There are a number of symptoms that are associated with a hot flash. The initial symptom is a feeling of pressure in the head as the hot flash begins (in some patients this is called an aura as it signals an impending hot flash). The term "hot flash"
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Poor circulation to the legs and feet can develop from unhealthy lifestyle habits, vascular disease or traumatic injury. Medications, lifestyle changes and surgery are remedies used to improve blood flow in the legs and feet. Severe cases of poor circulation may or may not be amenable to surgical intervention.
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Intestinal worms are parasites, deriving their nutrition from the human gut. Three types of worms can infest the human intestine: roundworms, tapeworms and flukes. The various species within these groups can live in different parts of the intestines, causing differing symptom patterns.
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In a healthy adult, each of the 20 to 30 trillion red blood cells in the bloodstream contains more than 250 million molecules of hemoglobin. This vital, iron-containing protein transports oxygen to the body tissues. An abnormally low hemoglobin level results in anemia.
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The acute stage of alcohol withdrawal symptoms in most patients lasts five to 10 days, though some symptoms are more common in the first 48 hours following cessation.
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Stomach cancer, also called gastric cancer, develops in the tissues lining the stomach. According to the National Cancer Society, approximately 22,220 cases of stomach cancer will be diagnosed in 2014. There are no known exact causes of stomach cancer.
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White blood cells (WBCs) are the foot soldiers of the immune system. They help fight infections, limit injury from other harmful substances, and initiate healing if tissue damage occurs. WBCs are made and primarily stored in the bone marrow.
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Drinking caffeine may actually exacerbate uncomfortable symptoms of a woman’s menstrual cycle. According to Dr.
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The term "pinched nerve" refers to compression of some sort on one of the delicate spinal nerves that branch off the spinal cord and travel to the distal parts of the body. In the low back or lumbar spine, a pinched nerve is often caused by a herniated disc or by the formation of bone spurs with osteoarthritis.
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Testosterone is a male sex hormone. This hormone is what makes males appear male. The responsibilities of testosterone include producing sperm, growing facial and body hair, building muscle and maintaining a man’s libido.
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Epsom salt soaks are a gentle, natural and easy way to treat back acne. All it takes is adding some of the compound to a nice warm bath and enjoying a relaxing soak in the tub. Epsom salt is easy to find and doesn’t cost much, making it a simple and affordable solution to acne on the back and other places on the body.
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Green tea comes from the Camellia sinensis plant, and can be made into a beverage or an extract. Black and green tea come from the same plant, with green tea made from unfermented leaves and black tea made from fermented.
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Hormone imbalances contribute to some of the symptoms of menstrual discomfort, premenstrual syndrome, menopause and postpartum mood disturbances. The estrogenlike properties of clary sage essential oil may help restore your hormone balance and alleviate some of your symptoms.
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Discover the natural benefits of ginger in soothing sore throats and reducing coughing, especially when caused by the common cold. Learn how to make ginger tea and other medicinal products using this versatile root.
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Based on Stanley Burroughs' 1940s book "The Master Cleanser," the Master Cleanse is both a detox plan and a weight loss diet. The cleanse is a modified fast that requires you to drink a lemonade-like beverage made from purified water, organic lemons, cayenne pepper and grade B maple syrup.
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Insulin and glucagon are hormones that help your body regulate blood sugar level. The level increases with the secretion of glucagon and decreases with the release of insulin, advises the “Journal of Clinical Investigation.” The amount of sleep you get affects your body’s release of glucagon and insulin.
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Green tea may help your liver -- or it may not, depending on how you consume it and in what quantities. While drinking a moderate amount of green tea may reduce the risk of liver cancer and other liver disorders, taking large amounts of green tea supplements could have toxic effects on your liver.
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Most health-focused organizations will affirm that exercise is a vital part of your health. The American Heart Association recommends exercising or engaging in some type of physical activity for a minimum of 30 minutes per day for at least five days.
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Your body makes its own cholesterol, so whenever you eat food high in cholesterol or saturated fat, it adds to your body’s supply. Saturated fat also raises your cholesterol levels. One out of every two Americans has high cholesterol, according to the American Heart Association.
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Lipids are fats. In the body they take the form of phospholipids, cholesterol and fatty acids. Although fats play a role in obesity and disease, your body needs a certain amount of fat to function -- also known as essential body fat.
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