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According to several studies and research conducted, histamine intolerance happens to 1% of the world population 80%, of which are of the middle-aged population group.
However, because histamine intolerance is, characterized by the same symptoms as common allergies, most physicians diagnose these intolerance cases as allergies. Hence, it is, called a pseudo-allergy or "fake" allergy.
Histamine was, discovered by Dale and Laidlaw in 1910. And, in...
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You might have noticed goji berries at the supermarket and been curious about what exactly they are.
Goji berries are a type of berry that is red and originate from a plant that is native to China. The plant that produces goji berries is known by its scientific name, Lycium barbarum. Goji berries have been utilized for their medicinal properties for hundreds of years in traditional Chinese medicine. It is possible to hear people refer to them as wolfberries.
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Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is a common digestive disorder that occurs when there is excessive growth of bacteria in the small intestine.
SIBO can lead to a wide range of unpleasant symptoms, including bloating, abdominal pain, and diarrhea or constipation. If left untreated, it can also cause long-term damage to the digestive system.
Thankfully, a SIBO-specific diet can help alleviate the symptoms of this condition. The SIBO diet...
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Drugs that claim to prevent or redress bone loss can actually cause bones to crumble and break. Calcium supplements, fortified processed food, and pasteurized dairy don't work because the calcium in them doesn't reach our bones. It's a grim picture, but “The Healthy Bones Nutrition Plan and Cookbook” can help. Coauthors Dr. Laura Kelly and Helen Bryman Kelly, daughter and mother, have a firm grasp on the disciplines concerned with bone health,...
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What do Louis XIV, Marin Luther King, Sir Isaac Newton, Caesar Augustus, Benjamin Franklin, and Oliver Cromwell have in common? Kidney stones. These famous people all suffered from kidney stones.
1 in every 10 individuals is, estimated to have kidney stones once in their life. In the United States alone, the frequency of kidney stones rose from 3.8% in the 1970s to 8.8% in the 2000s. And, in 2014, the frequency further increased to 10%. But, kidney...
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The removal surgically of all or a portion of your thyroid gland is referred to as a thyroidectomy.
Thyroid glands are butterfly-shaped organs located at the neck's base. It produces hormones that regulate the entirety that affects your metabolic rate, right from heart rate to the speed that you burn calories.
Thyroidectomy is a procedure to treat thyroid conditions like cancer, non-cancerous thyroid growth (goiter), and excessive thyroid (Hyperthyroidism).
The...
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A low salicylate diet is a way of eating designed for those with Salicylate sensitivity, an acquired or inherited disorder that affects the body's ability to process and metabolize certain foods.
For those who suffer from this issue, consuming even small amounts of certain food items can cause extreme reactions in the form of inflammation, fatigue, headache, skin problems, and digestive issues. While specific details may vary from person to person,...
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Like other nasal cavity infection, sinusitis can cause serious physical and mental discomforts to people. Acute sinusitis, the most common form of sinusitis, can be, managed easily, using simple home remedies.
Doctors may prescribe over-the-counter medications to help manage the symptoms and prevent further complications. Chronic sinusitis, on the other hand, can stay in your life forever. Management may include, antifungal medications and corticosteroid...
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Secondary lymphedema affects one out of a thousand Americans, making it the most common cause of diseases in the said number. The disease has another type, primary lymphedema, which is the rarer type and occurs in 1 of 100,000 Americans. Moreover, this disease is also associated with cancer. One out of five women who are breast cancer survivors is most likely to develop lymphedema.
Lymphedema is a disease characterized by the accumulation of lymphatic...
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In the 1950s, a Japanese educator, lawyer, and natural food advocate named George Ohsawa believed that there is a treatment for any debilitating or chronic disease with the right kind of food.
His research showed that women, challenged by cancer, may lessen the risk of suffering a relapse with a diet regimen he prepared. Even his student and protégée Michio Kushi did several seminars in the United States about a dietary regimen composed of a low-fat,...
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Did you know that the number of people suffering from autoimmune diseases is 24-50 million in the United States? That's 16% of the US population.
If you are struggling with autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, you might be curious about alternative ways of managing your symptoms.
While medications may dull chronic pain, they sometimes come with unpleasant side effects. Also known as, the autoimmune protocol diet, the autoimmune protocol...
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Are you frequently battling with sinusitis, those persistent and bothersome symptoms that seem to take a toll on your day-to-day life? The headache, the nasal congestion, the facial pain-it can all become overwhelming. But what if I told you there's a way to manage these symptoms and even reduce their occurrence through a simple yet effective solution-your diet?
Sinusitis is a common condition affecting millions of people worldwide. It could...
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Did you know that women's fat content, ranges between, 24% to 40%, while in men, it would be 6% to 25%? This is because of some of the physiological differences between genders.
One difference is that females have slower lipolysis or breakdown of fats. Another is that females manifest slower oxidation of fatty acids or conversion of fats into energy. And lastly, females exhibit faster storage of fats into the subcutaneous adipose tissue after food...
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Food is the only constant thing we introduce in our bodies on a daily basis- giving it the power to influence our normal physiology and biochemistry in a number of ways.
While its original purpose was to support the growth and function of the human body, it is now one of the major culprits for chronic diseases.
We have undermined what our diet can do to the human body. Allowing ourselves to be unaware of how it can even modify the anatomy of...
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Did you know that fatty liver disease is, a condition that currently affects almost a third of the US population? This is mainly due, to excessive alcohol consumption, unhealthy food choices, and sedentary lifestyles. Left unchecked, fatty liver disease can cause damage to the liver and lead to serious medical conditions such as liver fibrosis or scarring, and cirrhosis, which can be fatal.
As of this writing, there are no FDA approved medications...
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In the interest of acquiring better health, more and more people are trying to make lifestyle changes by means of maintaining healthy weight, limiting consumption of fatty food, avoiding smoking and alcohol, and controlling food portions.
The Acid Reflux Diet is on the rise. But, some are hesitant to try this diet thinking that it is so restrictive.
In truth, the Acid Reflux Diet is designed for people who experience the following:
• Persistent...
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If you want to live a healthy life even if you've just had your gallbladder removed, then there's good news for you! You can definitely live without a gallbladder and you can maintain a healthy and fit life without it, as long as you stick to a diet.
Gallbladder removal surgery is performed on about one million Americans every year. Since you can live without it, many doctors suggest extraction once it becomes inflamed. Typically, inflammation occurs...
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