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The candida diet is a low-carb diet that limits the consumption of carbohydrates and sugar to deprive candida, a yeast, from its main food source. Grains, legumes, fruits and dairy products are eliminated, especially in the first phases of the candida diet. The inclusion of fermented foods, such as kefir, yogurt and sauerkraut, and coconut oil is encouraged to help people infected with candida get rid of it naturally. Symptoms Candida Albicans is a yeast normally present in the gastrointestinal tract, but that can sometimes overgrow to different part of the body, causing unpleasant symptoms such as joint pain, acne, depression, mood swings, cravings, weight gain, bloating, gas, indigestion, fatigue, confusion, dizziness, rashes, itching as well as red, itchy eyes....

Some antidepressants may cause weight gain. Image Credit: asiseeit/iStock/GettyImages Citalopram hydrobromide is an FDA-approved drug for the treatment of depression. It’s a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) and commonly sold under the brand name Celexa. Advertisement According to the Mayo Clinic, SSRIs are effective in treating depression because they primarily work on serotonin, increasing the levels of serotonin in the brain. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that helps regulate your mood. Video of the Day But citalopram is not a drug intended for use as a weight-loss medication....

To thaw ground turkey, the USDA says you can choose one of three ways: in the refrigerator, cold water or in the microwave. If you need to defrost turkey fast, the microwave is the way to go. Image Credit: from_my_point_of_view/iStock/GettyImages To thaw ground turkey, the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) says you can choose one of three ways: in the refrigerator, cold water or in the microwave. If you need to defrost turkey fast, the microwave is the way to go....

Jogging and running have a few differences. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages The difference between jogging and running can be whittled down to a few defining factors, such as pace, movement and mindset. Running, for instance, requires longer strides, while jogging is characterized by a bouncing movement. Experts and studies have weighed in on the differences. One study, in particular, showed that jogging may be better for your health than running at a faster pace....

Make water your go-to beverage for hydration and health. Image Credit: seb_ra/iStock/GettyImages People are told to drink between eight and 10 glasses of water every day, but most of them have no idea why they should do so. Drinking enough water is crucial to your overall health, but it’s also an important tool in successful weight loss. It is not, however, a magic bullet. Advertisement Staying fully hydrated while eating a healthy diet, exercising and getting enough rest will help you lose weight and keep it off, but simply drinking more water and making no other changes is not enough to burn off fat....

There are several breathing exercises you can do. Image Credit: solidcolours/iStock/GettyImages Hyperexpanded lungs occur when the air sacs of the lungs break down and become enlarged. This affects the lungs’ ability to take in new air, making it difficult to breathe, particularly when you exhale. Advertisement This condition is most commonly associated with lung problems such as emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, also known as COPD, according to the National Heart, Lung , and Blood Institute....

A glucose monitor on a table. Image Credit: Henrik Dolle/iStock/Getty Images Diabetes is a very manageable disease if you have the right tools. Losing and maintaining a healthy weight is one way you can improve your blood sugar control and lower your risk of complications. To lose weight, it is important to find the diet that works for you. As a meal replacement program, Slim-Fast can help you limit your calorie intake, lose weight and improve your blood sugar control....

The number of calories in a slice of carrot cake varies based on brand, the size of the slice and how it's made. However, commercial brands can range between 350 and 500 calories per 100-gram serving. Image Credit: jenifoto/iStock/GettyImages Carrot cake might be a delicious treat, but carrot cake calories can often be a nightmare. However, if you keep the size of the slice in check, it’s still possible to enjoy carrot cake for an occasional dessert....

Getting to the gym five days a week will maximize weight loss. Image Credit: FatCamera/E+/GettyImages When it comes to healthy weight loss, including both cardiovascular exercise and strength training in your overall program is key to losing and keeping off the pounds. While you may have a core understanding of this information, knowing the number of days you need to exercise can be confusing. Advertisement Tip To lose weight, plan on exercising five days a week, with two to three of those days spent at the gym participating in strength-training activities....

Image Credit: Jupiterimages/Stockbyte/Getty Images If your workout is the key to your dream physique, then your diet is the key to your most effective workout. The food you eat is directly tied to the way your body performs, and an under-performing body won't burn as many calories or build as much muscle as one that is perfectly fueled. Timing is important -- even the perfect meal can leave you flat if you eat it too early or weigh you down if you eat it too late -- but the most important factor is the mix of carbohydrates and protein....

