Cramps - Dherbs - The Best All Natural Herbal Remedies & Products https://www.dherbs.com/tag/cramps/ Buy the best herbal supplements, natural remedies, and herbal remedies from Dherbs. We're the #1 alternative medicine store online. ✓ Visit and shop now! Wed, 28 Feb 2024 09:09:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Is It Really Food Poisoning? https://www.dherbs.com/dhtv/street-interview/is-it-really-food-poisoning/ Mon, 26 Feb 2024 20:00:17 +0000 https://www.dherbs.com/uncategorized/is-it-really-food-poisoning/

Food poisoning symptoms include fever, chills, and bloody diarrhea.

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Food poisoning symptoms include fever, chills, and bloody diarrhea. It’ll usually begin with cramps, diarrhea, and vomiting. Symptoms usually begin within 1 to 2 days of eating contaminated food.

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How To Stay Warm While Running In Cold Weather https://www.dherbs.com/articles/how-to-stay-warm-while-running-in-cold-weather/ Fri, 15 Dec 2023 09:16:00 +0000 https://www.dherbs.com/?p=168260

Snow on the ground doesn’t mean you have to stop your neighborhood jogs! Here’s how to stay warm while running in cold weather.

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You don’t have to give up your running habit just because the temperatures drop during winter. In fact, most athletes prefer the chill of the cold while they run, and it comes with a range of health benefits as well. The American College of Sports Medicine states that it is safe to run in cold temperatures that go down to as low as -7 degrees Fahrenheit. As long as you wear the right clothes and take precautions, you can enjoy running and avoid illness and injury.

Now, if the conditions are dangerous (think icy roads or negative temperatures), you can always hop on a treadmill and remain indoors. If you have exercise-induced asthma, running indoors is better and safer than inhaling the dry, cold winter air too quickly. For most healthy athletes or running enthusiasts, though, running outside in the cold is safe. Continue reading to learn about a few health benefits of running in the cold. 

Benefits Of Running In Cold Weather

You don’t need to put on the giant puffer jacket and three layers of pants to go outside in the cold. The frigid air may not motivate you to work out, but the cold weather actually encourages the release of endorphins, the body’s natural mood boosters. That’s why a lot of people hop in ice baths these days! 

Going outside for a run in the cold may also help you combat the symptoms of seasonal affective disorder. Not only that, but running in cold weather also causes the body to burn more calories, as it has to work harder to maintain its core temperature. Studies have shown that running in cold weather can activate brown fat, which works to accelerate metabolism. That’s all great, but how do you stay warm while running in cold weather? We’ll detail that below.

Always Warm Up

When the weather is cold, the last thing you want to do is run out of the door without properly warming up. That brisk air is not kind to muscles that you don’t properly stretch and activate prior to exercise. The combination of cold weather and reduced air pressure causes joint tissues to expand, which ultimately restricts movement. Plus, you can easily experience spasms or cramps if you don’t properly warm up. Engage in dynamic stretching to flood your muscles with oxygen before your workout. Think of doing some range of motion drills, lunges, high knees, and butt kicks. 

Layer Up

If you know anything about being comfortable in the cold, layering is the ticket. The National Ski Patrol encourages people to wear moisture-wicking material against your skin, followed by an insulated middle layer, and then an outer shell to block the wind. When you layer appropriately, you can effectively protect yourself from wind chill. Moisture-wicking materials also prevent overheating! Runners like to wear polypropylene clothes when running because it helps to keep them dry and warm. You may also want to consider gloves, a beanie, headband, or earmuffs to keep your head/ears warm. 

Hydrate Properly

For some reason, people think that they only need to hydrate when temperatures are scorching outside. No matter the temperature, hydrating before, during, and after exercise, is crucial. You still sweat in cold weather and because the cold air is drier than warm air, hydrating properly will keep you safe during your run. You also breathe at a higher rate, which releases more moisture from the body. Aim to drink eight fluid ounces of water 20 to 30 minutes before your run, seven to 10 ounces every 20 minutes while running and another eight ounces 30 minutes after your run. Drinking water is great, but consider hydrating with electrolyte-rich beverages as well to regulate body temperature and keep energy levels up.

