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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

How Does Drinking Water Help In Weight Loss

"Sugar bug" bacteria may curb IBD

August 25, 2009
British researchers have modified a bacteria that they say may change the way inflammatory bowel disease is treated. The engineered form of Bacteroides ovatus can be delivered to the gut in pill form, but it can only be activated in the presence of a sugar called xylan. The bacteria secretes a human growth factor called KGF-2 into the cells in the gut that helps promote healing. In animal studies, the mice who received the bacteria pill along with xylan in their drinking water had a reduction in... Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Calories - Is less really best?
By Lisa Nelson, RD, LN , Health Expert

...as efficiently which can slow down and/or prevent weight loss. Does this sound familiar? Many... Read more »

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How to lose the antidepressant weight gain
By Judith Wurtman , Health Expert

...told me the following story. "My therapist gave me a diet sheet that looked like something his... Read more »

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Atkins, Ornish, WeightWatchers: How to Choose a Diet that Works
By Patrika Tsai , Health Expert

...provide healthy fats that are cardioprotective.  Drinking water instead of juice or soda will... Read more »

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7 Steps That Will Give You The Body of your Dreams in 90 days.
By Kenn Kihiu , Health Expert

...minutes after your meal. Smaller Portions = Big Weight LossWe eat way too much. Be a grazer and... Read more »

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Childhood Nutrition
By Heather Reese , Health Expert

...If your child is overweight, don’t put him on a weight loss diet. Children have high nutrition... Read more »

Health Guide

Side Effects of Antidepressants
...Headache•    Nausea•    Insomnia•    Nervousness or agitation•    Weight gain or weight loss•    Sweating•    Fatigue•    Diarrhea or constipationSide Effects of... Read more »
Travel to Developing Countries: Infectious Diseases
...concern.Prevention: Do not swim or wade in fresh water in countries where schistosomiasis occurs. Boil drinking water for 1 minute. Heat bath water to 150 F for 5 minutes.Nonvector-Borne Bacterial... Read more »
Travel to Developing Countries: Traveler's Diarrhea
...(Cryptosporidiosis, Cyclospora. microsporidia), and rotavirus (usually in Latin America).Water PrecautionsDrinking contaminated water is the most common cause of acquiring TD-causing bacteria. The... Read more »
Complications
...temporarily raises blood pressure and reduces blood flow to inactive limbs.Contrary to popular belief, drinking fluids will not cause cramps. Adequate hydration, in fact, helps prevent the painful... Read more »
Diabetes Diet: Major Food Components in a healthy diabetic diet
...smokers.Both black and green tea may protect against heart disease and stroke, although studies are mixed.Tea drinking also may help with weight control and help prevent... Read more »

Medications

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...symptoms such as extreme tiredness, weakness, weight loss, or nausea. Tell your doctor... Read more »

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...symptoms such as extreme tiredness, weakness, weight loss, or nausea. Tell your doctor... Read more »

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