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Vitamin D overdose or deficiency might cause stomach cramps. The hormone vitamin D aids in the maintenance of several tissues: it maintains strong bones, helps maintain your body's electrolyte balance and aids in nerve function. Abnormally high or low levels of vitamin D can affect your health, leading to a number of side effects. Specifically, stomach cramps can develop due to abnormal levels of vitamin D in your body. Advertisement Effect of Vitamin D Toxicity Consuming abnormally large amounts of vitamin D might lead to stomach cramps and pain....

Eat your vegetables. You’ve probably heard that your entire life, and if you’re like most Americans, you still have trouble eating as many “greens” as you’re supposed to. With that in mind, it may be hard to imagine eating so much of a vegetable, like lettuce, that you worry about the equivalent of a lettuce overdose. However, as always, too much of a good thing can be bad. Though there are different types of lettuce, their basic composition is the same and if consumed in excess, they can exacerbate certain health conditions....

While some trainers say it's OK to do an ab workout every day, others take a more conservative approach. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative What Really Happens to Your Body When examines the head-to-toe effects of common behaviors, actions and habits in your everyday life. If you want to watch a heated debate, pit two trainers against each other — one who thinks you can train your abs every day and one who doesn’t....

Tinnitus can produce clicking noises when you run. Image Credit: SolisImages/iStock/GettyImages Clicking in your ear when running most likely results from tinnitus. Tinnitus is a symptom of other conditions such as hearing loss and jaw-joint disorders; it produces sounds such as ringing or clicking in your ears and head. Advertisement Although exercise generally helps relieve the stress associated with tinnitus, high-impact activities such as running may exacerbate this condition. Only your doctor can determine the specific cause of the clicking noises in your head....

When you’re dehydrated, you may notice a significant drop on the scale and wonder how you suddenly lost several pounds so quickly. Even if your goal is to lose weight, losing it through dehydration isn’t the way to go. Your body needs fluids to function, and dehydration can quickly become a life-threatening issue. Losing fluids may also mean losing pounds, but you want to get rid of fat – not the water your body needs to stay healthy....

Lose fat, not muscle. There is a big difference between losing weight and losing fat. Your goal should never be to lose weight, but instead should always be to lose fat. When you lose weight, you lose a little bit of everything--fat, muscle, fluids, organ size. You want the majority of your weight loss to come from fat, not the other stuff. If you are only concerned with seeing a smaller number on the scale, you may be losing valuable muscle instead, which will result in long-term weight--meaning fat--gain....

Genetics play a major role in calf shape. Image Credit: sv_sunny/iStock/GettyImages If you’ve ever envied someone’s shapely, sexy lower legs and wondered how you can get your carrot stick calves to look like that, you’re not alone. Although genetics plays a role in calf shape just as it does with any other part of the body, you can maximize your calf size to make your legs more shapely by targeting the region with toning exercise....

One of the benefits of resistance bands is that they are light and easy to bring with you when you travel. Image Credit: g-stockstudio/iStock/GettyImages It’s hard to beat the gym for access to every type of fitness equipment your heart desires, from elliptical trainers to free weights and machines. If you’re looking for a compact, portable and affordable alternative, strength training with resistance bands is a viable option. After all, you can’t take all that equipment with you when you travel and it probably won’t fit into your house....

Intracranial hypertension, also called pseudotumor cerebri, is characterized by a buildup of cerebrospinal fluid causing swelling in the brain and an increase in blood volume in vessels surrounding the brain. While most people with this condition can continue to engage in their normal activities, others may need to avoid certain sports activities or excessive sun exposure. Fats and salt should be limited in the diet, as well as foods rich in tyramine and vitamin A....

Incorporating exercise into your daily routine can assist with weight loss. Image Credit: Tony Anderson/DigitalVision/GettyImages Making a commitment to lose 10 pounds is a simple choice that could have a big effect on your health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that losing just 5 to 10 percent of your body weight makes a difference in your blood pressure, blood cholesterol and blood sugars. Advertisement If you're planning a workout schedule, you're no doubt wondering whether you can lose a few pounds in a week — or even a few pounds in a day....

