Stretch marks appear in a variety of colors and shapes. Some may be pink or red and leave indentations in the skin. Others may be just purplish streaks. Whatever the appearance, stretch marks can be concerning. Especially when the cause is not known.
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The body has two different kinds of sweat glands: eccrine glands, which cool the body with perspiration, and apocrine glands, which are triggered by emotional stimuli. Eccrine glands are found all over the body.
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Cardiac muscle is specialized tissue that is found only in the heart. It has characteristics similar to both smooth and skeletal muscle tissue, as well as specialized properties, that allow it to function with fast but sustained contractions, rapid conduction and coordinated movement.
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Viagra is the trade name for the drug sildenafil citrate. It works by relaxing the smooth muscle lining of certain blood vessels, causing them to expand and fill with blood. In males, this typically results in penile erection. The use of Viagra can cause side effects affecting multiple organ systems in the body.
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Losing a parent, no matter your age, can be heartbreaking, traumatizing and overwhelming. Everyone deals with the loss of a loved one differently and experiences different emotions. At one moment a person who has lost a parent might be angry and irritable, and the next moment be sobbing and sad.
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Acid reflux is a condition in which your stomach contents flow backward into your esophagus -- the tube that connects your throat and stomach.
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If you are being treated for high blood pressure or prehypertension, it is likely your doctor advised you to follow a low-sodium diet. Low-sodium eating plans require careful monitoring of the salt content in meals and, in general, patients should refrain from adding salt to food for flavoring purposes.
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High blood pressure, or hypertension, increases your risk for chronic conditions including heart and kidney disease. No single food lowers your blood pressure, but cucumbers can be part of an overall balanced diet designed to lower high blood pressure.
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Garlic may both prevent and reverse liver damage. The bulb’s strong antioxidant actions are at the root of its therapeutic power. Garlic is a potential adjunct to conventional medical care if you have liver damage. Speak with your physician about which herbal remedies are suitable for you.
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Despite your best efforts, your day in the sun took its toll and you now have a sunburn. The sun’s ultraviolet rays eventually overcame your sunblocker, causing that all too familiar red, painful sunburn. You may be thinking of using aloe vera gel, a remedy commonly used to reduce sunburn symptoms.
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Your body requires the mineral potassium because it maintains the balance between minerals and fluids in your body. It is required for your cells to function normally. Your risk for cardiovascular disease is increased when you do not consume enough potassium. You need to take in 4.7 g daily.
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Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps the body absorb calcium and enables healthy bone mineralization. Other important functions of the nutrient include staving off certain cancers and heart disease. Vitamin D also seems to have skin-soothing properties.
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Americans love shrimp in any form -- kebabs, stir-fry and shrimp cocktail are all classic favorites. Although the curled pink seafood is low-fat and an excellent source of protein, it is also an extremely high-cholesterol food.
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The senna leaf, sometimes referred to as cassia senna, India senna, or Alexandrian senna, is recognized as a natural laxative that promotes regularity, and some claim it promotes the excretion of toxic substances.
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Diverticulitis, the inflammation and infection of small pouches called diverticula that infiltrate the lining of your colon, is a complication of diverticular disease, which generally begins as diverticulosis. These small pouches can develop anywhere along your digestive tract but generally form in the colon.
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Barley, a cereal grain suitable for consumption, can be used in a variety of ways. You can use it as a replacement for nearly any whole grain or rice in soups, stews, casseroles or served alone as a side dish. Barley is quite nutritious and triggers a variety of effects and side effects.
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A migraine headache is often felt as a throbbing and pulsating pain on an area of the head that may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting or sensitivity to light and sound, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
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Kashi Go Lean is a cereal marketed to help you lose weight by increasing the amount of fiber and protein you ingest on a daily basis. Kashi Go Lean is made with various grains that contain gluten and is commonly eaten with milk, which can trigger symptoms of gluten and lactose intolerance.
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Gelatin, a form of hydrolyzed collagen, proteins and amino acids, comes from the boiled skin, tendons and ligaments of animals such as cows and horses. Gelatin has been used in foods for more than 100 years, as well as a supplement for enhancing hair and nail health.
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Peas, in addition to containing vitamins and minerals, are healthy sources of vegetarian protein. They also contain plenty of complex carbohydrate, fiber and a small amount of fat.
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