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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIt Spikes Blood SugarIt Does Not Promote Gut HealthIt May Lead to Weight GainAre There Any Benefits?Who Should Avoid It?Healthier Bread OptionsWhat About Sourdough? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents It Spikes Blood Sugar It Does Not Promote Gut Health It May Lead to Weight Gain Are There Any Benefits? Who Should Avoid It? Healthier Bread Options What About Sourdough? White bread is a highly processed food with a finer, lighter texture than other types of bread and a longer shelf life than whole wheat bread....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsYoga and SleepWho Needs ItPositionsBenefitsTipsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Yoga and Sleep Who Needs It Positions Benefits Tips Frequently Asked Questions For the estimated 70 million adults who experiencechronic sleep issues, bedtimeyogamay be an effective addition to your nightly routine.Yoga is amindfulness practicethat connects the mind and body through intentional breathing, physical postures, andmeditation. In addition to a wide range of otherhealth benefits, research shows that yoga can help improve sleep....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsing Tap WaterOther Types of Bottled WaterWhat to AvoidWater When TravelingManaging Without Distilled Water Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Using Tap Water Other Types of Bottled Water What to Avoid Water When Traveling Managing Without Distilled Water People who use acontinuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)machine to treat sleep apnea usually have a CPAP humidifier to prevent dryness, especially in the nose and sinuses....

Key Takeaways Turmericis a golden spice with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. But how do you make turmeric even more powerful? By adding black pepper. Curcumin on its own is quick to leave the body, which means you might be missing out on some of turmeric’s health benefits, according to Courtney Schuchmann, MS, RD, LDN, a registered dietitian at the University of Chicago Medicine. The next time you cook with turmeric, think about grabbing the pepper grinder....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of Contents1. Anti-Inflammatory Properties2. Antioxidant Powerhouse3. Antimicrobial Properties4. Enhances Skin Glow6. Hydrates Dry Skin8. Brightens Skin Tone8. Helps Acne & Dark Spots9. Reduces Signs of AgingHow to UseSide Effects Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Anti-Inflammatory Properties Antioxidant Powerhouse Antimicrobial Properties Enhances Skin Glow Hydrates Dry Skin Brightens Skin Tone Helps Acne & Dark Spots...

Key TakeawaysThe blood clots some people develop after oral contraceptives are different from those seen in some people who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.Both types of blood clots are very rare.There is no evidence yet that oral contraceptives played a role in the Johnson & Johnson cases. Key Takeaways The blood clots some people develop after oral contraceptives are different from those seen in some people who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine....

Meghan Fitzgerald, RN, MPH, DrPH, is an adjunct associate professor with the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and a private equity investor. She has decades of experience working in the healthcare field, ranging from frontline patient care to advising prominent healthcare firms. Here, she offers her perspective on why the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is still an important and viable player in the fight against COVID-19. Data on the waning protection of vaccines and the increased threat of the highly-infectious Delta variant led the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to make a U-turn last week, recommending COVID-19 booster shots despite advising against them themonth before....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHypothyroidismHyperthyroidismWhat to Do Instead of StoppingWhen It’s OK to StopOverdose Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Hypothyroidism Hyperthyroidism What to Do Instead of Stopping When It’s OK to Stop Overdose If you don’t take your thyroid medication to treat your thyroid condition, you’ll likely start to have an array of adverse symptoms. These include fatigue, hair loss, changes in blood pressure, heart palpitations, and increases or decreases in weight....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFecal Microbiota TransplantationRisks of DIY Fecal TransplantsHow Donor Stool Is Selected/ProcessedFecal Transplants for Various ConditionsA Word From Verywell Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Risks of DIY Fecal Transplants How Donor Stool Is Selected/Processed Fecal Transplants for Various Conditions A Word From Verywell Fecal bacteriotherapy (FB), which is also called fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) or intestinal microbiota transplantation (IMT), is a type of therapy that has been used for many years to treat different conditions, especially those that are centered in the digestive tract....

Key TakeawaysThe Johnson & Johnson vaccine is highly effective at preventing death and severe disease.The vaccine was tested once viral variants were spreading and infection rates were high, which may impact its efficacy rate.Side effects associated with the vaccine so far are less severe compared to those of Moderna and Pfizer. Key Takeaways The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is highly effective at preventing death and severe disease.The vaccine was tested once viral variants were spreading and infection rates were high, which may impact its efficacy rate....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMany Foods Lead to Bloating After EatingHow to Relieve Bloating After EatingFood SensitivitiesHormones and BloatingChronic Conditions and BloatingEating Habits and BloatingConstant Bloating: Is It Preventable? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Many Foods Lead to Bloating After Eating How to Relieve Bloating After Eating Food Sensitivities Hormones and Bloating Chronic Conditions and Bloating Eating Habits and Bloating Constant Bloating: Is It Preventable?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsWhen to See a ProviderDiagnosisPreventionTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms When to See a Provider Diagnosis Prevention Treatment Waking up with heartburn in the middle of the night or in the morning is common during pregnancy and after drinking alcohol.But “riser’s reflux” can also be a sign of a health condition likegastroesophagealreflux disease (GERD) andhiatal hernia. Some simple steps, such as having your last meal of the day three hours before bedtime, can help prevent heartburn when you wake up....

Key Themes From Our SurveyVaccine acceptance rose slightly in our latest survey, but at this point, we can’t say it’s a trend.Vaccine rejectors skew younger than acceptors. Why? One reason could be their preferred news sources—social media. Another could be COVID-19’s lesser impact on younger populations.Rejection of the COVID-19 vaccine could spell disaster. Every age group needs to take the vaccine, even if they aren’t all that susceptible to severe infection....