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Diarrhea isn't a side effect of probiotics. Image Credit: Mintra Kwthijak/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Can Probiotics Cause Diarrhea? Can Probiotics Treat Diarrhea? Probiotics and Constipation Probiotics vs. Prebiotics Although people can get probiotics through food or supplements, more research is needed to truly understand their benefits and risks. Probiotics are live microorganisms, and the idea is that it's beneficial to add good bacteria to your digestive tract. But can probiotics cause gastrointestinal issues like diarrhea?...

It's still not clear whether people who have gotten the COVID vaccine are able to spread the virus. Image Credit: RyanJLane/E+/GettyImages There are loved ones who you haven’t seen in almost a year. There are friends you haven’t hugged or laughed with in person in forever. And you just really can’t do more Zoom meet-ups. Now that the COVID vaccine is out, is it finally safe to see people after they’ve been vaccinated?...

Eat smooth nut butters instead of nuts if you have diarrhea from your cancer treatment. Image Credit: Wanwisa Hernandez / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages When you’re fighting colon cancer, colon cancer nutrition can be a key part of your treatment success and long-term recovery. Here are the foods you should eat and the ones to avoid before, during and after your colon cancer treatment. Advertisement "Overall, individuals with colon cancer (as with many cancers) should aim to follow a healthful and balanced diet with an emphasis on fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and healthy fats," says Alicia A....

A large cup of herbal tea. Image Credit: aaron007/iStock/Getty Images Herbal teas derive from plant materials, including leaves, stems, flowers, seeds, roots and fruits. Despite the name, herb teas aren’t actually tea. Real tea, including black, oolong and green teas, comes from the leaves of the Camellia sinesis plant. Learning about common herbal teas and their properties will help you select a tea that meets your needs. Herbal teas are flavorful alternatives to caffeinated beverages....

Weight-loss incentive apps aren't a guaranteed solution, but they can help. Image Credit: Betsie Van der Meer/DigitalVision/GettyImages They say there’s no such thing as a free lunch. But what about a healthy lunch you get paid to eat? That’s more or less the premise of weight-loss apps like DietBet and HealthyWage. Users place bets on losing X pounds in Y months, and those who achieve their goal win money or at least, don’t lose money....

A pressure cooker can make tender pot roast very quickly. Image Credit: yipengge/iStock/GettyImages Pressure cookers can produce full meals in a much shorter time than conventional pots and pans. How do they work their magic? By artificially creating a high atmospheric pressure in the pot, which allows the trapped water and steam to reach temperatures well above the normal boiling point of water. Advertisement Like other cooking methods, a pressure cooker can give you either tender or tough meats, depending how you use it....

Morning exercise does not burn more calories than exercising in the evening. Image Credit: Gonalo Barriga/Cultura/GettyImages When it comes to keeping fit, early risers may decide a morning workout rather than evening exercise suits their work schedule. However, if you are waking up early for an extra metabolic kick, you may be disappointed. Advertisement Working out in the morning does not burn more calories than exercising later in the day. This does not mean that you should skip a morning workout....

Bioactive compounds in ginger provide a natural remedy for an upset stomach. Image Credit: Sundaemorning/iStock/GettyImages A stomach ache may be accompanied by a range of unpleasant symptoms such as sharp or burning pain, cramping, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. Clear fluids and other drinks that help stomach aches can ease abdominal discomforts and maintain hydration without irritating the stomach. Eating bland foods also helps soothe an upset stomach. Advertisement Tip Drinks that help stomach aches include water, decaffeinated tea, diluted juices, clear broth, ginger ale or tea and peppermint tea....

Loose ligaments can lead to shoulder injuries. Image Credit: Supawat Punnanon / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages If you’ve ever felt like your shoulder “popped out of place,” it’s possible that you have loose shoulder ligaments. Although you can’t directly exercise your ligaments, strengthening activities can help. Advertisement Maybe you can reach all the way over your head and touch your lower back with your hands clasped together. Although this is a fun party trick, loose ligaments can increase your risk of other shoulder injuries....

Countless hours on the treadmill and weight machine and a seeming eternity spent resisting those chips in the pantry, yet your waistline is getting bigger, not smaller. This is a simple matter of biophysics and psychology. Amend your weight-loss tactics to drop those pounds and trim your profile. But before you do, consult your doctor to rule out a medical condition and get advice on what will help you lose pounds....