Protect Your Breathing

Even the most experienced of runners can experience breathing problems while exercising in the cold winter weather. Wind chill and temperature of the air will dictate whether or not you have to protect your mouth with a ski mask, muffler, or gaiter during your run. If the temperature drops to single digits, it is better to breathe through a mask or scarf, according to trainers. That will prepare the lungs for the cool air because you don’t want to hurt your lungs with frigid air. An expert tip is to wrap a lightweight scar around the lower face and nose. That isn’t as effective as a face mask, but it does the job. Lastly, breathe through your nose instead of your mouth to lessen breathing difficulties.

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These Herbs Help With PMS Symptoms! https://www.dherbs.com/dhtv/health-videos/these-herbs-help-with-pms-symptoms/ Wed, 04 Oct 2023 00:30:22 +0000 https://www.dherbs.com/uncategorized/these-herbs-help-with-pms-symptoms/

If you find yourself having hot flashes/menopausal symptoms or PMS symptoms, then you may benefit from using these herbs.

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If you find yourself having hot flashes/menopausal symptoms or PMS symptoms, then you may benefit from using these herbs. They’ve been used for centuries and fenugreek supplements specifically has been reported to decrease the need for painkillers for menstrual cramps.

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How To Make Your Own Scented Heating Pads https://www.dherbs.com/articles/how-to-make-your-own-scented-heating-pads/ Tue, 12 Sep 2023 09:18:00 +0000 https://www.dherbs.com/?p=162436

DIY homemade heating pads are handy, easy to make, and great for gifts. Reheat them whenever you like and snuggle up!

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It doesn’t have to be cold outside to use a heating pad. Whether you have a headache, sore muscles, or cramps, a heating pad is highly beneficial. Homemade heating pads are even better! Snuggle up with them if you are chilly, need comfort, or want to embrace the warmth. This article details how to make your own heating pads and the supplies you’ll need. 

Firstly, you have to gather the supplies, which are a pair of cute and cozy socks, one pair of thin socks, 2 bags of small white beans, sewing supplies, and scissors. Don’t have beans? Replace them with rice! Don’t have cozy socks? A thicker pair of socks will do the trick! By the way, you don’t have to be a professional tailor or seamstress to make these. We believe in you! 

Homemade Scented Heating Pads

  • Step 1: Take the thin socks and sew them together at the cuffs. Make sure to leave a one-inch gap, and then fill each sock with a one-pound bag of beans, or one pound of rice. 
  • Step 2: Sew up the rest of the cuffs because this will serve as the inside bag for your heating pad. 
  • Optional Step: Drop some lavender essential oil onto the thin socks and allow it to soak into the material for about 15 minutes. 
  • Step 3: Take the cozy socks and sew them together, leaving a hole big enough to fit the thin socks with the beans into them. Once you fit the thin socks inside the cozy socks, finish the sewing job. Your homemade heating pad is ready, and it should resemble a horseshoe.
  • Step 4: Warm the heating pad up in the microwave for about thirty seconds and then use it on the affected area. 

The Benefit of Heating Pads

There are quite a few situations that call for a heating pad. Most importantly, heating pads help relieve aches and pains, relieve cramps, and ease muscle tension. Heating pads are a form of heat therapy, which encourages consistent circulation throughout the body. When dealing with an injury, heating pads can help reduce both muscle and pain discomfort. We detail some of the other benefits below. 

Accelerates The Healing Process

Promoting blood flow to the injured area is an essential part of the healing process. The reason for this is because increased blood flow delivers more oxygen, white blood cells, platelets, and other essential nutrients. All of these things help repair damaged tissues, which is a crucial part of the healing process. Heat transfers all the way from the skin’s surface to deep muscle fibers. This improves blood circulation to the muscles, but also heats the cross layer of fat under the skin. People who have a thicker layer of fat, then, may not respond to heat therapy as well as people with less fat. 

Heat Interrupts The Transmission Of Pain Signals

The reason you feel pain is because of sensory receptors that exist at nerve endings. Receptors compete with one another to reach the brain, and one set of receptors may block or mute the signals from another set. Heat therapy actually activates heat-sensitive calcium channels, which can block pain receptors directly. It’s also possible for heat to stimulate other sensory receptors, which may indirectly reduce pain.

Heat Increases Immunity

By elevating the body temperature via heat therapy (external heat), you mimic the function of a fever (internal heat). What this does is signal the immune system to respond at varying levels. Hot baths, for example, activate monocytes, a type of white blood cell that help fight infections and remove dead cells from the body. Heat therapy may also decrease levels of inflammatory markers in the body. Low levels of C-reactive protein, for example, indicate a stronger immune system.

