Condition and Diseases – Page 2

Flatulence

Flatulence (also known as “gas”) is something we all release several times a day. Most of this gas comes from the fermentation of indigestible carbohydrates…

Gluten-Restricted Diet

For more expert advice and information please see Gigi Stewart, M.A. at glutenfreegigi.com Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, oats, buckwheat, barley, and…

Gout

Gout is a form of arthritis that is characterized by high levels of uric acid (one of the body’s waste products) in the blood. Previous…

Hypertension

How can you reduce your blood pressure or prevent hypertension? • Don’t smoke! • Limit alcohol to no more than 1 drink per day (women)…

Hypoglycemia

What is Hypoglycemia? Reactive hypoglycemia usually occurs when your pancreas is overproducing insulin. Insulin is a hormone your pancreas makes to carry sugar (glucose) from…

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Approximately 40 million Americans – mostly women – have IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). IBS is a chronic disorder with symptoms that include abdominal bloating, pain…

Kidney Disease

Your kidneys are responsible for filtering waste and extra water from your blood in the form of urine. These bean-shaped organs also regulate blood pressure…

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are usually composed of calcium salts, uric acid or struvite. Calcium salts make up the majority of stones with uric acid or struvite…

Lactose Intolerance

Lactose is the sugar found in milk. If your body does not make any or enough lactase (the enzyme that processes lactose), the result is…