Metamucil is an over-the-counter laxative with the active ingredient of psyllium, a soluble fiber derived from a plant called Plantago ovata. Psyllium can help relieve constipation, diarrhea and a variety of other disorders and may also help lower cholesterol, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.
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Acne is commonest in teenagers but may also occur throughout adult life and, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center, nearly 17 million people in the U.S. suffer from the condition.
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A bunion, a growth of bone and soft tissue on the joint of your big toe, develops from a condition called hallux valgus, in which the bone turns outwards, forcing the big toe into the second toe.
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Everyone sweats under certain conditions such as when exercising, spending long periods in the sun and dealing with high amounts of stress or anxiety. But some sweat beyond what is considered normal, and face embarrassment about the condition.
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Ear wax protects your inner ear from dirt and other foreign matter. However, too much ear wax can affect your hearing and cause dizziness, pain or itching. For mild to moderate amounts of ear wax buildup, you can clean your ears with a hydrogen peroxide solution at home.
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With the passage of so many new smoking bans and other smoking ordinances, there has been a new wave of publicity about the dangers of smoking. You may be aware that smoking is the second leading cause of death in the United States.
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The fibula is a bone in the leg located between the knee and ankle joints that runs in parallel to the larger tibia, or shin bone. The fibula can be fractured near the knee, mid shaft, or at the ankle.
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Therapeutic ultrasound is a modality commonly used by physical therapists. Ultrasound therapy works by driving sound waves into the tissue to help alleviate pain, inflammation and muscles spasms while increasing range of motion.
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Histamine is a chemical which is made by the body and has a number of roles in the human body. Medications that interfere with histamine can be used to treat allergies as well as acid reflux.
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The blood vessels that lie on either side of your neck and carry blood from your heart to your brain are called the carotid arteries.
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Effexor, which is the brand name for the medication venlafaxine, is an antidepressant typically prescribed to treat depression or anxiety.
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Everyone experiences anxiety during times of stress, and our bodies are able to cope with this. Some people, however, experience anxiety during times that are not stressful and have no control over how their bodies are reacting to events that should not produce such responses.
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Infections of the microscopic Giardia parasites, also known as Giardia duodenalis or Giardia lamblia, usually clear up in two to six weeks on their own. However, repeated infections or infections in people with compromised immune systems can have long-term effects, some of them severe.
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Few things in life are as frustrating and worrisome as watching your child spit out the medicine you gave her to help lower her fever, stop her terrible cough and just make her better. Most parents have been in the same situation, and it never ceases to worry any of them.
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The national conversation about weight typically trends toward those who are overweight or obese. Approximately 1.7 percent of adults in the United States are underweight, however, according to the National Center for Health Statistics.
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Food allergies occur when the body's immune system mistakenly attacks food proteins, causing the body to release large amounts of histamines and other immune chemicals. The body releases these chemicals so suddenly that a person can have a life-threatening allergic reaction within moments of eating a trigger food.
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Adderall, a stimulant medication made of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine salts, is used to treat the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and the sleep disorder narcolepsy.
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A sunburn only goes skin deep, so it doesn't directly affect your baby if you're pregnant. However, side effects related to a severe sunburn could potentially have undesirable effects on your pregnancy. It's also important to watch for symptoms of overheating, which can pose problems for pregnant women.
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Your doctor or athletic trainer may suggest you wrap your calf if you have shin splints or another related injury. Wrapping your calf provides stabilization and support for the muscles, tendons and ligaments of your lower leg. Although it is easiest to wrap a calf with a partner's help, you can wrap your own calf.
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You may notice your infant is becoming constipated by the frequency and manner of how his stools are passed. If your infant is straining to have a bowel movement, having them once or less per day or is passing hard and small stools, he may be constipated. Constipation can be painful for your little one.
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