Tag: Diet
Low-Fat Diets Linked to Low Testosterone Levels in Men
Scientists at the University of Worcester have found that diets containing particularly low levels of fat may decrease testosterone levels in men by up to 15%. Led by Joseph Whittaker, corresponding author of the...
Warfarin Diet – What you should eat & what to avoid
Warfarin Overview
What is the warfarin diet all about and why is it important to take seriously? Warfarin, also known as Coumadin or Jantoven, is a drug prescribed for a range of conditions related to...
5 Tips to Ease Your PMS Symptoms
Ease Your PMS Overview
For most of us ladies, PMS is a monthly evil that rears its ugly head for about a week and wrecks just about everything in its path. Through its wide range...
5 Foods to Avoid with Fibromyalgia
Foods to Avoid with Fibromyalgia Overview
Fibromyalgia is a condition characterized by widespread pain in conjunction with fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues. Currently, there is not a specific recommended diet for people with fibromyalgia....
7 Foods That Improve Mental Health
Mental health is undoubtedly a loaded term. For some, it can symbolize the heaviest burden in their life and for others, a subtle, or even subconscious, buzz of discomfort that goes with them through...
5 Things That Make Migraines Worse
With everything we know about human health, you might be surprised to learn that doctors and researchers still don’t know the exact cause of migraine headaches. About 15% of the population, or roughly 39...
Tips For Dining Out With Celiac Disease
Dining out with any sort of dietary limitation can be a challenge, to say the least. You have to have an eye for ingredients to avoid, and you have to be willing to ask...
Constipation and Narcotics: How to Get a Move On
If you're taking a narcotic for your pain, chances are good you're dealing with an unpleasant side effect: constipation.
As a topic, constipation doesn't exactly make for good dinner conversation. But knowing what to eat...
Living Easier with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an immune disease characterized by inflammation of the lining of the joints (synovium).
By Margaret Jaworski
The persistent inflammation leads to painful stiffness, redness, and swelling in the joints that over time...