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Is Baking Soda Good for Diabetes?
Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) is a well-known home remedy for brightening teeth, improving breath, easing canker sores, and other uses. But how does baking soda relate to diabetes? There’s limited research on the overall impact of baking soda for people with diabetes. Still, animal studies have suggested it might play a role in preventing a fungal infection called mucormycosis, which can occur in individuals experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Continue reading…
What Are the Benefits of a Baking Soda Bath, How Do You Take One, and Is It Safe?
Soaking in a baking soda bath can help manage several skin issues, including eczema and yeast infections, among others. However, it may not be appropriate for everyone, particularly those with open sores. (img by The Spruce) Baking soda baths are an economical, generally safe, and often effective method for skin care and managing certain health complaints. These baths are distinct from Epsom salt soaks, which are aimed at different problems.…
What’s the Difference Between Tangerines and Clementines?
When citrus season arrives and the produce aisle overflows with different varieties, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the choices. Each variety has its own traits, so if you’re after a particular taste, mouthfeel, or peel, it helps to know how they differ. This article outlines the main distinctions and commonalities between two well-loved citrus types — tangerines and clementines. (img by Cookist) Very closely related Tangerines and clementines are…
Clementines: Nutrition, Benefits, and How to Enjoy Them
Clementines — often sold under names like Cuties or Halos — are a cross between mandarins and sweet oranges. (img by Solid Starts) These small fruits are vividly orange, simple to peel, sweeter than many other citrus varieties, and generally seedless. Because of these traits, they’re frequently promoted to parents and kids as a convenient way to add fruit to a child’s diet. They supply a good amount of vitamin…
What Can Different Period Blood Colors Mean?
Menstrual blood can present in a spectrum of colors during your period, from bright red to pink to brown. If you pull down your underwear while on your period and notice a hue other than red, try to stay calm. Period blood isn’t always bright red, and various shades can indicate different, generally benign, things. Most color variations aren’t worrisome. Occasionally, however, they can signal an issue that deserves evaluation…
Why Do Some Farts Feel Warmer Than Others?
Several factors can make your farts feel warmer than normal, including having low amounts of gas, wearing restrictive clothing, or eating certain foods. Most of the time this sensation isn’t a sign of a serious condition. (img by Shape) On average, an individual releases gas from the rectum 14 to 23 times each day. Many of these emissions are quiet and happen while you’re asleep. Others occur during waking hours…
Consuming Protein Powder During Pregnancy for a Nutritional Boost
If you’re expecting, you’ve likely heard the phrase “eating for two.” That’s a bit of an exaggeration — during the first trimester you don’t need extra calories, and later in pregnancy you’ll typically aim for about 340 to 450 additional calories per day — but what you eat matters a great deal for your baby’s development. The amount of protein you consume while pregnant is crucial for your developing baby…
Yes, It’s Finally Time to Talk About Period Farts
You talk about period cramps and how you’re PMS-ing with friends. Chances are you’ve even bonded with a stranger in a public restroom over the misery of leaving home without a menstrual product. It’s easy to be candid about periods, but nothing feels quite as real as period farts. Yes, period farts. We all know they happen. You do, too. It’s time to address them. Being particularly gassy during your…
Why Protein Makes Your Farts Stink and How to Treat Flatulence
If you’ve noticed you’re passing more gas lately, it’s unlikely that protein itself is solely to blame. More often, ingredients added to protein powders and certain food components are the true culprits behind increased flatulence. Flatulence is one of the main ways your body expels intestinal gas; the other common route is burping. Intestinal gas forms from both the foods you eat and the air you swallow while eating or…
Explosive Workouts for Speed, Power, and Strength
Explosive workouts encompass movements designed to boost strength, power, and velocity to enhance athletic output. By manipulating movement types, tempo, and repetition schemes, you can emphasize speed, power, or a combination of both to gain an edge in your sport or to elevate your general athletic capability. This piece explains everything you need to know about planning and executing explosive workouts as part of your training routine. (img by Peloton)…
