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What is a Good Low Carb Range?
A low carb range is generally anywhere between 20 grams of carbs to 130 or even 150 grams of carbs a day. However, extremely low carb ranges around 20 grams a day may work for the short term, and aid with rapid weight loss, but are probably not great for long term health. More moderate low carb ranges, around 100-130 may be better for longer term weight maintenance, as they are not so extreme. What are Carbs? Carbs, AKA carbohydrates, are a type of macronutrient. A macronutrient is a nutrient that your body needs in large quantities to survive and function efficiently. The other two types are protein and fat.…
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Does Lemon Juice Help to Get Rid of Gout?
There is some evidence that lemon juice may help to get rid of gout. However, not much research on the subject exists, more research needs to be done to draw conclusive results. What is Gout? Gout is a common form of inflammatory arthritis. Generally it affects one joint, it is especially common for it to affect the big toe. But it can also affect other joints, such as the knees, or ankles. Sometimes symptoms will flare and get worse, and sometimes they will get better. A flare can come up very suddenly and last for days to weeks. The underlying cause of gout is a condition called hyperuricemia. This can…
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What Depression Medication Makes You Gain Weight?
What are Psychiatric Drugs? Psychiatric, or psychotropic drugs, are used to treat mental health disorders. They work by adjusting the number of major chemicals in the brain. Decreasing or increasing certain neurotransmitters can help to counter the affects of certain mental health disorders. Neurotransmitters are the messengers that allow your brain to communicate with each other. Psychiatric medication is not a cure, it can only treat mental health disorders, and are sometimes more effective when combined with therapy. There are five main types of psychiatric medications. These are anti-anxiety medications, antidepressants, antipsychotics, stimulants, and mood stabilizers. Stimulants help with unorganized behavior, they help with concentration and have a calming effect.…
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What is the Most Popular Low Carb Diet?
The most popular low carb diet at the moment is the Keto diet. Some other popular types of low carb diets are the Paleo diet, the Atkins diet, the Whole30 diet, and the South Beach diet. What are Carbs? Carbohydrates, or carbs for short, are a type of macronutrient. Macronutrients are types of nutrients that your body needs in large amounts to survive, the other two types are protein and fat. Carbs are made up of sugar starched and fiber. Your digestive system breaks down carbs into glucose, and then your bloodstream absorbs the glucose and uses it as energy to fuel the body. There are different types of carbs,…
