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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Stomach disorder)

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a stomach disorder that affects large intestines. You may experience cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation. You can control IBS symptoms by managing diet, lifestyle, and stress. Those with severe symptoms can treat them with medication. IBS discomfort IBS Symptoms Abdominal pain Cramping Bloating Changes in the appearance of bowel movement Changes in bowel movements Other symptoms may include; increased gas or mucus in the stool. Seek medical attention if you have a persistent change in bowel habits. They may indicate a severe condition, such as colon cancer. More-serious signs and symptoms include: Weight loss Diarrhea at night Rectal bleeding Iron deficiency anemia Unexplained vomiting Difficulty swallowing Continuous pain that doesn't reduce by passing out gas or a bowel movement Causes of IBS The cause of IBS isn't known. The following factors may contribute to IBS signs and symptoms: Muscle contractions in the intestine...

The Hottest Alkaline Foods to add to your diet

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  At times, health specialists may fail to address the correlation between food and cancer prevention and treatment. Your poor diet can cause diseases and, eating the right foods may help prevent or reverse these diseases. Meat, dairy, refined sugar, and processed foods are known to be risk factors for cancer and, all these are acid-forming foods. Cancer is a systemic metabolic disease that forms due to nutrient deficiencies, a high amount of toxins, and usually a low pH level. The low pH level indicates that the body is too acidic. An alkaline-rich diet helps neutralize the constant acid production. You may add the following alkaline foods to your diet for better health. Cucumber Cucumber is a healthy alkaline fruit that contains vitamins C, K, and B, carbohydrates, soluble and insoluble fiber, potassium, magnesium, and silica. Cucumbers are also low in calories and have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. A diet containing cucumber can also reduce the risk of heart dise...

Here's why you should know what your feet say about your Liver Health according to experts

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Do you care about your feet? It sounds awkward to ask, but your feet reveal a lot about your overall health. The heart sends down blood to the feet and then back through the vascular system and, if the heart or liver has a problem, the vascular problem will have a problem. You will notice it at the lower leg because of the poor circulation. By the time you notice changes on your feet, this means your liver is in danger. Seek medical attention immediately you see the signs. Ways your feet will tell that your liver is in trouble Spider veins on the feet Spider veins or spider nevus are spider-like dilated vessels clustered together on the surface of your skin. Spider veins appear when there are too many estrogens in your system caused by pregnancy or liver damage. These are because of the enlargement of the arterioles, the branches that stem from your arteries to your capillaries. If you observe spider veins on your feet, your liver might be in trouble and needs attention. Itching feet D...

Want to maintain eye health? Add these foods to your diet

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  Having a healthy sight is vital for overall health. Having a healthy diet and being active can lower your risk of eye or vision problems. Add the following foods to your diet as they will help you maintain eye health and may protect against cataracts, macular degeneration, and other eye problems. Water Water is essential for overall health as it helps the eyes to keep lubricated. When the eyes are lubricated, they become moist and this helps remove bacteria, dust particles, and other small particles that get in the eyes. When the body is dehydrated, there is not enough water for lubrication. Avocados Avocados are one of the most nutrient-dense foods and, it's not a surprise that they are great for the eyes. They are richer in lutein than any other fruit. Lutein helps prevent cataracts and macular degeneration. They are rich in vitamins (A, C, B6, and E) that are prime eye nutrients. Tomatoes Tomatoes highly contain lycopene, lutein, and beta-carotene. These powerful antioxidants ...