Essential oils are the volatile liquids extracted from plants, flowers and trees. These oils, which are not actually oils, but rather watery fluids, contain a large variety of chemicals, from aldehydes to terpenes.
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Levothyroxine is an FDA-approved synthetic thyroid hormone used to treat hypothyroidism. Although obstetricians try to minimize the number of medications women take during pregnancy, levothyroxine is safe for pregnant women with hypothyroidism. In fact, treating hypothyroidism is essential during pregnancy.
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Azithromycin is a prescription-only antibiotic sold in generic form and under the brand name Zithromax. It is one of the antibiotics used for treating moderate to severe cases of acne, including inflammatory acne.
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While moderate alcohol consumption can have a beneficial effect on your health, reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, opting for wine might cause side effects. The sulfites and histamines in wine might cause adverse effects, and they are the chemicals typically responsible for allergic reactions.
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Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) is produced by the pituitary gland, explains EndocrineWeb.com. The thyroid gland is stimulated to produce thyroid hormones by the TSH from the pituitary gland.
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Levothyroxine is the generic name of a drug prescribed in the treatment of hypothyroidism, goiters and thyroid cancer. It is sold under such brand names as Unithroid, Levothroid, Synthroid and Levoxyl.
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The joints in the body are held in place by a covering called the capsule. In some cases, this capsule can become inflamed, leading to capsulitis. When this happens in the foot it can cause severe pain in the foot (also known as metatarsalgia).
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How much pain you experience after hernia surgery will depend on the type of surgery you have had. According to the Cleveland Clinic, complex or recurrent hernias may take more extensive surgery to fix, thus making your recovery time longer and more painful.
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A pain in the buttocks can be more than a pain -- it can be a debilitating symptom that makes walking, sitting or normal exercise difficult. Compression of the sciatic nerve often causes pain that runs through the buttocks and down to the foot.
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In most cases, exercise can help relieve anxiety and panic. However, some people experience exercise-induced anxiety and panic attacks. In panic disorder, your body overreacts and believes there is a danger present when there is not.
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Lung inflammation can lead to a host of medical conditions. Inflammation happens in the small airways, air sacs and capillaries of your lungs. Symptoms first appear as shortness of breath, fatigue, decreased appetite, weight loss, dry cough, trouble breathing and chest discomfort.
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Fatty liver disease, or steatosis, is the most common cause of elevated liver enzymes in the United States, according to the American Family Physician website.
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While there are several reasons for sore gums in children, such as having a tooth coming in, the pain is often an early sign of gum disease. Nearly all children have gingivitis, according to the American Academy of Periodontology. However, you can reverse gingivitis in its early stages before it becomes periodontitis.
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Oregano essential oil, also known as oil of oregano, is steam-distilled from the leaves of the oregano plant. The earthy, aromatic liquid contains the highly concentrated properties of the oregano herb.
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Liver is a rich source of a host of important nutrients, including folate and vitamin B-12, as well as iron. Eating liver can also expose you to some potentially dangerous effects, such as vitamin A toxicity and contact with heavy metals.
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Most retrospective studies have shown that a daily intake of alcohol greater than 4-5 drinks per day for males and about 1.5 drinks per day for females increases the risk of cirrhosis.
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If you've noticed chest congestion and excessive phlegm production after exercise, you're not alone. While fatigue or shortness of breath occur commonly in exercise, it may point to respiratory irritation.
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Conjugated linoleic acid, or CLA, is a polyunsaturated fatty acid that has shown promise in reducing the risk of heart disease and weight problems.
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Parkinson's is a progressive disease that causes trembling, rigidity, slowed movement and poor coordination in an estimated 1 million people in the United States, according to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation.
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Body builders often turn to supplements to lose fat, build lean muscle mass and reduce recovery time after intense workouts. Because anabolic steroids are frequently banned in competitions, weightlifters turn to more natural supplements to produce results.
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