Meat is a great source of protein. It is good to choose organic, hormone-free, antibiotic-free, free-range meat and poultry. It is recommended by nutritionists to eat fish twice a week, to opt for beef less often and to choose meats that are additive-free and nitrate-free, to eat leaner cuts of meat, such as: chicken breast, [...]
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Protein is an important nutrient that helps our bodies peform necessary functions for bones, skin, muscles, teeth, anti-bodies, hormones and digestive enzymes. If you don’t consume sufficient carbohydrates, protein is the nutrient that will supply you with energy. Nutritionist recommends the amount of dietary protein intake should be 0.8–1.0 grams per kilogram of body weight. [...]
Fats are essential for our bodies. They provide energy, energy storage, insulation and contour the body. There are five types of fats; saturated, polyunsaturated, monosaturated, omega-3’s, and omega-6. Fat helps protect organs such as the kidneys, heart and liver and plays a role in balancing our hormones. The layer of fat beneath the skin, insulates [...]
Hemorrhoids are veins located in the anal wall, external or internal. These veins may become inflamed either because we don’t eat enough fiber, are stressed out, have had a baby or other underlying physical conditions. 6 easy steps to make your hemorrhoid pain relief happen faster: 1. Use adhesive strips to lift your buttocks away [...]
Anal conditions that are not sexually transmitted include: anal fissure, perianal suppuration, fistula in ano, hemorrhoids and pruritis ani. Anal fissure is a tear in the anal canal and can be very painful. Abstaining from anal sex while you have a fissure is advisable as it will heal faster and prevents transmission of STDs. Perianal [...]
In 1990, the FDA reviewed hemorrhoid-related non-prescription drugs and their claims to ensure consumers that the products were safe and effective. Approved ingredients include: aluminum hydroxide gel, benzocaine, calamine, cocoa butter, dibucaine, ephedrine sulfate and epinephrine. Ingredients that were banned include: boric acid as an antiseptic, lanolin alcohol, cod liver oil and Peruvian balsam. Most [...]
During pregnancy, it is vital that you stay away from Hemorrhoid surgery. Hemorrhoid surgery is painful and not like anything you can imagine. Given the location and weight of the baby, healing from this surgery can be complicated. You will suffer from pain while not being able to sleep and being tired. The best thing [...]