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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefitsHow It WorksConsiderationsThe Mediterranean Diet vs. Other DietsFrequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits How It Works Considerations The Mediterranean Diet vs. Other Diets Frequently Asked Questions The exact cause ofHidradenitis suppurativa(HS) is unknown, but being overweight is a risk factor for developing the condition. It is believed that diet plays an important role in the severity of the condition, as well....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefitsHow It WorksRestrictions and ModificationsConsiderations Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits How It Works Restrictions and Modifications Considerations HCM usually is due to abnormal genes that cause the walls of the heart to pump harder and become thicker and stiffer than normal. Because of this, the amount of blood pumped in and out of the heart with each heartbeat is reduced....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefitsHow It WorksWhat to EatConsiderations Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits How It Works What to Eat Considerations Keratosis pilaris(or “chicken skin”) is a common condition that causes small, rough bumps on the skin. Keratosis pilaris is harmless and does not require treatment. While no solid scientific evidence supports a specific diet to treat or prevent keratosis pilaris, some people report improvements when following an anti-inflammatory diet....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefitsHow It WorksConsiderationsOther Dietary Approaches Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits How It Works Considerations Other Dietary Approaches Lupusis a chronicautoimmune diseasewhere the body’s immune system becomes overactive and attacks healthy tissues. This condition causesinflammation, swelling, and damage to joints and body organs, including the skin, heart, and kidneys, among others. Lupus is treatable and is often managed with medication and lifestyle therapies, including a healthy diet....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCan Diet Affect Lyme Disease?Anti-Inflammatory DietAdditional Considerations Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Can Diet Affect Lyme Disease? Anti-Inflammatory Diet Additional Considerations There’s no specific “Lyme disease diet.” And, fortunately, most people fully recover from Lyme disease aftertaking antibiotics. Preliminary laboratory research suggests that certain plant oils have antibacterial effects that might hypothetically supportLyme diseasetreatment andreduce lingering symptoms.Additionally, anti-inflammatory compounds in certain foods may boost your immune system to help you recover from Lyme and other infections....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Diet MattersMCTD Diet BasicsWhat to EatWhat to AvoidWhat Works for YouCooking Tips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Diet Matters MCTD Diet Basics What to Eat What to Avoid What Works for You Cooking Tips Anti-inflammatory medications are a cornerstone of treatment formixed connective tissue disease (MCTD). But dietary choices are also important. Eating foods that suppress inflammation may help prevent MCTD flare-ups....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesFoods to EatFood to AvoidHow to EatCopingWhen to Call Your Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Foods to Eat Food to Avoid How to Eat Coping When to Call Your Healthcare Provider The loss of appetite is common when undergoing cancer treatment, particularly if you get a common side effect calledoral mucositisthat causes mouth sores. Since proper nutrition is important for healing, you need to find non-irritating foods that you can eat even if you have mouth sores....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefitsHow It WorksDurationWhat to EatGeneral GuidelinesRecommended TimingInfants and BabiesConsiderations Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits How It Works Duration What to Eat General Guidelines Recommended Timing Infants and Babies Considerations The main treatment forphenylketonuria(PKU), a rare genetic disorder that causes an amino acidphenylalanineto build up in the body, is a low-protein diet. The aim of a PKU diet is to avoid protein-rich foods like meat, eggs, and dairy products while limiting your intake of foods like potatoes and cereals that contain significant amounts of phenylalanine....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefitsHow It WorksConsiderationsDietary Restrictions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits How It Works Considerations Dietary Restrictions By working closely with your kidney specialist and a nutrition expert, kidney-protective diets may help individuals with ADPKD slow the progression of polycystic kidney disease and damage to the kidneys. Verywell / Jessica Olah ADPKD is a progressive disease that, over time, will affect kidney function and cause permanent damage....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBest Foods for IBSFoods to AvoidWhen to Call Your Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Best Foods for IBS Foods to Avoid When to Call Your Healthcare Provider If you haveirritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you may be wondering what to eat when your stomach hurts from gas pain. IBS flare-ups can be intense. But knowing what to eat—and what to avoid—may ease some of your anxiety along with your symptoms, so you can reduce that gas pain and be more in control of your life....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFood’s Impact on PsAPsA DietPsA Meal PlanFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Food’s Impact on PsA PsA Diet PsA Meal Plan Frequently Asked Questions Psoriatic arthritis (PsA)is an inflammatory disease that often occurs in individuals with the autoimmune conditionpsoriasis. This disease can affect many different parts of the body and cause a wide range of symptoms, including joint pain and stiffness, swelling of the fingers and toes, skin and nail lesions, and back pain....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Ostomy Surgery?Mucus DischargeLeaksOdorLeaking Ostomy BagParastomal HerniaStoma Blockage Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Ostomy Surgery? Mucus Discharge Leaks Odor Leaking Ostomy Bag Parastomal Hernia Stoma Blockage After ostomy surgery, eithercolostomyorileostomy, you may experience side effects such as mucus discharge from the anus, issues like ostomy bag leaking, skin irritation, and others. Side effects from the surgery can be bothersome....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesMinimizing ScarsPossible Side EffectsLife After a Hysterectomy Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Minimizing Scars Possible Side Effects Life After a Hysterectomy This article discusses the types of scars you may develop after a hysterectomy, how to minimize scarring, and other possible side effects of the surgery. Boris Zhitkov / Getty Images Types of Hysterectomy Scars Several types of scars can develop following a hysterectomy....