Dyskinesia is a disorder in which a person experiences involuntary muscle movement. The extremities move without conscious control. Some feel the effects in their entire body while others may only experience the movements in a single body part. Dyskinesia develops as a side-effect of long-term use of levodopa, a medication used to treat Parkinson’s disease. Though prevalent in Parkinson’s patients, other conditions may also develop into dyskinesia. Special health choices help reduce the symptoms of this debilitating disorder. For instance, patients are often told to avoid protein-rich foods, ensure proper medicine-to-meal timing, regulate medications, physical activity, as well as other personal health choices: 1. Protein’s negative effects on dyskinesia Protein is an asset to a person’s health, but when combined with levodopa the protein reduces the absorption of the medication. Levodopa helps to regulate dopamine neurotransmitter levels in the brain. Protein negatively affects medication, causing increased involuntary motor activity. Reduce protein-rich foods like eggs, red meat, and cheese to keep your body’s regulation on track to allow the medication to do its job. A dyskinesia diet regulates and reduces protein consumption. Research has shown that a protein restrictive diet can have a positive effect on someone suffering from dyskinesia, improving the way levodopa works in the brain to help combat the involuntary motor behavior.

There are times those who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and ulcerative colitis (UC) do not want to even hear about food. The constant cramping, diarrhea, bloating, and pain can cause them to lose their appetite or become unable to digest food. When managing the symptoms and inflammation caused by UC and IBS, it is essential to have a nutritional treatment plan. The diet should be varied so that patients get the nutrition and calories that they need. Here are a few tips to help with your UC and IBS diet: 1. Veggies While vegetables should not be eliminated from your diet, changing the way they are prepared will help them become easily digestible. Steaming the vegetables until they are soft can ensure that patients receive the nutrients that vegetables provide without them causing gas that can irritate the digestive system. 2. Alcohol Alcohol can be a nice addition with a meal, but it should be avoided if you have UC or IBS. It irritates to the digestive system and can cause flare ups. Caffeine is another stimulant that should be avoided with UC and IBS. 3. Beans and legumes Dried beans, legumes, and peas should be avoided because these are gaseous foods that could trigger inflammatory flare ups.

Bipolar disorder, which used to be known as manic depression, is a mental illness that has tendencies to result in behavior that would be classified as risky, careers and relationships that are damaging or toxic, and in some cases suicidal attempts or tendencies. Symptoms of bipolar disorder include, but are not limited to, sadness and crying easily, overeating, impulsive behavior, inattention, confusion, anxiety, excessive worrying, being excessively moody, and feeling trapped. Certain foods have been found to trigger bipolar episodes. Here we will take a closer look at foods to avoid for a bipolar diet: 1. Avoid caffeine We all love our coffee, soda, energy drinks, and chocolate, but they all have high amounts of caffeine, which is a stimulant. Caffeine should be avoided due to its stimulating effects. It can cause issues with falling or staying asleep and cause sleep deprivation. A lack of sleep can be a huge trigger for both mania and bipolar mood swings. Many over the counter medications will also have caffeine in them such as cold and cough medicines. It is best to avoid those as well. 2. Avoid sugar Diets that are high in sugar will make it harder for the patient to control their weight and could lead to obesity.

The Whole30 diet investigates certain foods and how the body responds to them. First consumers eliminate certain food for thirty days and then eat them again after the thirty day period is over. It is described as a low carb diet and nutritional program designed to help consumers learn to eat healthy. This diet helps dieters eliminate foods that cause allergies and illness. They learn to eat healthy whole foods. When they eat the foods eliminated from the diet later they find the trigger foods that cause symptoms. Below are food to avoid on this diet: 1. Dairy The Whole 30 diet eliminates dairy product on the diet. Consumers cannot eat cheese, yogurt, butter, sour cream, ice cream, cottage cheese, or kiefer. The only product in this category that can be consumed is ghee. 2. Grains Grains must be eliminated for 30 days. This includes bread, corn, wheat, rye, buckwheat, bulger, rice, quinoa, or sprouted grains. Desserts that use flour like cookies, cakes, pies, muffins, pastries, and cupcakes must be avoided. 3. Beans and legumes Beans are another food that must be avoided on this diet. These beans are lentils, chickpeas, white and black beans, garbanzo beans, and peas. Avoid any products that uses soy in it.

The keto diet is a low carb diet that requires replacing carbohydrates and replacing them with a high-fat intake diet. When you reduce the intake of carbohydrates with your food intake, your body can go into a metabolic state. When your body is in a metabolic state, it burns fat more efficiently then it does when eating adding carbs in your diet. Your body turns fat cells from your food into ketones inside your liver when in this metabolic state. These ketones help supply energy for the brain which can make you more alert and effective in your daily activities. Adopting a keto diet can also reduce your blood sugar and insulin levels simultaneously with other health benefits, such as: 1. What is Ketosis? Ketosis is a normal process that naturally unfolds when your body doesn’t have any or enough carbohydrates to burn for energy. Instead of burning carbs, it burns the fat and turns it into a substance called ketones. 2. Weight loss When you cut carbs from your diet, it can be very effective in losing weight. There are studies out there that show and chart people who are steadily on low-carb diets lose weight from their body more rapidly than people who are on low-fat diets.

