Disaccharidases are enzymes that are responsible for breaking down complex sugars, such as lactose, into simple sugars, such as glucose. This makes the sugars more easily absorbable by the intestines. A disaccharidase deficiency can lead to a whole host of gastrointestinal symptoms that include such maladies as diarrhea, bloating, or borborygmi (also known as stomach rumbling). These symptoms are very…
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You will naturally be fatigued after a good workout. You are going to feel the urge to ingest some food and replace some of the energy you just expended at the gym. If you are not careful, you might actually mess up your workout and lose your gains by over indulging in the wrong foods. Why this is definitely a…
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Your period can be a troublesome and vexing condition, especially when it isn’t coming on time. No one has time for that type of mental stress. Thankfully, there are some dietary changes you can make to help regulate your period and alleviate your stress: Papaya This wonderful fruit is one of the best foods available for regulating your period. Papaya…
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There are two primary types of fatty liver disease, non-alcoholic induced fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and alcoholic induced fatty liver disease. NAFLD is currently the most prevalent form of chronic disease that affects between 10-20% of the general pediatric population globally. Some researchers predict that NAFLD will turn out to be the biggest cause of liver failure and liver transplants…
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Leaky gut syndrome can be devastating for your health. It happens when the membranes sealing off your dietary system loosen and your digestive fluids leak into your blood stream. This can lead to symptoms like chronic diarrhea, nutritional deficiencies, excessive fatigue, upset stomach, and the development of certain chronic diseases. You can treat leaky gut syndrome by altering your diet…
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Warts are small ovular growths that appear on your skin as a result of a viral infection. They are most often benign and painless, but they are unattractive and distracting. At times they can be painful if they are in a sensitive area. Below are some amazing home remedies that can be used to remove warts. 1. Apple Cider Vinegar…
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A peptic ulcer occurs when the stomach lining or duodenum begins to erode. The ulcers are referred to as ‘peptic’ because they are connected to the activity of pepsin (a vital digestive enzyme) and acid on the cells lining the duodenum and stomach. Peptic ulcers come in two variants: gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer. A gastric ulcer is located in…
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