The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is one of the four main ligaments that support the knee. The ACL crosses the front of the knee diagonally, and provides support during rotation as well as keeping the tibia from sliding in front of the femur.
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Wheat intolerance is a general medical term that may reference either a wheat allergy or celiac disease. A wheat allergy is an immune system reaction that affects various parts of your body and could lead to life-threatening reactions.
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According to Shreve Stockton’s book “Eating Gluten Free: Delicious Recipes and Essential Advice for Living Well,” 90 million Americans exhibit an intolerance to gluten in some form, the majority of them undiagnosed.
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Lip and eye swelling, along with hives, form as the result of an allergic reaction to a substance with which you have come into contact. For some, this swelling does not present a medical emergency, although it should be examined.
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The Lion's Mane mushroom, Hericium erinaceus, is a rare edible and medicinal mushroom that has been cultivated for use in Vietnam, China and Japan. While similar or related species of Lion's Mane can be found throughout North America, it is the Asian Lion's Mane species that is used for medicinal purposes.
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Developing pain after you eat may cause anxiety whenever you have a meal. Pain that develops below the sternum may be the result of a few digestive conditions. Talking with your doctor is the most effective way to receive a clinical diagnosis and treatment options for your condition.
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Your body uses the simple sugar glucose as fuel for energy. You obtain glucose from the carbohydrates you eat. If you do not eat regularly, your body does not have access to glucose, and as a result, your blood sugar will lower, a medical condition called hypoglycemia.
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Buffer systems, whether inside your body or not, help to control the acidity of a solution. In your body, this is particularly important, as you need a very stable environment both inside and outside the cells with regard to temperature, acidity and other variables.
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Aspartame is an FDA-approved artificial sweetener composed of the amino acids aspartic acid and phenylalanin. Over 200 times sweeter than sugar, aspartame is commonly used to sweeten beverages and foods.
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Whether you're naturally skilled at studying or find it difficult to focus or retain learned information, healthy foods may improve your capabilities.
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Human intestinal parasites are those that host themselves in the intestinal tract of the human body. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, there are two types of intestinal parasites.
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Fish oil is considered beneficial for many health conditions, but it's only proven effective for one -- lowering triglycerides. Triglycerides and cholesterol are linked and often lowering one has an effect on the other.
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Toe numbness during exercise is quite common, but that doesn't mean it's normal. It can be caused by something as simple as lacing your shoes too tight, or it could be a manifestation of a more serious condition that requires medical treatment.
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A throbbing vein on your skull most likely results from a headache, and the most common type of throbbing headache is a migraine. In fact, about 12 percent of the U.S. population experiences migraine headaches, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
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The majority of injuries that happen to forearm muscles are a result of overuse, according to the Sports Injury Handbook. Continual wear and tear on the muscles, ligaments and nerves eventually leads to a breakdown of the tissues and injury when you perform the activity that caused the weakness.
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If you have diabetes, you may have heard that bananas are too sweet or too high in sugar to fit into your diet.
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Your respiratory system controls your breathing and begins when you draw in air through your nose or mouth. The air travels through your windpipe into both of your lungs, where small air sacs capture oxygen and distribute it in your bloodstream through small blood vessels called capillaries.
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Your sinuses are the tiny air-filled pockets located along your eyes, nose, cheekbones and forehead. While sinus infections often stem from a cold or some other upper respiratory infection, they can also be triggered by allergies, nasal problems or seasonal changes.
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Any time you have problems with your vision, get it checked out by an optometrist to diagnose the condition and prevent further damage. Spots on the back of the eye can be the result of an injury or disease and should be evaluated to prevent blindness, according to Medline Plus.
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When you eat too many animal-based protein foods, it takes your digestive system longer to break down their large molecules. As food lingers in the gastrointestinal tract, you may feel bloated and suffer from gaseous pressure.
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