The gluteus medius is an important muscle located in the buttocks that plays a crucial role in the stability as well as leveling of the hips. As a stabilizing muscle, the gluteus medius helps an individual maintain balance during hip abduction as well as internal and external rotation of the hip.
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Having a few beers with friends may seem harmless, unless this causes stomach pain and discomfort. While most people are not bothered by moderate consumption, beer has the potential to irritate your stomach or perhaps trigger or worsen a preexisting condition.
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Emotional and physical stress often leads to feelings of anxiety. Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress in moderation. However, for some people, anxiety becomes excessive, difficult to control and negatively impacts day-to-day living.
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All babies get gas, regardless of their mothers’ diet. Your baby may pass a lot of gas without showing any signs of pain. If your baby’s gas seems to be causing her discomfort, though, you may want to look at your diet, including your caffeine intake.
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The design of an inversion table lets you invert from a standing position to different degrees of inversion. The table supports your body and lets you move from one position to another without the help of a partner. Unfortunately, inversion tables are expensive, but alternatives exist.
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Coleus forskohlii is an herb grown in Nepal, Thailand and India. A member of the mint family, it has traditionally been used in Asian medicine for skin, lung and heart conditions.
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Inappropriate exercise schedules and workout routines are often to blame for exercise-induced spotting, or bleeding in between periods. Because this condition, also called exercise-induced amenorrhea, can be dangerous, it’s essential to understand why it occurs and how you can treat it.
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Lipitor is the brand-name of the medication atorvastatin, a member of a class of drugs known as statins that are used to treat high cholesterol. Coenzyme Q10, a compound similar to vitamins in its effects, is required for numerous biochemical processes in your body.
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Toxins build up in the body because healthy biochemical reactions produce waste products that need to be eliminated and because you inhale or swallow harmful substances in the environment. Enzymes detoxify by binding the toxins to glutathione so the body can excrete them.
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Smelly mucus in the nose may be a sign that you have a sinus infection, also called sinusitis. The American Academy of Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery reports that a history of thick drainage that's foul smelling and tasting is a symptom of chronic sinusitis.
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The hormone estrogen is largely responsible for the differences between boys and girls. Children have low levels of this hormone, but during puberty, the levels increase and bodies change rapidly.
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The biggest threats to Americans' health cause no pain or discomfort, but they lead to deadly heart attacks, strokes and liver disease. Two simple blood tests that analyze cholesterol levels and liver health can uncover these silent threats that plague more than half of all Americans.
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Many seemingly safe over-the-counter cough and cold products may be dangerous for people with high blood pressure, because they can raise blood pressure without causing symptoms. Therefore, it is very important to be selective when it comes to selecting cough and cold products.
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According to MedlinePlus, a publication of the National Institutes of Health, sciatica refers to pain, weakness, numbness and tingling that occurs down the back of one or both legs after a spinal nerve is compressed.
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Hypothyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones. According to the Mayo Clinic, it is the most common thyroid disorder. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include weight gain, fatigue and intolerance to cold and dry skin.
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Gas, bloating and severe heartburn can cause problems separately. The conditions become painful and debilitating when experienced at the same time, especially if symptoms occur frequently. Gas, bloating and heartburn often develop from similar causes that people can address, reduce or eliminate to bring about relief.
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Although today they're typically revered for their beauty and symbolism, roses were used for medicine in the past. Rose hips are edible and are sometimes used in jams, jellies and syrups for their sweet and tangy flavor. They can also be used to make herbal tea.
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Your child's nose is rich in blood vessels that lie close to the surface of the lining and help to warm the air she inhales. Because of their shallow depth, these vessels are vulnerable to irritation and injury.
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Histamine is a substance produced by the body in response to allergic reactions that triggers immune response symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Antihistamines are a class of drugs that block the action of histamine and reduce these symptoms.
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Non-perishable foods have a long shelf life and don’t require refrigeration. Food drives for homeless shelters or disaster response efforts primarily request non-perishable food items.
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