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Taking a B12 1000 supplement may cause side effects such as diarrhea or stomach upset. Image Credit: skaman306/Moment/GettyImages Vitamin B12, or cobalamin, is needed for metabolic functions such as red blood cell production and for aid in protein synthesis. Though it’s best to avoid excessive doses of any vitamin, certain situations may justify a daily B12 supplement. High doses are generally safe, but side effects are possible, so check with your doctor before adding B12 to your regimen....

Sleeping burns relatively few calories. Image Credit: Jupiterimages/Pixland/Getty Images It may seem like your body is not doing much while it’s sleeping, but it is still burning calories. Normal life functions, like breathing, expend energy enough to burn calories, although the calorie count during sleep is very low. While a low calorie count is not surprising, what may be surprising is the body burns nearly as many calories while sleeping as it does while you are sitting around watching TV....

Shrimp tempura being served at a restaurant. Image Credit: DykyoStudio/iStock/Getty Images Shrimp tempura consists primarily of shrimp that have been battered and deep fried. This dish typically includes a side order of vegetables. Protein is the primary source of calories in shrimp tempura. Advertisement Calories This nutrition information applies to a cup of shrimp tempura, which typically contains about a dozen medium shrimp. A serving of shrimp tempura contains 187 calories, which is about 9....

Gallbladder attacks are often so painful that exercise is impossible. Located in the right upper abdomen, the gallbladder is a small pouch that stores bile until it is needed by the body. When the need arises, the gallbladder contracts and expels a small amount of bile through the bile duct and into the small intestine to aid with digestion. As with any organ in your body, certain complications can occur within the gallbladder and its associated ducts....

If your stomach or side hurts when you run, it may have to do with dehydration or breathing technique. Image Credit: lzf/iStock/GettyImages There’s nothing worse than having your run interrupted by pains, indigestion or side-stitches that can ruin your pace — aka “runner’s stomach.” Even though running-related stomach pain is pretty common, it doesn’t have to be your normal. Advertisement Here's how to figure out what could be the cause and what you can do to prevent it from happening again....

You can't banish the bulge in two weeks, but you can make a good start. Image Credit: Anetlanda/iStock/Getty Images It’s tempting to want to make drastic changes in our bodies in a short amount of time, especially when an important event or a vacation is coming up. A healthy, calorie-controlled diet and a regular regimen of cardio and strength-training exercise will whittle away lower back fat and love handles, and in two weeks’ time, you may start to see a difference....

Two bulbs of garlic sit on a white counter. Image Credit: Buriy/iStock/Getty Images Garlic, or Allium sativum, is an herb used in cooking throughout the world. According to the “Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine,” garlic has many applications beyond cooking, including many health benefits. However, some people do not like to consume garlic in its natural form due to its taste and its association with bad breath. You can, therefore, also purchase garlic in supplement form and receive the herb’s health benefits by taking these gelcaps or capsule supplements....

Carnation Instant Breakfast and Slim Fast are both brands that have shakes you drink instead of eating a meal. Both can be healthy options, filled with protein and vitamins. You can use these products if you are looking to lose weight, need a liquid diet for health reasons or want to gain weight by adding the shakes to meals. Though they serve the same purposes, there are many differences between Carnation Instant Breakfast and Slim Fast....

references ACE: "ACE Technique Series: Chin-ups" The chin-up exercise works the lats and upper back muscles, similarly to the pull-up, but puts more emphasis on the biceps, too. Image Credit: Image Credit: Solskin/Photodisc/GettyImages Image Credit: Image Credit: Solskin/Photodisc/GettyImages Instructions Benefits and Muscles Worked Chin-Up vs. Pull-Up Tips Modifications Progressions Skill Level Advanced Approach a secure, sturdy bar with your arms about shoulder width apart and hips tucked under. Grab the bar with an underhand grip, your palms facing toward your body....

It's important to find a weight-loss plan that supports your overall health and well-being. Image Credit: Nikola Ilic/E+/GettyImages Trying to lose weight? If you’ve considered starting the Medifast or Optavia diet programs, you may have questions about how they work. Both programs provide you with structure to eat fewer calories and healthier foods, but one is a bit more “hands on” than the other. Advertisement ​Read more:​ How to Find the Weight-Loss Program That Will Work for You Video of the Day How the Plans Differ Both of these commercial diet programs stem from the same company: Medifast, Inc....

