Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic condition that causes joint pain. It affects millions of people around the world, and is becoming more and more of a problem as we live longer and do more repeat tasks, like typing. OA can be debilitating and severely reduce your quality of life. It is not so simple as wearing and tearing your…
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Including dietary fiber in your regular diet is a great way to lower your risk of suffering from chronic diseases, like cancer, heart disease, and strokes. Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that your body cannot break down and store as fat. It passes through your system undigested. Fiber comes in two forms: soluble and insoluble. The majority of…
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Many sicknesses are referred to as the “common cold”. But what makes a sickness a common cold in the first place? The common cold is a viral infection of the nose or throat. It is basically an inconvenience and is relatively harmless. It can be caused by a wide variety of viruses and is more defined by its symptoms than…
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Almonds are high in dietary fiber which makes them great additions to your diet. You could reasonably eat almonds every day and only improve your overall health. See why below. What is Dietary Fiber? Dietary fiber, also called bulk or roughage, is the portion of plants that your body cannot absorb or digest. Most food components, like proteins, carbohydrates,…
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People who have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can have a difficult time managing behaviors and bodily functions. Part of this is regulated through medication, but much of it is also affected by your diet. Below are some foods that ASD patients should make sure to avoid or minimize in their diet. DAIRY Dairy can have an unexpected effect on…
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Palm oil is one of the most popular and affordable cooking oils in the world. It comes from the fruit of oil palms, Elaeis guineensis tree which is native to West and Southwest Africa. It has been used as a cooking ingredient for over than 5,000 years. Although palm oil is extremely popular, it can be considered a controversial cooking…
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Swine flu, also known as the H1N1 flu is one of the most devastating flus floating around. Typically, it is only transferred to humans via pigs, but lately it has been transferring from human to human. The best way to deal with swine flu is to not get it in the first place. You can do this by making…
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