Blisters are a consequence of friction. When something rubs against the skin, it creates heat. Eventually, this heat causes one of the lower layers in the skin to breakdown, according to Billy Trolan M.D., in "Outdoor Research (OR) Blister Fighter’s Manual."
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Tense neck muscles can cause pain in your neck and up into the back of your head. Many of your neck muscles insert into your upper back and shoulders, so you may experience pain in those areas, as well. Tense neck muscles also cause stiffness, which affects your neck's range of motion and mobility.
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Honey is often perceived as a healthier sweetener alternative because it is more natural -- like agave syrup, black strap molasses and maple syrup. However, whether you eat refined table sugar or honey, your body reacts the same way. Sugar is sugar.
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Ginger is a medicinal herb from tropical Asia. It has many healthful properties, including, possibly, cancer prevention. Turmeric is a popular Indian spice. It being studied for its potential cancer-fighting properties. Garlic is a hardy perennial herb of the onion family.
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There are two muscles in the back of the lower leg or calf that, if injured, can produce pain when you squat. Squatting stretches those muscles because your foot is flexed upward. Injury to those muscles is called a strain and the severity of the injury determines treatment and the length of healing time.
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Muscles hold enough energy stores for a short burst of activity. After that, they depend on increased blood supply to deliver oxygen, blood sugar and other nutrients to manufacture more energy.
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Muscle atrophy is defined by the loss or wasting of muscle tissue. There are several causes, including a lack of physical activity or disease. Neurogenic atrophy is the most severe form of muscle atrophy and occurs more suddenly. This can result from a number of severe medical conditions such alcoholism.
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There are many people who believe that dreads are inherently dirty; however, with proper maintenance dreadlocks are just as clean as regular hair. Don't fall for the myth that says your hair must be dirty when starting dreads, or you may end up with stinky locks that you can't wash out.
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Hyperglycemia, also known as high blood sugar, often affects people with diabetes. Hyperglycemia occurs when your blood sugar levels become elevated. Symptoms include increased urination, fatigue and thirst, and they may be controlled by medications or eating certain foods. According to MayoClinic.
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Fruits often get a bad reputation in the world of diabetes, and many believe they are completely off-limits. While fruits are a source of carbohydrates -- the nutrient responsible for affecting blood sugar -- their carbs are from natural sugar and can be incorporated into a healthy meal plan.
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Although flatulence is a natural body reaction, it can still cause a person to be socially embarrassed. Flatulence is passing built-up intestinal gases through the anus.
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If you have a knee injury, staying in shape without making the knee worse is a major concern. Cardiovascular exercise is important for general health and also aids in healing injuries by providing freshly oxygenated blood cells to the area.
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All women will go through menopause. For American women, the mean age is 51. The symptoms of menopause vary as greatly as women do. Some women experience no symptoms while others have severe symptoms. Some women have symptoms for years while others may have them for only months.
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Alkaline phosphatase -- commonly abbreviated as ALP -- is a protein found in all cells of the body. The highest concentrations of ALP are located in cells of the liver, bones and bile ducts. ALP in the blood is primarily derived from excess ALP that is released from these cells.
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Cold sores, also known as fever blisters and herpes labialis, are painful, fluid-filled blisters that usually develop on the borders of the lips and, sometimes, other places on the face or inside the mouth. Cold sores result from infection with one of two types of the herpes simplex virus.
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Doctors prescribe Ambien, the brand name for the drug zolpidem, to treat insomnia--a condition characterized by the inability to fall asleep or stay asleep.
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There are four types of headaches, including tension headaches, inflammatory headaches, traction headaches and vascular headaches. A vascular headache occurs because of abnormal functioning with the blood vessels in the brain. Three types of vascular headaches include migraine, cluster and toxic headaches.
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Bloating is often described as a feeling of fullness or pressure in the abdomen that results in a physical swelling or distention of the abdomen. Occasional bloating in women is normal and usually occurs as a result of improper digestion of gas-forming foods or as a regular symptom of the reproductive cycle.
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They say to keep your friends close and your enemies closer, but what about the idea of having no enemies at all? If you know someone who hates you, it's probably because you two had some type of blowout or disagreement that hurt the other person deeply.
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Finger movements are controlled by tendons -- connective tissue cords that attach your finger bones to muscles in your forearms. Overloading your finger tendons by lifting an item that is too heavy, or lifting too quickly can cause inflammation in these tendons, a condition broadly called tendinitis.
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