Gout, also known as gouty arthritis, is an extremely painful inflammatory form of arthritis. Commonly thought to be exclusive to older men, older women get it too. Gout is typically caused by high uric acid in the blood. The acid can form into “needle-like crystals” in joints and surrounding tissue which results in the sudden and excruciating pain of the chronic disease. The risk factors of developing gout include alcohol use, older age, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol just to mention a few. Let’s review some snacks that are safe for those who suffer from gout: 1. Purine rich foods Excess consumption of purines attributes to the cause of gout. Purine by itself does not cause gout as it is produced naturally in the body and found in certain foods. However, when purines in the body break down, they become uric acid. As mentioned, high levels of uric acid in the blood causes gout. So it’s best to snack on low purine foods, which brings me to our first snack. 2. Peanut butter Yes, that full (or half-empty) container of peanut butter sitting on your countertop is a great snack for those who have gout. Make a sandwich or dip your favorite vegetable into some good ole’ peanut butter.

Protein is an integral part of every meal, including snacks. Children between the ages of 4- and 8-years old require 19 grams of protein per day, and those between 9- and 13-years old need 34 grams of protein daily. By providing your kids with high-protein snacks you can help their growing bodies remain active and full for hours. Protein is essential for repairing the body’s cells and it’s very filling, which kids need to keep them fueled between meals. Here are 5 high-protein snacks for kids: 1. Turkey roll-ups Turkey roll-ups are easy to make and a protein-dense snack for kids. They require no bread, just slices of turkey wrapped around cheese and/or veggies. You can make them by placing a slice of turkey on a plate, then spread cream cheese, place vegetables of your choosing on top, and roll away! 2. Peanut butter and apples or celery Peanuts are high in protein and just plain amazing. Peanut butter paired with an apple or a stick of celery? Even better! Apples and celery are both full of fiber, which is known to keep you feeling full longer. When they are paired with peanut butter, they provide a nutritious snack for kids.

Heartburn is a chronic complaint among almost 60 million individuals across the U.S. A common symptom of acid reflux, heartburn results when stomach acids regurgitate back up into the esophagus due to a weakened esophageal sphincter muscle, causing a dull burning in the lower chest. Keep in mind that many foods trigger heartburn when they cause the esophageal sphincter to relax, which is what allows food and digestive juices to escape back up into the esophagus. Here are a few common trigger foods that cause heartburn: 1. Chocolate Chocolate is one food that many of us tend to overdo. I mean, how hard is it to have one small square of your favorite bar and put the rest away for another day? It’s torture, right? Chocolate, or more precisely cocoa, is also high in fat and a feel-good brain chemical known as serotonin, which has a relaxing effect on the esophageal sphincter muscle, causing heartburn. 2. Citrus fruit Lemon, lime, orange, and grapefruit juices are commonly tied to heartburn and GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Food scientists speculate that consuming high acidity citrus fruits on an empty stomach may lead to heartburn when they’re are inadequate stomach acids present in order to properly and comfortably break down undigested food.

Over time, individuals have realized that they can work full time, have a family, pursue education, and take care of their homes. One way families have been able to save time and money is by purchasing and cooking affordable meals at home. The following affordable meal options are healthy, easy to prepare, and will save you extra cash from ordering out all the time: 1. Veggie stir fry This dish is not only affordable and tasty, but it only takes minutes to prepare. The Stir Fry technique is originally a Chinese cooking technique that gained widespread popularity in many countries. The main ingredients for a veggie stir fry meal are pak choi, cabbage, carrot, garlic ginger, soy sauce, and oil. However, you can add any vegetables you wish to create your vegetable stir fry. What makes this dish so healthy are the vegetables and the small portion of oil used. The oil should be just enough to grease your wok or pot and saute the minced garlic and ginger. Once you add the remaining ingredients, the vegetables should be cooked until it is tender. 2. Black beans and rice Black beans and rice are very popular across Latin and Caribbean countries.

For most people, sweating is of little concern. Many people mildly perspire and never give this function of the body’s temperature management another thought. However, those who have hyperhidrosis must contend with an increased frequency and amount of perspiration regularly. Not only can this be uncomfortable, but it also creates awkward social situations. Several things can cause these episodes of profuse sweating, such as anxiety, the type of clothing you’re wearing, and even certain foods. For those with hyperhidrosis, in addition to deodorant for sweat and odor, the following are foods and beverages that help minimize excessive sweating. Each of these items offers nutritional benefits, and some even promote digestion and lower stress levels: 1. Drink plenty of water One of the easiest ways to help control hyperhidrosis is to drink plenty of regular water. Staying hydrated helps the body regulate temperature. By consuming several glasses of H2O a day, you can prevent situations of excessive perspiration. Since hyperhidrosis is an overreaction of the body’s cooling mechanism, maintaining adequate hydration will reduce flare-ups. One idea to increase your H2O consumption is to carry around a reusable bottle. This bottle will always be handy when you need to hydrate. 2. Eat oats Foods that are difficult for the body to digest increase sweating and are problematic for someone with hyperhidrosis.