Flatulence

There is a growing body of evidence to support that intensive individualized nutritional counseling can be beneficial to cancer patients by helping them to increase their dietary intakes as well as forestall weight loss and treatment interruptions associated with therapy. In fact, the European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism guidelines have a recommendation that promotes the use of individualize counseling and the use of high-protein dietary supplements increase food intake in…

It is an undebatable fact that human beings are programmed to want to survive; how one manages to do so is fueled by his values, virtues, and obligations. Our intrinsic need for survival dictates not only our lives but also our society, though man (and society) is not born with the ability to survive on his own accord. Thus, man learns how to make fire, create tools, make automobiles, how to harness the power of electricity, and how to use medications and technologies to expand his longevity.…

India is a diverse country when it comes to religion. Some of the multiple religions that hold a larger number of followers are Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism; these four all became popular at the same time in India’s history. There are also multiple religions that are practiced within tribes and have managed to survive the major religious influence. Because of the amount and diversity of religions within India it makes it a very special melting pot (Religion, 2011 para. 1). The…

make beer or wine, respectfully. Cheese in general has beneficial effects on the human body. It consists of dairy and protein which are both recommended by choosemyplate.gov as part of the daily food groups. Some side effects of cheese include flatulence, constipation, and GI upset. Enzymes do not belong in a specific food category such as carbohydrates, lipids, etc. Enzymes specifically are compounds that speed up that rate of chemical processes, but they are not altered by this process.…

In the Nez Perce culture the trickster took the form of a coyote and was the hero. There was a monster that came and ate all the animals from the earth, but did get the coyote because he tied himself to a mountain and the monster could not reach him. Over time they became friends and the coyote started missing his old friends and wished to visit them. The monster allows the coyote to go into its stomach. While there the coyote builds a fire and cuts the heart out with a knife. Like the myth…

hydroxides, carbonates, or bicarbonates (Amore). When the base and the acid meet they cause for the stomach contents to become less corrosive (Knott).When these antacids work on the acid produced by your stomach, they produce a gas that causes wind (flatulence) (Knott). Simethicone helps stop this gaseous effect and sometimes is in antacids themselves (Knott). Many of the general antacids used by people when experiencing these gaseous problems work by creating a gel that floats on top of the…

Portrayal of the Older Adult in the Humanities In today’s world, there is a great misunderstanding about the aging process and a plethora of associated myths. Many people have a jaded view of aging and the elderly in general, which may be attributed to the false portrayals and stereotyping of the population in media platforms such as movies, television shows, and novels. There is a great disconnect between the current generations, which is even more concerning in our “aging society”, meaning…

The B vitamins are an essential part of our functioning immune system. It is important for health reasons to get a healthy amount. Many people don’t know when they are deficient in a B vitamin. B12 specifically has a major affect on individuals who are deficient. Did you know that almost 40% of Americans are B12 deficient? Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is a water-soluble vitamin whose main function is to regulate normal functioning of the brain, nervous system, and formation of red blood cells…

Is Perrier Bad for You? Perrier is carbonated bottled mineral water sourced from the Les Bouillens spring in Southern France. Although the water from the spring is already naturally carbonized, carbonic gas is added to it again as it is bottled. Because of the many health benefits this water promises, it became very popular among Americans who wanted to lead a healthy and active lifestyle. Perrier soon became a widely-used substitute for soft drinks or cocktails and has gained a reputation for…

Abstract The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of Cichorium intybus on lipid peroxidation activities of both enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidants, inflammatory mediators, myocardial enzymes and histopathology of cardiac tissues in experimental diabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM). Diabetic cardiomyopathy was induced by single intraperitoneal injection of STZ (40mg/kg) combined with high energy intake in rats. Seed extract of Cichorium intybus (CIE) (250mg/kg & 500mg/kg) was…