About 8.1 million people in the United States use marijuana, also called cannabis, on a daily or almost daily basis, reports the 2013 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Like tobacco, marijuana smoke contains high concentrations of many chemicals, and some of them are known cancer-causing substances.
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Blisters are commonly caused by friction from tight shoes, herpes, chicken pox, poison ivy and allergic reactions. More uncommon are disorders that only cause blisters on the hands and feet. See your doctor for an accurate diagnosis if you have blisters on your hands and feet, particularly from an unknown cause.
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Abandonment anxiety is fear of being abandoned in a relationship. People with abandonment anxiety have one of two insecure attachment styles: attachment anxiety and attachment avoidance. Attachment anxiety is characterized by a need for attention from others and fear that a partner is going to leave.
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Imagine watching day by day as your hair begins to fall out while brushing, and there does not appear to be much replacing it on your head. Slight thinning becomes apparent and you realize you are losing your hair.
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Imagine that you're relaxed and drifting off to sleep when suddenly an arm or leg twitches and you have the sensation of falling out of bed. If this has happened to you, you've experienced what sleep specialists call a hypnic jerk or sleep start.
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Bipolar I disorder with psychotic features is a mood disorder characterized by unusually euphoric or agitated moods, along with depression or a mix of high and low moods. Psychotic symptoms are also part of this disorder, which can severely impact a person’s ability to function.
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There is no single homeopathic cure for stomach pain since tummy troubles can be caused by a host of different things. Before choosing a remedy, a homeopath will try to determine the cause of the pain--for example, menstrual cramps, indigestion or overindulging--and consider what other symptoms are present.
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Asthma is a chronic condition that affects the airways in your lungs. During an asthma attack, the airways become inflamed and constricted, making it difficult to breathe normally. When you are exposed to certain triggers, symptoms like coughing, wheezing, and chest tightness result.
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Rashes are a common occurrence in children, but they can be a worrisome sight to parents. Most rashes in children are benign and will go away on their own, but some rashes require close examination and evaluation.
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Epsom Salt, or magnesium sulfate, has been used for hundreds of years to help soothe aching muscles and remove toxins from the body. Epsom Salt can also help relieve stress by soaking in a salt water bath, treat skin problems and treat the common cold. Compounds found in Epsom Salt can help treat constipation as well.
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Meditating at the office isn't always easy to pull off. But taking even two minutes can increase productivity, improve concentration and boost your mood.
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Even though the throat is an unusual location for shingles, there are cases where this infection manifests in the throat causing a rash that is sensitive to touch and often tingles or itches.
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A strangulated hernia is a medical condition in which the fat within the abdomen or a portion of the small intestine pushes through an area within the lower abdominal muscles, cutting off blood supply to the small intestine.
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Stretch marks are a type of scar that occurs when the skin tears. They occur most often when you gain weight quickly and they are especially common during pregnancy. Stretch marks typically fade over time but generally don’t disappear completely.
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Connective tissue make up fibroid tumors (fibroma), which can grow in any organ of the body and usually don’t need to be removed. They may be called hard, soft, benign or fibrosarcoma (if they turn out to be cancerous). They are also called by the location of the tumor as in uterine fibroma.
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Hearing impairment is a common but serious problem affecting children of all ages. According to the Palo Alto Medical Foundation, roughly 2 percent of children suffer from some degree of hearing loss.
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Scallops are a type of shellfish commonly found in seafood dishes. If you experience any adverse reaction after eating or coming into contact with scallops, inform your doctor immediately.
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Injuring your Achilles tendon can be extremely painful. You use the Achilles tendon grouping a lot, for example, while standing and walking. So, an injury can be especially inconvenient because it affects nearly all of your movements.
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Your body produces thousands of types of metabolic and digestive enzymes. The foods you eat also supply you with enzymes. Enzymes converge with other substances in your body to speed up chemical reactions, making your body work at optimal levels.
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Iron supplements can produce gastrointestinal side effects, including diarrhea. If you have diarrhea, abdominal pain or other gastrointestinal symptoms and you’re taking iron supplements, consult your health-care provider to make sure that you’re taking the correct amount of iron to meet your nutritional needs.
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