Diverticula are most common in the lower portion of the large intestine, called the sigmoid colon. When the pouches become inflamed, the condition is called diverticulitis. Ten to 25 percent of people with diverticulosis get diverticulitis.Diverticulosis and diverticulitis together are called diverticular disease..iverticula are most common in the lower portion of the large intestine, called the sigmoid colon. When the pouches become inflamed, the condition is called diverticulitis. Ten to 25 percent of people with diverticulosis get diverticulitis.
When you want to lower your blood pressure, think beyond slashing salt, calories and fatâand also consider what you can add to your diet. More vegetables, fruits and lean protein, says the Institute of Medicine in a February 2010 report on preventing and controlling high blood pressure. Plus, recent research points to three beverages that also may help to lower blood pressure. Consider drinking moreâ¦. 1  1. 2  2. 3  3. 4  4.
Only up to 2 percent of the population has type AB blood. Eating with this blood type combines certain aspects of eating for type A and type B blood types. If you have type AB blood, you should eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, cheese, eggs, yogurt, lamb, turkey and fish. At the same time, you should also avoid beef, pork, chicken, shellfish, aged cheeses, sunflower seeds, corn, bell peppers, oranges, tropical fruits and pepper.