Strenuous exercise, such as running that requires more oxygen by working muscles than can be delivered which results in build-up of lactic acid through the anerobic generation of energy. Exercises of this type stimulate the production of testosterone and growth hormone.
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A low intensity exercise that allows adequate oxygen movement to muscles so that lactic acid is not produced as it would be in high intensity exercise. This type of exercise is helpful for lowering blood glucose and insulin levels.
Read More »Adenosine Triphosphate or ATP: definition
Main fuel used by cells. ATP, present in all cells, is formed when energy is released from food molecules during cell respiration. The energy in ATP is released when needed by the action of the enzyme triphosphatase. ATP is a compound ...
Read More »Mitochondria: definition
Mitochondria, also called “powerhouses of the cell,” are microscopic cell organelles (structures) that contain enzymes for the aerobic stages of cell respiration and are the site of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production.
Read More »Complications of Celiac Disease: definition
Added manifestations that develop with duration of celiac disease. Complications can affect physical, mental, and emotional derangement, disfigurement, and pain. Examples include obesity, short duration of breast feeding, gastric ulcer, atheroscleosis, stroke, cataracts, pneumonia, osteoporosis, and various malignancies.
Read More »Symptoms of Celiac Disease – Classic: definition
Symptoms that have traditionally been considered to be the expected manifestations of celiac disease by which the diagnosis is made. Most patients with classic signs and symptoms visit their doctor because of nutritional deficiencies, anemia, weight loss, bloating, abdominal pain, ...
Read More »Atypical Symptoms of Celiac Disease: definition
Those manifestations of celiac disease that are other than classic symptoms. Examples include urinary tract infection, joint pain, constipation, depression, headache, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), kidney stones, and gastric reflux.
Read More »Symptoms of Celiac Disease – Atypical: definition
Those manifestations of celiac disease that are other than classic symptoms. Examples include urinary tract infection, joint pain, constipation, depression, headache, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), kidney stones, and gastric reflux.
Read More »Classic Symptoms of Celiac Disease: definition
Symptoms that have traditionally been considered to be the expected manifestations of celiac disease by which the diagnosis is made. Most patients with classic signs and symptoms visit their doctor because of nutritional deficiencies, anemia, weight loss, bloating, abdominal pain, ...
Read More »Tinnitis: definition
Perception of sound such as ringing, buzzing, and roaring that does not exist in the environment but rather comes from within the ear itself.
Read More »Coronary Artery Disease
What Is Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)? Coronary artery disease (CAD), also called ischemic heart disease, is a gradual narrowing of medium and large arteries of the heart by fatty buildups, called atherosclerotic plaques. It is characterized by slowly developing interference with blood flow to heart ...
Read More »Celiac Disease
What Is Celiac Disease? Celiac Disease is a common health disorder affecting more people than breast cancer or Type 1 diabetes mellitus, but is greatly underdiagnosed.1 One person in a hundred is estimated to have celiac disease, but less than 5% ...
Read More »Presenting Complaint or Presenting Feature: Definition
Presenting complaint is the health problem for which the patient seeks medical services. A presenting feature is a sign or symptom that is part of the patient’s problem during the initial visit.
Read More »Larynx: definition
The larynx, also called voice box, is a muscular organ made up of nine cartilages located below the mouth at the upper end of the windpipe in the throat. It functions to produce speech and
Read More »Mouth: definition
Body cavity where food is received and digestion is begun by tearing, grinding, and chewing it with the teeth while mixing with saliva to begin the chemical breakdown needed to dissolve, lubricate and dilute food for proper swallowing.
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