Fatigued All The Time

April 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Anti-Fatigue Diet

Fatigue is something that hits all of us at one time or another.  Work and family responsibilities can sometimes prove relentless, and it’s a strange state of affairs that for all of our technological advances, free time to truly relax is something that many of us simply don’t have the luxury of.

Very often the diet that we eat has a lot to do with this.  As we become short on time, so what we eat becomes, by necessity, that of convenience food.  So what can be done to combat this; and without taking up even more of your precious spare minutes? [Read more...]

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Foods That Help With Bloating

April 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Feeling Bloated?

Bloating is something that affects a great many people, and something that nutrition clinics see in every increasing numbers.  Processed foods and sedentary lifestyles are just two of the factors that have seen this uncomfortable condition increase tenfold over the last decade or so.

In some cases, the feeling of being bloated and abdominal distension can be caused by an underlying medical condition.  In such cases, medical advice should be sought as to treatment and possible cures.  However, the majority of people who suffer from bloating have no diagnosable medical reason for the condition.  Countless people believe they have an intolerance to certain foodstuffs, which indeed they may well do, but narrowing this down to the actual cause can prove extremely difficult. [Read more...]

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Foods That Help With Arthritis

April 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Many myths abound about foods that can help with the pain and symptoms of arthritis.  And whilst it’s true that you can’t eat your way to an arthritis cure, many medical professionals agree that certain foodstuffs can either help or further aggravate the pain.

Many studies have been carried out to attempt to prove definitively one way or another, and whilst there are still no hard and fast facts, these studies seem to indicate that certain foods really can help alleviate symptoms, perhaps even slowing the progression of the disease. [Read more...]

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Foods That Help Fight Insomnia

April 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Insomnia, or the inability to sleep, is a problem that affects a great many people at some point in their lives.  It occurs for various reasons, but there are certain factors that might make the problem worse – such as stress, body cycles and various medical conditions to name but a few.  There are also certain foodstuffs that many people find beneficial and can help to alleviate the problem somewhat. [Read more...]

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Foods That Help With Constipation

December 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment

constipated womanPeople who experience constipation often find it difficult to have a normal bowel movement or a normal number of bowel movements in the course of a week. Constipation may be caused by a poor diet or by dehydration. Drinking plenty of water and eating foods that encourage proper bowel movement can help alleviate symptoms of constipation. Constipation stools are usually dry, hard and small, and can be hard to pass. People with constipation often complain of a feeling of fullness in the bowel, bloating, and may find it hard to pass a bowel movement or experience lots of straining when having a bowel movement.

It is important to eat a fiber-rich diet to help alleviate constipation. An average adult needs between 25 and 30 grams of fiber to keep constipation at bay. If you eat far less than this amount, slowly increase your fiber intake over the course of a week. Suddenly changing your diet and rapidly increasing your fiber intake can cause problems in your digestive tract. Strawberries, blackberries and raspberries all contain a healthy amount of fiber and can help relieve constipation. Beans, such as the lima, navy, kidney, pinto, and great Northern varieties can provide twice as much fiber as other vegetables, greatly helping your digestive tract return to a normal function. Adding high-fiber vegetables into your diet can also be beneficial to combating the effects of constipation. [Read more...]

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Foods That Fight Indigestion

December 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Indigestion problems can arise often unforeseen and the problems can be problematic and annoying, it may cause discomfort such as bloating, flatulence, belching and more. Indigestion or the medical term dyspepsia can cause pain and discomfort for the sufferer. Indigestion can bring symptoms such as acid reflux or GERD or be the result of these conditions, the former being acid that comes back up through the throat. One of the primary causes is an imbalance in the stomachs levels of hydrochloric acid. This is a strong acid, and in incorrect levels can cause burning sensations in both the stomach, chest and esophagus, (the throat), with the latter feeling like a burning sensation is rising up through the throat.  The correct levels of this acid mean that you will not have indigestion symptoms. Without it you can’t digest food properly.

Other causes can be factors such as: eating too fast, eating too many fatty foods, the wrong foods, stress, smoking, drinking too much and more, such as underlining medical conditions. Certain foods that are very spicy may also cause indigestion. Asian people frequently consume spicy foods. Indians for example might have mango lassi with spicy curry dishes to reduce heat experienced in the stomach. Other spices such as ginger however are said to aid digestion. [Read more...]

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Foods That Help With Erectile Dysfunction

December 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Erectile dysfunction, or ED, is an erection problem experienced by many adult males. It is the chronic inability to get or to maintain an erection that is firm enough to perform intercourse. Erectile dysfunction may be a physical or psychological problem, and you can determine which it is by finding out if you have nighttime erections. If you experience nighttime erections without any problem, it’s likely your ED is a psychological problem. Diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, poor blood flow, heart conditions, thyroid conditions or disorders, depression, multiple sclerosis or Parkinson’s disease are all possible causes of erection problems. Some medications, alcohol, illicit drugs, and nicotine can all be causes for erectile dysfunction. [Read more...]

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Foods That Help With Asthma

December 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment

asthma

Asthma results from an inflammation of the airways in the lungs. The swelling can result in shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing and chest tightness. During an asthma attack, the muscles surrounding the airways become tight causing the air passage to swell, reducing the amount of air that can pass through. Asthma may be caused by inhaling allergens like pet hair or dander, dust, chemicals, mold, pollen or tobacco smoke. Some asthma patients experience asthma attacks often, while others may go weeks or months without experiencing an attack. These attacks can last from a few minutes to several days, and become more severe the more the airflow is restricted. Asthma may be treated by taking preventative medications to help control the asthma, or by taking drugs or using a medicated inhaler to stop the attack once it starts. In addition to taking medicine, altering what you eat can help reduce or prevent asthma symptoms. [Read more...]

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Foods That Help With Diabetes

December 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Diabetes is a chronic disease where the blood sugar levels are too high. Diabetes may be caused by having too little insulin or a resistance to insulin. There are two main types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2. Type 1 diabetes is often referred to as “childhood diabetes” and is most often diagnosed in children, teens, or young adults. However, type 1 diabetes may occur in people of any age. This type of diabetes results when the pancreas does not make enough insulin and the diabetic needs daily injections of insulin. Type 2 diabetes is the most common type and is often referred to as “adult onset diabetes” since it is most often diagnosed in adulthood. However, due to the high obesity rates, more children and teens are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. People diagnosed with type 2 diabetes are often advised to lose weight to decrease their high blood sugar and possibly get rid of the disease. [Read more...]

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Foods That Help With Acid Reflux

December 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Acid reflux and heartburn are common conditions people with gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) often experience. Acid reflux occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter, or LES, opens too often or has another issue that causes it not to fully close. This sphincter muscle is located at the bottom of your esophagus, just above the stomach, and is used to keep your stomach contents from coming back up your esophagus as your stomach churns and digests your food. This “leaky valve” allows the stomach acid to travel up into the esophagus, causing acid reflux and a burning sensation in the esophagus. [Read more...]

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