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- Why You Shouldn’t Make Yourself Throw Up: 10 Self-Induced Vomiting Risks - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2017 from Victor MarchioneFor most people, it sounds strange to make yourself throw up. Indeed, self-induced vomiting can produce all sorts of harmful side effects, including dehydration, nutrient deficiencies, digestive disorders, and more. Yet, if you are one of the 30 million Americans of all ages and genders ...
Views: 4481 - Anchovies vs Sardines: How Do They Differ in Nutrition and Taste? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Victor MarchioneAnchovies vs. Sardines: Differences in Physical Features What is an anchovy? What is a sardine? At first glance, you might think that anchovies and sardines are the same fish—or at least the same type of fish. Despite their similarities, it should be known that the two fish are different. ...
Views: 3656 - Lamb vs. Beef: Differences in Nutritional Value, Health Benefits, and Taste - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Victor MarchioneLamb vs. Beef: Nutrition Facts Lamb and beef are two types of red meat that are quite similar nutritionally. Lamb is the meat of a young sheep. It is tender in texture and has a strong flavor. Beef is the culinary name for cattle meat, and it has a more subtle taste than lamb. The protein ...
Views: 3119 - Norovirus outbreak 2016 update: Stomach flu hit Boynton Beach, Coventry Elementary, and Oakfield Primary School - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2016 from Victor MarchioneNorovirus outbreak 2016: More reports of the norovirus have come to light including an outbreak at Boynton Beach, Coventry Elementary and Oakfield Primary School. As reported earlier, the Norovirus outbreak started at Chipotle restaurant and spread to the west coast. Other stomach flu ...
Views: 2948 - Sphenoid sinusitis: Causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2017 from Victor MarchioneSphenoid sinusitis is an inflammation-related condition that can create uncomfortable symptoms and headache pain. Here, we explore what causes sphenoid sinusitis and how to deal with it. Our sinus is a cavity filled with air on both sides of our nasal structure. The cavities filter the air we ...
Views: 2790 - Lemongrass For High Blood Pressure: How Effective Is It? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Victor MarchioneLemongrass is botanically known as Cymbopogon citratus. It grows well in warm and tropical regions. It is used in a variety of Asian cuisines due to its flavor and the citrus-like smell. Lemongrass has medicinal properties and when taken with tea it can reduce cold and cough symptoms. Lemongrass ...
Views: 2719 - Vascular headache types: Causes, symptoms, and treatment - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2017 from Victor MarchioneA vascular headache is a condition characterized by dilation or swelling of the blood vessels leading to headache pain. There are many kinds of headaches that cause blood vessels in the head to become enlarged, distended, or inflamed. Patients often complain of throbbing pain that worsens with ...
Views: 2643 - Endive: Nutrition and health benefits - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2015 from Victor MarchioneLeafy greens are a staple of healthy eating. Leafy greens are available in a large variety including spinach, kale, chard and even dandelion. Leafy greens are praised for their health benefits, and to optimize your health you should enjoy them daily. Endives are another leafy green which can ...
Views: 2585 - Eat this, boost energy - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2015 from Victor MarchioneOur energy levels really set the tone for the day ahead. When we are tired and sluggish we don’t really feel like completing daily tasks or even leaving the house. Heck, sometimes you might feel your energy levels are too low to get up and grab some food. And food can play a large role in our ...
Views: 2561 - Recharge your energy with these 4 tips - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2015 from Victor MarchioneEnergy – we all want it, better yet we all need it, but sometimes it seems to fade as the day carries on. In fact, it’s a common symptom I hear amongst my patients. It’s easy to make excuses as to why we don’t have energy, but instead of making excuses let’s work on giving our energy levels a ...
Views: 2537 - 10 Best Diuretic Drinks and Their Health Benefits - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Victor MarchioneNatural Diuretic Drink Fruit juices can work well as a diuretic, but there are a number of other drinks that are diuretic in nature. Take coffee, for example. If you are one of those people who finds that drinking coffee makes you pee a little more than you normally would, there’s a reason for ...
Views: 2520 - Health benefits of lychee - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWe’re all pretty familiar with healthy tropical fruits. From pineapples to mangoes these delicious wonders are not only good, but good for us. But you may be missing out on another tropical fruit which is also offering a boost to your health. Originally grown in Southern China, this superfood ...
