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Burping after eating or drinking is normal, but excessive belching is sometimes a sign of conditions like anxiety, acid reflux or lactose intolerance. Image Credit: PeopleImages/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Causes of Excessive Burping How to Stop Burping When to See a Doctor Belching. Biccups. Mouth farts. Whatever you call it, we all burp occasionally. Advertisement Why do we burp? "It's a completely natural process that's your body's way of getting rid of excess air from your upper digestive tract," Adam Goodman, MD, chief of gastroenterology and hepatology at NYU Langone Hospital–Brooklyn, tells LIVESTRONG....

Back pain is very common, but exercises like squats and glute bridges can help prevent it. Image Credit: kali9/E+/GettyImages If you spend your days working at a desk or you have a job that requires you to be on your feet all day, chances are you have experienced back pain. Advertisement In fact, back pain is one of the most common pains people will experience throughout their lives, according to the ‌Handbook of Clinical Neurology‌....

Egg whites are a great source of protein with little fat or calories. Image Credit: Manny Rodriguez/Tetra images/GettyImages There’s a widespread nutritional belief that egg whites are the good part of the egg and that the yolk is bad — the egg white has benefits like protein, whereas the yolk has fat and cholesterol. But maybe it’s not as simple as all of that. Advertisement Tip Yes, egg whites are a great source of protein with little fat or calories....

Benefits of Vitamin B100 Complex Image Credit: Photo by Cathy Scola/Moment/GettyImages B100 complex vitamins are nutrients that help your body convert calories into energy. They are also important for vision, normal appetite, and healthy skin, hair and nails. In addition, they play a role in the formation of red blood cells and the functioning of the nervous system. Vitamin B100 complex supplements contain B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 (pyridoxine), B7 (biotin) B9 (folic acid) and B12 (cobalamin)....

Make your own lo mein with more vegetables and fewer noodles to reduce the calories per serving. Image Credit: deeepblue/iStock/Getty Images Vegetable lo mein, which typically consists of spaghetti-type noodles and vegetables with a soy-based sauce, can fit into a healthy diet if you watch your portion size. The vegetable version is lower in calories than the house version, which can have as many as 1,100 calories per order. However, even vegetarian lo mein can have almost 900 calories per order....

A tender steak on a plate. Image Credit: JuNi Art/iStock/Getty Images Today’s cooks have rediscovered the old-fashioned technique of soaking meat in salted water, or brine, because it adds moisture and tenderizes tougher cuts. When the brine’s salt gets replaced with baking soda, something remarkably different but equally tasty happens. Brine made with either salt or baking soda can tenderize meat, but the two ingredients work differently, and baking soda acts more quickly....

Limit your sodium by choosing plain cheese pizza instead of pepperoni. Image Credit: AntonGepolov/iStock/Getty Images High blood pressure affects more than 30 percent of all adults in the United States, according to 2013 information provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Having high blood pressure increases your risk of heart disease, stroke, congestive heart failure and kidney disease. You can improve your blood pressure by making lifestyle changes, including diet changes such as limiting your sodium intake....

Whether or not you should work out depends on the type and severity of your back pain. Image Credit: Getty Images/emiliozv Say you’ve been struck with back pain, the kind that seems to be getting in the way of everything. It’s an extremely common scenario. The National Institutes of Health estimates about 80 percent of American adults will experience lower back pain at some point. Advertisement It might mess with how well you sleep or your ability to sit upright in a desk chair during the work day....

Three teens eating together. Image Credit: Design Pics/Design Pics/Getty Images Sweet desserts, including cake, cookies and pastries, are the No.1 source of calories in an adolescent’s diet, according to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. But growing teens between the ages of 14 and 16 need to eat a more balanced diet so they get the nutrients they need for good health. Following a diet specifically designed for this age group can help in planning balanced meals to promote normal growth and development....

A proper plank engages your abs, yes, but also your shoulders, back, glutes and quads. Image Credit: ljubaphoto/E+/GettyImages Planks are billed as the must-do ab move if you’re serious about developing a strong core. And that’s important, as a strong core supports your spine, protects your internal organs, improves your posture and powers all of your movements. Advertisement While the plank, and its numerous variations, are excellent at training your core in a functional way — assisting with stability, posture and spinal alignment — the move alone will not give you a six-pack, according to the American Council on Exercise (ACE)....

