Epsom salt is the common name for magnesium sulfate, a mineral many people with aches and pains are deficient in, according to Plant Green.com. When you soak your feet in an Epsom salt bath, your skin absorbs this mineral, which eases pain, relaxes muscles and tendons, reduces swelling and improves circulation.
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Conventional cough medicines can cause drowsiness, grogginess and may be too strong for some individuals. If you are looking for a natural alternative to treat your cough, ginger may be just the thing. According to "The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants,"
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Shooting pain that starts in the hip and runs down the leg is often labeled as sciatica. Technically, sciatica is a specific type of nerve pain. While sciatica is a frequent culprit in radiating leg pain, other potential pain sources include problems originating in muscles, joints or bursae.
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Tongue cancer falls under the general category of oral cancer, which can affect not only the tongue, but also the lips, cheeks, tissues inside the month, the sinuses and throat. It is important to treat oral cancer, because it can spread to other areas of the body and become life-threatening.
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New mothers may be disappointed to discover that abdominal muscle pain does not end with childbirth. It continues for at least the first few days postpartum, sometimes even longer, depending on the cause.
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Delicate, luxuriant ferns add a tropical look to your home. To a young child, though, ferns may look tempting to touch or taste. Unfortunately, some species are toxic or can cause dermatitis on contact. Choosing only non-toxic fern species will help keep the children in your house safe.
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Super Beta Prostate is a supplement that was designed by Roger Mason, a chemist. It was created to promote the health of the prostate, which is a gland that encircles the urethra in men. As men age, the prostate can become enlarged, a condition known as benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH.
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Exercising on a treadmill can be a convenient and safe way to engage in cardio exercise and strengthen the muscles of the lower body and core. Treadmills are not without their caveats, however, and those with ankle pain after treadmill use may be running toward an injury rather than a healthier body.
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Whether you have a cold or you’ve just stepped off a cross-country flight, you feel one symptom--your ears are plugged. While this is not a serious condition, it is uncomfortable and it makes it inconvenient when you need to hear what others are saying to you.
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Neck pain is pain that occurs in any of the neck structures including the muscles, the nerves, the spinal vertebrae, and the disks between these vertebrae. Pain or discomfort in areas such as the shoulder, jaw, head, and upper arms can also result in neck pain.
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Pure Cleanse is an internal cleanser that claims to detoxify your colon and help you lose weight. It is available in capsule form and you take one several times each day.
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Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus, more commonly known as MRSA, is a type of bacteria that can cause a serious infection.
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The skin around the eyes is thinner and more fragile than the skin of other areas of the body, making this area particularly susceptible to irritating rashes like eczema.
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The urinary tract includes the kidneys, the ureters, the bladder and the urethra. The urinary tract clears bodily waste and balances blood salts and minerals. Maintaining your health requires a properly functioning urinary tract.
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Unsightly yellow sweat stains are a common and vexing problem. Perspiring primarily functions to cool your body as sweat evaporates from your skin surface. Your body perspires in response to high environmental temperature, exercise, certain foods, and emotional or sexual arousal.
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The effects of a mild heart attack can be vague and transient, or permanent, resulting in more severe side effects. Many patients do not realize they have had a heart attack until they see a doctor for unresolved vague symptoms.
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Benadryl, also known as diphenhydramine, is an antihistamine used to relieve symptoms of allergies and the common cold. The medication works by blocking histamine that the body makes during an allergic reaction. Other uses for Benadryl include the treatment of nausea and motion sickness, and as a sleep aid for adults.
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The syndrome known as malignant hypertension occurs with systolic blood pressures over 200 and diastolic blood pressures typically over 120 mm Hg.
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Even if an athlete is young and in peak physical shape, chest pain is a symptom that must always be taken seriously. While most bouts of chest pain in children and teens don't point to a serious heart problem, playing sports can aggravate existing, and sometimes fatal, heart conditions in teen athletes.
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The Master Cleanse is a fad diet plan, championed by celebrities, as a fast way to drop 10 or more pounds. Singer and actress Beyonce Knowles reportedly used the Master Cleanse to lose 20 lbs. for the film "Dreamgirls." Although the Master Cleanse promotes weight loss, it also causes unpleasant side effects.
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