Mono is otherwise called as the kissing disease as it spreads by contact with bodily fluids, and especially saliva. The symptoms of Mononucleosis are most common in teens as well as young adults. However, the symptoms in children are usually too mild to notice, and typically the older adults have been immune to the virus. […]
Category Archives: Diet & Nutrition
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Have you ever experienced that burning sensation on your tongue after having something extremely spicy or hot? Oftentimes kids are seen sticking out their tongue all day, to try and show discomfort over something that they can’t express. Basically, it is the result of eating something hot that has left their tongue scalded. Needless to […]
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A peptic ulcer is an open sore in an upper digestive tract. There are two types of peptic ulcers, a gastric ulcer, which forms in the lining of your stomach, and a duodenal ulcer, which forms the upper part of the small intestine. Causes of Peptic Ulcers Helicobacter pylori (a bacteria that can cause a […]
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You are probably aware of few artificial sweeteners, processed sugars, conventionally produced dairy and meats, refined grains and GMO organisms your diet may contain. But, do you know how deadly it can be when combined with other unhealthy habits such as stress, lack of rest and also medications? However, few foods that most of us […]
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Botulism is also called as botulism poisoning, it is a rare but very serious illness which transmits through food, contact with contaminated soil, or through an open wound. Without early treatment, botulism can also lead to paralysis, breathing difficulties, and death. This is of fatal conditions that can happen to a person. Whether it is […]
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It is a really difficult task to quit tobacco i.e. smoking especially if a person has been addicted to tobacco for some time. You might have made a number of resolutions in order to quit tobacco, but have you succeeded in giving up this habit? Taking tobacco is an awful habit one can ever have […]
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Pancreatitis is a disease in which the pancreas generally becomes inflamed. Pancreatic damage usually happens when the digestive enzymes which are more activated before they are released into the small intestine. Also, it will begin attacking the pancreas. There are two forms of pancreatitis Acute pancreatitis Acute pancreatitis is a sudden inflammation which lasts for a […]
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As the name indicates, liquid diet provides all or most of the calories from the healthy drinks. While some liquid diets replace all the meals with fruit juices or vegetable shakes, taken 3-4 times a day, others substitute only 1-2 meals with healthy nutritious drinks. By carefully following this liquid diet, you can lose your weight […]
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Eating is very natural, healthy, and also a pleasurable activity for satisfying hunger. However, in our food abundant, diet-obsessed culture, eating is often mindless, consuming, and guilt-inducing instead. Mindful eating is an ancient mindfulness practice with applications for resolving this troubled love-hate relationship with food. Mindful eating is eating with an attention and an intention. […]
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Bariatric surgery is an operation which helps you to lose weight by making changes to your digestive system. Some types of bariatric surgeries make your stomach smaller, allowing you to eat and drink less at one time and making you feel full sooner. Other bariatric surgeries also change your small intestine the part of your […]