You may be more likely to develop boils and other skin infections if you have diabetes. Image Credit: microgen/iStock/GettyImages If you’ve ever had a boil, then you know just how unpleasant these pus-filled bumps can be. Once they develop, they often become larger and more painful over time — and are equally unpleasant when they rupture and drain. But do the foods you eat play any role in prevention and healing of boils?...

Sciatic pain can be debilitating. Image Credit: Peter Dazeley/The Image Bank/GettyImages Leg pain from a pinched nerve can be debilitating. Although a pinched nerve can occur anywhere in your body, it’s possible that the pain that radiates down your leg is a result of pressure on the sciatic nerve. Exercises for a pinched nerve in the leg can provide some relief. Advertisement The signs of a pinched nerve include a sharp, aching or burning pain, according to the Mayo Clinic, as well as muscle weakness, numbness or decreased sensation in the affected area....

R.M. badge seen on the shoulder or a Royal Marine. Image Credit: MarjanCermelj/iStock/Getty Images The UK’s Royal Marines must pass the longest basic training regime of any NATO combat troops, according to the Royal Navy website. You need to be extremely fit to become a Royal Marine. Successful recruits will demonstrate excellent physical abilities in exercises ranging from running to pushups. Requirements include endurance and general fitness tests, and recruit selection is based on two rounds of assessment courses....

If your stomach hurts after exercise, it may have to do with eating habits, activity intensity or an underlying condition. Image Credit: topten22photo/iStock/GettyImages If you experience a stomachache instead of euphoria after working out, you’re not alone. Stomach pain, cramping and nausea can occur during or after a workout, no matter your fitness level, age or gender. Advertisement Why the Pain? Usually the cause of pain and stomach upset is a benign issue that can be easily remedied....

Skip the fries and sugary soda for a healthier fast-food meal. Image Credit: caracterdesign/Vetta/GettyImages Fast food generally isn’t considered healthy, but sometimes stopping at one of these quick eateries is inevitable. If there’s a Whataburger near by, you might be tempted to pay a visit. Advertisement The original Whataburger — a single beef patty on a five-inch toasted bun and topped with mustard, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and diced onions — contains 640 calories, 32 grams of fat and 1,520 milligrams of sodium....

Focus on a healthy diet. Image Credit: PamelaJoeMcFarlane/iStock/GettyImages Losing a pound a week is a realistic weight-loss goal for many people. But to lose 1 pound a week and keep it off, you should have a plan. Advertisement Tip When you decide you want to lose weight, take stock of your daily diet as it is and look for high-calorie, low-nutrition foods you can cut out without leaving yourself feeling hungry....

Cashews are a healthy sources of magnesium, an essential mineral that can be low among people going through chemo. Image Credit: Dmitrii Balabanov/iStock/GettyImages Magnesium is one of the most essential minerals your body needs. In fact, it’s used by every single organ and plays an important role in energy production, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Advertisement Your body contains about 25 grams of magnesium, about half of which is found in your bones, according to Oregon State University....

Herbal tea may contain more than just natural ingredients. Image Credit: Foxys_forest_manufacture/iStock/GettyImages Tempted to reach for an herbal slimming tea to speed your weight loss? After all, “herbal” in the name makes the product seem benign — even healthy — and you welcome any help you can get when you’re trying to lose pounds. The promises these teas make are usually too good to be true, though. Advertisement According to the label, the tea ingredients will help you drop pounds by boosting your metabolism and suppressing your appetite....

Image Credit: Oscar Wong/Moment/GettyImages Mathematically, if you burn 500 calories a day, it should take you a little more than two months to lose 10 pounds. However, while burning calories through exercise is one way to lose weight, it's important to eat a healthy diet, too. Consult your doctor to discuss weight loss before making changes to your exercise routine or diet. Advertisement Do you want to lose weight or be healthier?...

Lean pork is a great source of quality protein. Not all macronutrients are created equal. This family, including carbohydrates, fats and proteins, are the chemicals needed to sustain life. Proteins stand out amongst this group in that they contain nitrogen in addition to hydrogen and carbon atoms. Although nitrogen is essential for your body to create amino acids, the building blocks of life, it is also more taxing on your liver than other elements....