When 16-year-old Aakansha Kumari’s weight dropped below 42lbs and she wasn’t able to keep food down, her parents were understandably worried. Her father soon noted that there was a visible lump on her stomach and she was taken to a doctor. What they discovered wasn’t something they were expecting. Aakansha’s stomach was lodged with a […]
Early in the morning, it’s easy to reach for the closest food and eat it quickly before running out of the house for work or errands. Some mornings, you might not even have time to grab breakfast at all — I know that happens a lot to me. Most of us know that breakfast is […]
Coconut Oil Coconut oil is solid at room temperature, has a sweet and nutty taste, and is an excellent substitute for butter or oil. Unlike its counterparts, it contains antimicrobial properties and fatty acids that can improve digestion, immunity, boost energy and metabolism. Beet greens The green tops of beetroot help to give significant relief […]
We’ve all felt it at one moment or another, stomach pain which can go from the terrible to a living hell. Worst of all is that we don’t always know what is causing it. And the thing is, no stomach pain is the same as the other, but we should know how to identify the […]
Bloating is a common digestive discomfort affecting both men and women. Although most people resort to over-the counter meds to get rid of a bloated stomach, there are safer ways to deal with this issue. One such treatment includes a set of yoga exercises, known as Supta pawana muktasana (Supta = Reclining, Pawan = wind, […]
It was an ordinary afternoon in the Fiore’s family home. It was a warm spring day, so they decided to start their grill and have hamburgers for dinner. But the day would soon turn into a nightmare. The worst part is that it was their young son Anthony who was most affected – by an incident that […]
An alkalized body is probably the best thing you can do for yourself. Many articles and studies urge people to be perceptive of their body acidity or alkalinity, in order to have a high-quality life. When the human organism is alkalized, the body can perform ideally. Still, due to irregular or improper diets as well […]
It feels awesome to finish a workout, that is, if you’re able to get through it in one piece. Sometimes your stomach just doesn’t want to cooperate, and tummy troubles can definitely disrupt a workout. Avoiding foods that cause stomach problems during a workout can set you up for greater success and endurance, as you’ll feel better […]
Lisa Brown’s fight for survival lasted six long years. During that time, people often assumed that the rail-thin woman from Brookfield, Wis., suffered from a severe eating disorder. “People would say I should eat a burger, and they’d ask me why I was starving myself,” Brown told People magazine. “It was very hard to hear, but […]
The gluten protein may not be the real reason for why many people experience bloating after eating wheat-containing food. Instead, a new study proposes fructan as the potential culprit for the sensitivity some are exhibiting. As much as 13% of the population have bloating after eating gluten-containing foods and seek out alternatives. But perhaps, they should be looking for […]