Views: 2507 - 6 Best cell regeneration foods - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWe are living, breathing creatures capable of self-healing in so many ways. Nothing brings this notion home more than human cell regeneration and a field of medicine exploring stem cells and the cell regeneration impact factor. What is regenerative medicine all about, anyhow? Every single one ...
Views: 2496 - Choosing an Energy Bar, Facts and Myths of Energy Bars - by Submitted on May 31, 2015 from Victor MarchioneOur busy lives take energy! We need energy to work, we need energy to perform activities, heck we even need energy for socializing. As you can seem a lot of our energy becomes depleted by outside sources. Sometimes, we don’t have the time to sit down and have a nutritious meal and so we reach ...
Views: 2496 - Feeling tired too often? Try this… - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2016 from Victor MarchioneIf you wake up sluggish and groggy, the first thing you probably do is reach for a cup of coffee. For many Americans, drinking coffee first thing in the morning has become a daily ritual. We opt for coffee because, thanks to its caffeine content, you may instantly begin to feel awake. But after ...
Views: 2494 - Olives: Nutrition and health benefits - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2015 from Victor MarchioneFrom the trees of the Mediterranean come a delicious and healthy fruit. While most people use olives to complement savory dishes, this food item is classified as fruit – even if we tend to use it like a vegetable. Not only good with a martini, olives come in a wide variety and offer health ...
Views: 2493 - Watermelon juice can relieve sore muscles after exercise - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2016 from Victor MarchioneWatermelon juice has been found to relieve sore muscles after exercise. Watermelons are mainly made up of water, but they also contain essential vitamins and minerals that your body requires to feel great. For example, watermelons actually have high antioxidant content known to help the body ...
Views: 2489 - Red grapes: nutrition and health benefits - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2015 from Victor MarchioneGrapes have been grown for more than 5,000 years and are a tasty snack or addition to salads and desserts. Many North Americans turn to red grapes as a way to cut calories or reduce fat, but there is much more to eating red grapes than potential weight loss. Recent studies suggest red grapes may ...
Views: 2473 - The 5 best energy-boosting tips - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThere seems to be an energy crisis and it’s not improving with age either. Everyday more and more people complain that they simply don’t have the energy to do things. They’re waking up tired, they’re sluggish throughout the day even after having cup after cup of coffee. We need to solve this ...
Views: 2448 - Paleo diet versus ketogenic diet - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIn the world of diets it’s hard to pick the one best suited for you. This is why it’s important to understand each diet and how each one can help you achieve your goals. Both the Paleo diet and ketogenic diet have been increasing in popularity. Although you may have a broad understanding of ...
Views: 2447 - Asparagus: Nutrition and health benefits - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2015 from Victor MarchioneDon’t let the side effect of smelly urine turn you off asparagus, it packs many essential vitamins and nutrients that your body needs. Let’s further explore the nutritional value of asparagus along with how it can improve our health. Nutritional value of asparagus First and foremost ...
Views: 2443 - Plum health benefits: Naturally sweet nutrition - by Submitted on May 22, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWarmer weather brings in-season fruits and vegetables – and trips to your local farmer’s market are a must. Fruits, in particular, are an integral part of a healthy diet and when they are in season they are that much easier to enjoy. One fruit you should be eating more of is the humble and ...
Views: 2420 - How fruits can help you burn calories - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIf you want to promote calorie burning it really has a lot to do with what you eat. Of course while marrying proper diet and exercise together can burn the most calories; you can get a good head start by incorporating calorie-burning fruits into your diet. But how exactly does fruit promote ...
Views: 2415 - Radish: Nutrition and health benefits - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2015 from Victor MarchioneRadishes are root vegetables that come in a variety of colors including red, white, purple and black. Radishes today are often overlooked, but remain a staple in salads. But radishes should play a larger part in your diet as they offer many health benefits due to their nutrition. There are many ...
Views: 2411 - The technique to combat stress - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWe all experience stress – some more than others. Although stress is a normal response, over the long-term it can have detrimental effects on your health. Combating stress is important; it can help improve your health and the stressful situation. Stress can affect the body in numerous ways by ...
