Allergy is a condition in which the immune system reacts to harmless particles like dust and pollen, causing symptoms like sneezing and congestion. Allergies and sinus symptoms often go hand-in-hand and can cause much misery for sufferers.
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Feet easily become sore and tired by the end of it. A relaxing foot soak can revitalize your feet, leaving them clean-smelling and soft. Homemade soaks are easy to concoct and endlessly customizable to your specific needs and preferences.
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Secondary parkinsonism results from a medication or illness that causes a drop in the amount of the neurotransmitter dopamine, producing symptoms similar to Parkinson's disease, such as tremors and shuffling movements.
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You are at the beach when a gust of wind blows sand into your eye. Your eye is immediately tearing and irritated. The next steps you should take include flushing the eye with water and planning a visit to your eye doctor for careful inspection.
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Dealing with a red, itchy foot rash is an unpleasant experience, but one that's commonplace. The cause may be anything from a chronic skin condition to an acute infection.
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With congestive heart failure -- commonly referred to as simply heart failure -- your heart cannot adequately pump blood throughout your body. More than 2.5 million women in the United States have heart failure, according to 2015 American Heart Association statistics.
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Gastritis is the medical term used to refer to inflammation of the stomach lining. It is a condition with a variety of causes, but regardless of its origin, the symptoms tend to be similar. You may feel nauseous or less hungry than usual. Some people find that they have unexplained weight loss.
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Inflammation, infection or damage caused by toxins or other physical or chemical changes can damage the liver and impair its normal functioning.
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You may have experienced the red dents and skin irritation from bra straps at the end of a long day and the relief that comes with taking the uncomfortable bra off for the night. While redness, indentations and discomfort are common problems, they can be avoided.
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Chronic inflammatory polyneuropathy, or CIDP, is an autoimmune disorder that involves nerve swelling and irritation. The cause of CIDP is usually not known, and it may occur with other chronic conditions, such as hepatitis, diabetes, HIV and lupus. Treatment often involves medication to treat the symptoms.
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According to a three-year study by the University of Western Australia, tea tree oil has been found to be an effective alternative topical treatment for precancerous non-melanoma skin lesions and even has had success in shrinking tumors in mice.
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Exercise is beneficial for the heart, improving its capacity to distribute blood efficiently to the body. The important measurements for the heart are pulse beats or heart rate and blood pressure. The heart rate is the number of times the heart beats per minute.
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The sugar in regular soda might elevate your triglycerides, one of three types of lipids that comprise your cholesterol levels. The sugar calories in regular soda also could lead to weight gain, which can affect your cholesterol levels.
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If you're dealing with dandruff, you may have tried a shampoo containing selenium sulfide. Brands such as Selsun Blue, Head & Shoulders Intensive Treatment and Dandrex contain this mineral compound, as it proves effective against the skin condition that causes dandruff.
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Blood clots are your body's way of healing wounds. Platelets in your blood respond to an injury, like a cut, by sticking together to stop the bleeding. Some foods affect the ability of your body to form a clot. These foods may thicken or thin blood.
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Diabetics who experience sleeping problems might want to try melatonin, a common supplement that is thought to help regulate sleeping patterns. But diabetics must monitor the supplements they take to ensure they don’t interfere with any other medications they’re taking.
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Bladder infections, medically known as cystitis, are urinary tract infections commonly affecting women, particularly during their reproductive age, pregnancy and after menopause. Usually they are caused by bacteria and symptoms include increased frequency to urinate and burning, painful sensation while urinating.
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The vastus lateralis is one of four muscles that make up the quadriceps. These muscles work together to extend the knee. The vastus lateralis is located above the knee joint, toward the outer edge of the leg. It lies beneath the iliotibial tract, which is a band of fascia that runs vertically along the outer thigh.
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Your muscles need a day of rest in order to recover from a strength training workout, so if you are going to the gym every day, you may want to split up your workout routine into groups that you can work together.
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Sore throats are a common occurrence in people of all ages and are the primary symptom of pharyngitis, which is inflammation of the throat or pharynx. Sore throats are usually the result of a viral infection; however, they may be caused by a bacterial infection.
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