Pressure points are specific sensitive areas on the surface of the body. You can exploit a pressure point for many uses. Martial artists quickly disable attackers by using a simple but forced push on a pressure point. Stimulation of pressure points also helps to relieve pain and assists in massage therapy.
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The copper intrauterine device (Paragard) consists of a small, T-shaped piece of plastic with fine copper wire wound around it. After insertion into the uterus by a doctor, the device can remain in place for up to 10 years. The IUD is highly effective in preventing pregnancy.
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Shingles (herpes zoster) can erupt years after having chickenpox from the dormant viral infection that remains in your body. The malady tends to show up on only one side (hemisphere) of your body with tingling, sometimes painful nerve inflammation under the skin that appears on the skin as a rash.
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Seemingly everyone has experienced muscle pain at some point. Many common causes of muscle pain include delayed-onset muscle soreness, a muscle cramp, compartment syndrome and the flu, according to the Mayo Clinic. A tear in the muscle body can also cause significant symptoms.
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There are a number of factors that can contribute to an impacted colon, including a sluggish colon, insufficient fiber in the diet, lack of water, illness, stress, allergies or just poor dietary habits. It causes bloating, discomfort, headaches and fatigue.
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Pantoprazole is a medication used to treat esophageal damage from acid-related diseases such as acid reflux and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (a condition of ulcers in the stomach and small intestine). Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that reduces the amount of stomach acid produced.
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Thrush is the common name for an overgrowth of a specific kind of yeast in your mouth. There are several underlying conditions that make you more susceptible to thrush, and some medications can also increase your chances of getting thrush.
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Fatty liver disease is a condition marked by fat accumulation in the liver that can occur in drinkers and nondrinkers alike. While some liver fat is common, too much fat in the liver can cause inflammation and scarring that eventually progresses to total liver failure.
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There is no single cause or cure when it comes to migraine headaches, and the role almonds may play in a migraine also vary from person to person. For some people, almonds may be a trigger that sets the headache process in motion. For others, almonds may help to ease headache pain.
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Stomach cramps, bloating, abdominal discomfort and pain are common features of IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, but several other gastrointestinal disorders also can be the culprit. If you have noticed that you have cramps every time you eat onions or carb-rich foods, there might be a connection.
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Many believe coffee causes conditions such as sleeplessness, high blood pressure and diabetes. Along with these conditions, the Centers for Disease Control reported 4.5 million new cases of kidney disease in 2009 alone, and some researchers wondered if there was a connection with coffee consumption.
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A full body rash that occurs after you eat is a serious sign of a severe allergic reaction. You need to call your doctor or 911 immediately to prevent further complications. Around 90 percent of all food allergies are related to fish, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, wheat, peanuts, milk and eggs.
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Using a folk remedy, you can use oregano oil to remove skin tags — or harmless overgrowths of skin, typically appearing on the groin, neck, armpits or other areas where there are skin folds. The Skin Center in Laguna Hills, California, suggests that it is possible to use a home remedy to remove skin tags.
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York Peppermint Pattie is a dark chocolate candy with a soft, peppermint-flavored filling. Manufactured by Hershey’s, York Peppermint Pattie has several versions, including sugar-free, king-size and bite-size.
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Iron is an essential mineral that is important in the production of red blood cells. Lack of iron in the diet leads to iron deficiency anemia.
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A boxing speed bag is a great tool for teaching boxing and it is also a wonderful cardiovascular tool. Many boxers and non-boxers love working on the speed bag because success on the bag indicates quickness and excellent hand-eye coordination. It's fairly easy to hang a speed bag in your basement or workout area.
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Vitamin B12, also called cobalamin, is a cofactor involved in essential body processes such as cellular metabolism, DNA replication and red blood cell formation. Inadequate dietary B12, or poor absorption of vitamin B12 can cause a deficiency with a range of signs, symptoms and disorders.
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The antioxidants and other compounds found in fruits and vegetables help protect your heart's health, according to a study published in the medical journal "Platelets" in 2004. Avocados and kiwi are two fruits in particular that have been found to lower triglyceride levels.
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A testosterone level below 200 is called hypogonadism, and can lead to several medical conditions, including fatigue, low sex drive and reduced muscle mass. Risk for developing hypogonadism increases with excess weight gain, trauma and severe illness.
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Effexor, or venlafaxine, is an anti-depressant medication used to treat depression and anxiety. Several classes of medications are used to treat these conditions. If venlafaxine doesn't lead to improvement, other medications can be tried.
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