How-To Live Healthy Tips

Allergy (Food Allergy or Food Hypersensitivity) - hypersensitivity to otherwise normal dietary food proteins that triggers the body`s immune system. To distinguish an allergy from other types of negative reactions to foods, it is essential to use the expressions `food hypersensitivity` or `food allergy` only when the immune system is involved in causing the reaction.


Fat - a type of caloric energy found in food sources, which is a major supplier of energy from dietary intake. All food fats contain 9 calories for each gram. Fat helps the body absorb fat-soluble vitamins, such as Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, and Vitamin K, and organic plant pigments (carotenoids). Certain classes of fats, particularly those from animal sources (saturated fats), might increase the ratio of HDL to LDL serum cholesterol and also heighten the possibility of developing cardiac disease. Other classes of fats, such as fats having chains of unsaturated fatty acids, do not raise the cholesterol in the bloodstream. Fats that are present in the diet are a blend of monounsaturated fatty acids (found in foods such as olive oil, walnut oil, rapeseed oil, canola oil, nuts, and avocados), polyunsaturated fatty acids (found in foods such as such as flax seed and fish oils), and saturated fatty acids (found in foods from animal sources). Fats are a primary dietary component for a nourishing diet. They provide indispensable fatty acids, such as LA (linoleic acid), which is especially vital to the development of children. Fat keeps the skin clear and healthy, regulates cholesterol levels in the blood, and is a building block of prostaglandins, which are a whole family of compounds classified as hormones which have a multitude of functions including: regulation of blood pressure, blood clotting, pain perception, and regulation of other hormonal functions. One molecule of fat is comprised of one molecule of glycerol and three molecules of fatty acids. Due to this composition, the chemical terminology for fats is `triglycerides`. Correlation - an association, or the degree to which one phenomenon is observed to be associated with another. A correlation does not prove cause and effect. Correlation might also be defined statistically.


Healthy Weight - instead of excessive weight or obesity, a body weight that has less likelihood of being associated with any medical problems associated with excess weight, such as Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular illnesses, hypertension (high blood pressure), high blood cholesterol, or other complications. A body mass index (BMI) of 18.5 up to.25 is deemed to be a healthy weight, though some individuals who have a BMI in this range might have an unhealthy amount of body fat; a large proportion of their total body weight could come from fat rather than muscle. A body mass index in the range of 25 to 30 is considered overweight and a BMI of 30 or higher refers to excessively overweight.


Fungicide - a chemical compound that is combined with wax to coat vegetables or fruits in order to prevent contamination or spoilage. Repetition - a term employed most commonly in resistance training or weight-lifting. One completion of a particular exercise performed within a set, such as doing one squat (assuming a crouching position with the knees bent and the buttocks near the heels, and then resuming an upright position) would count as a single repetition. A particular amount of repetitions equal a set.


Very-low Calorie Diet - also known as `VLCD`. A person following a VLCD only ingests a commercially-prepared formula, which contains 800 calories or less, instead of eating food. This very low-calorie diet may enable a person to lose excess weight more quickly than is generally achievable with a low-cal diet program, but is to only be used under the supervision of a qualified healthcare provider.


Resistive Cuffs and Boots - equipment made of foam (to add resilience) that is placed on the wrists, ankles, or both in order to create additional resistance for water aerobics and deep-water running. These devices can raise workout intensity as much as five times.


Creatinine - a byproduct normally expelled through the kidneys. The quantity of creatinine in urine and blood can show whether the kidneys are functioning properly


Biodegradable - describes any material that can be broken down by microorganisms or other natural decomposers - for example, dissimilation, digestion (resulting in the formation of mineral and simpler organic compounds), and denitrification (the process of degrading nitrogenous compounds and releasing nitrogen). The breakdown of chemical materials by microorganisms (bacteria, fungus, etc.).


Soluble Fiber - a type of fiber present in food intake that is found in fruits such as apples, citrus fruits, plantains, as well as in cereals, bran, and oatmeal, beans and additional foods, which raises the `glueyness` and bulk in the intestinal tract and has the effect of lowering the levels of cholesterol, which, in turn, reduces the risk of cardiovascular or coronary illness.


Polyuria - the production of large volumes of urine.


Methionine - an essential amino acid, which furnishes the body with sulfur as well as labile (unstable) methyl groups, which are required for normal metabolic functioning.


Fatty Acids - the basic units of fats that are generally divided into saturated, monounsaturated, or polyunsaturated. These terms pertain to how many carbon and hydrogen atoms the fat molecule comprises of. In general, fats that have mainly SAFAs solidify at room temperature, though certain kinds of solid hydrogenated vegetable shortenings are up to 75 % unsaturated. Fats that are made up of primarily unsaturated fatty acids are typically fluid at room temperature and are called oils. Also see the topics Fats and Hydrogenation. Allergy - an exaggerated or abnormal response from the body`s immune system in allergy-prone individuals. Symptoms of allergic reactions include sneezing, coughing, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and rashes.


High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) - a form of cholesterol that circulates in the bloodstream. Commonly called `good cholesterol`. High levels of HDL decrease the risk of heart disease. An HDL reading of 60 milligrams per deciliter of blood or more is said to be high and safeguards against heart problems. An HDL count of below 40 milligrams per deciliter of blood is considered low and adds to the danger for developing heart problems.


Flexibility - the range of motion around a joint. Flexibility may be heightened with yoga, stretching exercises, and calisthenics. Exertion Headaches - severe headache of sudden onset arising from several kinds of physical workouts, like lifting weights or sprinting, and including having sex