Creatinine and blood urea nitrogen, or BUN, are both nitrogen-containing waste products generated by muscular activity. Many patients panic if lab results come back with elevated creatinine or BUN. This is understandable because these values can be red flags for kidney disease.
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Inversion tables are designed to use gravity to relieve some of the pressure on the spine, which becomes compressed over time. The theory of inversion table use is that hanging upside down or at an angle where your head is lower than your feet will decompress the spine, which should relieve the pressure and pain.
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Grief is a natural emotional response to an individual's experience with loss. A mixture of feelings can be associated with grief such as sadness, anger, guilt, frustration or regret. People go through stages of the grief response to make peace with the experience and help heal the emotional pain associated with loss.
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The telltale signs of bad posture may develop from poor sitting, standing or sleeping habits, or from age or the onset of a genetic or chronic bone disease. If you believe that a change in your appearance or health is due to poor back posture, that may be only a symptom of a larger disorder.
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Eyes are the body's camera. In addition to vision, your eyes also provide depth perception and contribute to your balance. These functions are made possible by multiple components in your eye, including rods, cones, retinas and lens.
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One cause of male infertility is a low sperm count. Usually inability to father a child is the only sign of a low sperm count, but if the decreased count is caused by a hormonal issue there can be other symptoms, including sexual function problems, according to the Mayo Clinic.
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Ulcers on the tongue, or Aphthous ulcers, are white colored patches or lesions seen in the mouth. According to University of Pittsburgh, about 20 percent of all Americans encounter it at any given time.
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A keloid is a scar made of cartilage and forms as a result of an infection. A keloid scar is especially common on the ear due to infections from ear-piercing. Keloid symptoms include pain and itchiness on the scar, as well as a noticeable change in skin texture around the keloid.
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Three-year-old children are prone to picking up many of the viruses that they come into contact with, partly because they have not yet fully developed their immune system and partly because they tend to touch everything they see.
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According to the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network, about 7 million Americans have a fish allergy, with tuna, halibut and salmon being the most allergenic fish. If you’re allergic to salmon, you will need to remain under a doctor’s care to prevent further complications. MayoClinic.
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When you hear you child's tummy rumble, you should appreciate what a sophisticated piece of machinery the human body is. Most of those noises, despite sometimes being startling or unpleasant-sounding, are quite normal. These sounds are made by your child's intestines, the large organs that process the food she eats.
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The Achilles tendon connects your calf muscles to the biggest bone in your foot, enabling you to walk, run and adjust your footing according to the surface you are on. A pulled or stretched Achilles tendon can cause problems throughout your legs and spine as your body compensates for a dysfunctional lower leg.
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Testosterone is the primary androgen or male sex hormone; according to a 2001 "Endocrinology: An Integrated Approach" article, 95 percent of circulating testosterone is produced by the testes. Testosterone is also found in females but in much lesser concentrations.
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Broccoli is a member of the cabbage family, along with other vegetables such as cauliflower, bok choy and kale. It is rich in vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals -- which are thought to have cancer-fighting properties.
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Good health is a priceless asset that it is easy to take for granted. Sometimes poor health is unavoidable. However, poor health can also arise from years of harmful habits and neglect.
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Pasta in all its forms and colors is a high-carbohydrate comfort food that can still be a healthy part of your balanced diet. Pasta made from whole-grain flours contains more fiber and nutrients than white-flour varieties. The Harvard School of Public Health recommends getting at least 20 to 30 grams of fiber per day.
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Your knee joint supports your body weight, absorbs shock and functions to straighten or bend your lower leg. Unrestricted movement at the knee joint is critical for pain-free walking, squatting and transferring.
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Many women covet high heels. They can provide height, power, and even sex appeal. Performed in high heels, the high heel workout is one of the few exercises that incorporates this shoe.
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Vegetarian substitutes for cod liver oil allow vegetarians and vegans to benefit from the many health benefits fish liver oil can provide. Cod liver oil, like other varieties of fish oil, including salmon and mackerel, is filled with omega-3 fatty acids.
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Asparagus is a vegetable belonging to the lily family, which also includes onions, leeks and garlic. Eat asparagus as part of a heart-healthy diet, as it contains no fat, no cholesterol and very little sodium.
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