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Stomach Disease Causing Bad Breath

Health Encyclopedia: Heart Healthy Dietary Changes Low Carb Diet, Low Fat Diet, Weight Loss

Dietary Changes


Low Carbohydrate Diets

The Atkins diet restricts healthful complex carbohydrates in vegetables and particularly in fruits that are known to protect against heart disease. The Atkins diet also causes excessive calcium excretion in urine, which increases the risk for kidney stones and osteoporosis, and the release of ketones. An overload of ketones leads to ketosis, which can cause nausea, lightheadedness, and bad breath. A 2002 study suggested that such diets during pregnancy may in...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Dr. Eisner Q&A #10
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

Hello, everyone.  I hope everyone is doing well.  I want to thank you all for the great... Read more »

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K is for Ketones
By David Mendosa , Health Expert

..."Whether the sweet smell of ketones is considered bad breath or just sweet breath," he said, "is... Read more »

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Dr. Eisner Q&A #6
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

Question #1:   I’m 19 and a few months ago, I started to get severe pains in my chest and my... Read more »

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Getting Your Baby to Take Medication
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert

It can be a real struggle to get your refluxer to take medication. My daughter Rebecca needed all... Read more »

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Children Have Sleep Problems Too
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

Have you ever watched a child sleep? They don't just lie there. They sprawl. Arms and legs akimbo.... Read more »

Health Guide

Stress: Lifestyle Changes
A healthy lifestyle is an essential companion to any stress-reduction program. General health and stress resistance can be enhanced by regular exercise, a diet rich in a variety of... Read more »
Type 1 Diabetes
Long-Term ComplicationsType 1 diabetes reduces the normal life span by an average of 5 to 8 years. However, survival rates are improving in all ethnic groups and both genders. Longer survival rates... Read more »
Type 2 Diabetes
Long-Term ComplicationsPatients with diabetes have higher mortality rates than nondiabetics regardless of sex, age, or other factors. Heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death in these... Read more »
Periodontal Disease: Symptoms
...should be noted that the gums of smokers with periodontal disease tend to bleed less than nonsmokers.Bad Breath. Debris and bacteria can cause a bad taste in the mouth and persistent bad... Read more »
Glaucoma: Medications
Nearly all glaucoma medications are prescribed for reducing eye pressure. Lowering IOP is even proving to be beneficial for about two-thirds of patients with normal-pressure... Read more »

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