Grapes and raisins contain the sugars glucose and fructose, which impart the sweet flavor of these foods. The high carbohydrate content, however, may concern you in terms of the potential effect on your blood sugar level.
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In the United States, blood glucose readings are usually expressed in units of milligrams of glucose per deciliter of blood, or mg/dL. Internationally and in scientific journals, blood glucose is typically expressed in millimoles per liter, or mmol/L.
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It's estimated that ischemic colitis, which is when blood flow to the large part of the colon is narrowed or blocked, is responsible for 1 out of every 1,000 hospitalizations, according to clinical practice guidelines from December 2008 published in "World Journal of Gastroenterology."
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Symptoms of a toddler broken nose may be easy to recognize or difficult without knowing some of the signs to look for. Not knowing what to look for may make it difficult to know if your toddler has broken his or her nose. Not all of the signs are classic, such as bruising around the eyes or nose.
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Serotonin and melatonin are both hormones that regulate various human functions such as sleep, appetite and mood. Serotonin, which is produced in the body, is known as a neurotransmitter; this means it is responsible for sending messages between nerve cells.
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Multiple factors contribute to hair loss, and cures are as individual as cases. Hormonal changes initiate certain types of hair loss, according to the American Hair Loss Association.
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Dandruff, or sebhorreic dermatitis, can cause your scalp to itch and shed flakes of dry skin. Dandruff has a variety of causes, from shampooing your hair too often or not often enough, to sensitivity to washing and styling products. Medical problems like eczema and psoriasis also can result in an itchy flaky scalp.
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According to the American Liver Society, your liver manages more than 200 functions, including the processing and removal of toxins from your body. There is no scientific evidence to suggest that your liver needs any help with this from you. Still, liver-detox fasts and liver-cleansing diets have become popular.
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The tongue can be one of the most annoying places to develop a sore; you need your tongue to eat, drink and speak, all of which become difficult and frustrating when a painful sore shows up.
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Oil of oregano comes from a plant that is in the same family as the herbs mint and basil. Like other essential oils, it has anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal properties. There is no evidence to show that oil of oregano can discriminate between harmful bacteria and healthy probiotic bacteria in your body.
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Cholesterol is a naturally produced, fatlike substance found in cell walls. The lipoproteins HDL and LD typically transport it through the body. Small amounts of cholesterol are needed for the body to function properly, but high levels of cholesterol can increase the risks of heart disease and stroke.
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Inversion is when you hang upside down or are placed in an upside down position. You can use an inversion table or device to relieve back pain and decompress the spine. When upside down, your body has less gravitational pressure against the nerves and disks in your back and neck.
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They’re red, they’re round and they’re really irritating. Annular skin rashes are those that manifest in a circular pattern. Skin rashes can be relatively benign, or they can be a symptom of a major systemic illness.
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Childhood asthma is a significant health problem. In 2013, nearly 50 percent of asthmatic children ages 5 to 17 reported one or more missed school days because of asthma.
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A baby who has been exposed to addictive drugs or alcohol in the womb is a life that has been damaged before it's even begun. Babies of drug-addicted mothers may suffer from withdrawal, sleep disturbances, irritability, developmental delays, poor motor skills, and various other defects.
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An ulcer on the leg is an open wound that has difficulty healing and is recurring. Causes of leg ulcers include poor circulation and diabetes, as well as valve and circulatory dysfunction.
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An understanding of how the respiratory and cardiovascular systems interact requires knowledge of how each of the systems function independently. The cardiovascular system in the human body is made up of the heart and blood vessels, which are divided into arteries, veins and capillaries.
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Mineral oil is an extremely common ingredient in personal care products from moisturizers to foundation to lip balm, and it is also an ingredient in a myriad of hair products. Baby oil, for example, is made entirely of mineral oil.
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Dandelion root tea works to stimulate appetite and aid digestion, and can be brewed from dried or fresh roots on your stovetop. If you make the herbal tea with fresh dandelion root, you'll likely find no shortage of the weedy plant in your own backyard.
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Cold sores -- those painful, fluid-filled, blister-like lesions that appear on or surrounding the lips -- are caused by the contagious herpes simplex virus, or HSV. Two types of this virus, type 1 and type 2, can both cause cold sore-like lesions, but most cold sores are associated with type 1 infections.
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