Category: ASK DR. KOTB

  17 Foods to Avoid With Kidney Disease   It’s important to watch how much salt, potassium, and phosphorus you take in if you have kidney disease. Cola, brown rice, bananas, processed meats, and dried fruits are some foods that have a lot of it.   If you have bad kidneys, be careful with these…
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  There are some foods, like fried and hot foods, that may make acid reflux symptoms worse. Heartburn can also be caused by some medicines and vitamins. When the acid in your stomach comes back up into your esophagus, you have acid reflux. This happens when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) loosens up, letting stomach…
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by Dr. Kotb Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) does not come with a handbook. When you are diagnosed with IBS you are likely not to know all of the ways to cope with the condition. It’s invisible, chronic, and it involves embarrassing physical symptoms you want to reduce. In addition to trying out various treatment options, it is also important to understand the…
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Whether you want to know the recommended blood sugar numbers or need advice on how to stay motivated, our experts have taken on the 20 most commonly asked diabetes questions so you have the answers you need to successfully manage your diabetes. Common Questions About Diabetes Diabetes information is available almost everywhere. It can be…
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Learn why people with diabetes should eat fruit—plus, find out which fruits are best and how much is OK to have each day.   Good news for fruit lovers everywhere: eating fresh fruit is associated with a lower risk of diabetes and a lower risk of complications if you already have the disease, according to…
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Are you tired of yo-yo dieting and feeling like your health goals are out of reach?     Do you have specific dietary needs, or are you struggling to manage a health condition?     Hi, I am Dr. Kotb, a certified physician, and I have helped 100,000 people (and counting) in my medical practice…
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Learn How to use Secrets of Diet and Supplementsno one is speaking aboutto solve your hardest problems ever. ( For Men and Women Over 45  ) When you Join My Course, Community , and Group Coaching Program: you will Learn how to use Diet and Supplements Synergy to Lose your belly fat. Fіght Pain , Control High blood Sugar  and High…
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Different kinds of arthritis can cause pain that might not go away even after standard treatments. If you use natural remedies along with other treatments, they may help you deal with mild problems. Some herbs can help with the pain of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or osteoarthritis (OA) because they reduce inflammation. Still, scientists need more…
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Having better memory and more energy is something we all want or should want, at any age. Why?… As with any goal you have, the better your memory, and the more energy you have, the faster and more easily you’ll achieve your goals. Whether it’s to make more money, or you’re in school, or you play sports, or in relationships…
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  Suffer from heavy brain fog. Can’t think like you used to. Get “stuck” in your own head. Have difficulty with your memory. Have a mentally challenging job. Experience a lot of mental stress. Lose mental stamina by mid-day. Have trouble staying focused and on task. Feel mentally drained at the end of the day…
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The Definitive Guide to Healthy Eating in Your 50s and 60s How to Eat Well in Your 50s and 60s: The Complete Guide     For many, turning 50 is a big and exciting event.   It’s also a time when our bodies change, which means we need different foods. By eating a balanced diet…
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  Protect yourself from cancer by adding these anti-cancer foods to your diet.   One important thing you can do to lower your risk of getting cancer is to follow an anti-cancer diet. To lower your chance of getting cancer, the American Cancer Society says to follow the U.S. Dietary Guidelines and eat at least…
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10 of the best foods for nerve repair that you should eat     Taking care of your nervous system is important for your general health because it is the body’s complex communication network. There are some foods that may help our bodies be stronger than ever because they are good for nerve repair. Eating…
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      Lung-Healthy Food Types   You might not be able to avoid asbestos or asthma that runs in your family, but you can choose what things you eat. Staying away from fried foods that are high in calories can help your general health and make lung disease symptoms better. Healthy Fats Most of…
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6 Foods To Instantly Improve Your Mood & Happiness     If you’re currently feeling down, sad, depressive or just “blah”… guess what – you’re HUMAN…   You have a heart. It’s normal to feel depressed or sad once in a while. To cry because you’re feeling sad, empty, or lonely…   However, if these deep feelings of sadness…
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Arthritis, like several other health conditions so many of us deal with, is a product of inflammation in the body. If you’ve ever wondered why I’m such a big proponent of filling your diet with anti-inflammatory foods, it’s because I hate to see people suffering with conditions as painful and limiting as this one. It can…
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  Doing a Natural Kidney Cleanse at Home   The kidneys are two small organs that are below the ribs and on either side of the spine. They play an important role in: getting rid of excess waste balancing electrolytes creating hormones   If you don’t have any diseases, a healthy diet and drinking enough…
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Since I started an online group and foundation for people with treatment-resistant depression (depression and anxiety that don’t get better with psychotropic drugs), I’ve gotten a lot of mail from people who are desperate and have tried 30 to 40 different types of antidepressants but still don’t feel better. People in my family keep telling…
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  Do some foods cause depression? There’s a strong link between what you eat and sadness, and it points to the foods that make depression worse. Scientists are looking into how food impacts the brain, mental health, and certain illnesses such as sadness. Could what you eat have something to do with depression? Is it…
