Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Ayurveda?BenefitsAyurveda for UCFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Ayurveda? Benefits Ayurveda for UC Frequently Asked Questions Ayurvedais a holistic approach to medicine that originated in India more than 3,000 years ago. In Sanskrit, Ayurveda means “knowledge of life.” The concept behind the practice is that disease comes from an imbalance in a person’s consciousness. Ulcerative colitis(UC) is a chronic disease of the large intestine in which the colon’s lining becomes inflamed and develops small ulcerations....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefits of Walking After EatingDownside: Upset StomachHow Long Should You Wait?Is Walking After Eating a Good Idea?DurationHigh-Intensity Walking Speed Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits of Walking After Eating Downside: Upset Stomach How Long Should You Wait? Is Walking After Eating a Good Idea? Duration High-Intensity Walking Speed It’s no secret that low-impact exercises like walking have health benefits, and the timing of your walk may help you boost these benefits even further....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPurported BenefitsRisksDosageAntioxidant Foods Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purported Benefits Risks Dosage Antioxidant Foods Boldo tea is made from the leaves of the boldo plant (Pemus boldus), an evergreen shrub or small tree with greenish fruits that is indigenous to South America. Boldo is found mainly in Chile and Peru, but it also grows in countries such as Mexico, Ecuador, Argentina, and Morocco....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefitsDoes It Work?Possible RisksHow to Use ItOther Options Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits Does It Work? Possible Risks How to Use It Other Options Whilecoconut oilis generally safe for use, it can cause allergies in some people, including those with allergies to tree nuts like walnuts and almonds. Anna Efetova / Getty Images Benefits for People With Eczema Eczema, also known as dermatitis, refers to different types of skininflammationthat cause localized itchiness, redness, and rash....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSkin BenefitsSide EffectsHow ProducedForms and ApplicationAlternatives Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Skin Benefits Side Effects How Produced Forms and Application Alternatives Even though retinyl palmitate is synthetic, it works like naturalvitamin Ain the body, helping with eyesight, skin health, and fighting infections. However, it’s important to know how to use retinyl palmitate, including safety considerations. Retinyl palmitate helps keep skin healthy. It stimulates skin cells to grow and repair themselves, which helps make skin smooth, reduce wrinkles, and look younger....

Anthraquinonesare organic compounds found in plants and fungi that have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, antiviral, anti-osteoporosis, and anti-tumor properties. Chemically they come in the form of simple anthrones or bianthrones. Anthraquinones are used for dyes, pigments, and in laxatives. This article explores the potential benefits and side effects of taking anthraquinones. Verywell / Getty Images Benefits of Anthraquinones The benefits of anthraquinones are still being studied, but include treating constipation and potentially treating chronic conditions due to their many health properties....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPurported BenefitsSide EffectsPrecautionsDosageSimilar SupplementsFood Sources Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purported Benefits Side Effects Precautions Dosage Similar Supplements Food Sources Lactoferrin is a protein with antiviral and antibacterial properties that helps the body transport and absorb iron. It is sometimes taken as a supplement for its antioxidant andanti-inflammatorybenefits. Lactoferrin is found naturally in the milk of humans, cows, and other mammals. It is also found in other bodily fluids like saliva, tears,mucus, andbile....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHealth BenefitsHow to Do ItWhat Dentists SaySide EffectsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Health Benefits How to Do It What Dentists Say Side Effects Frequently Asked Questions Oil pulling is an ancient practice inAyurvedicmedicine. It involves swishing edible oil around in your mouth.Oil pulling is thought to have benefits, including whitening teeth and improving oral health. This article will explain what oil pulling is used for, including possible benefits and risks....

Many cancer centers now offer oncology massage as a complementary treatment for cancer. In this sense, massage is not used as a treatment for cancer, per se—such as chemotherapy or surgery would be—but as a method of helping with the symptoms of cancer and the side effects of treatment. The research is young, but oncology massage may help with pain, cancer-related fatigue, anxiety, and quality of life, and meets evidence-based guidelines for aiding in the relief of depression and mood disorders in women with breast cancer....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesBland vs. BRAT DietFoods to EatFoods to AvoidRecipe Substitutes Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Bland vs. BRAT Diet Foods to Eat Foods to Avoid Recipe Substitutes A bland diet consists of foods that are low infiberand fat. Foods that are both low in fiber and fat are easier for your body to digest and are often referred to aslow-residueorsoftdiets. Bland diets can be helpful during some medical conditions, as the foods are relatively non-irritating to the tissue in your mouth, throat, stomach, and intestines....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTaste and TextureBenefitsNutrition BreakdownTypesHow to Prepare ItWays to Eat It Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Taste and Texture Benefits Nutrition Breakdown Types How to Prepare It Ways to Eat It Farro is a type of wheat grain that is rich in healthy nutrients. It is loaded with fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals and is also one of thebest foods for gut health....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is an IEP?Who QualifiesWhat Is InvolvedImplementationLegal RightsServicesIEP vs. 504 Plan Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is an IEP? Who Qualifies What Is Involved Implementation Legal Rights Services IEP vs. 504 Plan An Individualized Education Plan (IEP) helps children with disabilities receive personalized educational assistance. It is a written plan with specific goals in which special resources are delivered to a child for free to help them succeed at school....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhich Part Is Edible?Medicinal Uses and BenefitsNutrition FactsHow to Eat BaobabWho Is It Not Right For?Cultural Significance Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Which Part Is Edible? Medicinal Uses and Benefits Nutrition Facts How to Eat Baobab Who Is It Not Right For? Cultural Significance Thebaobabtree (Adansonia digitata L.) is a tree native to Africa and is valued for its cultural significance and traditional medicine....