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5 Effective Yoga Poses For Varicose Veins https://www.dherbs.com/articles/5-effective-yoga-poses-for-varicose-veins/ Mon, 10 Jul 2023 09:19:00 +0000 https://www.dherbs.com/?p=161923

Manage the discomfort of protruding varicose veins with the power of yoga. These poses aren’t a cure, but may reduce swelling.

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Yoga is an effective form of exercise that promotes flexibility and relaxation. Various studies confirm that certain yoga poses can reduce bloating, improve posture, and relieve back pain. Yoga can improve your flexibility and range of motion, and it may even aid with the management of varicose veins. Although yoga is not a cure, the various poses may relieve soreness and swelling in the legs that result from varicose veins. 

What Are Varicose Veins?

Varicose veins are twisted, enlarged veins that are generally benign. For many people, varicose veins have no symptoms and they are merely a cosmetic concern. In some cases, they can cause aching pain and discomfort, which can indicate an underlying circulatory issue. Basically varicose veins result because of a failure in the one-way valves inside the veins. Instead of pumping blood in one direction toward the heart, the failed valves cause blood to leak backwards. That creates a pooling of blood and causes veins to bulge. 

Although the exact cause is unknown, varicose veins primarily result due to hereditary factors. If they run in your family, you have a higher chance of developing them. Another risk factor is if you work in a profession that requires you to stand all day, especially if you don’t move much. And while yoga cannot cure the problem, the relaxation that these poses provide may prevent the condition from worsening. You may even enhance limb movement! Read on to learn how to do the yoga poses

Standing Forward Bend

This pose works to enhance blood flow throughout the entire body. It works to stretch the hamstrings and calves, which are likely spots of varicose veins. To do the stretch, stand up straight with your feet hip-distance apart. On an exhale, hinge at the hips to bend forward and reach your hands toward the ground. If you can touch the ground, then great, but you can always rest your hands on your shins if you cannot touch the floor. You can also grab your elbows and simply hang in the stretch. Hold this position for about 10 seconds and then release. 

Legs Up The Wall

Legs up the wall is highly beneficial for fatigued legs because it enhances blood circulation and aims to flush out toxins from the lower extremities. This pose is very simple and helps relieve pressure in the calves, which is great for people with varicose veins. Sit up straight with your right shoulder touching the wall. In a fluid motion, roll onto your back and swing your legs up the walls, planting your arms on the ground to the sides for support. Scoot your butt as close to the wall as possible. Breathe deeply in this pose for as long as you want, ideally 30 seconds minimum. 

Mountain Pose

Mountain pose is one of the most basic yoga poses, but that doesn’t mean that you can breeze through it. This pose helps you achieve proper alignment and works to strengthen the knees, thighs, and ankles. Stand up straight with your feet hip-distance apart and tighten your core and thigh muscles. Strengthen the inner arches of the ankles and feel the energy pass from your feet all the way up to your head. Breathe deeply and direct your gaze forward. Hold this pose for five deep breaths and then release. 

Fish Pose

Some say that Fish pose is one of the best poses for people with varicose veins. The reason for that is because it works on various systems at the same time, stretching your feet and legs to relieve stress and cramps. By relaxing the legs, you regulate blood flow throughout the body. Lie flat on your back and extend your legs out. Create a gentle curve in your back to rest the crown of your head on the mat. Support yourself with your elbows and forearms on the ground right beside you. If this is uncomfortable, place a long pillow or bolster along your spine and relax on this pose that way. Hold for 10 seconds and then release. 

Wind Relieving Pose

This pose aims to move stagnant lymph and venous blood. It may also relieve cramps or fatigue in the legs by loosening the muscles and joints in the hips and knees. Lie flat on your back and draw your knees to your chest. Lift your head off the ground and grab the outsides of your shins with your hands, aiming to bring your forehead to your knees. Hold this pose for five deep breaths and then release.

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5 Gentle Yoga Poses To Help Relieve Period Cramps https://www.dherbs.com/articles/5-gentle-yoga-poses-to-help-relieve-period-cramps/ Fri, 28 Apr 2023 09:23:00 +0000 https://www.dherbs.com/?p=159399

Ease your period cramps and aching back by practicing these gentle yoga poses. They are very restorative and may be just the thing to help.

