While anxiety is an emotional state, it also can affect you physically. Its symptoms can lead to fatigue and other long-term effects. You can stop this and other anxiety-related problems if you catch the warning signs early and treat the problem. Getting rid of anxiety and fatigue may be as simple as stress management.
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Changes in altitude from mountain climbing, diving and air travel can lead to headaches in the facial area. Obstruction by mucous, nasal polyps or abnormalities in the nasal passages may block the small air cavities inside the cheekbones, behind the bridge of nose and just over and behind the eyes.
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The ability to promptly control bleeding is a critical skill that may determine whether someone loses a limb or potentially his life.
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Symptoms of numbness and tingling in the toes can arise from several causative factors. These symptoms can be experienced in all the toes, or select ones depending on the cause.
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD occurs when stomach acid and/or bile flows back into your esophagus, the pipe that allows food to travel from the mouth to the stomach. This process of acid backflow is called reflux. The acid can irritate the lining of your esophagus and cause heartburn, the chief GERD symptom.
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Diverticulitis occurs when pouches that have formed in the large intestine -- a condition known as diverticulosis -- become inflamed due to infection.
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Ganache is one of the mainstays of the pastry chef's kitchen. A mixture of cream and high quality chocolate, it can be made thick and fudgy or thin and runny, depending on how it's to be used.
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Your tendons keep you moving. Tendons are bands of tissue that connect muscles to bones or to other muscles, and are responsible for transmitting movement impulses from the muscles to the rest of the body.
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While the idea of burning pain radiating though your muscles might seem alarming, for many athletes it’s all too familiar. Lactic acid, a byproduct of hardworking muscles, is responsible for the painful sensation.
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Acupuncture is an ancient form of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that has been used in Asia for millennia. According to TCM practitioners, ailments like dizziness result from imbalances within the body, and they use acupuncture to restore the balance and alleviate symptoms.
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During pregnancy, your body needs extra nutrition to support your developing baby's growth, and drinking whole milk can be a way to meet some of those needs.
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Your body needs dietary protein to keep all your cells functioning normally and is especially important for your nervous system.
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Adrenal fatigue is not a validated medical diagnosis, but rather a theory that has gained traction among some health-care practitioners.
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The period of time between dinner and bedtime is the danger zone for many. It's the time of day you get to relax, and many people reach for a favorite snack to enhance the simple pleasure of doing nothing.
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Beta blockers work by blocking the effects of the hormone epinephrine, also known as adrenaline. Blocking epinephrine causes a decrease in heart rate. Beta blockers are prescribed for tachycardia, glaucoma, high blood pressure and migraines.
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A salad full of lettuce and vegetables is packed with healthful nutrients. But salads can sometimes cause bloating -- particularly if you aren't used to eating a lot of vegetables. Increased intestinal gas is typically the culprit.
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A tear or sprain to the coracoclavicular ligament by your shoulder can solicit a great deal of pain and inhibits normal shoulder movement. Physical therapy includes ice, anti-inflammatory pain medication and rest, followed by stretches and strength exercises to regain shoulder function.
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If you suffer from anxiety or insomnia, you may want to try herbal remedies before turning to harsh medications. Valerian is dietary supplement commonly used to alleviate symptoms of anxiety and prevent insomnia. This herb has sedative effects, which can increase the sedative effects of alcohol.
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Beef jerky, or dried beef, is a shelf-stable product that you can store without refrigeration, according the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Each pound of fresh beef makes about 4 oz. of beef jerky, which may also have salt and flavoring in it.
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Constipation is one of the most common problems in infants. It is defined as hard stools that are difficult to pass. While it can be normal for babies to not stool every day, pellet-like bowel movements and pain with stooling can be a sign of constipation. Prune juice is commonly used as a natural laxative in infants.
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