Different types of ovens all have different capabilities, but with some slight adjustments you can figure out how to artfully bake a sweet potato in the toaster oven. Image Credit: margouillatphotos/iStock/GettyImages Different types of ovens all have different capabilities, but with some slight adjustments you can figure out how to artfully bake a sweet potato in the toaster oven as well as in the convection oven or even the conventional oven....

Cut eye of round roast into thin slices. Image Credit: angelsimon/iStock/Getty Images You won’t find eye of round roast on the menu at many fancy restaurants because it is an inexpensive cut of meat. Eye of round is quite lean and will turn to shoe leather if cooked improperly. With proper preparation, however, you can make eye of round as succulent and juicy as prime rib. Advertisement In the Oven Step 1 Mix together seasonings for a spice rub....

Grilled jalapenos, tomatoes and red onions in a white bowl. Image Credit: Jenniferrutledgephotography/iStock/Getty Images With their fiery kick, jalapenos will add a spicy flavor to your favorite recipes. If you can stand the heat, the small peppers also taste good on their own. Cooking jalapenos deepens and enhances their flavor all for just a few calories and a negligible amount of fat, as well as a boost of vitamin C and potassium....

Beef brisket on a grill. Image Credit: Michael Czosnek/iStock/Getty Images While traditional beef brisket rules the deli counter, pork brisket – little known as it may be – serves as a savory, tender and affordable alternative. Like beef brisket, this cut comes from the bottom half of the shoulder and features a similar consistency and texture, down to the signature marbling. Many chefs smoke pork brisket, but it can be braised and oven-roasted much like its beefy brethren....

The best Dutch oven recipes are full of nutrients and are easy to put together on busy weeknights. Image Credit: vaaseenaa/iStock/GettyImages Image Credit: vaaseenaa/iStock/GettyImages Visit Page https://www.livestrong.com This vegetarian-friendly roast is a great main course or side dish during the cold winter months. Image Credit: Jackie Newgent/LIVESTRONG.com Image Credit: Jackie Newgent/LIVESTRONG.com ​Get the Saucy Braised Root Vegetable Entrée recipe and nutrition info here.​ This dinner is ready to serve in less than one hour....

Carrot ginger juice can help you get more antioxidant vitamins in your diet. Image Credit: A_Lein/iStock/Getty Images Fruits and vegetables should form the foundation of a healthful diet, but only one in 10 adults eats the recommended amount of fruits and veggies each day, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Advertisement Drinking 100 percent juice, such as ginger carrot juice, as part of a balanced diet can help you boost your fruit and vegetable intake....

Milky lattes and other sugary drinks may cause gas and bloating. Image Credit: Dzonsli/E+/GettyImages When you’re trying to get rid of gas and bloating, there are several foods that can cause gas (beans and broccoli, we’re looking at you). But some of your favorite drinks can upset your stomach, too. Advertisement That's right, what you sip can stir up a storm of discomfort and lead to gas and bloating. Video of the Day Here, registered dietitians share eight beverages that could be behind that swollen feeling....

Most animal products are rich sources of arachidonic acid. Image Credit: Helios8/iStock/GettyImages Arachidonic acid is an essential fatty acid, but it doesn’t get as much positive publicity as some of the other omega-3 and omega-6 fats. Advertisement Arachidonic acid is one of four omega-6 fatty acids that we get through our diets: The others include linoleic acid, gamma-linoleic and conjugated linoleic acid. Some foods high in linoleic acid include nuts, seeds and some refined vegetable oils....

Apple cider is a fermented beverage that can also be made into vinegar. Apple cider vinegar, or ACV, has been used safely on food and as a folk remedy for many generations. American doctor DeForest Clinton Jarvis recommended combining ACV with iodine for health benefits starting in the 1930s. Some health practitioners believe that long-term use of ACV depletes your body of iodine and that taking it with iodine is helpful, whereas others believe that taking them together renders the iodine useless....

Corn nuts are kernels of corn that have been fried in oil. Image Credit: Merrimon/iStock/GettyImages To keep hunger at bay between meals, you might need a healthy snack to keep you satisfied. With some heart-healthy fat, protein and fiber, corn nuts do meet some of the criteria for a healthy choice. However, corn nuts are high in calories, which might put you over your limit if you are watching your weight....