Exercise stresses the body -- stress is what causes the positive results -- but exercise should not cause frightening symptoms like dizziness or loss of vision. When you experience negative symptoms like these, it is your body's way of telling you that something is wrong.
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Shoulder instability, shoulder dislocations, arthritis and rotator cuff tears are among the reasons why you may elect to undergo shoulder surgery. While there is no specific diet to follow after shoulder surgery, maintaining a healthy, well-balanced diet can be beneficial to your recovery.
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Hypoglycemia or low blood sugar during pregnancy is a common problem in women with diabetes. This blood sugar complication can occur in pregnant women who have preexisting type 1 or type 2 diabetes or in women who have gestational diabetes -- which is usually diagnosed during the second trimester of pregnancy.
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The C6 is your sixth cervical vertebra, and a pinched nerve can result in a variety of symptoms including shoulder, thumb, index finger, neck and/or scapula pain. Numbness and tingling down the outer portion of your arm may occur along with decreased ability to use the arm.
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Leg raises are one of the most effective exercises that target your abs from the bottom. The exercise is variable enough to accommodate any fitness level, and most variations require minimal equipment. If you have pain during your leg raises, you could be using improper form or a too-difficult variation.
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Ferritin, a protein in the body, stores iron and releases it when needed, acting as a mediator and a transporter for iron. The amount of ferritin in the body is directly related to the amount of iron in the body.
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Located on either side of your spine at the bottom of your ribcage, your kidneys are are bean-shaped organs that remove waste products from the blood. About the size of a fist, each kidney has about one million nephrons, tiny units inside the kidney where waste removal takes place.
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Cleansing programs can help jump-start a diet or get you off of a plateau, but they can also help you clean your body. If you're trying to change lifestyles or cleanse your body after excesses, a two-day cleanse can be a good way to accomplish your goals.
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Red bumps on the forearms can appear for a variety of reasons. Among them are certain medical conditions or contact with specific items and substances. These bumps, which can also appear on other areas of the body, can be painful, irritating and may even be a symptom of a serious medical problem.
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Regular exercise helps you control the amount of fat in your body and may promote healthy cholesterol levels. An article on KVAL.com reports that social stress may promote obesity and unhealthy cholesterol levels.
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Epsom salts, a crystallized mineral derived from magnesium sulfate, often appears in "detox" bath blends and salt scrub products. Its exfoliating, softening action also helps release impurities from the body while adding mineral content.
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The human body works hard to maintain a relatively neutral pH. The pH level measures the acidity or alkalinity of the body. The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14, with 0 being a very strong acid and 14 being a very strong base, or alkaline. According to Dr. Ben Kim, the body's plasma needs to maintain a pH between 7.
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It is common to experience pain that feels like it originates in the bones and joints, and many different conditions can cause these symptoms.
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Anyone who steps off a curb awkwardly or bends down in the wrong direction or just overdoes at the gym can experience a sudden jolt of pain that cries, “STOP”. Doubts about the seriousness of any new injury should prompt immediate medical attention.
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An allergic reaction to an indoor/outdoor fungus such as Alternaria tenuis can occur at any time of year. Like exposure to other molds, inhaling the spores of Alternaria tenuis, also known as Alternaria alternata, causes hay fever–like allergy and asthma symptoms in some people.
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A brain hemorrhage, or hemorrhagic stroke, occurs when a blood vessel inside the brain bursts, causing bleeding into brain tissues. It is a life-threatening medical emergency; quick treatment can slow or stop the bleeding, minimizing damage.
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Modern society values both health and beauty, and showing off your pearly whites can be a first impression of both. However, if these pearly whites become yellow or stained, options are available to bleach or whiten your teeth.
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Hydrocolon cleansing, or colon irrigation, is an alternative therapy used for detoxification. The procedure involves using water, herbal solutions and enzymes to eliminate toxins in the gastrointestinal system.
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The presence of a fever usually indicates that some sort of illness is attacking the body. MayoClinic.com points out that unless the temperature reaches or exceeds 103 degrees Fahrenheit it is not dangerous. When a person has a temperature this high, treatment can be beneficial.
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An abnormally high number of platelets in pregnancy is far less common than low platelet levels. High platelet levels are either essential, or primary, meaning that an excess of platelets are being made in the bone marrow.
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