Detox
Detox, short for
detoxification, in general
is the removal of toxic
substances from the body. It
is one of the functions of
the liver and kidneys, but
can also be achieved
artificially by techniques
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Detox diet
A detox diet is a dietary
regimen involving a change
in consumption habits in an
attempt to detoxify the body
by removal of toxins or
other contaminants. It is
claimed to improve health,
energy, resistance to
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General fitness training
General fitness training
works towards broad goals of
overall health and
well-being, rather than
narrow goals of sport
competition, larger muscles
or concerns over appearance.
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Food groups
The food groups are part of
a method of classification
for the various foods that
humans consume in their
everyday lives, based on the
nutritional properties of
these types of foods and
their location in a
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Hypoallergenic
Hypoallergenic is the characteristic of provoking fewer allergic reactions in allergy sufferers. Hypoallergenic means to have a decreased tendency to cause allergies; hypo means less, not none. ... > more -
Healthy diet
A healthy diet contains a balance of food groups and all the nutrients necessary to promote good health. Human nutrition is enormously complex and a healthy diet may vary widely according to an ... > more -
Circadian rhythm sleep disorder
Circadian rhythm sleep disorders are a family of sleep disorders affecting the timing of sleep. People with circadian rhythm sleep disorders are unable to sleep and wake at the times required for ... > more -
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Indoor air quality
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) deals with the content of interior air that could affect health and comfort of building occupants. The IAQ may be compromised by microbial contaminants (mold, bacteria), ... > more -
Baby colic
Infant colic (also known as baby colic and three month colic) is a condition in which an otherwise healthy baby cries or screams frequently and for extended periods, without any discernable ... > more -
Mediterranean diet
The Mediterranean diet is a modern nutritional model inspired by the traditional dietary patterns of some of the countries of the Mediterranean basin, particularly Southern Italy, Greece, Cyprus, ... > more -
Overweight
The term overweight is generally used to indicate that a human (or other mammal) has more body fat than is typical or required for the normal functioning of the body. A healthy body normally requires ... > more -
Psychiatric service dog
A Psychiatric Service Dog is a dog that helps its handler, who has a mental (psychiatric) disability. Examples of mental disabilities that sometimes qualify a person for a service dog include, but ... > more -
Therapy dog
Therapy Dog refers to a dog trained to provide affection and comfort to people in hospitals, retirement homes, nursing homes, mental institutions, schools, and stressful situations such as disaster ... > more
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