From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. An elimination diet is a method of identifying foods that an individual cannot consume without adverse effects. Adverse effects may be due to food allergy, food intolerance, other physiological mechanisms (such as metabolic or toxins), or a combination of these.
Dowager's hump: An abnormal outward curvature of the thoracic vertebrae of the upper back. Compression of the front portion of the involved vertebrae due to osteoporosis leads to forward bending of the spine (kyphosis) and creates a hump at the upper back.
Most women feel like this hump makes them appear heavier and older, and they frequently report using their hair to cover it up. It is a common posture in women as they age, so it naturally creates a sense of insecurity about oneâs age when it starts to appear. What is this mysterious hump? Is it a result of aging? Is it a result of weight gain?