Joint pain can be a symptom of a vitamin deficiency either because the deficiency is actually damaging your joints or because it is damaging your nerves. Vitamins such as A, C and D help support numerous aspects of joint health, and a deficiency in these vitamins might cause or contribute to bone pain.
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Both chlorella and spirulina are freshwater algae -- seaweed -- that are rich in chlorophyll. These tiny algae species are used as a food supplement for the array of health-boosting nutrients they contain. Chlorella and spirulina differ in the type of pigment or coloring compounds they contain.
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Your spine or vertebral column is comprised of four sections. The cervical vertebrae naturally curves inward and makes up the neck and upper back. The thoracic spine is the upper and mid-back and naturally curves outward a bit. Next is your lumbar or low back area that naturally curves in.
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Shaken baby syndrome is the result of repeated brain trauma from the snapping of the head and neck, a condition that can cause serious brain injury and death. Boxing subjects the head and neck to almost identical trauma, albeit to a head and neck that are better able to absorb the impact.
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Clavicles -- otherwise known as collarbones -- are thin bones that attach the shoulder blades to the breastbone. A break to a clavicle can occur as a result of a fall, a sports-related mishap or a car accident.
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Digestive enzymes are important for a variety of functions of your body and are best known for their role in breaking down the foods in nutrients that can be easily absorbed in the bloodstream and further used by your body.
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Your liver works to filter waste from your body, removing excess nutrients and toxins from your system. Think of elevated liver enzymes as an indication that your liver is working overtime. There are four separate liver enzymes, each one giving a clue about what could be damaging your liver.
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Detox diets have been used for centuries as a way to cleanse the body, spirit and mind. Today, a detox juice fast is more likely an attempt to drop a few pounds quickly, but the basic principle is the same. Most detox diet programs recommend that you avoid animal products, refined sugar, tobacco and alcohol.
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With the introduction of Viagra and other male enhancement medications, many men (and women) have become intrigued with the prospects of overcoming their sexual afflictions. Herbs present a natural over-the-counter solution to sexual enhancement for men, boosting libido and helping harness testosterone.
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Canker sores, also known as an aphthous ulcers, are small sores in the inside of the mouth along the gum line. Canker sores should not be confused with cold sores, which occur on the outside of the mouth or around the lips and are contagious. Canker sores can occur in children or adults and can be painful.
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Fever blisters, also called cold sores, are caused by the herpes simplex virus, type 1. The blisters can occur on your lips, cheeks, chin, gums or nostrils. You might experience a tingling sensation one to two days before the initial fever blister outbreak of fluid-filled blisters around your mouth.
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Numerous conditions or factors can lower BUN and creatinine levels. According to the MedlinePlus website, blood urea nitrogen, or BUN, is a product that forms in your blood when protein breaks down. Tests can measure the amount of urea nitrogen in your blood.
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Garlique is best described as a garlic supplement. And like similar dietary supplements, it's purported to lower blood cholesterol. The Mayo Clinic states garlic might help improve cholesterol levels in some individuals.
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Muscle spasms, also known as muscle cramps or a charley horse, are involuntary contractions of the muscles. Although these contractions can be very painful, they are rarely dangerous or a cause for concern. However, severe or lasting pain should always be examined by your doctor.
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Psoriasis commonly appears on the knees and elbows, but can also affect the scalp. Scaly white spots, which are actually layers of dead skin with a powdery sheen, are characteristic of the scalp psoriasis condition.
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Falls occur commonly in pregnant women, due to changes in the center of gravity and the relaxation of joints and soft tissue that occur in pregnancy.
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There are many conditions that can cause bone pain in the legs. Some are not serious and heal with the right treatment, while in other cases this symptom signals an underlying medical condition.
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A lie detector test measures physical and emotional responses to approximately 10 predetermined questions, according to the Global Polygraph Network. Drugs may affect the test but usually with an inconclusive result. Generally, drugs that affect the nervous system may alter the test's measured responses.
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Nicotine gum is used to help people stop smoking. It contains nicotine to help people reduce their cravings, but it lacks the other harmful effects that come with smoking and chewing tobacco. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Nicorette.com, nicotine gum was first approved by the U.S.
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Inflammatory breast cancer is an uncommon, aggressive form of the illness that can quickly spread to other parts of the body. This form of breast cancer accounts for approximately 1 to 5 percent of breast cancers in the U.S., according to the National Cancer Institute.
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