For a quick, healthy meal, try a broiled chicken. Image Credit: istetiana/Moment/GettyImages For a quick, healthy meal, try a broiled skinless chicken breast. Broiling is upside-down grilling, with the heat coming from the top rather than the bottom. Advertisement As with grilling, broiling cooks the chicken with intense direct heat, creating caramelization and charring while locking in juices for moist, tender, flavorful meat. Video of the Day Read more: How to Bake a Plain Chicken Breast Step 1: Prep the Pan Spray a broiler pan with nonstick cooking spray, then line the bottom pan with aluminum foil to make cleanup easier....

A convection oven is a handy cooking tool to have because it cooks food more quickly than a conventional oven and yields more golden brown and juicy meat, according to the Fine Cooking website. Roasting chicken drumsticks in a convection oven isn't any more difficult than cooking them in a traditional oven, though you will need to use a lower temperature and expect a shorter cooking time. Advertisement Step 1 Preheat the convection oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit....

references Clinical Interventions in Aging: "Grip Strength: An Indispensable Biomarker For Older Adults" The Romanian deadlift primarily strengthens your glutes and hamstrings while protecting your lower back. Image Credit: gpointstudio/iStock/GettyImages Image Credit: gpointstudio/iStock/GettyImages Instructions Benefits Form Tips Variations Activity Dumbbell Workout Region Lower Body Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in each hand at your sides. Initiate the movement by bending your knees slightly. Keep your chest tall as you reach your hips back behind you....

The Y raise targets your upper-back muscles and shoulders while improving posture. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com In This Article Instructions Benefits Mistakes Variations If you're getting bored with rows and pull-downs in your upper-back routine (and even if you aren't!) you'd be wise to add the Y raise to your workouts. Advertisement ​What is the Y raise?​ It’s an upper-body exercise that sculpts and strengthens the upper back and shoulders. You can do it with just your body weight or with dumbbells....

Frequent small meals can help you lose weight. Image Credit: oksana_nazarchuk/iStock/Getty Images If you feel like you’re doing everything right but still struggle to lose weight, eating every two hours — or any similar schedule of frequent, small meals — may help. But if you follow this approach, you need to beware of a few pitfalls. Advertisement The Conflicting Scientific Evidence Is eating every two hours better for weight loss than eating less-frequent meals?...

Running is a great way to get rid of that extra fat. Image Credit: filadendron/E+/GettyImages The obliques are the diagonal muscles on the sides of the ribcage by the stomach. If your obliques are covered by fat, you have what is referred to as “love handles.” Advertisement These overhangs of fat on the sides are often the butt of many jokes, but when you have them, it's no laughing matter. Reduce your oblique fat by doing the right blend of exercises coupled with new eating habits....

Use your blender to make rice flour. Using rice flour is a cooking alternative for who have a wheat allergy. According to the Kids with Food Allergies Foundation, for recipes, you can substitute 7/8 cups of rice flour for each cup of wheat flour. Use rice flour to bake muffins, cakes or bread. While rice flour is available for purchase, you can grind either white or brown rice in a blender to turn it into flour....

A bowl of raw oats. Image Credit: View Stock/View Stock/Getty Images Oats are sneakier than they look. Not only can you use them in cereals, cookies and breads, but you can hide them in soups and smoothies. Grinding the oats into flour lets you substitute the oats for part of the wheat flour in a recipe; or, if you have oats that are marked as free from gluten contamination, use the flour instead of wheat flours in recipes....

If you don't have any discharge but your vulva is itchy, it's most likely a skin condition. Image Credit: Biserka Stojanovic/iStock/GettyImages Your nether region is not the most convenient place for a nasty itch. Advertisement Not only can an itch down under be downright embarrassing, but an itchy vulva can also be excruciatingly uncomfortable. Video of the Day "The truth is, anywhere on our bodies where there is skin, nerve fibers, hair or hair follicles and sweat glands, there is a potential for itching," says ob-gyn Sheryl A....

You don't need an expensive studio to get a great Pilates workout. Image Credit: Kelsey Tucker/DescribeTheFauna.com Thinking about trying a new Pilates class at your gym? Like yoga, Pilates is almost as much about the breathing as it is about controlling the body’s movements through the abdominal muscles (called the “powerhouse” in Pilates). Advertisement Before you attend a class, try some of these best Pilates ab moves at home. Do them in order for the biggest benefits, but modify where you need to....