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Common Causes of Digestive Problems
…variety of dietary and lifestyle factors, including: * A diet high in sugar; * Low consumption of soured milk products; * Antibiotic use; * Excessive alcohol intake; * Fluoridated and/or chlorinated water supplies; * Radiation therapy; * Exposure to toxic metals, pollutants, and/or radiation; or * Use of…
Foods to Avoid With GERD
…been largely ignored thus far in this country. The general advice in the U.S. is to avoid spicy foods, don’t eat late meals, and don’t drink alcohol in the evening. In Norway, they discovered that individuals who routinely added salt to their meals had almost twice the risk of experiencing acid…
Quick Relief from Post-Surgery Nausea
…Hospital were investigating the effects of aromatherapy on post-surgical nausea. They gave patients gauze pads that were moistened with either rubbing alcohol, an inert saline solution, or oil of peppermint. Each patient was instructed to breathe in slowly and deeply through their nose, then exhale slowly…
Can Putting Away the Salt Shaker Help Osteoporosis?
…fact, a craving for oranges or bananas is often a fairly good indicator that you are deficient in potassium. On the other side of the scale, sugar, alcohol, diuretics, profuse sweating, vomiting, stress, diarrhea, and salt consumption deplete potassium levels. So What's the Bottom Line? Put away the salt…
One of the Best Flu Prevention Tactics Revealed
…, and bedding are comfortable. * Exercise regularly, but stop at least three hours before bedtime. * Avoid caffeinated beverages (and for adults, alcohol) at least eight hours before turning in. * Keep work, computers, and TVs out of bedrooms. I also suggest that you: * Avoid less obvious sources of…
Relieve Joint Pain with Good Old-Fashioned Water
…problems. But most people don’t associate dehydration with joint pain and stiffness. Many of the fluids we consume nowadays--soft drinks, tea, coffee, alcohol--act as diuretics. Several drugs also exhibit a diuretic effect. And a diet rich in protein and fat promotes fluid loss, as well. (Urea, a byproduct…
