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healthmeup - 04/23/2013 12:30:00
Is No Carb Diet a Healthy Weight Loss Diet?
High protein diets are popular for weight loss and help you lose weight. Most weight loss diets include no carb or low carb diets. But are these weight loss diets healthy? Here are the top four reasons to ditch high protein diet aka low carb diets or no carb diet, for a balanced diet. Continue Reading »
healthmeup - 04/16/2013 15:00:00
Uric Acid: What is Uric Acid Level?
Uric acid is a product of the metabolic breakdown of purine nucleotides from the foods you eat. Most of the uric acid is filtered out by the kidneys and passes out from the body through urine. A small amount passes out of the body in stool. But if too much uric acid is being produced or if the... Continue Reading »
healthmeup - 01/11/2013 15:25:27
Eating Vegetables Could Help Digest Red Meat
A healthy complement of vegetables can help in the digestion of steak or beef and prevent illnesses that come with diet heavy in red meat, scientists from New Zealand said Wednesday. Continue Reading »
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healthmeup - 11/08/2012 07:30:00
How Are Prebiotics Different from Probiotics?
It’s a very common question gastroenterologists have to address. These two words differ by a letter, but they target similar benefits - improving overall health by improving digestive health through nourishing a healthy colon. “Our digestive system is the host to millions of bacteria, many of... Continue Reading »
healthmeup - 11/05/2012 07:00:00
Diet Tips for High Uric Acid Patients
"If you reduce uric acid, at least in some patients, you may be able to reduce blood pressure," said Dr. Daniel Feig, associate professor of pediatrics-renal at BCM and chief of the pediatric hypertension clinics at Texas Children's Hospital. "This could be one way people develop hypertension and... Continue Reading »
healthmeup - 07/24/2012 05:45:00
How Obesity Is Linked to Infertility
A bulging belly was once considered a sign of prosperity in our country; this is no longer the case as study after study reveals links between abdominal fat accumulation and potentially life threatening diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, osteoarthritis, infertility and... Continue Reading »
healthmeup - 05/20/2012 06:30:00
How to Burn Fat More Efficiently
All the time, I hear fitness professionals tell their clients not to exercise above a certain heart rate, as if it were bad for people to run or bike fast. Target heart rate has become a buzz phrase, with many cardio machines display a “fat-burning zone” on their panels, encouraging people to... Continue Reading »
healthmeup - 03/10/2012 06:30:00
Health Awareness: Common Blood Disorders
Blood is essential for life. It carries oxygen and nutrients to every part of the body. Blood also fights infections and heals injuries. Therefore, disorders of the blood largely affect overall health. Many blood diseases are congenital and are due to inherited genetic disorders. Some acquire... Continue Reading »
healthmeup - 02/10/2012 07:00:00
Best Home Remedies for Brutal Hangovers
Buttered toast, cheesy burgers, sodas, cakes, gross green shakes, greasy biryani, sleep, sleep and more sleep...everyone has a ‘tried and tested’ hangover cure. And yet, brutal hangovers are never that easy. So we decided to ask a doctor (of internal medicine no less!) - Dr. Verinder Anand,... Continue Reading »