Cayenne pepper belongs to the chili pepper family and contains the compound capsaicin, which is responsible for its burning heat as well as its health benefits, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Besides being a great source of vitamin A, cayenne pepper also has anti-inflammatory properties.
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Autoimmune disorders such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis can cause a wide array of seemingly unrelated symptoms. Lupus, also known as systemic lupus erythematosus, is a systemic illness and can affect any organ system.
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As any tissue-toting parent can attest, a runny nose is unfortunately very common in toddlers. This symptom can be due to a variety of causes, including a head cold, the flu, allergies, a sinus infection or another infectious disease.
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Insulin-dependent diabetics can find themselves low on blood sugar if they overdose on insulin or go too long without eating. This is very dangerous to the brain, and quickly leads to coma. Such individuals commonly use glucose drinks to significant benefit and with essentially no side effects.
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Morphine, an opiate, is useful in the treatment of cardiac ailments, according to the University of California School of Medicine. Nonetheless, there are various effects to the cardiovascular system resulting from morphine treatments.
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Sildenafil is a prescription medication manufactured by Pfizer. It is available as Viagra and Revatio. Sildenafil is a phosphdiesterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitor, used primarily to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). Other PDE-5 inhibitors include the prescription medications tadalafil and vardenafil.
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Bone spurs do not always require treatment, and you may not even know you have them. Sometimes, however, they can injure the rotator cuff tendons that move your shoulder -- causing pain, swelling, inflammation or tears in the tendons. Spurs may develop with arthritis and aging, trauma or repeated overuse of your arm.
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Laser prostate surgery involves the use of concentrated, high-energy waves and intense heat to destroy prostate gland tissue that obstructs the flow of urine or causes other complications.
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Hair loss can be caused by a variety of ailments or factors. A professional should be involved when deciding why a person may be losing hair. However, a key problem in hair loss is nutrition. Foods and hair disorders go hand in hand, and there are certain foods you should avoid to prevent hair loss.
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The many common causes of temple headaches range from tension-type headaches to migraines, and even dental problems. Headache pain at the temples can also occur after a concussion. Other serious causes, such as meningitis and tumors, can produce temple headaches, but they tend to produce other symptoms as well.
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Thrush--also called a yeast infection or Candidiasis--is caused by the Candida albicans micro-organism growing out of control. Symptoms include white patches in the mouth, a cottony feeling in the mouth, and an inability to taste. Thrush is more common in babies, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.
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Colgate introduced jars of toothpaste in 1873 and by 1896 packaged it in squeezable tubes. Toothpaste ingredients changed as science advanced. Currently, Colgate manufactures 16 types of toothpaste, each containing its own specific ingredient list.
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Sleep disorders cover a broad spectrum of symptoms from sleeping poorly to sleeping excessively. The latter condition is called hypersomnia or heavy sleep. A 2010 review published in the "Journal of Sleep Research" describes some symptoms for this disorder.
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Around 58 percent of Americans experience insomnia-like symptoms each week, reports the National Sleep Foundation. These symptoms include waking without feeling refreshed, having trouble staying asleep and not being able to fall asleep quickly.
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Serotonin functions as a chemical messenger in the brain. It regulates mood, sleep, appetite and the emotional perception of pain.
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The sciatic nerve is the long nerve that runs from the lower back, down the back of the leg and into the foot. This nerve can be affected by disk herniations, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, piriformis syndrome, spinal tumor, trauma or sciatic nerve tumor, according to the Mayo Clinic.
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The Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation describes this neurological condition as one in which people have an overwhelming urge to move their legs. Sometimes this restless legs syndrome is accompanied by some uncomfortable sensations in the legs, including itching, pulling or tugging.
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Adults experience an average of two to four colds per year, according to a study in the February 2012 "Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews." The common cold is caused by many different viruses and presents with symptoms like nasal congestion, sneezing, sore throat and cough.
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Intestinal parasites are worms that spend at least part of their life cycle in the human intestine. Common intestinal worms include tapeworms and roundworms, such as ascarids, hookworms, pinworms, Guinea worms, threadworms and whipworms.
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Although adults frequently worry about becoming overweight, body fat provides babies with important protection. Infants need extra fat stores until they are about 2 years old, according to the textbook "Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology," and much of this fat is stored in the legs and thighs.
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