Numerous diseases cause bone deterioration and degeneration. According to MedlinePlus, a person's bones help her ambulate and give her body shape and support, and to develop strong bones and ward off bone loss, it's important for a person to get adequate calcium and vitamin D and to do weight-bearing exercise.
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Healthy bowel movements vary among individuals. Your "normal" might be once a day, while others go only every other day. If your bowel movements are difficult or uncomfortable due to hard, dry stool, you can help soften them. Dietary changes and herbal fiber supplements can help ease constipation.
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Occasional heartburn happens to many people, but if it becomes an everyday occurrence it may indicate an underlying health disorder or unhealthy dietary habits.
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Amoxicillin (Amoxil), either alone or in combination as amoxicillin/clavulanic acid (Augmentin), is used to treat a wide variety of infections. Amoxicillin belongs to the penicillin class of antibiotics. It comes in several forms, including tablets, capsules and liquid suspensions.
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Triglycerides are the main form of fat in the body and in the diet. They provide energy, insulate the body, protect internal organs from shock, provide an energy reserve and help the body use carbohydrate and protein efficiently.
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Stimulants and depressants are drugs that alter natural function of the brain. As a result, they can affect people's feelings and actions profoundly. Generally, stimulants intensify mental and physical functions, such as alertness and heart rate.
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Mild, temporary water retention in the hands or feet often occurs in hot weather or after overindulging in salty foods. While this type of water retention is usually harmless, fluid accumulation in the abdomen signals a health problem that requires medical evaluation.
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The brain is a complex organ. It controls and regulates everything your body does. The human brain is divided into sections. Each section is responsible for various functions such as breathing, speaking, vision and so forth. At the back bottom part of the brain is the brain stem.
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White wine, made from white grapes, is a lighter wine that has a high acid content. Many regions around the world produce white wine grapes. You cannot get food poisoning from a bad bottle of white wine. Bad white wine becomes vinegar.
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Swollen tonsils, or tonsillitis, are often the result of infection caused by pathogenic microorganisms. Consuming sugary drinks or dairy products can irritate swollen tonsils and increase the symptoms.
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Anyone can develop an allergy at any age, although dairy allergy is most often diagnosed in children under age 3. Dairy allergy is different from lactose intolerance. Adults can have both lactose intolerance and dairy allergy, which could be one reason why some people confuse the two.
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Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a disorder that affects the digestive system. People with the disorder experience pain, muscle spasms and irregular bowel movements that are related to stress, diet and movement through the digestive tract.
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Rectal bleeding is typically discovered in the form of bright red blood that may appear on the toilet paper or in the toilet bowl. If you've consumed chili peppers or hot sauce made from them, this may lead to a burning sensation that makes you wonder if the bleeding is caused by the hot sauce.
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Bouts of influenza are not only miserable; they threaten the lives of elderly people, young children and other vulnerable populations. The respiratory virus causes problems ranging from body aches and fatigue to fever and coughing.
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Dupuytren's contracture is a medical condition in which fibrous tissue in your fingers and palm area becomes thick and tight, causing fingers to curl and bend. Even though not a dangerous medical condition, severe cases may necessitate surgery if reaching the point of hindering everyday function.
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Discover natural ways to treat keratosis pilaris with supplements, improve skin health and prevent worsening of symptoms. Learn about the best treatments and remedies for this common skin condition.
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PSD, which stands for pubic symphysis dysfunction, is more commonly known as symphysis pubis dysfunction, or SPD. A more general term for this disorder is pelvic girdle pain, a condition that affects about one in five pregnant women, according to GP Online.
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Your legs and the connecting ball and socket joints rely on one another to perform singular tasks. Often when one hurts, it affects the other. There are a number of reasons why your leg and the connecting ball and socket joint are in pain. The treatments also vary, depending on the cause.
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According to the Mayo Clinic, the average adult suffers from the common cold two to four times per year. The common cold is responsible for symptoms including runny noses, fever, fatigue and sneezing.
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For many parents, watching a child experience breathing problems seems worse than having to go through it themselves. Heavy breathing occurs in children of all ages and can be caused by many different health conditions.
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