- 41. Heartburn
- (Heartburn)
- ... as heart disease. Many over-the-counter medications are available to relieve the pain of heartburn. Options include: Antacids that neutralize stomach acid. Antacids, such as Maalox, Mylanta, Gelusil, ...
- 42. Heart Disease
- (Heart Disease)
- ... heart disease, including: Blond psyllium Coenzyme Q10 Flaxseed Oats and oat bran Omega-3 fatty acids Plant stanols and sterols, such as beta-sitosterol and sitostanol As with any alternative ...
- 43. Diabetes
- (Diabetes)
- ... ketones in your urine (diabetic ketoacidosis). If your cells are starved for energy, your body may begin to break down fat. This produces toxic acids known as ketones. Watch for loss of appetite, weakness, ...
- 44. High cholesterol
- (High cholesterol)
- ... and simvastatin (Zocor). Bile-acid-binding resins. Your liver uses cholesterol to make bile acids, a substance needed for digestion. The medications cholestyramine (Prevalite, Questran), colesevelam ...
- 45. Protein for the Teen Athlete
- (Nutrition)
- ... requirement. The protein in foods of animal origin is termed complete or high-quality protein because it contains all the essential amino acids in about the proportions humans need. Vegetable proteins ...
- 46. Fads and Diets
- (Nutrition)
- ... should learn how to combine 2 or more foods, like beans and corn, to ensure that they get essential amino acids, the building blocks of protein. Vitamin Supplements Those who keep to a strict vegan ...
- 47. Vegetarian Diets for Children
- (Nutrition)
- ... amino acids. As a general guideline, his protein intake should come from more than one source, combining cereal products (wheat, rice) with legumes (dry beans, soybeans, peas), for example; when eaten ...
- 48. Making Healthy Food Choices
- (Nutrition)
- ... of his body, including building new tissues and producing antibodies that help battle infections. Without essential amino acids (the building blocks of protein), children would be much more susceptible ...
- 49. Heart attack
- (Heart attack )
- ... of a heart-healthy diet. It contains omega-3 fatty acids, which help improve blood cholesterol levels and prevent blood clots. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables contain antioxidants ...
- 50. A Guide To Children's Dental Health
- (Teething & Tooth Care)
- ... then make acids that break down the enamel. Cavities are holes in the enamel caused by tooth decay. ...