Health Information
Learn about common health conditions and dietary recommendations
Common Symptoms
Elevated body temperature, chills, sweating, headache, muscle aches, loss of appetite, dehydration, weakness.
Recommended Foods
Stay hydrated with water, clear broths, and herbal teas. Consume easily digestible foods like rice, bananas, applesauce, and toast (BRAT diet). Foods rich in vitamin C like citrus fruits can help support the immune system.
Foods to Avoid
Alcohol, caffeine, hard-to-digest fatty or fried foods, and dairy products which can worsen symptoms.
Common Symptoms
Extreme thirst, less frequent urination, dark-colored urine, fatigue, dizziness, confusion, dry mouth, lips and skin.
Recommended Foods
Water, coconut water, broths, soups, herbal teas, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Fruits and vegetables with high water content like watermelon, cucumber, oranges, and strawberries.
Foods to Avoid
Alcohol, caffeine, and sugary drinks which can worsen dehydration. Salty foods that increase thirst.
Common Symptoms
Abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, acid reflux.
Recommended Foods
Easily digestible foods like bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, and plain potatoes. Probiotic-rich foods like yogurt and fermented vegetables. Fiber-rich foods for constipation.
Foods to Avoid
Spicy, fatty, and fried foods. Dairy products if lactose intolerant. Gas-producing foods like beans and cruciferous vegetables. Caffeine and alcohol.
Common Symptoms
Runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, cough, congestion, mild headache, sneezing, watery eyes, mild body aches, low-grade fever.
Recommended Foods
Chicken soup which has anti-inflammatory properties. Warm liquids like herbal teas with honey and lemon. Foods rich in vitamin C like citrus fruits, berries, and bell peppers. Garlic and ginger have antimicrobial properties.
Foods to Avoid
Dairy products which can increase mucus production. Sugary foods and beverages which can suppress immune function. Alcohol which can dehydrate and weaken the immune system.
Common Symptoms
Pain or discomfort in the head, scalp, or neck. Can be dull, sharp, constant, or intermittent. May be accompanied by sensitivity to light, sound, or smell.
Recommended Foods
Stay hydrated with water. Magnesium-rich foods like dark leafy greens, nuts, and seeds. Foods with riboflavin (vitamin B2) like eggs and green vegetables. Omega-3 rich foods like fatty fish.
Foods to Avoid
Common triggers include aged cheeses, processed meats with nitrates, chocolate, alcohol (especially red wine), foods with MSG, artificial sweeteners, and caffeine (withdrawal can cause headaches).
Common Symptoms
Often asymptomatic, but severe cases may cause headaches, shortness of breath, nosebleeds, flushing, dizziness, chest pain, visual changes, blood in urine.
Recommended Foods
DASH diet: fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and low-fat dairy. Foods rich in potassium like bananas, potatoes, and leafy greens. Limit sodium to less than 2,300mg daily.
Foods to Avoid
High-sodium processed foods, canned soups, deli meats, pickled foods, salty snacks. Alcohol should be limited. Caffeine can temporarily raise blood pressure.
Common Symptoms
Increased thirst and urination, fatigue, blurred vision, slow-healing sores, frequent infections, unexplained weight loss, hunger, numbness in extremities.
Recommended Foods
Focus on low glycemic index foods: non-starchy vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, and some fruits. Lean proteins and healthy fats. Regular meal timing is important.
Foods to Avoid
Sugary beverages, refined carbohydrates, processed snacks, candies, desserts, and white bread. Limit fruit juices, even 100% juice varieties.
Common Symptoms
Sneezing, itchy or watery eyes, runny or stuffy nose, rash, hives, swelling, wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing.
Recommended Foods
Anti-inflammatory foods like fatty fish, walnuts, flaxseeds, fruits, and vegetables. Quercetin-rich foods like apples, berries, and onions may help reduce histamine reactions.
Foods to Avoid
Common allergens include milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, soy, and wheat. Histamine-rich foods like aged cheeses, fermented foods, and alcohol may worsen symptoms in some people.
Common Symptoms
Headaches, muscle tension, chest pain, fatigue, sleep problems, stomach upset, anxiety, restlessness, lack of motivation, irritability, sadness, overeating or undereating.
Recommended Foods
Complex carbohydrates like whole grains to boost serotonin. Vitamin C rich foods like citrus fruits to lower cortisol. Magnesium-rich foods like leafy greens and nuts to relax muscles. Omega-3 fatty acids for brain health.
Foods to Avoid
Caffeine which can increase anxiety. Alcohol which can disrupt sleep and mood. Refined sugars which cause energy crashes. Highly processed foods.
Common Symptoms
Persistent tiredness, lack of energy, drowsiness, headache, sore muscles, impaired decision-making and judgment, moodiness, slowed reflexes and responses.
Recommended Foods
Iron-rich foods like lean meats, beans, and leafy greens. Complex carbohydrates for sustained energy. B-vitamin rich foods like whole grains. Stay hydrated with water and electrolyte-rich drinks.
Foods to Avoid
Simple sugars and refined carbohydrates that cause energy crashes. Excessive caffeine which can disrupt sleep. Alcohol which impairs sleep quality.