Gadolinium is a substance that is referred to as a "contrast agent." If you are going to have a medical test called an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), gadolinium may be injected into your blood vessels first.
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When you think of the health benefits of watermelon, the seeds probably don't come to mind. You probably think about the sweet, juicy pulp, with the seeds an afterthought and maybe good only for spitting contests.
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The thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland located at the front base of the neck, and when it becomes enlarged it is referred to as goiter. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) explains that it enlarges when it is not able to produce enough thyroid hormones needed by the body.
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Nuts are not only tasty; they provide numerous health benefits as well. According to a May 2009 report in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, nuts contain fatty acids that help lower cholesterol, prevent heart disease, and control diabetes. The key beneficial fatty acid is omega-3.
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Perhaps you overlook the radish in the grocer's produce bin or have never considered it a snack option. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports, however, that radishes were once so valued in Greece, that gold statues were fashioned in their image.
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Button mushrooms are the most consumed mushrooms in the United States, accounting for 90 percent of mushroom intake according to the United States Department of Agriculture.
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Cactus leaf, known also as nopal, prickly pear cactus or its scientific name, Opuntia, has been a food staple in Latin America for centuries. It is a common vegetable served in eggs, salads, chili and stir-fry dishes.
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Fresh pineapple adds a tropical taste to many dishes and can be eaten alone for a nutritious treat. If you need crushed pineapple for a recipe, or prefer to eat it crushed as opposed to chunks, you can crush it right in your kitchen.
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Haddock is a mild-tasting fish that is lean, white and flaky when cooked. It makes an excellent choice for those who want to start eating fish but are not accustomed to a strong fish flavor. Haddock delivers more than great taste.
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Plantains resemble bananas and are part of the same family. These fruits are starchy and rather bland, with a low sugar content. And like bananas, they get sweeter as they ripen. Boiled, sweet plantains are nutritional powerhouses, filled with vitamins A and C, minerals such as potassium and a healthy helping of fiber.
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Compared to other berries and fruits, blueberries are reported by the USDA to have a high ORAC score, which means they have higher antioxidant activity, protecting the body from damage caused by unstable free radical molecules.
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Cashews offer several health benefits, although many avoid eating them because of their fat content. The fact is that cashews contain less fat than many other nuts, and what they do contain is primarily unsaturated fat. Unsaturated fats can help lower cholesterol levels and improve heart health.
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Chromium is an essential mineral your body needs in small amounts. When combined with picolinic acid, it is referred to as chromium picolinate and is sold as a nutritional supplement. It is used to prevent chromium deficiency, which may develop as a result of poor diet, stress and aging.
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Egg whites have long been used as a folk remedy for treating acne, although it has been passed down more by word of mouth than by scientific documentation.
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Hip dislocation happens when your thighbone, or femur, slips out of your hip bone, according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Hip dislocation exercises focus on strengthening and stretching your surrounding muscles. The intent is to return you a functioning lifestyle.
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Hamstrings and calf muscles are directly behind your knee. Contracted muscles result from tension and can cause muscle cramps. Stretching is needed to reduce the contraction and increase the flexibility of these muscles. Range of motion exercises, or stretching, assist in warming up your muscles.
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Jammed finger injuries range from mild sprains to dislocations. Many times a jammed finger occurs without showing symptoms other than pain. Even if you can move your finger, it can be jammed. Untreated jammed fingers can lead to arthritis or other debilitating conditions, according to the Hospital for Special Surgery.
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The spine has seven cervical vertebrae, located from the base of the skull to the upper back area, numbered C1 to C7. These vertebrae, smaller than other spinal vertebrae, protect and encase the spinal cord, and enable diverse head movements such as bending backward, bending forward and rotating.
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Cervical vertebrae make up the neck portion of your spine. When a cervical disc becomes misaligned and moves out of place through events such as trauma or strains, it is known as a herniated cervical disc.
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Bradycardia involves having a heart rate of less than 60 beats per minute, decreasing blood and oxygen flow to your brain, according to the American Heart Association.
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