Arnica montana, named for the mountain daisy from which it is derived, is the homeopathic remedy of choice for bruising and trauma. Homeopathic arnica may also be helpful for injury, swelling, shock and severe insect stings.
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The cell is the basic unit of life. Organisms can consist of one cell, known as unicellular organisms, or many cells. There are two basic classifications of cells: prokaryotes, which mostly consist of bacteria, and eukaryotes, which are more advanced.
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Adderall is the brand name for a prescription drug consisting of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. The medication stimulates the central nervous system to change the way the chemicals and nerves in the brain function with regard to hyperactivity and impulse control, as indicated by Drugs.com.
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Homeopaths use various types of sulfur to prepare remedies for ailments like acne, diarrhea, and itching. Learn how to use sulfur homeopathically, including dosage and precautions, as a constitutional remedy.
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Breathe in, breathe out. Other than the soft whoosh of air, no other sounds should be heard when your doctor listens to your lungs. Anything other than these regular breath sound is considered abnormal. When altered breath sounds are heard, they usually indicate a medical condition affecting the lungs or airways.
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Lyme disease is a tick-borne disease that can cause symptoms in many body systems, including the eyes, well after the initial tick bite occurs. Ocular problems are uncommon side effects of Lyme disease that can occur in the early or late phase of the disease and can take many different forms.
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Despite the many well-known positive benefits of quitting smoking, potential weight gain may be a concern to those contemplating kicking the habit. Smoking increases your metabolism, and when you stop smoking your metabolism reverts back to normal.
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Reflux occurs when the opening to the stomach relaxes, allowing the contents to escape back toward the throat. This happens commonly in infants and often results in spitting up. Less frequently, reflux may cause vomiting or irritability. Reflux occurs in both breastfed or formula-fed infants.
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Rashes around and in an infant's mouth can have several causes. The most common cause of a mouth rash in infants is oral thrush, which is rarely serious and usually resolves itself without treatment.
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Eating foods that contain gluten can elicit a wide variety of symptoms from those who are sensitive to it, but a runny nose is not typically one of them. More often, a runny nose is a sign of a food allergy, of which wheat -- commonly associated with gluten -- is a common trigger.
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An ankle fracture can produce considerable loss of functional mobility. Once the fracture has healed, most physicians refer patients to physical therapy, which after removal of the cast is a vital step to full recovery.
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You have probably heard the expression “feeling no pain” when referring to someone who has had too much to drink.
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No magic pill or diet will erase belly fat; to eliminate your lower-abdominal pouch, you must make lifestyle changes. You must change your diet and activity level to lose excess fat and keep it off. The excess fat of your lower abdominals will return if you don’t follow these steps – and continue doing so.
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The cells in your body need oxygen to carry out metabolism and produce enough energy to live and support your activities. Red blood cells are responsible for picking up oxygen from your lungs, transporting it in your bloodstream and delivering it to cells that need it.
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Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, the organ that produces the enzymes required to digest food. When the pancreas becomes inflamed, it may fail to produce these enzymes, causing your body to not absorb vital nutrients.
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Possible interactions between antidepressants and some vitamins dictate that you should be careful of taking any supplemental vitamins when undergoing treatment with anti-depressant medications because you may negate the action of the antidepressant.
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Urinary tract infections are the second most common type of infection, according to the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse, accounting for roughly 8.3 million doctor visits every year. They develop when bacteria clings to your urethra -- the tube that carries urine out of your body.
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Ear pain can come from a long list of conditions, but if your ears only hurt when you eat, the list of causes narrows considerably. If you go about your day or sleep at night without feeling pain in your ears, two scenarios are likely to be the cause.
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Magnesium is an essential mineral that's necessary for good health, including proper mental functioning. Although some research links magnesium deficiency to depression, there is no established recommended magnesium dosage for depression treatment.
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You may think a fit, toned body is a lost cause during pregnancy, but that doesn’t have to be the case. Exercise can help you have a healthier pregnancy, make delivery easier on you and prevent too much weight gain, according to the Nemours Foundation.
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