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When Aunt Flo comes to town, the last thing you want to do is move your body. If you regularly experience cramps or achy back on your period, though, a few restorative yoga poses may be the help you’re searching for. Restorative yoga works to, you guessed it, restore and relax the body. It differs from hot yoga or active yoga in that you go through slow, gentle poses that you can mostly do on the floor. In fact, all of the poses in this article take place on the ground!

According to a growing body of research, yoga is an effective way to relieve menstrual cramping and pain. Aside from the pain relief, yoga can also help to improve your mood and relieve stress levels. And the best news of all? You don’t have to work up a sweat to reap the benefits of these yoga poses during your period. The poses are relaxing, so put on some comfy, breathable clothes, grab a small blanket or towel, some pillows, and roll out your mat. 

Supported Child’s Pose

As a forward-folding pose, child’s pose may promote introspection and rejuvenation during times of stress. In this variation, you’ll widen your knees to encourage gentle hip-opening. Plus, you’ll be supported by your pillow or bolster under your chest. 

  • Begin on all fours in a tabletop position with your shoulders stacked over your wrists and hips over your knees. 
  • Angle your knees out to the edges of your mat and sit back onto your heels. Place your pillow or bolster longways in front of you, drawing it between your knees. 
  • Take a deep breath and relax your shoulders. On your exhale, lower your chest so that it comes to rest on your pillow/bolster. Don’t worry if your butt isn’t touching your heels. 
  • Contrary to regular child’s pose, this variation calls for you to rest your arms down by your sides, so that your palms are next to your ankles. 
  • Turn your head to the side to rest your ear on the pillow, taking five to 10 deep breaths before returning to the starting position.

Pigeon Pose

This is an excellent pose if you have any tightness in your hips, and it may stir up a lot of sensation during your period. By compressing the hip flexors, you can encourage blood flow there and open up the surrounding muscle groups, which may be tight. 

  • You can enter the pose from downward dog or from a tabletop position. No matter how you begin, bring your left knee toward your left wrist, lowering your hip, shin, and ankle to the ground. 
  • Square your hips to aim both of them forward. If you left hip lifts up, slip a pillow or yoga block underneath for support. 
  • Sit up tall and press your fingertips into the ground, lifting your chest to extend through the crown of your head. Drop your shoulders and fold down over your left shin, placing your hands or forearms under your forehead for support. 
  • If you need extra support, place a pillow between your chest and the ground. Remain here for five to 10 deep breaths before returning to the starting position. Repeat on the other side. 

Seated Head-To-Knee Pose

Yet another forward-folding pose, but this one targets your outer hips, hamstrings, and lower back. All of those areas may require extra attention during your period. The goal of this pose is not to get your head to your knee; rather, focus on the deep sensations in your legs, hips, and back. Breathe through the pose and find a place that feels comfortable. 

  • Begin in a seated position with your legs extended out wide. Bend your right knee and bring your right foot toward your left inner thigh. 
  • Take a deep inhale, lift your chest, and extend through the crown of your head to lengthen your spine. On your exhale, turn to face your left leg and lower your chest toward your knee, hinging at the hips. 
  • Do your best to keep you back straight and grab hold of your leg, ankle, or foot to create a gentle stretch. Place a pillow between your knee and chest if necessary and hold for five to 10 deep breaths.
  • Return to the starting position, take a few breaths, and then repeat on the other side. 

Supine Twist

Twisting postures do indeed twist your spine, but they also encourage blood flow to key areas. This posture helps to release tension in the outer hips, glutes, and thighs, while opening the chest, shoulders, and abdomen as well. 

  • Lie flat on your back with your legs extended. Bend your left leg, reaching to grab the outside of your knee to draw it into your chest. 
  • Take a deep breath in this position. On your exhale, use your right hand to draw your left knee across your body and toward the right side. Make sure that both your shoulders remain on the floor as you do this. 
  • Your knee may or may not touch the ground beside you. You can apply a little pressure to the left knee to create a deeper stretch. Meanwhile, extend your left arm out to the left side and look at your left hand. 
  • Breathe deeply for about 20 seconds before returning to the starting position. Repeat on the other side. 

