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HCF Diet
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HCF DietA high-carbohydrate, high-fiber diet.
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Diet
In nutrition, the diet is the sum of the food consumed by a body. Proper nutrition for a human requires vitamins, minerals, proteins, and fuel in the form of carbohydrates and fats. Imbalances between the consumed fuels and expended energy results in either starvation or excessive reserves of adipose tissue, or body fat
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Herbalism (medical herbalism)
Ancient approach to "healing" characterized by using plants, or substances derived from plants, to treat a range of illnesses or to improve the functioning of bodily systems.
Herbal medicine (botanical medicine, herbology, phytomedicine)
The use of natural plant substances to treat illness.
Herbology
Purported science and art of using plants for healing.
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
An arterial condition whose primary feature is chronically elevated blood pressure.
Hypnotherapy
Generally, the use of hypnotism (induction of a sleeplike state) to treat chronic pain or to facilitate changes in behavior or disposition.
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Hemodialysis
A mechanical method of cleaning the blood for people who have kidney disease. See also: Dialysis.
High Blood Pressure
When the blood flows through the vessels at a greater than normal force. High blood pressure strains the heart; harms the arteries; and increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, and kidney problems. Also called hypertension.
Hives (Urticaria)
A skin reaction that results in slightly elevated patches that are redder or paler than the surrounding skin and often are accompanied by itching.
Home Blood Glucose Monitoring
A way a person can test how much glucose (sugar) is in the blood. Also called self-monitoring of blood glucose.
Homeostatis
When the body is working as it should because all of its systems are in balance.
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Diet
In nutrition, the diet is the sum of the food consumed by a body. Proper nutrition for a human requires vitamins, minerals, proteins, and fuel in the form of carbohydrates and fats. Imbalances between the consumed fuels and expended energy results in either starvation or excessive reserves of adipose tissue, or body fat
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Herbalism (medical herbalism)
Ancient approach to "healing" characterized by using plants, or substances derived from plants, to treat a range of illnesses or to improve the functioning of bodily systems.
Herbal medicine (botanical medicine, herbology, phytomedicine)
The use of natural plant substances to treat illness.
Herbology
Purported science and art of using plants for healing.
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
An arterial condition whose primary feature is chronically elevated blood pressure.
Hypnotherapy
Generally, the use of hypnotism (induction of a sleeplike state) to treat chronic pain or to facilitate changes in behavior or disposition.
HCF Diet
Hemodialysis
A mechanical method of cleaning the blood for people who have kidney disease. See also: Dialysis.
High Blood Pressure
When the blood flows through the vessels at a greater than normal force. High blood pressure strains the heart; harms the arteries; and increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, and kidney problems. Also called hypertension.
Hives (Urticaria)
A skin reaction that results in slightly elevated patches that are redder or paler than the surrounding skin and often are accompanied by itching.
Home Blood Glucose Monitoring
A way a person can test how much glucose (sugar) is in the blood. Also called self-monitoring of blood glucose.
Homeostatis
When the body is working as it should because all of its systems are in balance.
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