A sore throat can make you feel as if you've swallowed ground glass, making eating, talking and swallowing painful. Infections, smoke or strain from shouting can irritate the throat and cause pain. Home remedies for sore throat relief aim to reduce swelling and inflammation and coat sensitive tissues to ease pain.
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One of the functions of mind-body medicine is to tap into the body’s natural relaxation response -- in order to promote slower breathing, improve blood pressure, reduce stress and enhance wellness.
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The hip joint is a stable ball-and-socket joint. Dislocations of this joint rarely occur without other injuries, such as a broken thigh bone or pelvis. These injuries are typically caused by high-impact trauma such as a car or bike accident or a fall from a significant height.
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Aspirin, or acetylsalicylic acid, is a pain reliever with blood-thinning properties. In certain circumstances, aspirin may lower the risk of heart attack and stroke by improving circulation and preventing blood clots.
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After having a cavity filled, it is normal to experience tooth sensitivity to air, pressure, sweets and temperature. Discomfort of this nature should resolve itself within two to four weeks. If, however, you experience swollen gums after having a cavity filled, another factor is likely involved.
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Your blood pressure reading is an important way your doctor determines your overall health. If you have a blood pressure reading that is too high or too low, it gives your doctor a clue about certain medical conditions that you may have.
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The pancreas produces insulin to regulate blood sugar and enzymes to promote digestion. The two major diseases of the pancreas are pancreatitis and cancer.
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The nutrients found in cod liver oil, most notably vitamin D and the omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid, or EPA, and docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA, might be effective for decreasing the risk for hypertension and lowering blood pressure in individuals with high blood pressure.
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Diabetes increases your risk for developing many other chronic diseases, including heart disease. Your chances worsen if your blood glucose is not in control. Everything you eat contributes to your blood glucose, so choose your foods carefully. Fruit, especially the high-fiber pear, is a good food for diabetics to eat.
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Salmonella is a common bacterium that causes infection in humans, usually through exposure to inadequately processed foods like chicken or eggs, contaminated water, and contact with animals like reptiles and amphibians. The people affected most are usually very young or have underlying immune deficiencies.
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As its name suggests, uric acid is an acidic waste product that your body passes through urine. It is a normal byproduct of the breakdown of foods that contain purines.
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In general, vegetables do not cause diarrhea, unless you have another medical condition that results in diarrhea. Diarrhea is a condition that most people experience at some point in their life, but if you develop diarrhea every time you eat certain vegetables, you should seek medical attention to determine the cause.
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Frozen vegetables are a convenient way to add produce to your daily diet. Frozen food companies package vegetables such as peas, carrots, beans, broccoli and corn when they are fresh, preserving them by deep freezing. Eat Right Ontario notes that frozen vegetables are just as nutritious as fresh.
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The primary objectives of a diet for stage 3 chronic kidney disease are to slow the progression of CKD and treat associated complications. A diet for CKD should support healthy blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
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A skin rash that results from eating or touching chocolate is a reaction of the immune system to cocoa or other ingredients in the chocolate product. One of the most common adverse reactions after eating chocolate is a skin rash.
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According to the National Institutes of Health, the three most common symptoms of a cold are sneezing, a runny nose and nasal congestion. Along with aches, sore throat and cough, however, loss of appetite is another frequent symptom.
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When your child's skin starts breaking out with pimples, whiteheads or blackheads, you're left wondering where her clear, smooth skin went. Blackheads are embarrassing for some kids as they grow and start to worry more about appearance.
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Sometimes a good workout can end badly when you develop an exercise-induced migraine headache. Some of these headaches are caused by the physical exertion of the body during exercise, while others are caused by the sudden drop of blood sugar brought on by intense physical activity.
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Also called photosensitivity, sun sensitivity can occur for a variety of reasons, causing skin rashes, spots and blotches that might itch or burn. You may have sun sensitivity due to an underlying medical condition like porphyria, lupus or polymorphous light eruptions (PLEs).
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A broken ankle occurs when too much pressure is applied to one of the several small bones that compromise your ankle joint. Once your bone is broken, it is important to provide your body with the proper nutrients it needs to recover.
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