Reclined Cobbler’s Pose

This pose aims to create an opening through your inner thighs and groin, all the way up through your pelvis. If you want to fully relax your lower back, stack two firm pillows underneath your upper back and lean back onto them. People tend to hunch forward when experiencing cramps, so this pose helps relieve tightness in those areas. 

  • Lie flat on your back, with or without pillows supporting your upper body, and bend your knees so that your feet are planted firmly on the ground near your butt. 
  • Bring the soles of your feet together as you allow your knees to fall out to the sides. Imagine you’re opening a book, but add support under your knees if necessary.
  • Extend your arms out to the sides to create more opening in your shoulders. Breathe deeply into your belly and rib cage for five to 10 deep breaths.

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Exercising During Period: What To Do And What To Avoid https://www.dherbs.com/articles/exercising-during-period-what-to-do-and-what-to-avoid/ Thu, 02 Feb 2023 09:25:00 +0000 https://www.dherbs.com/?p=152258

Exercising while on your period may seem counterintuitive, but certain low-intensity exercises may help you alleviate menstrual symptoms.

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When Aunt Flo comes to town, your first inclination is not to go to the gym. Fatigue, cramps, or bloating can set in and exercising seems like torture. As torturous as hitting the gym may seem, squeezing in a workout while on your period may improve your symptoms. In fact, exercising may boost your mood and promote better physical well-being.

As most of you know, there are many benefits that stem from exercising. It is a great way to relieve anxiety and depression, boost cognitive function, and get your blood pumping. Staying active during your time of the month is highly beneficial, but there are certain things to keep in mind. There are ways to make your activities more enjoyable, but you also need to pay attention to signs that indicate the body’s need to rest. 

The Benefits Of Exercising While On Your Period

One of the biggest upsides to exercising while on your period is the potential to reduce cramps. A 2019 review of studies found that 45-60 minutes of any level of intensity exercise at least three times per week significantly reduced the pain of menstrual cramps. That means that brisk walking, strength training, or yoga can help you. This is because exercise increases levels of beta-endorphins, which are substances in the blood that help block pain. 

In addition to reducing menstrual cramp pain, exercise may also bring relief to symptoms like fatigue, bloating, and low mood. Exercise enhances blood flow and decreases levels of aldosterone, a hormone that tells the body to retain salt and water. Movement also increases the production of various anti-inflammatory compounds. This one-two punch is effective for relieving symptoms like tender breasts and bloating. Lastly, exercising encourages the release of endorphins and neurotransmitters like dopamine, which enhance your mood by promoting more positivity.

Exercises To Do

There isn’t a single exercise, or form of exercise, that is better to do on your period. Some activities, however, may positively impact your cycle more than others. Continue reading to learn which exercises are more beneficial to do while on your period. 

Cardio Workouts

Aerobic or cardiovascular “cardio” workouts are exercises that get your blood pumping. Popular cardio workouts include jogging, dancing, walking, or swimming. Several studies found that aerobic workouts can help shorten the duration of your cycle. Cardio exercises may also decrease the severity of symptoms, including bloating and cramps, that occur during your period. Consider taking a brisk walk or riding your bike to help boost your mood and ease symptoms that hit during your time of the month. 

Low-Intensity Exercises

Yoga, stretching, Tai Chi, and Pilates are excellent forms of low-intensity exercises. Many low-intensity movements can help reduce the severity of cramps, improve mood, and boost energy levels. Certain yoga poses may also provide relief from PMS symptoms. For example, Cobra pose may combat depression and low energy, while Child’s pose may relieve fatigue and bloating. 

Resistance Training

If lifting weights or engaging in bodyweight exercises is your preferred workout style, there’s no reason to skip these workouts during your cycle. Strength training may not alleviate menstrual symptoms, but weight-lifting techniques during the follicular phase (first day of your period through ovulation) may help improve muscle mass and tone. Try to avoid heavy lifting during your time of the month, though. In fact, you may want to opt for lighter weights than you typically use. 

Exercises To Avoid

Certain activities and exercises may be more appropriate to do on your period, while others need to be avoided. Many women can still carry out their regular exercise routines during their cycles, just with minor adjustments. In general, you should reduce the intensity and frequency of training during this time. You don’t have to stop working out, but cutting back a little may benefit your body. Keep in mind that everyone’s body is different, but the general consensus is that pushing yourself too hard can negatively affect your cycle. To avoid missing periods or stopping your cycle entirely, avoid high-intensity workouts like long-distance running. Consider keeping an exercise diary to note how different exercises positively or negatively affect your cycle. If you know that your energy levels are low, though, opt for yoga and other low-intensity workouts.

