You should eat a soft food diet for 5 to 7 days after having tooth implant surgery. During your soft food diet, it is important to continue to take in the foods your body needs for energy and to carry out its basic processes. However, this doesn’t mean you have to blend an entire meal in the blender or eat baby food.
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A sinus infection, or acute sinusitis, causes the sinuses around your eyes and nose to be inflamed and swollen. The swelling interferes with drainage and causes mucus to build up. You may be congested, have a headache or even have fever.
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Although some changes in vision may be a natural part of aging, blurred vision may be a sign of an underlying eye disease. One cause of deteriorating vision is a condition called macular degeneration.
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Experiencing tingling and numbness in the leg can be a symptom that something is placing pressure on your nerves. One common cause of leg nerve pain or numbness is a condition known as sciatica, where the disks in the lower back press on your sciatic nerve, which runs from the back down the leg.
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Many Americans struggle with excess weight. In 2004, Lester Crawford, then acting commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, testified before Congress that two-thirds of adults in the United States were overweight and 31 percent were obese. Obesity is also on the rise among children.
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Swollen feet often occur as a result of a condition called peripheral edema. Peripheral edema is the accumulation of fluid in the body tissues of the lower limbs.
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Monolaurin, or glycerin monolaurate or GML, is a substance formed from a mixture combining glycerol and lauric acid from coconut oil. Lauric acid is a component in human breast milk and known to help protect infants from infection. According to a study in the October 2007 issue of "Journal of Drugs in Dermatology,"
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Women take birth control for a variety of reasons. The primary reason is to prevent pregnancy, but there are also many health conditions that are treated with oral and other types of contraceptives.
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Although your skin provides a layer of protection between your inner systems and the outside world, it can experience problems. Skin conditions, such as red bumps, may show up on any area of your body, including the tops of your feet.
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Nattokinase is an enzyme that can be used to prevent blood clots that are associated with strokes and heart attacks. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of Americans, while stroke is No. 3. Nattokinase is derived from the Japanese soy food called natto that somewhat resembles blue cheese.
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Abdominal pain, gas and bloating are common symptoms that can indicate a wide variety of medical conditions. The severity of the symptoms does not necessarily reflect the seriousness of the condition.
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Nicotine is a stimulating drug that produces physical and mood-altering effects on the brain and body. Athletes using any form of nicotine may short-term performance benefits, but have the potential to develop long-term health complications. MayoClinic.
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Glucose is one of the most well-known molecules due to its nature as an essential nutrient for human health. You ingest glucose in your food, and then your body uses blood to carry the glucose to the cells of every organ for the purpose of energy production.
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The Vicks NyQuil brand applies to a variety of different preparations these days, and not all of them contain alcohol.
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Heroin is a highly addictive, semi-synthetic drug extracted from the opium poppy. Heroin quality and consistency varies, from the white powder commonly found on the East Coast of the United States to the thick, black tar heroin increasingly popular on the West Coast, as noted on the Saanich Police website in 2007.
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Pigment loss can be worrisome. It's sometimes limited to small patches of skin but may be more generalized. Understanding the nature of the pigment loss is key to determining the most appropriate next steps.
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A menstrual cycle will often preannounce its arrival by affecting your mood, eating habits, and/or physical well-being.
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The vagus nerve is one of 12 cranial nerves, exiting the skull rather than through the vertebral column. The vagus nerve is the tenth cranial nerve.
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Abnormal build-up of fluid in the ankles and feet can cause swelling, also known as edema. Prolonged standing, long rides in cars or airplanes, being overweight or pregnancy are among the causes of swelling in the feet, ankles and legs, according to Medline Plus.
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Lemon balm, or “Melissa officinalis,” is an herb belonging to the mint family that’s been used for centuries to treat anxiety, sleep disorders, indigestion and wounds. You can make lemon balm tea by steeping 1/4 to 1 tsp. of dried herb in hot water. You can drink the tea up to four times daily.
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