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Uterine fibroids, also known as uterine leiomyomas, fibromyoma or fibroids, are benign smooth muscle tumors of the uterus, part of the female reproductive system. [1] Most people [note 1] with fibroids have no symptoms while others may have painful or heavy periods. [1] If large enough, they may push on the bladder, causing a frequent need to ...
The CRON-diet (Calorie Restriction with Optimal Nutrition) [1] is a nutrient-rich, reduced calorie diet developed by Roy Walford, Lisa Walford, and Brian M. Delaney. [2] The CRON-diet involves calorie restriction in the hope that the practice will improve health and retard aging, while still attempting to provide the recommended daily amounts of various nutrients. [3]
McDougall's starch diet is a high calorie, high fiber, low fat diet that is based on starches such as potatoes, rice, and beans which excludes all animal foods and added vegetable oils. John A. McDougall draws on historical observation of how many civilizations around the world throughout time have thrived on starch foods.
A dietitian shares four sample meal plans for a low-carb diet: 30% carbohydrate, intermittent fasting, restaurant picks and a 7-day meal plan.
Calorie restriction (also known as caloric restriction or energy restriction) is a dietary regimen that reduces the energy intake from foods and beverages without incurring malnutrition. [1] [2] The possible effect of calorie restriction on body weight management, longevity, and aging-associated diseases has been an active area of research. [1]
The macrobiotic diet is associated with Zen Buddhism and is based on the idea of balancing yin and yang. [3] The diet proposes ten plans which are followed to reach a supposedly ideal yin:yang ratio of 5:1. [9] The diet was popularized by George Ohsawa in the 1930s and subsequently elaborated on by his disciple Michio Kushi. [6]
It has been recommended to avoid foods like chocolate, which increase stool viscosity, making it more difficult to pass stools. [23] Bulk-forming laxatives are also frequently used for ODS. [23] It is recommended to increase dietary fiber intake to 25-30 grams daily. This may be slowly increased up to a level of 50 grams per day.
A whole lot of cutting going on. On surgery day, the injections to anesthetize the procedure site stung, but good. Once the area was numbed, Dr. Gathings went to work.