Unhealthy foods and lifestyle habits can contribute to bad breath (Halitosis) Halitosis (bad breath) can result from poor dental health habits and may be a sign of other health problems. Halitosis can also be made worse by the types of foods you eat and other unhealthy lifestyle habits. Can food cause bad breath? The digestive process starts in the … Read More
Dietary recommendations for Helicobacter pylori infection A diet based on optimum nutrition shows that genetic susceptibility to H. pylori can be modified and there is mounting scientific evidence to show that such a diet not only helps prevent acquisition of the bacteria but also protects from disease consequences in those who are infected. In one study, research on vitamin C … Read More
Allergy (food and environmental) An allergy is an adverse reaction (hypersensitivity) resulting from exposure to a normally harmless substance (allergen). This substance may be a drug, a food, or some other environmental agent such as dust, dust-mites, pets, or pollens. The reaction may manifest itself in various ways including skin rashes, sneezing, swelling of the tissue or mucous … Read More
Depression – therapy, diet and natural medicine should be the first choice before drugs Considering all the days of the last week, circle the number that best fits you for each item: 1. I feel sad. 0 1 2 3 4 Not at all true Slightly/rarely true Moderately/occasionally true Very much/frequently true Extremely/constantly true 2. I am not … Read More
What is celiac disease? Celiac disease is classified as an autoimmune disease where there is a hypersensitivity to the protein gluten. When a person has celiac disease, there is a 1 in 22 chance that the immediate family (brothers, sisters and grandchildren) might also be a celiac patient and should be checked frequently for celiac. These patients should follow a … Read More