"Pureed" is a general term referring to food, usually cooked vegetables or raw fruit, that has been blended, processed or mashed so it has the consistency of a thick liquid. Common examples include mashed potatoes, applesauce and guacamole.
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Your liver is the largest and one of the most important internal organs in your body. It serves vital roles, including removing toxins from your blood and converting food to fuel. Fatty liver disease is when your liver accumulates fat.
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Fenugreek is an herb used for medicinal purposes and in cooking from time immemorial. It was even described on an Egyptian papyrus dating back to 1500 B.C., according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
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Located in the right upper abdomen, the gallbladder is a small pouch that stores bile until it is needed by the body. When the need arises, the gallbladder contracts and expels a small amount of bile through the bile duct and into the small intestine to aid with digestion.
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Muscle spasms occur when your muscles contract involuntarily. This occurrence can be both painful and alarming, especially when you have just finished an exercise routine and may be concerned that you have experienced a muscle injury.
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Seafood allergies include any allergic reaction to foods from salt or fresh water. This includes shelled and finned fish; crab, oysters, shrimp, trout and salmon. If you are allergic to seafood, you should not consume or come into contact with any seafood product.
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Muscle pain, spasms and cramping in the back of legs can develop for a variety of reasons. Simply straining the muscles can cause discomfort between the thighs and calves. In some cases medical conditions may lead to muscle aches or sharp pain in the back of upper legs and behind the knees.
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Red, blotchy facial skin is unsightly and can be uncomfortable, depending on the cause of the blotches. When blotches suddenly appear on your face, an allergic reaction or skin condition may be to blame. Your doctor can prescribe an appropriate treatment to clear up red skin blotches and ease any accompanying itching.
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A healthy liver is imperative to long-term health and maintaining a healthy body weight. The liver is the principal organ responsible for fat-burning and must be cleansed, or flushed, for it to operate effectively, according to nutritionist Ann Louise Gittleman, MS, CNS, author of the book "The Fat Flush Foods."
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Topiramate is an anticonvulsant used to treat some types of seizures in individuals with epilepsy and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. It may also be prescribed to prevent migraines and to manage an alcohol addiction. Unfortunately, weight loss, along with other gastrointestinal problems, is a side effect of the medication.
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Toddlers and small children usually do not experience armpit odor. Body odor typically does not occur until a child begins puberty, which is considered early if it happens before a child reaches 8 years old. If your toddler has armpit odor, talk to her pediatrician.
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Pancreatitis is a condition in which your pancreas becomes inflamed. Because this organ secretes enzymes to help digest your food, you may experience extreme pain when trying to eat. Other common side-effects are fatty diarrhea, weight loss, nausea and vomiting.
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Cortisol, also known as "the stress hormone," is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands, usually released in times of stress.
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A D&C, also known as a dilation and curettage, is a surgical procedure used to scrape and collect tissue from the inside of the uterus.
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Built-up gas in the belly, also called bloating, can be very uncomfortable. Some people describe it as tightness around the waist, as if the stomach has expanded. Gas in the stomach is usually caused by swallowing too much air, so you might get some relief from burping or belching.
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A tingling sensation can occur with numerous medical conditions. Any changes to nerve function can lead to unusual sensations, including tingling, burning, pins-and-needles, itchiness and numbness. It is common to experience a combination of these sensations.
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Many conditions can cause leg pain and weakness. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, leg pain can be caused by overuse injuries, inflammatory diseases, lower extremity trauma and certain medical conditions. In some cases, leg pain is accompanied by lower extremity weakness.
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Hemoglobin is the red pigmented, oxygen-carrying protein found in red blood cells. When hemoglobin is present in the urine, it is termed hemoglobinuria. Certain conditions and diseases can result in red blood cell destruction within the bloodstream.
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Blood pressure measures the pressure that is in the arteries when the heart is at rest as well as when it is actively pumping. Understanding the normal blood pressure levels can help you evaluate the health of your cardiovascular system.
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Peppermint oil, the aromatic extract or distillate of the peppermint plant, acts as a cleanser and a decongestant for the skin. Peppermint oil exhibits three key properties beneficial in the topical treatment of acne.
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