Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Athletes take these substances to gain strength and size, according to an October 2009 review in "Critical Care Medicine." Some amino acids increase the production of testosterone.
Read more →
Foul gas and diarrhea are two symptoms that go hand-in-hand for toddlers and people of all ages. The occurrence of diarrhea can be alarming for parents, regardless of if the infection is from a virus, bacteria or dairy intolerance.
Read more →
The sacrotuberous ligaments, along with the sacrospinus ligaments, anchor the sacrum to the bones of the pelvis. Although they are thick bands of ligament, they are subject to stress and injury with vigorous or repetitive sports activities and can cause a literal pain in the butt.
Read more →
Normal pH is around 7.0, or neutral. The time of day or foods you eat may effect your body's pH level, making it either more acid or alkaline. Natural health advocates recommend consuming more alkalizing foods to ward off diseases such as cancer.
Read more →
Eighty percent of U.S. cows are injected with hormones to increase their size, lean meat production and feed use efficacy. Although the European Union stopped buying U.S. meat in 1985 due to hormone use, the public opinion on its safety remains torn. U.S. cattle and sheep are fed, implanted or injected with hormones.
Read more →
All medications have their share of side effects -- clonazepam is no different. These side effects are categorized by their severity: more common, less common and rare. Clonazepam has a plethora of side effects, loss of appetite falling within the more common category.
Read more →
Elder flowers, also called European elder, have a long history of use in traditional German medicine. They have antioxidant properties and an antiviral effect, which is why they're still popularly used to help fight off colds and flu. Elder flowers can be brewed as an herbal tea.
Read more →
Jaundice is a term used to describe an increase in the amount of bilirubin in the body, which results in the whites of the eye, skin and body fluids all turning yellow.
Read more →
Inversion therapy, a subset of spinal decompression therapy, is becoming popular. However, if you suffer from neck pain, you should know a few things before spending your hard-earned money on an inversion table. This therapy isn't for everyone.
Read more →
A fever, bad breath and loss of appetite are all signs of the flu virus or throat infection in children. The flu is a fairly common ailment, but it can become dangerous when a toddler's temperature reaches a dangerous level or he refuses to eat and drink to the point of dehydration.
Read more →
Low blood pressure is also called hypotension. Those who experience low blood pressure are at risk for symptoms that can lead to life-threatening conditions. Dizziness or fainting may mean that there is an underlying endocrine condition, heart or neurological disorder.
Read more →
Late night informericals and supposed experts tout the importance of colon cleansers and keeping your colon free of debris and bacteria. Unfortunately, the merit of a cleansed colon or the effectiveness of colon cleaners has not been widely studied, and as such, most claims are unwarranted.
Read more →
A small percentage of people experience allergic reactions from exposure to mushrooms and other fungi. Childhood mushroom allergies may fade within a few years, but allergies to mushroom or mold exposure that develop in adulthood usually continue.
Read more →
Candida parapsilosis is an yeast that belongs to the Candida family. It is commonly associated with blood, wound and tissue infections in individuals with reduced immunity, such as hospitalized patients and premature infants. In fact, according to a March 2002 study published in "Diagnostic Microbiology and Disease,"
Read more →
The sciatic nerve is one of the largest nerves in the body because it connects the spinal cord to the pelvis and legs. Because of its size and the fact that it exits the spinal column at the bottom and runs through the pelvis, the sciatic nerve can easily become pinched, resulting in a condition known as sciatica.
Read more →
A dry tickling cough causes unwanted irritation throughout the day. A persistent cough interrupts school, work and even a good night’s rest, and may be associated with sinusitis, asthma, bronchitis or other underlying conditions. A variety of home remedies and over-the-counter medications bring relief to your cough.
Read more →
Antibiotics are chemicals that have the ability to inhibit the growth of microorganisms, especially bacteria, and are either produced naturally by other microorganisms or synthetically in a laboratory.
Read more →
While lumbar back ache represents one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints, lower back injuries have many different causes. Symptoms of back pain and fatigue, however, most often arise from systematic overuse of muscles.
Read more →
Hemorrhoids occur when the veins around the anus or lower rectum become inflamed and swollen. They can be located internally or externally around the rectum, and they are usually caused by straining during bowel movements, pregnancy, aging, chronic constipation, diarrhea or anal intercourse.
Read more →
The temporal lobes of the brain are located just above each ear. These lobes are associated with auditory perception, visual object recognition, sensory input storage, social behavior, emotion and memory. The lobes are divided into the dominant left lobe and non-dominant right lobe.
Read more →