Magnesium sulfate heptahydrate, more commonly known as Epsom salt, is a water-soluble, bitter tasting white or colorless compound widely available for purchase at grocery stores and pharmacies. Both magnesium and sulfates, key components in Epsom salt, perform important functions in the body.
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Trauma to the abdominal area may cause a serious, life-threatening injury that may go untreated because immediate symptoms may not be evident.
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An L5 bulging disk can cause back pain that radiates down the back of your leg, according to the Mayo Clinic. Your spinal column is composed of 24 vertebrae with disk between each bone.
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The Mayo Clinic says that nipple discharge refers to fluid that is emitted from the breasts of women who are not breastfeeding. It states that the nipple discharge can be bloody, milky, yellow or green in color. Sometimes, bloody nipple discharge can be a serious sign of an underlying breast disease.
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Malaria is an infectious disease caused by a parasite of the genus Plasmodium and transmitted by mosquitoes.
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After an intense workout at the gym, curling up in bed with a hot compress may be just what the doctor ordered. Inflammation, muscle tightness and stiffness will dissolve away from the blissful warmth. If your home medicine cabinet is fresh out of hot water bottles, don't bother going to the store.
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Since your finger has 14 bones, it may seem that a break in one shouldn't affect you much. But you need all of your finger bones in working order to carry out normal daily activities, from lifting a cup to your lips to writing a report.
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Gumbo is a traditional New Orleans stew, often served over rice, that contains meat or seafood, vegetables and seasonings. Properly storing leftovers allows you to enjoy a delicious meal the next day without concern about bacterial growth that could make you sick.
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When your body loses more water -- through urination, tears, sweat and respiration -- than it takes in, you can become dehydrated. You can also lose fluids when you are sick and vomiting or experiencing diarrhea.
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Gluten is a protein found in staple grains, such as wheat, barley, rye and most oats, that can trigger digestive problems as well as fatigue, joint pain and autoimmune conditions. Going off gluten is the only way to manage your symptoms and stay healthy if you have celiac disease or are gluten intolerant.
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Although lentils are nutritious, they are full of raffinose sugars, which are difficult for the body to break down. In fact, the human body is missing the enzyme required to break down this type of sugar.
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Ayurveda is a holistic system of medicine and self-care originating in India. It attempts to identify the energetic imbalances within the body that cause a disease and restore balance with diet, lifestyle changes and herbal remedies. Ayurvedic methods may help to treat fatty liver disease.
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Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic that treats water retention by reducing the amount of salt absorbed by the body. This is especially important in patients with high blood pressure, kidney disorders and diabetes. Diabetes is a metabolic disease characterized by high levels of sugar in the bloodstream.
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When exposed to infection or injury, your body responds defensively, by unleashing an immune response that results in the release of fluids, antibodies and white blood cells to the affected area.
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Ear infections, also known as otitis media, are extremely common among children. The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders states that about 75 percent of children develop at least one ear infection by the age of 3.
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If you have acid reflux, you may wonder if drinking milk and eating yogurt will make your symptoms worse.
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Iliopsoas tendon issues can hinder your ability to walk, as the iliopsoas muscle plays a role in the movement of your hip and thigh. The iliopsoas muscle is actually two muscles -- the iliacus and the psoas -- that stretch from your spine into your hip and upper thigh area.
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Understanding the number of calories you need daily can help prevent unwanted weight gain or loss. At age 15, girls need adequate calories to support proper growth, energy and development.
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When you exercise, your cardiovascular system works harder. It needs to deliver oxygen to muscles, transport heat to the skin, transport hormones to meet metabolic demands and deliver nutrients and fuel to tissues.
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Colloidal silver is a suspension of minute silver particles in a liquid solution. A known microbial antibiotic, colloidal silver has been used by various cultures as a topical and internal medication for hundreds of years.
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