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  12 Foods to Avoid If You Have Arthritis   There are many things, like what you eat, that can change how much inflammation you have when you have arthritis. Inflammation can be caused by foods that are high in sugar, fat, salt, or simple carbs. This can make your arthritis symptoms worse.   If…
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  Taking care of the lungs is essential for anyone who is focusing on improving their overall health. That is because, when excess mucus is present, it can be very discomforting — especially if you just can’t seem to get rid of it. The good news is, there are several natural herbs that studies have shown to…
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It is very important to take care of your lungs if you want to improve your general health. That’s because having too much snot can be very painful, especially if you can’t get rid of it. The good news is that studies have shown that a number of natural herbs have strong healing qualities that…
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by dr kotb and his team 1. Avoid Iodine Deficiency It’s well known that iodine status is a key determinant of thyroid disorders. Iodine deficiency can cause hypothyroidism and goiters because the mineral helps to convert and release thyroid hormones. Thyroid disorders that are caused by low iodine levels can cause heart complications, sluggish metabolism, weight…
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It’s possible that your brain is the most important part of your body. Yes, there are a few more that you can’t live without, but they are all controlled by the brain. Not only does it keep your heart moving and lungs breathing, but it also stores everything that makes you unique. The brain is…
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Number #11 will Surprise you. Overview Tinnitus is usually described as a ringing in the ears, but it can also sound like clicking, hissing, roaring, or buzzing. Tinnitus involves perceiving sound when no external noise is present. The sound can be very soft or very loud, and high-pitched or low-pitched. Some people hear it in…
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  The Mediterranean Diet is a broad term that encapsulates the eating habits of countries along the Mediterranean Sea. It’s also a buzzword in the health community – you’ve likely heard of many studies linking the Mediterranean diet to a variety of anti-aging benefits like brain health and cancer prevention. Many studies have been performed on…
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  What does quercetin mean? What to Eat, How Much to Take, and Any Side Effects Quercetin might be good for your health because it can lower your risk of getting some diseases and reduce inflammation.   Quercetin is a natural pigment present in many: fruits vegetables grains It’s one of the best foods for…
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  12 Foods to Avoid If You Have Arthritis   There are many things, like what you eat, that can change how much inflammation you have when you have arthritis. Inflammation can be caused by foods that are high in sugar, fat, salt, or simple carbs. This can make your arthritis symptoms worse.   If…
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Let’s face it. Most women and men enjoy the benefits of healthy sexual relationships. Caring for someone you love and enjoying their company in every way is part of a healthy lifestyle. A growing number of men and women also look for ways to increase their pleasure or to enhance their fertility when it’s a…
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I’m a car guy. And when I was 19 the cool car to have, and to beat, was the 5.0 Mustang. If you had one, you worked it on weekends, with a cloud of ‘Stang smoke that left others in your tailpipe. If you didn’t have a 5.0 ‘Stang, you always claimed you had a…
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  17 Worst Foods For Prostate Health   Want to know the worst foods for prostate health?   You can’t get away from it. A healthy, well-balanced food is important for our quality of life as we age. More so when it comes to the prostate. There are a lot of people who think they…
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  Doing a Natural Kidney Cleanse at Home   The kidneys are two small organs that are below the ribs and on either side of the spine. They play an important role in: getting rid of excess waste balancing electrolytes creating hormones   If you don’t have any diseases, a healthy diet and drinking enough…
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  10 Diabetes Skin Problems You Should Know Diabetes can affect the entire body, including your skin. Find out how to spot, prevent, and treat diabetes skin complications. FacebookTwitterPinterest Copy Link If you have diabetes, your regular monitoring should include regularly checking your blood glucose levels—but also checking for changes in your skin, feet, and…
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  If you have diabetes and wake up at night to go to the bathroom, this is called nocturia. This is because high blood sugar makes the kidneys make more pee. Just what is nocturia? Nocturia means going to the bathroom at night. This means having to get up in the middle of the night…
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    When diabetes signs get worse quickly, they can sometimes become an emergency. It’s important to know what to do in an emergency and how to spot them. About 12.6% of people in the United States have diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This includes people who have not…
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What can cause arteries to get blocked Atherosclerosis is thought to be a major cause of heart disease, especially coronary artery disease, which is the most common type of heart disease in the US. Atherosclerosis is the underlying cause of about 50% of deaths in Western countries . It’s a chronic inflammatory disease with numerous…
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Sticking to a conventional diet and exercise plan can be difficult. However, there are several proven tips that can help you eat fewer calories with ease. These are effective ways to reduce your weight, as well as to prevent weight gain in the future. Here are 12 ways to lose weight without diet or exercise.…
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    What Foods Are Good For Shrinking The Prostate?   A lot of men have problems with their prostate glands, such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostatitis. and even prostate cancer, which is one of the most common types of cancer in men. More men with a family history of prostate problems will…
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      An optimally functioning gut is crucial for maintaining overall health and supporting proper digestion. When the intestines become clogged by toxins and accumulated waste, it can lead to a number of digestive problems and discomfort. There are many ways to promote gut health, and including fruit in your diet is a natural and effective…