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The Top 6 Side Effects Of Going Keto https://www.dherbs.com/articles/the-top-6-side-effects-of-going-keto/ Thu, 27 Oct 2022 09:34:00 +0000 https://www.dherbs.com/?p=144453

So you decided to go keto because the high-fat diet promises quick weight loss. Well, health experts worry about the diet’s side effects.

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The ketogenic diet, or the keto diet, is a popular diet that promises quick weight loss. People from all walks of life have used this diet as a way to turn their bodies into fat-burning machines. The diet limits the intake of carbohydrates and focuses on fat and protein consumption to get the body into the state of ketosis. During this state, the body burns fat (rather than sugar) for energy, but health experts worry about the side effects of this popular diet. 

Where other low-carb diets focus on protein, the keto diet’s primary focus is on fat. There are modified versions of the diet that vary the fat, protein, and carb percentages to achieve the state of ketosis. The restrictiveness of the keto diet forces the body to use fat as the primary fuel source, which helps you drop weight. Over time, though, experts have warned that the high-fat nature of the keto diet may lead to heart complications. This is because of the excessive meat, dairy, and unhealthy fat consumption. Granted there are healthier versions of the keto diet that include more fresh produce, but not every keto follower eats in this way. 

Entering ketosis is new for the body, so there is an adaptation phase, during which you may experience temporary side effects. It takes the brain and body time to adapt to burning ketones for energy instead of carbs. According to health experts, you may experience the following side effects once you go keto

Reduced Athletic Performance

A lot of athletes have been able to improve performance in their sport after losing weight on the keto diet. For example, many cyclists say that they pedal faster and better once they switch to keto. A 2018 study found that participants performed worse on high-intensity cycling and running tasks after four days of eating keto than participants who spent four days on a high-carb diet. The body is in a more acidic state during ketosis, which may limit its ability to perform at peak levels. Losing a few pounds won’t drastically improve athletic performance, but significant weight loss might. Just keep this in mind on your ketogenic journey. 

Constipation

One of the most common side effects after starting keto is a bout of constipation. Low-carb eating and constipation tend to go hand in hand, as you exclude many high-fiber foods from your diet. Beans, large amounts of fruits and vegetables, and whole grains are not keto-approved foods, and avoiding them can cause some bowel irregularity. The body also excretes more water, so that is a recipe for clogged pipes. If you want to keep things moving, enjoy keto-friendly, fiber-rich foods like avocado, nuts, non-starchy vegetables, and berries. Increasing your water intake also helps you avoid constipation.

The “Keto Flu”

Many people report that after starting the keto diet, they experience a range of flu-like symptoms. The “low carb flu” or “keto flu,” as people refer to it, affects about 25% of people who try a keto diet. Although the most common symptom is fatigue, people may experience headaches, brain fog, nausea, poor sleep, increased hunger, and decreased physical performance. These issues may discourage people from adhering to the keto diet before they start feeling or seeing the benefits. Symptoms tend to subside within a few days, though.

Bad Breath

Acetone is a ketone that is a byproduct of fat metabolism, and it can make your breath a little stinky. Often described as fruity and slightly sweet, ketosis breath results from the rise of blood acetone levels. This is because the body gets rid of some of the acetone via your breath, in addition to sweat and urine. For most people, the unusual breath smell will go away within a few weeks. 

Leg Muscle Cramps

If you experience leg muscle cramps on a regular basis when you switch to keto, you may need to drink more water. They can be painful and typically stem from dehydration or mineral loss. This is because keto can help get rid of water weight, as glycogen, the storage form of glucose in muscles and liver, binds water. The body flushes out glycogen as a result of low carb intake, and it’s one of the primary reasons that people see immediate weight loss on the keto diet. Continue to drink plenty of water to reduce the risk of dehydration and leg cramps and electrolyte imbalance. 

Intense Cravings

In case you didn’t know, carbs are incredibly addicting. That’s why so many people have a problem giving up bread, for example. When you eliminate carbs from your diet, the brain releases neuropeptide-Y (NPY), which signals the body that it needs carbs. When the body doesn’t get those carbs, NPY builds up and can intensify your cravings, increasing your desire to eat foods that are not keto-approved. The cravings are a direct result of the body’s biological response to carb deprivation, and less so your willpower to resist the temptation.

