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Yoga is a great form of exercise for upper thoracic hump. Image Credit: fizkes/iStock/GettyImages An upper thoracic hump is also known as kyphosis, or an abnormal curvature in the upper back causing it to appear rounded. The condition is also known as a dowager’s hump as explained by Cleveland Clinic, although that is an old-fashioned name, because it often occurs in older, postmenopausal people. Advertisement Several factors contribute to kyphosis including poor posture, congenital malformations in the spine, and age-related disorders such as osteoporosis and degenerative disc disease, as explained by the Mayo Clinic....

Processed, sugary foods like coffee cake may destabilize blood sugar resulting in increased anxiety. Panic disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder, or OCD, are types of anxiety disorders. These conditions may cause panic attacks, compulsive behaviors and obsessive thoughts, sometimes resulting in a disabling impact on one's life. These disorders may be treatable with a combination of medication and psychotherapy. Avoiding certain foods and following a diet that emphasizes nutrient-rich whole foods may also help control anxiety disorder symptoms....

Avoid alcohol if you have a bad liver. Image Credit: PavelKant/iStock/GettyImages Many foods are bad for a liver that isn’t functioning properly. However, the exact foods or nutrients you should avoid depend on your exact health problem. A fatty liver disease diet wouldn’t be appropriate for someone with hepatitis, for instance. Advertisement ​Read more:​ 8 Scary Health Conditions With Zero Symptoms Video of the Day Liver Problems and Diet The average person consumes around 2,000 calories per day....

Excessive consumption of alcohol and spicy foods are thought to contribute to gastritis. Image Credit: Xesai/iStock/GettyImages Gastritis happens when your stomach lining becomes inflamed. The condition has a variety of causes, but typically requires dietary modifications and medication to treat it. Meals for gastritis need to be small and frequent ⁠— and they shouldn’t contain spicy, acidic, fried or fatty foods. Advertisement Tip Evening meals shouldn't affect your gastritis. However, consuming small meals at the same time each day can help minimize your symptoms....

Doughnuts are a popular indulgence that requires moderation. Image Credit: nazdravie/iStock/GettyImages Craving doughnuts? Think twice before eating one. There are approximately 303 calories in a large chocolate-covered doughnut. Some brands, such as the popular Winchell’s Fancy Horseshoe, boast up to 700 calories and 27 grams of sugar per serving. Imagine how long you’d have to exercise to burn those extra calories! And this isn’t the only reason why doughnuts are among some of the worst foods to eat....

Chuck eye steaks on a tray. Image Credit: Tirachard/iStock/Getty Images Mock tender steak is known by many different names. According to the Texas Beef Council, grocery stores can label it as chuck eye steak, chuck filet steak, chuck tender steak or fish steak. The steak is cut from the mock tender roast, which comes from the chuck part of the cow. It is a naturally tougher meat and is best cooked through moist methods that tenderize the meat without drying it out....

A Crock-Pot is a convenient way to cook bone-in pork sirloin roast slow cooker recipes. Image Credit: ALLEKO/iStock/GettyImages A Crock-Pot is a convenient way to cook bone-in pork sirloin roast slow cooker recipes. The Crock-Pot brand of slow cooker first appeared on kitchen counters in 1971 and has become synonymous with easy meal preparation. Advertisement Crock-Pots cook meats like pork roasts by simmering on either high or low heat until the food reaches approximately 209 degrees Fahrenheit....

An oven-cooked fish fillet is fast food. Image Credit: gbh007/iStock/Getty Images Fresh or frozen, breaded or coated with batter, a fish fillet makes for a quick meal. The most common species of fish for filleting is white fish – cod, sole, sea bass, flounder and haddock – or any other fish that cooks to a flaky white. Cooking styles for preparing fish fillets are a matter of preference. While grilling and pan-frying are possible, oven baking takes the least effort....

Salmon-cut beef is also called silverside beef, shown here roasted with vegetables. Image Credit: AndyVernum1/iStock/Getty Images Salmon-cut beef, an elongated roast that weighs between 2 and 3 pounds and comes from the upper hindquarter of the animal, has a shape like a fish’s body. Steaks cut from it have a horseshoe-like form, similar to salmon steaks. Although salmon-cut roasts are taken from the back end of the cow, they’re not like a typical rump roast, bottom round or top round....

A woman prepares to cook a pan of potato wedges. Image Credit: Ingram Publishing/Ingram Publishing/Getty Images Baking potato wedges is a healthier alternative than frying them in oil. You have two choices when making the wedges: white or sweet potatoes. Regardless of which potato you select, baking the wedges will keep them crispy on the outside and soft in the middle. Convection ovens work differently than traditional appliances: They have built-in fans to circulate hot air....

