Between talking and chewing, your jaw moves thousands of times a day. Most people take these actions for granted and never think twice about it but movement of the jaw is very important -- movement of the jaw allow you to enjoy food and begin the digestion process.
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Muscles contract when being used and will relax or loosen when not in use. However, your muscle may sometimes stay tight or suddenly involuntarily contract. An involuntarily contracted muscle is often called a cramp or a spasm. Muscle cramps can occur for different reasons.
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Keeping track of your blood sugar levels is not only important if you have diabetes, but it can also help you achieve a healthy weight, maintain good energy levels and prevent chronic diseases.
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When your heart is enlarged or weak, it does not pump blood effectively and can cause a variety of symptoms, such as fatigue, shortness of breath and coughing. Diets high in fat and sodium are associated with poor heart health, and as such a healthy, balanced diet can be key to strengthen heart function.
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is a chronic digestive disease. It occurs when stomach acid or, occasionally, bile flows back into the esophagus.
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Soybeans are a rich source of plant-based protein and can be converted into a variety of different products, including soy milk. Although soy milk and other soy-based substances are safe for many people to eat, you are an exception if you have gout.
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Ensure is a nutrition drink for adults manufactured by Abbott Nutrition, which also makes nutrition drinks for infants, such as Similac, and children, such as Pedialyte. These drinks are for healthy, active people as well as hospitalized patients and people with nutritional deficiencies.
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Methyl is a term from organic chemistry that refers to nutrients which produce the biochemical process, methylation, where chemicals are added to proteins, DNA, or other molecules to keep your body functioning properly.
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Cross eye dominance refers to having opposite hand-eye domination. Most commonly, it means being right handed but being left-eye dominant.
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A healthy meal should leave you feeling energized and ready to accomplish your daily activities. However, if you feel sleepy after a meal or find yourself taking a nap on the couch after eating, it may be because of your diabetes.
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Both Motrin and Midol are well-known medications utilized for their ability to treat pain. Motrin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is utilized to treat fever, aches and pains related to illness, headaches or toothaches.
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Cholecystectomy is the name of the surgery for the removal of the gallbladder, which is one of the most common surgical procedures for women in the United States, notes the University of Maryland Medical Center.
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Dry mouth is a condition characterized by a lack of saliva or presence of thick saliva that prevents your mouth from staying moist. It can cause difficulties with chewing, talking and swallowing, increase thirst and increase the risk of developing cavities or mouth sores, according to MedlinePlus.
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Ferritin is a protein found inside cells. It binds to iron to hold onto it until the body needs to use it. Measuring the amount of ferritin in a child’s blood helps doctors figure out how much iron is being stored in the body.
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Honey and cinnamon have not been clearly found to cause weight loss directly. However, research shows they help lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels, which are related to being overweight or obese. There are many ways to use honey and cinnamon. Brew cinnamon bark tea and add honey as a natural sweetener.
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Amla is the Indian word for the fruit of the gooseberry tree that is native to all parts of India. The fruit is round and greenish yellow when ripe. It has a hard seed inside and the pulp is the edible part. The fresh fruit is somewhat sour, so amla is often used to make a murabba, or a sweetened preserve.
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The spleen is a small, fist-sized organ located below your left rib cage, and is a significant part of your body’s immune system. It helps fight infection by producing white blood cells called lymphocytes as a defense against invading pathogens.
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In recent years, detox diets have become the new dieting and health trend. While some types of detox diets are recommended by natural health professionals, others are simply clever marketing schemes.
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Lying and substance abuse go hand in hand, as those who struggle with addictions are unlikely to admit the full extent of their problem. Fear of negative consequences such as losing a job is often enough to convince an addicted person that lying is their best option. Actions speak louder than words, though.
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Chest congestion is the accumulation of fluid and mucus in the lungs. People with congestion may experience coughing, wheezing and difficulty breathing. According to FamilyDoctor.org, chest congestion and cough are common cold and flu symptoms.
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