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Why Do We Get Cramps While Exercising? https://www.dherbs.com/dhtv/fact-or-fiction/why-do-we-get-cramps-while-exercising/ Fri, 22 Jul 2022 20:00:09 +0000 https://www.dherbs.com/uncategorized/why-do-we-get-cramps-while-exercising/

This week, Dherbs CEO AD Dolphin walks you through the Facts and Fiction about Cramps!

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This week, Dherbs CEO AD Dolphin walks you through the Facts and Fiction about cramps! Why do we get cramps while exercising?

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What Your Farts Say About Your Health https://www.dherbs.com/articles/what-your-farts-say-about-your-health/ Fri, 22 Jul 2022 09:05:00 +0000 https://www.dherbs.com/?p=141186

Are they smellier than usual? Are you passing gas more frequently? As it turns out, your farts can tell you a lot about your health.

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Farting or passing gas is a natural part of life, even though it may be a little embarrassing, especially in an office or elevator. Most people don’t think twice about their farts, as flatulence is the byproduct of the digestive system breaking down food and nutrients. When you chew, eat, and swallow, gas builds up in the gastrointestinal tract. The body is able to absorb some of this gas, and it releases what it can’t absorb in the form of burps or farts. 

As much as you don’t want to admit it, farting is a good thing, as it helps you avoid gas build up in the digestive system. When too much gas builds up in the body, you can experience bloating and uncomfortable stomach pain. Just because passing gas feels good and helps you avoid bloating, you shouldn’t ignore your farts. Health experts encourage people to pay attention to frequency, smell, and whether or not they accompany other digestive symptoms. Your farts can clue you in to what’s going on with your health. Continue reading to learn what they are trying to tell you.

Scent-Free Farts

These are the dream, right? To tell you the truth, most gas is odorless and stems from swallowing air, according to gastroenterologists. If you inhale your food quickly, chew wads of gum, or drink a lot of carbonated beverages, it is very common to pass gas or burp. This is normal, but if you want to reduce the amount of flatulence you produce, consider dialing back your carbonated beverage intake. Additionally, eat more slowly and make sure that you chew your food thoroughly. 

Your Farts Smell So Bad

As stated previously, most gas is odorless, but every now and again, a fart is so powerful that it can clear a room. If your farts stink to high heaven, it’s time to look at your diet. Consuming lots of sulfur-rich foods, including Brussels sprouts and broccoli, can give your farts that rotten egg aroma. The same stench that comes from those cruciferous vegetables can also come from cheese, beans, dried fruit, wine, garlic, and onions. More often than not, you don’t have to worry, but you may want to see a doctor if the stink persists. The last thing you want is for irritable bowel syndrome or inflammatory bowel disease to be the culprit. 

You Fart And Poop More Often Than Normal

Stress can affect so many areas of your health, which means it can affect your digestive system as well. Health experts say that people under a lot of stress tend to have poor digestion. Oftentimes, this stems from eating late-night snacks, processed foods, and lots of air that you swallow unintentionally. Anxiety can also do a number on your digestive tract. If you feel that you are farting and eliminating more than usual, ask yourself if you are stressed. If you find that you are battling stress, take time to relax with meditative techniques. Use aromatherapy, meditation, deep breathing, and other relaxing practices to get your digestive tract back and eating habits to normal. 

Burning Farts

If it burns going in, then it burns going out. Eating too much spicy food can have a severe effect on your digestive tract. The body contains receptors that recognize capsaicin, the compound in chiles that gives them their spice. That means that the body recognizes capsaicin as heat, so cut down on the spice if you want to pass gas that doesn’t burn on the way out. Spicy foods can also cause diarrhea, which can irritate the anus. Gradually up your fiber intake and allow your body a few days to adjust. 

Smelly Farts And Digestive Distress

If you feel abdominal pain when you pass gas, then a food intolerance may be the culprit. For example, if you drink milk or eat cheese and feel cramps and experience lots of flatulence that wreaks, you have lactose intolerance. That means that your body cannot absorb lactose until it gets to the small intestine. Bacteria break it down there and the body releases foul-smelling farts as a result. If you have stomach pain and pass smelly farts but don’t know what the culprit is, consider taking a food allergy test to see what isn’t agreeing with your system.

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