Views: 2398 - How fruits can help you burn calories - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIf you want to promote calorie burning it really has a lot to do with what you eat. Of course while marrying proper diet and exercise together can burn the most calories; you can get a good head start by incorporating calorie-burning fruits into your diet. But how exactly does fruit promote ...
Views: 2389 - Does Eating Too Much Yogurt Have Any Side Effects? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Victor MarchioneYogurt contains a good amount of calcium. It helps protect against osteoporosis and helps maintain muscles. It also helps to improve digestive health and boosts the immune system. So, does that mean you can go for a yogurt overdose? Is too much yogurt bad for you? To answer these questions, ...
Views: 2357 - FDA trans fat ban and how it affects our health - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2015 from Victor MarchioneYour favorite foods are getting a makeover. More so their labels will start to look much differently as well. As you already know food labels reveal to us the nutritional value of food products. It outlines components such as fat content, carbohydrates, sugar and nutrition present. As part of ...
Views: 2356 - Iron-rich foods for your daily diet - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2015 from Victor MarchioneA healthy body requires a few essential things: Food, water and minerals. Essential minerals come in two forms, major and trace. Major minerals consist of calcium, potassium, sodium, sulfur, phosphate, chloride and magnesium. These minerals play a role in the workings on the human body. Equally ...
Views: 2345 - Is Guacamole Good for You - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Victor MarchioneGuacamole—it’s become a go-to treat for those who love dips and burritos. It’s easy to make, and if made right, it can be really tasty. In fact, it’s so delicious that you may be wondering, “Is guacamole good for you? Is guacamole healthy?” It has healthy stuff in it, but when you combine it all ...
Views: 2331 - Which type of vegetarian are you? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThere are many reasons why someone would choose not to consume meat. If you’re currently a meat eater you may find it hard to believe someone may give up steak, sausage and other forms of meat. But indeed there are people who go by a vegetarian lifestyle which omits meat. But is being a ...
Views: 2330 - Benefits of Potassium, How to Increase Potassium - by Submitted on May 27, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWhen it comes to good health, there are some essentials we can’t live without. For example, for out body to perform all it needs to do, it requires these essential minerals: Potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium, sulfur, chlorine and phosphorus. When balanced, these seven essential minerals keep ...
Views: 2321 - Depression symptoms don’t vary between seasons - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2016 from Victor MarchioneResearchers have found that depression symptoms do not vary between the changes of seasons. Senior author, Steven LoBello, said, “In conversations with colleagues, the belief in the association of seasonal changes with depression is more-or-less taken as a given and the same belief is widespread ...
Views: 2282 - Cashews: Handful (or two) a day keeps the doctor away - by Submitted on May 22, 2015 from Victor MarchioneNuts are certainly having a moment! All the enthusiasm comes from an onslaught of studies over the past decade showing nuts are no longer just snacks for baseball games – nuts are bona fide health food. Their most salient effect is heart attack prevention, and some studies suggest they help ...
Views: 2278 - Coconut Meat: Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Victor MarchioneMany people have used coconut oil as a healthy source of fat, but surprisingly, many may have not tried coconut meat. What is coconut meat? Coconut meat is the flesh of the tropical coconut fruit—also called the cocos nucifera palm. Coconut meat nutrition is packed full of vitamins and ...
Views: 2230 - Are Americans eating too much protein? - by Submitted on May 19, 2015 from Victor MarchioneOur diet requires a few simple things: Fat, carbohydrates and protein. In a perfect balance you’ll feel great, energized and receive all the essential vitamins and minerals. But when we don’t eat in balance, having too much protein for example, is when our bodies can go awry. Protein, found ...
Views: 2206 - Trouble sleeping? Best methods to deal with insomnia - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIf you’re tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep at night, and then hitting the snooze button again and again the next morning you’re not alone. Insomnia and difficulty sleeping is a common problem that most people experience at one (or more) time in their life. According to the American ...
Views: 2199 - Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder: Facts and symptoms - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Victor MarchioneSleep is an integral part of our health. It’s that nightly spell where we recharge so we can take on the next day. Sleep is also important to give our bodies a restart. It helps store memories, events and even reduces stress. Clearly, sleep is important and we should all ensure we’re getting ...