Ghee is sometimes called clarified butter. Image Credit: vm2002/iStock/GettyImages A clarified butter from Indian and Pakistan, ghee has been making its way into kitchens as an alternative to butter or dairy free butter. While it’s high in fat content, it boasts a low amount of lactose along with a rich, nutty flavor. Advertisement What is Ghee? Ghee is a clarified butter that originated from India and Pakistan, says an October 2015 article from ​Molecular Genetics and Metabolism Reports​....

Lean meat, such as chicken or fish, are easier to digest. Image Credit: istetiana/Moment/GettyImages Whether your gallbladder is acting up or was surgically removed, you’ll have to watch what you eat and drink. The best foods to eat with gallstones are those low in fat and sugar. A healthy diet will make your gallbladder happy. Advertisement Common Gallbladder Problems The gallbladder is a small organ that sits underneath the liver. It stores bile, which is a liquid made by your liver to digest fat....

Hip abductor muscle exercises are important to strengthen the hip joint. Image Credit: Maria Fuchs/Cultura/GettyImages Hip abduction is when the upper-leg bone, the femur, is moved out to the side and away from the body. Hip abduction exercises are important because they strengthen the muscles that stabilize the femur into the hip joint. To work the hip abductor muscles, perform the hip abduction exercises one to three times a week. These exercises will challenge and tone the hip abductor muscles....

To help ensure you cook tender, juicy pork loin chops, make sure you brine them and bring the chops to room temperature before cooking. Image Credit: Rimma_Bondarenko/iStock/GettyImages Pork loin center-cut chops provide a large amount of protein, with minimal fat and calories. Due to the lack of fat, cooking them can dry them out, if you’re not careful. If you follow some of these tips and tricks, your pork loin center cut chops will stay tender and moist....

Eating an egg a day is safe for most people. Image Credit: Claudia Totir/Moment/GettyImages For many years, health experts stuck to guidelines that warned us to limit how many eggs we eat because of the amount of dietary cholesterol in the yolks. But, eggs pack in plenty of nutrients (including protein and choline) that benefit your body — so what’s the verdict on this tasty breakfast food? Advertisement It isn't always easy to figure out how many eggs are safe to eat if you're whipping up an omelet or scramble on the daily....

To burn 500 calories, you need to walk approximately five miles per day. Image Credit: BAaAej Ayjak/iStock/Getty Images While the specific number of calories you burn walking varies, if you walk 5 miles every day, you will burn approximately 3,500 calories each week which may result in one pound of weight loss. If you do this consistently, you could achieve your goal of losing 75 pounds in just under 19 months....

For a bodybuilder, BMI results are often inaccurate. However, you can use other tools to measure your body composition and health. Image Credit: Blend Images/John Fedele/Tetra images/GettyImages Many medical providers use body mass index, or BMI, to assess your weight and health risk. BMI is a calculation of a person’s weight in kilograms divided by the square of his height in meters. A BMI below 18.5 is considered underweight, 18.5 to 24....

Brats on a George Foreman Grill cook up in nine to 15 minutes, depending on your desired degree of doneness. Image Credit: kabVisio/iStock/GettyImages Brats are a summer staple, but you can enjoy them year-round if you have a George Foreman Grill. Cooking brats on a George Foreman Grill is simple, quick and satisfying. Advertisement Tip Brats on a George Foreman Grill cook up in nine to 15 minutes, depending on your desired degree of doneness....

In This Article Boiling Noodles Steaming Noodles Authentic chow mein is a fairly simple dish made of noodles, a good protein source — such as thinly sliced fish, chicken, pork or beef — and a sauce to pull it all together. Here's how to prepare dried chow mein noodles two different ways: boiling and steaming. Boiling Dried Noodles for Chow Mein Things You'll Need Large pot Salt Dried chow mein noodles Wooden spoon or chopsticks Colander Canola or vegetable oil...

You can make Kraft Macaroni and Cheese in the microwave if you purchase microwaveable Easy Mac, but it's not hard to make your own microwaveable entrée either. Image Credit: AlexPro9500/iStock/GettyImages Whether you don’t have access to a stovetop or you just want to speed up the cooking process, it’s a cinch to microwave mac and cheese. You can make Kraft Macaroni and Cheese in the microwave if you purchase microwaveable Easy Mac, but it’s not hard to make your own microwaveable entrée either....