High blood pressure symptoms may go unnoticed, but over time this condition can increase the risk of several health conditions, including heart disease, stroke, kidney damage and memory loss.
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Water retention occurs when fluid is held in the body, rather than being released as urine. Water retention can make you feel bloated and can occur in the legs, abdomen, ankles, breasts, fingers and even underneath the eyes.
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Buspirone is a medication used to treat anxiety. According to Drugs.com, some symptoms of anxiety include dizziness, fear and irritability. Buspirone is available as a tablet that works to balance the chemicals in the brain. Typically, buspirone is taken for up to four weeks.
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Approximately 500,000 people in the United States suffer from ulcerative colitis. UC is a chronic condition that is categorized as a type of inflammatory bowel disease. There is no known cure for ulcerative colitis.
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Many people have a favorite remedy for falling asleep, such as hot decaffeinated tea or taking a melatonin supplement. Beverages containing warm milk and cinnamon are another well-known home remedy for sleeplessness, according to Joyce A. Walsleben and Rita Baron-Faust, authors of "A Woman's Guide to Sleep."
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Adrenaline is another word for the hormone epinephrine, part of the brain's response to exercise. Epinephrine has an effect on your body to increase the cardiorespiratory activity that facilitates exercise. It also has an affect on your metabolism and can even improve your mood.
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An abrasion, also called a scrape or graze, is a wound to the superficial layer of the skin. Abrasions are usually caused by trauma, such as a fall, that grinds or scrapes away the skin surface.
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Caffeine is a stimulant and is present in coffee, tea, cocoa, soda, and some medications. It increases alertness, revs up metabolism and enhances mood. Caffeine reaches its peak level in your body within one hour of consumption and can stay at peak levels for up to six hours.
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Having erection problems does not immediately mean you need to be taking a male sexual enhancement drug such as Viagra. Although that medication can help a great deal and has helped many men, you might want to explore your sexual problems before jumping to conclusions.
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Toddlers often are picky eaters and possess unpredictable eating behaviors. From age 1 to 4, toddlers are developing food preferences that may influence their appetite. Vitamin and mineral deficiencies also can contribute to a poor appetite.
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Inadequate fiber consumption can lead to constipation and gastrointestinal discomfort. The recommended daily allowance of fiber is 25 g per day for women and 38 g for men, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetic's website, Eat Right.
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Alpha when we are in a state of physical and mental relaxation, although aware of what is happening around us, its frequency are around 7 to 13 pulses per second.
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Aching muscles can occur for a variety of reasons ranging from overexercising, the flu, food allergies and just plain being overtired. Consuming vitamins regularly that can prevent your muscles from aching and taking homeopathic remedies to relieve soreness may enable you to recover quickly from what ails you.
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Whether you're a strict caffeine abstainer or just want to limit your late-day intake to ensure a good night's sleep, it's helpful to know what foods contain this stimulating ingredient. While some sources are obvious, others might surprise you. Amounts vary broadly, even among similar foods.
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Hot tubs are a magnet for young children, but they can also pose significant safety risks. Like pools and other bodies of water, drowning is the most serious hazard. Small bodies can quickly overheat in the spa water, and hot tubs can also be a source of infection and injury.
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The human body is capable of a wide range of movement. This movement occurs in the various areas of the body including the spine and extremities. Range of motion refers to the amount of movement that a particular joint or body part can move measured in degrees.
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Avulsion fractures occurs when a ligament or tendon attached to a bone partially detaches, taking a bone fragment with it. These fractures usually happen due to a forceful muscle contraction. In children, avulsion fractures are common in areas of the bone made up of cartilage.
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A urinary tract infection, or UTI, is an infection that can occur in both men and women. Antibiotics are used to cure a urinary tract infection; however not every antibiotic will work for this purpose. A person taking antibiotics for another type of infection may still develop a urinary tract infection.
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The best way to get vitamins is by eating a well-balanced diet. In addition to your daily diet, your doctor may recommend taking a multivitamin supplement as another source of these important nutrients.
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Atenolol is a prescription medication in the family of beta-blocker drugs that is commonly used to treat hypertension, or high blood pressure.
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