that can occur [...]
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