Tag: Stomach

We have been taught never to skip breakfast as a child. However, most of us do not have a fair idea about what to...

Diarrhea should never be ignored. Spicy foods and/or stress do not cause stomach ulcers, they only worsen the symptoms. Colon cleansing does not have any health benefit. Hemorrhoids cannot be caused by cold temperatures of the surfaces you sit on. IBS is common and cannot be cured with diets. IBS and IBD are different conditions. A rumbling stomach is not always a sign of hunger.

Irritable bowels and sensitive stomachs can be managed by cutting out foods such as dairy, chocolate, alcohol, corn, fructose, seeds and nuts, chili, carbonated beverages, and high-fat foods as well as fried foods. These foods can be difficult to digest or can cause inflammation of the bowels. Try to stick to soft bland foods and drink plenty of water.

Dumping that old pickle juice jar down the drain? Here's why you need to rethink. A good source of essential nutrients required for the body, pickle juice has several health benefits. It soothes muscle cramps, controls restless leg syndrome, regulates diabetes, helps with weight loss, and treats upset stomachs! It is, hence, a good idea to include the pickle juice in your diet, instead of throwing it away!

An acidic environment within your body, puts you at a greater risk of acid reflux, cancer, osteoporosis, and arthritis. The key to treating such health conditions is ensuring that our blood remains at a healthy, almost-neutral pH. Baking soda helps neutralize the acid in our system and also acts as a natural antacid, thereby helping to fight off kidney stones, UTIs, acid reflux, and heartburn.

With a plate full of restrictions being served your way during pregnancy, it is difficult satiating your taste buds by simply cooking and eating...

Ask anybody in the world who works to earn money. He or she does so for three basic needs: food, clothing, and shelter. And...

We can never place enough emphasis on the importance of indulging in some physical activity during pregnancy. For instance, practicing exercises regularly during pregnancy...

Guavas are sweet summer fruits that are just as tasty as they are delicious. While its leaves are usually discarded, they’re slowly gaining recognition...

Pills are useful, but they come with many side effects. Lemon water can actually replace the need for drugs. You can use it to treat an upset stomach, cold, or flu. Trying to lose weight? Drink lemon water for appetite control. This simple remedy will manage diabetes, hypertension, bone metabolism, and brain decline. It might be just what you need to prevent chronic disease. To make lemon water, add fresh or store-bought lemon juice to hot or cold water.

Mix a teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of water and have this twice a day, preferably on an empty stomach. This solution can benefit your health by reducing heartburn and acid reflux symptoms, preventing urinary tract infections (UTIs), preventing kidney stones, and balancing your body's pH levels.

Pop-quiz. Which is the world's most widely used psychoactive stimulant? If you answer is caffeine, you're spot on! Caffeine is the world's most widely used...

Sleeping positions of a baby are very important and can cause Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). It is known about 2,500 babies die every...

Black poop can be caused by dark-colored foods and drinks you had – say black licorice or blueberries. Taking iron supplements or certain painkillers can also turn your poop black. More serious causes include bleeding in the upper GI tract due to peptic ulcers, gastritis, esophageal varices, or cancer. Blood mixed with poop is black. If you also have abdominal pain, diarrhea, or a fever, visit a doctor.

Does your toddler have a strange propensity for putting mud, wall plaster, chalks, sand, and other such dirt or rather ‘inedible’ items into his...