Smaller more frequent meals throughout the day also prevent overeating at meals which can also aid in weight loss. While eating healthy can aid in reducing the symptoms of IBS, there are certain foods that should be reduced and/or avoided to help reduce symptoms. Caffeine is one of these items. Caffeine can act as a diuretic. This means the caffeine can cause fluid to excrete through the kidneys which can lead to dehydration.
Excretion: Changes in excretion may also affect serum drug levels. Herbals that can inhibit tubular uptake or in other ways that can interfere with the renal clearance of a drug should be considered as having potential to produce pharmacokinetic herbal-drug interactions. Herbal diuretics are quite weak and unlikely to cause large problems. However, for example, chronic ingestion of licorice may result in hypokalemia and water retention and accordingly may interfere with various medications including antihypertensive and antiarrhythmic agents. Pharmacodynamic
Alcohol has a biphasic effect on the human body which means that its effects change over time. First, alcohol typically produces feelings of relaxation and cheerfulness then once you drink more and more it can lead to dehydration, coordination problems, blurred vision and even death. One of the worse things I think it causes to your body is dehydration, you need water to stay alive and basically alcohol just sucks it all up. Dehydration can lead to electrolyte an imbalance which is why you get headaches and feel dizzy afterwards. This is also why you get a headache in the morning because your brain swells up from lack of water.
A carb controlled diet allows diabetics more choices of food. Controlling carbs in your diet can help you lose weight. Carbs can be found in many different foods such as baked foods, corn, rice, cereals, dairy, fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Some carbs can cause a higher rise in blood sugar levels then in others. The reason that carbs can help you lose weight is because of the effect on blood glucose.
Describe the possible short-term and long-term effects on health of these eating disorders. Eating disorder 1: Short-term effects include: emaciation and malnourishment, weakness and tiredness, fine hair grows on the body, dehydration and depression. For long-term effects we can include: kidney damage, anaemia, brittle bones, low
For example, if you have severe arthritis, you may not be able to unbutton your pants quickly enough. •Mixed incontinence. You experience more than one type of urinary incontinence Common Causes Certain drinks, foods and medications can act as diuretics, stimulating your bladder and increasing your volume of urine. They include: • Carbonated drinks • Artificial sweeteners • Corn syrup • Foods that are high in spice, sugar or acid, especially citrus fruits • Constipation. The rectum is located near the bladder and shares many of the same nerves.
Extensive alcohol consumption during pregnancy can lead to a very detrimental and potentially fatal disorder known as fetal alcohol syndrome. Fetal alcohol syndrome causes mental retardation, diminished motor coordination, and distinct facial abnormalities. Facial abnormalities caused by FAS can include short eyelid openings, small upturned noses, small head, thin upper lip, and widely spaced eyes (Berk,
Methamphetamine or Meth, like other drugs, can short circuit the survival system by artificially stimulating pleasure areas in the brain. As this happens, it leads to increased confidence in meth and decreased confidence in normal everyday life. When this occurs the user becomes more interested in meth related activities, people, and environments. Withdrawals of meth use: fact or fiction? Much to contrary belief meth users do suffer from withdraws as well as any other addict would.
We have one of the worst adolescent suicide rates in the world. On average 294 youths die from suicide in a year. These rates have tripled since 1970. For every completed suicide there are an estimated 30 – 50 attempts. Suicide affects 1 in 13 Canadians.
(Carolyn 2007) Yet, with Bulimics, they could appear to have a normal body weight or even appear slightly overweight. Unless you caught them in the act of binging or purging, you would most likely never guess there were any problems. (Gillard 2010) Medical issues are yet another area where Anorexia and Bulimia differ. For instance, with the constant binging and purging, Bulimics can suffer from decaying teeth and even stomach and esophagus problems, all tracing back to the regurgitation of stomach acids. (Bruch 1992) There are, as