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Taking high amounts of certain supplements could cause body odor. Image Credit: deeepblue/iStock/Getty Images Even people with good personal hygiene may have a problem with body odor, which is caused by bacteria that feed on sweat. The more you sweat, the more likely you are to develop embarrassing body odor. Some supplements can make you more or less likely to experience body odor. Advertisement Vitamin Supplements Dr. Peter Gott noted that supplements can sometimes cause an increase in body odor in an article published in The Times Tribune in September 2011....

Exercise, in moderation, will help your kidneys. Image Credit: nd3000/iStock/Getty Images Too much exercise can negatively affect your body. Generally, exercise is good for your kidneys and helps maintain a healthy weight and heart. If you are working out upwards of three hours per day, according to dietician Sanjana Shenoy, than you are working out too much and may begin to see repercussions. Too much working out can cause low sodium levels and malnutrition, which negatively affects your kidneys....

A close-up of vitamins in a pill organizer. Taking a multivitamin and calcium supplement can be done at the same time with certain precautions. If your multivitamin contains calcium, this can reduce the absorption of calcium from your calcium supplement because the more calcium you take at one time, the less your body absorbs. Iron, zinc and calcium can interfere with each other's absorption if the concentration of any particular mineral is too high....

Lunges and squats build strength and tone thigh muscles. Image Credit: Dirima/iStock/GettyImages Lunges and squats offer numerous benefits, but they won’t help you target specific areas on your body to lose weight. These exercises can actually increase the size of your thighs if they’re done at a high enough volume. To make your thighs smaller, you instead want to incorporate exercise that burns calories and helps you reduce your body fat....

Although the debate about the link between food and acne rages on, there’s growing evidence that some foods, such as citrus fruits, can help to improve acne, or make it worse. Citrus fruits include lemons, oranges, grapefruit, clementines and kumquats. These fruits contain many essential nutrients, such as vitamin C and phytonutrients, that keep skin healthy. However, there’s also a chance that citrus fruits may trigger breakouts. How Citrus Fruit Can Aggravate Acne Food allergies can play a role in adult acne, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center....

While cinnamon might not be identified as an irritant for people with acid reflux, each individual's triggers can be different. Image Credit: Vladislav Nosick/iStock/Getty Images If you’re one of the many individuals who experience heartburn every day, your diet could be contributing to your symptoms. You might be surprised to learn that there’s a relationship between cinnamon and acid reflux. Advertisement The most common symptom of heartburn or acid reflux is a burning sensation in the chest....

In addition to promoting a well-functioning immune system, elderberries provide benefits for your heart, digestive system, bones and brain. They’re also a great source of fiber. Image Credit: Madeleine_Steinbach/iStock/GettyImages If you’re focused on maintaining a healthy lifestyle, you’ve likely heard about elderberry syrup’s benefits. Besides promoting a well-functioning immune system, these powerful little berries provide benefits for your heart, digestive system, bones and brain. They’re also a great source of fiber....

Glute bridges are a great exercise for leg length discrepancy. Image Credit: ANRproduction/iStock/GettyImages Recovering from a fractured femur takes perseverance and patience. Not only can this injury cause leg pain, stiffness or weakness, but you may find one leg is shorter after a hip fracture. Gaining a proper understanding of this side effect will allow it to treat it appropriately. Advertisement Why Is a Leg Shorter After a Hip Fracture? The femur, which runs from your hip to your knee, is the longest and strongest bone in the body, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)....

The digestion and absorption of lipids (aka fats) differs from how your body handles protein. Image Credit: etorres69/iStock/GettyImages Your body can’t immediately transform bites of food into fuel. That’s where the digestion process comes in — through it, your body decreases the size of food particles, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine. Advertisement These smaller molecules of food particles can then be absorbed into your body, passing from your digestive system into your bloodstream, per the National Cancer Institute....

Food labels at your local supermarket will soon break down how much "added sugars" and "total sugar" are in the foods you buy. But do you know the difference between the two? Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com/Scott Clark Photo Does reading food labels at the grocery store sometimes feel like deciphering a foreign language? If you feel frustrated by the lack of transparency on pre-packaged foods, trust us when we say you definitely aren’t alone....