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10 Testosterone-Killing Foods   It has been found that eating a lot of certain foods might make some people’s testosterone levels drop. A lot of the study is either out of date, used animals (like rats) as subjects, or was based on small clinical trials. Before making changes to your diet, it’s best to talk…
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The Definitive Guide to Healthy Eating in Your 50s and 60s How to Eat Well in Your 50s and 60s: The Complete Guide     For many, turning 50 is a big and exciting event.   It’s also a time when our bodies change, which means we need different foods. By eating a balanced diet…
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    For men, testosterone is the main sex hormone. In the testes, Leydig cells make it. It has a big impact on sex drive, bone mass, body composition, muscle mass and strength, voice tone, and sperm output.   When it comes to testosterone, some foods can raise or lower them. A study done in…
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10 of the best foods for nerve repair that you should eat     Taking care of your nervous system is important for your general health because it is the body’s complex communication network. There are some foods that may help our bodies be stronger than ever because they are good for nerve repair. Eating…
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  Protect yourself from cancer by adding these anti-cancer foods to your diet.   One important thing you can do to lower your risk of getting cancer is to follow an anti-cancer diet. To lower your chance of getting cancer, the American Cancer Society says to follow the U.S. Dietary Guidelines and eat at least…
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by Dr. Kotb Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) does not come with a handbook. When you are diagnosed with IBS you are likely not to know all of the ways to cope with the condition. It’s invisible, chronic, and it involves embarrassing physical symptoms you want to reduce. In addition to trying out various treatment options, it is also important to understand the…
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By Dr. M. Kotb   It’s the Holy Grail for people with diabetes – checking your blood sugar and seeing the numbers right in line. Can lifestyle changes help? Yes, say nutrition experts and top diabetes doctors. Check out these 9 tips to for lowering your blood sugar naturally… It’s the Holy Grail for people…
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    High blood pressure is a national epidemic. Almost a third of Americans have high blood pressure, and another third of all Americans have blood pressure that is higher than normal, just not high enough yet to officially be called “hypertension.” Whether you have hypertension (high blood pressure), or pre-hypertension, you can benefit from…
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Trouble sleeping? Beat insomnia and other sleep problems with this easy timeline to a better night’s rest. Do this now, sleep better tonight There are many things you can do every morning, afternoon, and evening to greatly increase the chances that you’ll sleep deeper and longer at night. After talking to sleep experts about the…
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  The disorder known as myocardial fibrosis results in the accumulation of scar tissue in your heart. Although it can happen at other times as well, it usually happens after a heart attack. The scarring of your heart muscle is known as myocardial fibrosis, also known as fibrosis of the myocardium. Myocardial fibrosis can be…
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Some IVIG brands, like Gammagard, have sugar added. Your blood glucose may briefly increase as a result of this. However, studies don’t indicate that weight gain is a common IVIG adverse effect. Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) is a medication used to treat immune system problems in patients. These conditions include: Multifocal motor neuropathy (MMN) in Kawasaki…
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A common test performed by clinicians to determine whether a kid under the age of three would get persistent asthma before turning 13 is the asthma predictive index (API). According to research, it is more accurate in identifying kids who might not acquire asthma. The API is a diagnostic tool that aids medical professionals in…
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Why omega-3 fatty acids are good for you It’s very important to get enough omega-3 fatty acids. They are great for your brain and body in many important ways. In fact, omega-3 fatty acids are one of the nutrients that have been studied the most. Scientists have found that omega-3 fatty acids are good for…
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      A healthful diet means eating a wide variety of nutritious foods. People with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), on the other hand, may find that certain foods make their digestive problems worse. It’s not possible to make a single list of foods to avoid because the foods that make IBS worse for different…
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  If you’ve been working hard to lose weight and find that the scale hasn’t budged just yet, it may be time to take a second look at the ingredients you’re routinely stocking in your kitchen. Heavily processed foods can make it difficult to maintain steady weight loss, but some of the best foods to…
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    A lot of people want to lose weight and get healthy these days.     A lot of prepared carbs and refined sugars are found in junk food. It has been shown that these make the whole body swell up.   This can cause a lot of different illnesses over time, like diabetes,…
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Arthritis, like several other health conditions so many of us deal with, is a product of inflammation in the body. If you’ve ever wondered why I’m such a big proponent of filling your diet with anti-inflammatory foods, it’s because I hate to see people suffering with conditions as painful and limiting as this one. It can…
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  Liquid calories and nutrition can be good or bad for blood sugar and diabetes. Here’s how you can get the healthiest bang from your beverages. Drinks for people with type 2 diabetes It can be hard to pick the right diabetic drinks, but it’s just as important to pick the right foods. Does coffee…
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Diabetes is a chronic disease that has reached epidemic proportions among adults and children worldwide . Uncontrolled diabetes has many serious consequences, including heart disease, kidney disease, blindness and other complications.   It’s important to know that eating the wrong foods can make your blood sugar and insulin levels rise and cause inflammation, which may…
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