Ginger is not only a flavorful additive for cooking and baking, it also may improve health. In Chinese medicine, ginger is used to treat a number of conditions, from nausea and congestion to cancer treatment and prevention.
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The amount of urine your body produces in a day can be directly related to your health. The kidneys' main function is to maintain the correct balance of water and various chemicals in your blood.
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Taking care of your body through exercise and giving back to the community by donating blood are two ways to promote personal health and wellness. Combining the two tasks, however, leaves many people wondering what the safety guidelines are for exercising in relation to giving blood.
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Throat cancer, also known as cancer of the larynx, is an uncommon form of cancer. A number of factors might contribute to its development, including smoking, drinking alcohol and exposure to air-borne pollutants, although U.K. health information website, Patient UK, notes that it can develop for no apparent reason.
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Constipation is defined by passing dry, hard stools or having difficulty when passing stools. The University of Maryland Medical Center states constipation is typically categorized by being acute or chronic, and constipation may also be a sign of an illness.
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When the long sciatic nerve in the posterior side of the body becomes irritated or compressed due to a slipped or degenerative disk, tingling sensations, numbness and weakness is felt down the back of the leg.
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A meniscus is a wedge-shaped piece of rubbery cartilage that sits between the bones in your knee joint. Each knee has two menisci, which help stabilize the knee, absorb shock and prevent the femur, tibia and kneecap bones from rubbing against one another.
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The stalk of the rhubarb plant is used as both a food and medicinal supplement. Health applications of rhubarb supplements include relief of constipation, stomach ulcers, skin sores, and menopausal and allergy symptoms. More research is needed to examine these purported health benefits of rhubarb in humans.
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Approximately one out of every three adults in the United States has elevated blood pressure, a condition called hypertension, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports.
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Cholesterol blood tests are used to determine an individual’s risk of developing heart disease. Such tests typically look for the total quantity of cholesterol in your blood as well as your levels of good HDL cholesterol and bad LDL cholesterol.
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Eczema, medically known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic skin condition that develops in childhood and sometimes persists during adult life. An immune response is believed to be responsible for the development of this condition, according to the Merck Manual.
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Trader Joe's is a retail store that sells specialty foods such as imported, gourmet and vegetarian items, along with vitamins, minerals and other health-related products. A whole-body cleanse is a temporary diet designed to flush out toxins stored in the body, aid weight loss and increase general well-being.
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Problems within the digestive system, including diarrhea and sour stomach, affect 95 million Americans every year, according to the Johns Hopkins website. Diarrhea refers to frequent watery bowel movements, typically caused by food or illness, which may or may not be accompanied by a sour stomach.
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A sinus headache is the result of sinus inflammation, which can be caused by a viral or bacterial infection, environmental irritants or allergies. Sinus headaches can manifest as a dull throbbing between the eyes, and the pain may become worse when bending over.
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Peeling skin is a sign of damage typically caused by excessive exposure to the sun’s ultra-violet rays or drying facial products. The upper layer of skin actually dies due to the damage and detaches as a new healthy layer of skin develops under it.
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Isopropyl alcohol is another name for isopropanol, or rubbing alcohol. Isopropyl alcohol is a common product in drugstores and pharmacies, and is a clear, inexpensive liquid. In medicinal applications, isopropyl alcohol cleans wounds and decreases itchiness.
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Essential oils known for their drawing properties are useful cosmetically and medicinally. Also known as astringents, these essential oils help tighten skin tissue and close pores while drawing excess oil from greasy and acne-prone complexions.
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Testosterone is typically thought of as a male hormone though it’s produced by both men and women. In men, who produce much larger amounts of the hormone, it leads to development of the uniquely male physical and sexual characteristics, including behavioral changes.
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Sinus polyps are growths or swollen pieces of tissue in the sinuses that may obstruct breathing or make it hard for sinuses to drain. They are often caused by constant inflammation of the sinus tissue, which might be the result of allergies or frequent viral and bacterial infections. The polyps often cause headaches.
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The thyroid is a small gland that is located in the throat. It makes hormones that regulate the body's base metabolism by controlling how much energy cells use on a regular basis.
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