Not all carbs are created equal. Image Credit: samael334/iStock/GettyImages All carbohydrates aren’t alike. While some foods in this group are extremely healthy, others are extremely unhealthy. Choose your carbohydrates carefully. Fruits, vegetables and whole grains are beneficial for wellness while sugary foods and refined grains are detrimental. Advertisement Types of Carbohydrates The American Diabetes Association says carbohydrates come in three types: starches, sugars and fiber. Video of the Day Starches, also called complex carbohydrates, include lentils, peas and beans, along with vegetables like potatoes and corn....

Cut high calorie foods from your diet. Image Credit: istetiana/Moment/GettyImages Calories are the energy you burn, provided by the food you eat. If you want to make sure you’re taking in just the right amount of fuel for your body, you might want to consider the guidelines for men’s daily calorie intake. Advertisement Tip Keeping track of the calories you eat can be a bit tedious, but if you cut out some high-calorie foods that provide little nutrition, you might just give yourself the motivation you need to examine your daily calorie intake....

Men and women are training in a gym. Image Credit: JackF/iStock/Getty Images Fitness facility and gym set up can be very complicated if certain rules and guidelines are not followed. There needs to be proper spacing, adequate traffic flow and consideration for those with disabilities. An improper public gym set up can lead to injury or even death, resulting in litigation that can ruin a business. There are general guidelines for persons with disability, but these can vary from state to state, so be sure you know what your specific state requires....

Body fat percentage measures your body weight composition. Specifically how much of your weight comes from fat vs. lean mass. A healthy body fat percentage is 18 to 24% for the average male and 25 to 31% for the average female. The upper portions of these body fat ranges border on unhealthy and levels below these ranges are associated with higher levels of fitness. Your body fat percentage is a better indicator of overall health than weight alone....

Citrus fruits, such as lemons and limes, naturally contain citric acid. Image Credit: JulijaDmitrijeva/iStock/GettyImages Every time you enjoy citrus fruits, such as lemons and limes, you consume citric acid produced by nature. Commercially-made citric acid gets added to foods and beverages as a flavoring agent, cleaning products for its softening and disinfectant properties and medications to mask taste. Advertisement Tip Most manufactured citric acid that you find in everyday commercial products comes from a fungus put through a fermentation process using a low-cost molasses....

A pull-up burns little calories. If you are using pull-ups to burn calories, you may find your strength giving out before you reach your caloric goal. Pull-ups are not considered cardiovascular activities, which are more commonly associated with calorie burning. They are primarily used to increase strength. Advertisement Calories One pull-up burns approximately one calorie, according to Fat Burn’s activity tool. Since 3,500 calories equal one pound, you will need to do 3,500 pull-ups to see weight loss....

An egg white is a great source of fat-free protein. Image Credit: AmalliaEka/iStock/GettyImages Egg white nutrition data indicates egg whites may be a less fattening, albeit less nutrient-packed alternative to the whole egg. Incorporate egg whites into your diet with healthy recipes for any hour of the day. Advertisement Tip There are approximately 17 calories in one hard boiled egg white. Egg White Calories If you’re vying for a less fattening more cholesterol-friendly alternative to the entire egg, try cooking up some egg whites....

Calorie consumption is determined by a variety of factors, including height and physical activity. Image Credit: Enrique Díaz / 7cero/Moment/GettyImages The amount of calories you need to consume each day depends on a variety of factors. Your sex, age, weight, height and activity levels can all affect calorie intake. Given these variables, it’s often easiest to use a calories-per-day calculator to determine individual needs. Advertisement Tip Calorie consumption is determined by a variety of factors, including height and physical activity....

Many people lose 1 to 2 pounds per week on Weight Watchers, but week one results can vary quite a bit. Image Credit: Francesco Carta fotografo/Moment/GettyImages When you start a weight-loss program, seeing results in the first week can be motivating. It’s encouraging to see the scale tick down right away. But just how much can you expect to lose in your first week on Weight Watchers, or WW? Advertisement The program aims to help you lose 1 to 2 pounds per week, but that's not a cut-and-dry guarantee, especially right off the bat....

Men are doing pull ups in a gym. Image Credit: IPGGutenbergUKLtd/iStock/Getty Images Anytime you perform an exercise that requires you to exert yourself, such as a pushup or pullup, it is important that you implement proper breathing. In simple terms, proper breathing is breathing in a rhythmic fashion where you always exhale as you exert force. Breathing improperly or erratically while doing pullups, or any other type of exercise, can lead to lots of negative side effects such as hernias, popped blood vessels and dramatic spikes in blood pressure....