Views: 2173 - Migraines with aura linked to higher risk of stroke - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2016 from Victor MarchioneMigraine sufferers who experience auras and female migraine sufferers taking estrogen are at a greater risk for stroke. The results of the study found that migraine sufferers with auras are at a 2.4 times greater risk for stroke from a blood clot, compared to migraine sufferers without ...
Views: 2147 - Muscadine Juice: Nutrition Facts, Health Benefits & Recipes - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2017 from Victor MarchioneMuscadine juice benefits are often not known to many.It is a healthy beverage when consumed in moderation and is full of nutrients. These grapes are more nutritious than the other varieties of grapes, and aren’t as widely available as other varieties. They contain twice as much vitamin C ...
Views: 2001(1 vote) - What Does Kale Taste Like? How to Cook Delicious Kale - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Victor MarchioneIf you have to ask, “what does kale taste like?” you’ll have to be prepared for strong answers. While some like the taste, many others hate it. Raw kale, and even cooked kale, is quite bitter and really sets off some polarizing opinions. How to cook kale and its flavors is certainly ...
Views: 1951 - Is hypnosis a legitimate form of therapy? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIf you’ve ever watched hypnosis on TV then you probably know the drill. A “hypnotist” holds a pocket watch on a chain and then begins to swing it from side to side in front of the patient’s face, softly repeating, “You’re getting sleepy, very sleepy,” until the individual is fast ...
Views: 1940 - Intercostal neuralgia: Causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2017 from Victor MarchioneIntercostal neuralgia is a form of neuropathic pain that results from the damage or dysfunction of one or more nerves of the peripheral or central nervous system. Intercostal neuralgia affects the nerves running between the ribs and is seen in an estimated 3–22 percent of patients referred to ...
Views: 1855 - How to Relieve Constipation Fast! Home Remedies and Breathing Exercises - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2017 from Victor MarchioneWhat Is Constipation? If you’re among the 14% percent of American adults who suffer from regular constipation, knowing how to relieve constipation fast will come as some valuable information. Thankfully, home remedies for constipation are abundant and effective and typically relieve symptoms ...
Views: 1734 - Scanty Urination (Oliguria): Causes, Symptoms, and How to Treat It - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2017 from Victor MarchioneThere are some things that we can all relate to regardless of where we live, how we were raised, or what our paycheck says. And one of those things is peeing. We all have to pee every day. Given the state of technology, there’s a good chance you are peeing while you reading this. But what ...
Views: 1692 - Cumin Seeds Health Benefits - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Victor MarchioneAlthough they look tiny, cumin seeds pack a punch when it comes to flavor and nutritional benefits. Extensively used in Indian, Asian, African, and Latin American culinary practices, cumin has a very distinct nutty and peppery flavor. Scientifically known as Cuminum Cyminum, the small oblong ...
Views: 1680(1 vote) - 5 Easy ways to strengthen your bones - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2015 from Victor MarchioneOur bones are vital body parts. Without our skeleton, we’d probably just be organic mush pooling on the ground. The trouble is, as we age, our bones become weaker and more fragile, putting us at greater risk for fractures and breaks. Likewise, when we do sustain these injuries, recovery time ...
Views: 1675 - Oscillopsia: Causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2017 from Victor MarchioneOscillopsia refers to a visual disturbance where those affected experience swinging or oscillating vision. Patients often report that objects on the horizon of their eye vision move back and forth as well as up and down, making it difficult to effectively capture and recognize an object. ...
Views: 1672 - Difference between Arthralgia vs. arthritis joint pain - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2016 from Victor MarchioneArthralgia and arthritis are two conditions that lead to joint pain. Arthralgia actually stems from the Greek term meaning joint pain. The main difference between arthralgia and arthritis is the presence of inflammation. Although arthralgia and arthritis may share many symptoms, if there’s no ...
Views: 1667 - Sinusitis vertigo and dizziness, a complication of sinus infection - by Submitted on May 19, 2016 from Victor MarchioneSinusitis vertigo and dizziness are complications of a sinus infection. Caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungus, sinusitis is inflammation of the sinuses. The sinuses are four hollow cavities in the human skull and are important parts of the immune system as they provide defense against ...
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