If you're prone to oily skin -- which derives from genetics and hormonal factors -- puberty, menstruation, birth control, perspiration, oily skin care products and stress can trigger acne flare-ups.
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Most adults experience anal itching, discomfort and bleeding associated with hemorrhoids at some point, according to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse. Internal hemorrhoids typically cause bloody stool and less pain than external, or prolapsed, hemorrhoids.
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Fissures are small tears in the soft tissue lining your anus or lower rectum. Learn how a healthy diet can help prevent and heal anal fissures, constipation, and bowel pain by avoiding foods like enriched flour, added sugars, dairy products, and fatty meats.
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Uric acid is a chemical your body produces to digest purines, which occur naturally in most foods. Oxalates also naturally occur in foods.
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Between 2001 and 2004, 69 million Americans over age 40 experienced vestibular dysfunction, according to the Vestibular Disorder Association. The vestibular system in your brain your allows you to stand upright, move freely and maintain balance.
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Normal menstrual cycles range from every 21 to 35 days, according to the Cleveland Clinic, and most women's periods last four to seven days.
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If you're prone to high blood sugar, or hyperglycemia, nutritious foods could be nature's best medicine. Whether you have diabetes or are at risk for the disease, a healthy diet can boost your wellness by keeping your blood sugar in a normal range after you eat.
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Unless you're experiencing food poisoning, particular foods don't cause colon pain in a healthy, normal digestive system. If you have a condition such as colitis, diverticulitis or irritable bowel syndrome, however, certain foods and eating habits can trigger colon pain.
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A hernia develops when an organ bulges through a weak part of a muscle. Genetic muscle weakness and activities that lead to strains and sprains, such as heavy lifting, can contribute to their development. Inguinal hernias are the most common form, according to the National Institutes of Health, and affect your groin.
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A hernia develops when one of your organs bulges through a hole or weak area in a nearby muscle or connective tissue.
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Most men experience prostate enlargement as they grow older, which can cause bladder and urination problems. Also called benign prostatic hyperplasia, an enlarged prostate gland is not cancerous and does not raise your risk for prostate cancer.
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All foods containing carbohydrates break down into sugar. Sugar derived from pasta differs from sugar in candy and soft drinks, however. For overall wellness, the "Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010"
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Gout is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis among men, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It develops when excess uric acid forms crystals in a single joint. Pain and swelling might come on suddenly and last for days, weeks or longer.
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Inflammation is a process by which your body’s chemicals and white blood cells work to protect you from foreign substances, such as viruses and bacteria. Diseases, such as arthritis and bursitis, trigger inflammation when no cause is present, causing pain, swelling, stiffness and fever.
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The thyroid gland produces hormones important for many aspects of your wellness, including metabolism, energy, body temperature and mood. When you have hypothyroidism, your thyroid produces too few hormones, making way for depression, sleep problems, fatigue, constipation and sensitivity to cold.
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The term brain damage, or brain injury, refers to the destruction or degeneration of brain cells. Roughly 1.7 million people in the United States sustain a traumatic brain injury each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which may result from a jolt or blow to the head.
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Over 20 percent of women and 10 percent of men experienced migraines or other severe headaches within a three-month period in 2009, according to a National Health Interview Survey.
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Most people require between 10mg and 15mg of iron per day. If you have diabetes, getting proper amounts of iron in your diet is important. According to The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, anemia, or iron deficiency, is a considerable risk for those who have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes.
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Sugar-free foods can be helpful if you have diabetes. In many cases, they serve as alternatives to conventional sweetened foods that are limited or restricted from your diet. According to the Joslin Diabetes Center website, the illness is not managed by eliminated sugar, but by managing blood sugar.
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For the millions of people who experience pneumonia each year in the United States, proper treatment and rest are important. Caused by bacteria, viruses or fungi, the illness attacks your respiratory tract, triggering coughing, bloody mucus, fever, chills and shortness of breath.
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