Iron is a very important mineral. Red blood cells in the body contain hemoglobin, a protein that transports oxygen to the cells. Myoglobin performs a similar function for muscle cells. Both hemoglobin and myoglobin contain iron, although most of the iron in the body is found in hemoglobin.
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When a doctor tests your reflexes, she looks not only for movement of the stimulated muscle but also for speed and briskness of reaction. Slow or diminished reflexes can indicate a localized problem or a remote disease affecting neural function, likely near the spine.
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Fish offer a number of health benefits. Large, fatty fish like salmon, which eat smaller fish, contain omega-3 fatty acids that have a number of cardiovascular benefits.
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Dates are a high-fiber fruit that is commonly sold whole or chopped. Dates are considered a common natural treatment for constipation. If you notice that stomach pain follows the consumption of dates, you may need to talk with your doctor to determine the cause.
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Those pesky dandelions on your front lawn may cause hours of work when you have to dig them out of your grass; however, you may be surprised to find out that those bright yellow weeds are highly respected as medicinal herbs, with a wide range of uses.
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Dimethyl sulfoxide -- commonly called DMSO -- is a byproduct of the paper-manufacturing process that also is used as a solvent and in manufacturing products such as antifreeze. It also has purported medicinal applications, including as a cancer treatment. Additionally, the U.S.
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Sweating is a normal physiological response to warm temperatures, exercise and the consumption of certain foods. However, there are many other possible causes of sweating, according to the Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia, including anxiety, substance abuse and numerous acute and chronic health problems.
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Yellow Jacket is a label of energy pills containing ephedra and caffeine. Yellow Jacket pills contain 25 mg of ephedrine with 200 mg of caffeine. They are also promoted as diet pills. Yellow Jackets are also the street name for barbiturates.
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If you only develop stomach pain after eating breakfast, assess what you’re eating on a daily basis that could potentially cause irritation to the stomach. Pain in the stomach is caused by a food-induced condition, most likely food intolerance, food allergy or irritable bowel syndrome.
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Digoxin is a medicine used to treat certain heart conditions. It can be used to treat congestive heart failure, a condition in which the heart muscle is weak and unable to pump blood effectively to the rest of the body.
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Most people associate abnormal calcium levels with bone problems such as osteoporosis, but in fact, calcium functions in a wide variety of very important capacities within the human body.
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Health care workers mentally divide the abdomen into quadrants to localize complaints of abdominal pain. The organs and structures contained in each quadrant can cause regional or generalized abdominal pain and give the first clues about the origin of abdominal illnesses.
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Sciatica is the common name for pain from irritated nerves along the low back, legs and feet. Along with pain, there may be associated numbness and weakness. Sciatica is so common that entire medical specialties are dedicated to diagnosing and treating it.
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Metagenics detox products are a line of nutritional foods sold exclusively through health care providers. In order to find a retailer of Metagenics detox products, put your zip code into the company website for a listing of local practitioners.
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The National Library of Medicine reports that 99 percent of the calcium that is taken into the body is deposited into the teeth and bones and the calcium left over is absorbed into the bloodstream. However, sometimes calcium deposits are unabsorbed and as a result are deposited into the soft tissues.
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Blue veins can show through all over your body, especially if your skin is very pale. While not medically problematic, these can be bothersome and difficult to conceal, especially if they are on your face or eye area.
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A constant dry throat may become annoying, especially when you’ve suffered from it for quite a while. A number of things can cause a constant dry throat. You may need to make several visits to your doctor to locate the exact cause.
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Herpes is a virus that can result in blisters and sores appearing on mucus membranes. Herpes typically affects either the mouth or the genitalia. Herpes usually causes its first outbreak shortly after infection, but the virus is never completely eliminated by the body, which allows it to cause additional outbreaks.
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Family planning allows women to make informed choices regarding when and if they decide to have children. Ultimately, it's your choice to figure out which method, if any, you'd like to use to control reproduction.
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An occipital stroke occurs when the occipital lobes of the brain are damaged due to a lack of oxygenated blood. A stroke is often caused by problems with blood flow in the brain, such as a blocked artery or an artery that has burst.
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