A pulse rate is considered normal if it falls between 60 and 100 beats per minutes when a person is at rest. The Mayo Clinic notes, however, that athletes who are well-trained can have at-rest pulse rates between 40 and 60 beats per minute.
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Many couples choose to delay or forgo having children. Some couples choose to use natural methods of family planning, such as the fertility awareness method or abstinence. Many others choose to use artificial methods of family planning.
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Omega-3 is an essential fatty acid known for its heart benefits, which include a reduction in blood triglyceride levels, a more regular heart beat, lowered inflammation and decreased formation of atherosclerotic plaques.
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Warm compresses are useful for temporarily relieving discomfort caused by dryness, irritation and redness in the eye area. Some causes of eye discomfort are bacterial infections, viral infections, sinusitis, conjunctivitis, dermatitis, rosecea, styes, blepharitis and allergies.
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Nothing is more engaging than a pretty smile and white teeth. If you’re concerned about unusual white areas on your teeth, however, see your dentist to determine the cause, so that together you can find a solution.
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Poor circulation is a common problem that is experienced in extremities such as your feet. Because your feet are so far away from your heart, they are a common place to experience poor circulation.
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A sore throat can be caused by many things. It can occur during a cold, flu or other illness or be from exposure to some type of irritant such as pollution or cigarette smoke. Before trying any remedy for a sore throat, it is important to have the cause of the pain properly diagnosed.
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Anal itching, or pruritus ani, is a common yet embarrassing problem. Anal itching is usually an isolated symptom in a healthy individual. People are able to treat many causes of anal itching at home.
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Coal tar shampoo is a keratolytic agent, meaning it softens the skin protein keratin. This makes it easier to remove thickened, dead, dry skin cells. Coal tar shampoo is effective at relieving skin dryness, flaking, itching, redness and scaling caused by eczema, psoriasis and seborrhea, according to Drugs.com.
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Novocaine is a local anesthesia used to block nerve impulses and block pain. Injections usually occur before, during and after various surgical and dental procedures. It causes a temporary loss of sensation in the skin and the surrounding organs.
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Knee replacement surgery can be a life-enhancing procedure for those who suffer from chronic, disabling end-stage arthritis. Quality of life can be improved immensely, and return to near-normal function and to activities of daily living are major goals of this type of surgery.
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Hyperthyroidism is a medical condition caused by an overactive thyroid gland that releases too much thyroid hormone. In addition to many physical symptoms, hyperthyroidism can also result in many emotional symptoms.
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Some people are unable to eat gluten, a protein found in barley, rye and wheat, without becoming sick. Gluten intolerance, known as celiac disease, is an autoimmune disorder that damages the digestive system. Intestinal bleeding has many causes and can be difficult to diagnose.
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Hives or a rash are a common skim problem that can occur as a result of dry skin or a reaction to a food or medication. Although high doses of vitamin C don't usually cause these symptoms, a breakout of hives or a rash after taking a supplement or consuming a food with vitamin C may indicate an allergy.
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Diabetes is a chronic condition characterized by high levels of sugars in the blood. It affects 28.5 million people, or 8.3 percent of the U.S. population, according to the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse.
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Ginger ale is a classic soft drink that combines the medicinal properties of ginger root with the sugar and carbonation of a soda beverage.
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Carbohydrates are your body’s most efficient fuel source, and it is the only source of fuel for certain vital tissues such as your brain and blood cells. Therefore, your body has ways of storing the carbs you eat for future use.
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While you're fast asleep at night, your brain is working furiously to process information and update your memory. This phenomenon occurs during the rapid eye movement -- or REM -- phase of sleep. REM sleep happens every 60 to 90 minutes during sleep and lasts only about five minutes.
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Back seeds, also called black cumin, are the seeds of the nigella sativa flowering plant, commonly known as fennel flower. Black seeds and the oil pressed from them have been used in traditional medical systems in different cultures for centuries.
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While it can be embarrassing at times, burping is a normal bodily function. You swallow air right along with the food and drink you consume. The air builds up in the stomach, but eventually it needs to be released. Yet this release of air back up through the esophagus should not be accompanied by food or stomach acid.
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