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While some studies support the claim, they often involve small sample sizes. Factors such as activity and fat mass may have more impact and need more study. In one older study, researchers reported that resting metabolic rate varied widely for some people across themenstrual cycle. SolStock / Getty Images While some people don’t experience much variation, others have more significant changes. These factors require more scientific study. What About During Other Stages of the Menstrual Cycle?...

To replace these burned calories, you should work to consume a healthy diet and fluids. This ensures your immune system has the energy it needs to do its job when you are sick. This may result in a decreased intake of nutrients while you require more energy to fight off your illness. HUIZENG HU / Getty Images Immune System Demands Your body naturally uses more calories toproduce immune cellsand combat the invading pathogen....

Although strawberries are not a common allergen, some people are allergic to them. devonanne / Getty Images Mild vs. One of the most common strawberry allergens is a protein that helps ripen strawberries, called Fra a1. Give an EpiPen, if available, pressing it into the thigh. devonanne / Getty Images Help the person lie down with their legs elevated. Even if symptoms go away after giving the EpiPen, get treatment from a medical professional....

These include eggplant, tomatoes, potatoes, bell peppers, paprika, and cayenne. An intolerance affects the digestive system. That’s why nightshade intolerance can cause digestive issues like gas, diarrhea, nausea, and bloating. Michelle Garrett / Getty Images Symptoms usually occur from 30 minutes to 48 hours after eating. Foods In the Nightshade Family Nightshades are a group of 3,000 species of plants in theSolanaceaefamily. For this reason, people withinflammatory conditionslike arthritis, lupus, and cancersometimes avoid these foods....

But that doesn’t mean you must be a virgin to benefit from the vaccine. The only HPV vaccine available in the United States is Gardasil 9. Cervarix and Gardasil are available in other parts of the world. Aleksandr Zubkov / Getty Images HPV mainly spreads through skin-to-skin contact during sexual intercourse. Regardless of Sexual Status It is possible to be infected with HPV and still be a virgin. Gardasil 9 has been shown to help protect against all three....

If avoiding solid foods seems challenging, you might wonder why this is necessary. Were looking for polyps of varying sizes and shapes. Some polyps are flat. Madeleine_Steinbach / Getty Images This means only consuming clear broth, clear drinks like water and apple juice, popsicles, and Jell-O. Why Is a Clear Liquid Diet Still the Standard for Colonoscopy? It is difficult to explain what a low-residue diet is sometimes. Patients will start to eat high-residue foods the day before and then really impact the bowel preparation....

Nausea is the feeling of having to vomit. If the victim is gettingmotion sicknessfrom a ride in the carstop the car and take a break. If alcohol caused the nausea, don’t drink any more alcohol. Russell Underwood / Getty Images Hair of the Dog is complete nonsense, by the way. In through the nose, out through the mouth. Ginger or Vitamin B6 Gingeris emerging as a pretty good anti-nausea treatment.Vitamin B6also has had some success....

Agastroenterologistis an internal medical specialist trained to diagnose, treat, and prevent gastrointestinal (GI) illnesses. These include diseases such as: How gastroenterologists and colorectal surgeons participate in treatment can vary. These include: All gastroenterologists are qualified to perform colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, and upper GI endoscopy. Tim Pannell / Corbis / VCG / Getty Images Additional training may be needed to perform procedures used to treat gallbladder, liver, and biliary diseases. They can also perform minimally invasive procedures that might otherwise be done by a gastroenterologist....

This resulted in a concern within the medical community that too many tonsillectomies were being performed unnecessarily. Today, there are guidelines for performing a tonsillectomy that should be met before surgery is performed. While tonsillitis does make your throat hurt, a sore throat isnt necessarily tonsillitis. choja / Getty Images With tonsillitis at least one of the palatine tonsils are swollen and infected. 2019;160(1_suppl):S1-S42.

It is also available in dietary supplements. Who Should Take Calcium Supplements? The following groups may benefit fromcalcium supplements: Who Doesn’t Need Them? Getty Images / Maria Korneeva If you are getting enough calcium from your diet, you don’t need to take calcium supplements. If you’re unsure whether you are getting enough calcium, discuss your diet with a registered dietitian. High calcium levels can occur in certain health conditions like cancer andprimary hyperparathyroidism....

Someprimary care providersand complementary medicine providers also diagnose and treat hypothyroidism. This article explains hypothyroidism, its symptoms, and the healthcare providers who treat it. When Should You Get Your Thyroid Checked? Get our printable guide for your next healthcare provider’s appointment to help you ask the right questions. Thyroid function depends greatly onthyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)released from thepituitary gland. Several types of healthcare providers can play a role in managing thyroid disease and its symptoms....

The hormones in the pill stop you from ovulating, which is what makes them effective birth control methods. This article discusses how different types of birth control pills affect ovulation. How Birth Control Affects Ovulation Ovulation happens when one of your ovaries releases an egg. Illustration by Laura Porter for Verywell Health When ovulation happens, the egg can be fertilized by a sperm and pregnancy can occur. If youareusing hormonal birth control, that changes the scenario....

However, to be useful, the number you get has to be accurate. A normal blood pressure reading for most adults is below 120/80 mmHg. If a cuff is too small, the blood pressure reading could be higher than it actually is. AleksandarGeorgiev / Getty Images If the cuff is too big, the reading can come out lower. How Is Blood Pressure Cuff Size Measured? As a result, a regular adult cuff is often used routinely for all patients....