Until your baby was born, you would never have understood how such a tiny bundle could cause so much stress. With each of her hiccups, grunts, squeaks and cries you are concerned that she isn’t okay and wonder if you should be doing something more to keep her satiated.
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Battery acid is often super-concentrated and can have a pH of 2.0 or lower, so it's critical to use a copious amount of water to flush the affected burn region and dilute the chemical reactivity of the acid. Ues plenty of water.
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Silver sulfadiazine cream is a sulfa drug that kills bacteria and yeast organisms that cause wound infections, particularly in severe burns or where dead tissue may be present. Silver sulfadiazine is for topical application only. It is typically applied in a layer 3 to 5 mm thick.
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Bone marrow produces platelets -- also known as thrombocytes, and releases them into circulation. These small blood elements are pieces of larger cells. Platelets interact with a group of blood proteins called clotting factors to form blood clots.
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When you've got a nagging tickle in your throat or a hoarse voice, you're probably not thinking of your stomach as a possible cause -- but it might be. You've likely heard of acid reflux and the typical stomach symptoms associated with it.
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Diagnosis of a corn allergy means that your body cannot tolerate foods that contain any amount of corn. Since corn is found in countless foods and ingredients, managing the allergy can be a challenge.
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Onions may be known for making people cry, but a growing body of research suggests regular onion consumption can be helpful in managing diabetes, asthma and hypertension as well as helping prevent cancer. With the increasing popularity of natural remedies, onions seem like a miracle food.
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Progesterone plays an important role during pregnancy. After delivery of the baby, the levels of this hormone begin to drop. Breastfeeding causes low levels of progesterone due to the effect of prolactin, which prevents ovulation. Thus, progesterone levels tend to be very low during this time.
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When the skin on your scalp is flaky and dry, it's tough to get through the day without itching and having flakes of dead skin fall on your shoulders. If your doctor approves, use olive oil as a natural home remedy to moisturize the scalp and prevent the flaking skin associated with dandruff and cradle cap.
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If you're feeling achy or have a headache, Advil and caffeine together may alleviate your discomfort. Advil is the brand name for ibuprofen, a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug used for pain relief. Interestingly, caffeine also seems to have analgesic properties, helping to relieve pain.
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The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in your neck. Although small in size, it plays a significant role in your wellness by producing hormones that help regulate your metabolism, energy level, mood and body temperature.
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High blood pressure affects more than 30 percent of all adults in the United States, according to 2013 information provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Having high blood pressure increases your risk of heart disease, stroke, congestive heart failure and kidney disease.
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Your abdominal cavity contains a number of essential organs and tissues, including your stomach, intestines, kidneys, liver, spleen, pancreas and large blood vessels such as your aorta.
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Most children at some point will have been given the warning by their parents not to swim on a full stomach. But parents may not always know what's best -- at least when it comes to swimming.
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The biceps muscle at the front of your upper arm rotates your forearm into a palm-up position and assists with elbow bending and lifting your arm forward. The tendons that attach this muscle to your shoulder and forearm can tear, requiring surgery.
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In 2010, approximately 1.9 million people age 20 and older were diagnosed with diabetes, according to the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse. If you have chronically high blood sugar levels, you may be able to regulate your sugar levels by taking cinnamon.
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When you stretch, you take your muscle to the point where you can feel a slight pull and hold this position for a few seconds without pain or discomfort. However, if you stretch your muscles beyond their normal range of motion, you may experience a pulled muscle -- or muscle strain.
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Conjugated linolenic acid -- or CLA for short -- is a naturally-occurring derivative of the essential fatty acid called linoleic acid. This fatty acid is found in dietary sources, such as beef and dairy products, as well as supplements.
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Hormonal changes during pregnancy alter the workings of the immune system, and this may increase your risk for certain food-borne illnesses, or food poisoning. In most cases, you and your baby will recover well, as long as you stay hydrated.
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Total hip replacement is major surgery, and as such runs the risk of post-operative complications. Neuropathy, or nerve damage, represents one potential obstacle to complete healing following a hip replacement.
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