A woman is training with light weight dumbbells. Image Credit: Eyecandy Images/Eyecandy Images/Getty Images Exercise contributes to increased overall health, but some activities may be contraindicated for you. Contraindicated exercises are ones that would be detrimental to your health and physical well-being. They can stem from a variety of causes and limitations. Advertisement Compliance with your doctor's or therapist's recommendation is vital to your recovery and continued health. Performing contraindicated exercises can result in renewed injury, prolonged recovery, chronic pain or death....

Thaw vacuum-sealed meat in cold water. If you're in a hurry or you forgot to thaw meat ahead of time, it's safe to cook meat directly from the freezer. Allow extra time because cooking time might be up to 50 percent longer or about 10 to 20 more minutes for each 1 lb. of meat. Advertisement Exceptions Thaw meat before cooking if you want to bread it or if you want to brown the meat in a frying pan....

Fluoride is the ionic form of the element fluorine. Municipalities in the United States have added fluoride to drinking water since 1945. In small amounts, this chemical can provide healthier teeth. However, in some circumstances, groundwater sources can contain too much fluoride. The water purification method of reverse osmosis can remove fluoride. Whether this is a good thing or not depends on whether your water has an excess of fluoride. Advertisement About Fluoride Fluoride is a form of the element fluorine and has the chemical symbol F....

Weight loss requires effort, dedication, and sacrifice. Image Credit: Adobe Stock/elenabdesign While the most effective way to lose weight is gradually, you can drop pounds relatively quickly with some serious willpower and effort. Do know that with quick, extreme weight loss, the chance of regain is highly likely. Plus, extreme weight loss does require some hunger, a lot of sweat and a good deal of sacrifice. Advertisement The most effective diets for extreme weight loss are still safe and don't ask you to give up entire food groups or to sweat yourself into heat stroke or dehydration....

Although a half rack of ribs is smaller than a full rack, it's still a pretty large portion. Image Credit: Food Photographer/iStock/GettyImages There’s just something about a rack of ribs that makes you want to sit outside at a checkered picnic table and get messy. But let’s face it, when it comes to ribs nutrition, they’re probably not going to be topping any healthy food lists any time soon. But what about a half rack?...

Ground turkey is a lean protein that makes for the best meals with some creativity. Image Credit: Igor Ploskin/iStock/GettyImages While ground turkey gets a bad rap for being boring, this versatile, affordable meat offers way more than just tired, dry burgers or mundane meatloaf. Advertisement From stuffed peppers and quinoa casseroles to lettuce wraps and lasagna, you can make endless culinary magic out of a package of ground turkey. Video of the Day Are You Getting Enough Protein?...

Legs that feel heavy or weighted might be a sign of a medical condition affecting your veins, arteries or spine. Image Credit: AsiaVision/E+/GettyImages In This Article Varicose Veins Restless Leg Syndrome Hard Exercise Lymphedema Venous Insufficiency Excess Weight Spinal Condition Peripheral Artery Disease Deficiencies Treatment When to See a Doctor Notice your legs are feeling heavier than normal? Achiness isn't uncommon if you were on your feet for longer than normal or had an unusually active day....

A woman is riding a spin bike. Image Credit: funduck/iStock/Getty Images Creating a calorie deficit is the only way to lose weight. Figuring out how many calories you will need to burn each day to take off additional pounds is a wise manner in which to approach weight loss. By breaking down the numbers, you can determine how long it will take you to lose weight, and how much work you will need to do to accomplish your goal....

Reishi Mushroom. Image Credit: koosen/iStock/Getty Images The reishi mushroom is a staple of Chinese traditional medicine, but it is used mainly as a dietary supplement in the United States. You will find it marketed as Ganoderma lucidum under some brands. Natural health proponents even add it to coffee to make consuming it effortless. The scientific evidence for the medicinal uses of reishi mushrooms is scant. The anecdotal evidence suggests different doses, depending on the condition you are addressing....

Exercise is an essential component of every weight-loss plan. An appropriate weight for your age and height is a bonus for your health and self-image. Whether for reasons of vanity or health, you should always carefully plan weight loss. A balanced weight-loss plan must include both eating adjustments and physical activity and can easily be tracked on a calorie calculator. Your health-care provider can help you create a balanced, safe and effective action plan to reach a realistic weight-loss goal in 40 days....