Happy baby is a playful yoga pose that opens and stretches your hips. Image Credit: fizkes/iStock/GettyImages Ever notice how smiley and satisfied a baby seems when they’re lying on their back grabbing both feet in the air? While this position is natural to us when we’re little, it’s also advantageous to us as adults. Advertisement In fact, it's an important and common pose in yoga — aptly named happy baby (Ananda Balasana in Sanskrit) because it involves lying on your back and holding your feet like a bubbly babe....

If your idea of a vacation is an adventure, read on! Image Credit: swissmediavision/E+/GettyImages Vacation means lying by the pool, hitting up the buffet and chilling out on the beach, right? Well, maybe for some people. But if that’s not your idea of a good time, you’re not alone. If you want more activity and adventure when you travel, you have lots of options. Advertisement "People have more access to the world now than any generation before," says Chris Chesak, executive director for North America/Oceania at the Adventure Travel Trade Association....

references Johns Hopkins Medicine: “Why Are My Eyes Itchy? Answers From an Expert” Mayo Clinic: “Food allergy” Mayo Clinic: “Contact dermatitis” Cleveland Clinic: “Itchy, Red Eyes? How to Tell If It’s Allergy or Infection” American Academy of Ophthalmology: “The Benefits of Fish Oil for Dry Eye” National Eczema Society: “Eczema around the eyes” Is this an emergency? If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, please see the National Library of Medicine’s list of signs you need emergency medical attention or call 911....

Some juice bars now carry activated charcoal juice. Image Credit: Stockbyte/Stockbyte/Getty Images The charcoal detox diet is one of several detox plans that claim you can lose weight and keep it off by ridding your body of stored toxins. The program calls for you to ingest activated charcoal – which is different than barbecue charcoal bricks – to detox, which supporters say results in weight loss. While activated charcoal is safe to consume in some cases, there is no evidence that it promotes weight loss, and nutrition experts do not recommend it for this purpose....

references American Heart Association: "Tans Fats" International Food Information Council Foundation: "What Is Erythritol?" Find the best cake mix for you and make home-baking a bit easier with this guide. Image Credit: d3sign/Moment/GettyImages Image Credit: d3sign/Moment/GettyImages “Look for mixes that call for the baker to add their own oil. I usually use extra-virgin olive oil or sometimes melted ghee or coconut oil,” Largeman-Roth says. If you're in a baking pinch, Largeman-Roth likes the six organic and non-GMO ingredients in this boxed cake mix....

Eggs Benedict's calories can be quite high. Image Credit: Nataly Hanin/iStock/GettyImages Eggs Benedict’s calories can be quite high. Due to hollandaise sauce, this popular brunch food is quite high in fat. However, there are healthy alternatives to traditional Eggs Benedict slathered in fatty hollandaise, such as this Avocado Hollandaise Eggs Benedict. Advertisement Even though this breakfast dish contains many calories in its traditional form, Eggs Benedict's nutrition profile still offers plenty of vitamins, minerals, protein and carbohydrates....

Garlic pills do not have the same benefits as garlic itself does. Image Credit: Eugene Bochkarev/Hemera/Getty Images While children might know garlic only as a seasoning that gives you bad breath and keeps away vampires, many adults know the antioxidant-rich herb as a natural way to treat and prevent numerous medical conditions. Although people have used garlic as medicine for hundreds of years, research has yet to adequately address the use of garlic pills for children....

A woman has a severe headache. Image Credit: Comstock Images/Stockbyte/Getty Images Undernutrition, malnutrition and starvation can lead to many physical symptoms and often go hand in hand with psychiatric disorders including anorexia nervosa and depression. Low-calorie diets, lack of access to food and disorders that prevent the absorption of nutrients are all possible causes of not eating enough; but to induce hallucinations, other factors must also come into play. Advertisement Undernutrition Lack of food causes deficiencies in calories, vitamins and minerals, causing the body to first burn through fat reserves to provide fuel....

Identifying triggers helps reduce migraines. Image Credit: pixelheadphoto/iStock/Getty Images If you’re familiar with the excruciating pain of a migraine, you are likely motivated to identify factors that increase your chances of experiencing a migraine attack. Various things can trigger a migraine in vulnerable individuals, depending on their unique sensitivities. Everything from stress, high altitude, lack of sleep and skipping meals can trigger a migraine, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center....

Slimmer belts can help you lose inches, but only temporarily. Image Credit: Peopleimages/E+/GettyImages Extra belly fat can make you self-conscious about wearing form-fitting clothing or swimwear. Wearing a slimmer belt may seem like a solution for your stubborn stomach fat, but the results are only temporary. Advertisement A slimmer belt is a neoprene wrap designed to help you reduce the circumference of your midsection through compression of your fat cells. Wearing a slimmer belt while working out may help you lose inches, but your fat cells will return to normal once you decompress....