Pulse strength direct indicates how efficiently your heart is able to work. Experts usually classify pulse types by their strength and pattern. A specific pattern of strong or weak pulses can aid in diagnosis of heart and arterial problems, because it shows exactly how your heart pumps blood.
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If you have low HDL and high triglycerides, your doctor has likely advised you to modify your diet in order to raise HDL and lower your triglycerides level. There are several ways you can achieve these goals, both of which will help to prevent heart disease and atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries.
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Once you reach the age of 45, you might find that you can't work out with quite the intensity that you used to. Thankfully, there are a variety of supplements available that can provide you with the boost you need to feel like you're 20 again at the gym.
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Your fingernails are affected by your health and aging, just like the rest of your body. While brittle nails with ridges may be unsightly, in most cases, those conditions usually do not indicate serious health problems.
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Freckles, small accumulations of melanin or pigment, appear anywhere on the skin and sometimes in the eye, accounting for the majority of eye spots. In most cases, an eye freckle can only be seen by an opthalmologist. This is especially true if the freckle occurs inside the colored portion, or the iris, of the eye.
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Mayo Clinic experts state that excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) occurs when the sweat glands produce more perspiration than necessary to cool the body. In some cases, this may be the side-effect of taking certain medications. But there are also specific medical conditions that can cause excessive sweating.
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Lunch hour is long over and 5 o'clock is still far away. You know what's coming--your daily afternoon headache. Mild or severe, many people suffer from an aching cranium in the second half of the day. However, you can take steps to prevent that temple-thudding annoyance and enjoy your afternoons a great deal more.
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Leg pain can strike anytime. Specific pain below the knee may be caused by factors such as anatomical weakness, daily activity and stress, and individual levels of fitness. The entire knee joint is susceptible to accidents and overuse, so knowing the exact cause of pain is helpful in controlling it.
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Headaches begin due to various causes. Some individuals experience a headache every once in awhile, while others suffer from frequent, sometimes daily, painful headaches. The frequency of recurring headaches may be reduced if sufferers can target the specific causes of their headaches.
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Right lower abdominal pain is common and may or may not represent serious disease. This kind of pain may originate from the gastrointestinal, urinary, cardiovascular or reproductive system.
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The femoral nerve is one of the largest nerves in the leg. The nerve and its branches supply sensation to the upper thigh and control the quadriceps muscle, which is responsible for straightening the knee. Femoral nerve pinching, or impingement, can cause various symptoms.
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Datura stramonium, also known as Moonflower or Jimsonweed, is a poisonous weed that grows across most of the United States. Moonflower has been used for centuries as an intoxicant and medicinal herb, according to San Francisco State University.
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For transgendered individuals, the start of hormone therapy can be exciting and anxiety-provoking. Because a trans man's genetic gender does not match his brain gender, testosterone therapy is administered to help masculinize his body.
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On any given day, you may be exposed to any number of the 80,000-plus industrial chemicals in use today. Another 1,000 chemicals or so are introduced every year, according to Brenda Watson, a certified nutritional consultant and author of “The Detox Strategy.
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If that chicken sandwich tasted or smelled slightly off, you could be in for a world of gastrointestinal hurt. Food poisoning affects some 76 million Americans each year, according to MedlinePlus. Food poisoning occurs because what you put in your mouth has been contaminated by bacteria, viruses or parasites.
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Your "normal" bowel movement may not be normal for someone else. While bowel movements vary from person to person, the signs of constipation are not normal. These include difficulty moving stool and hard or dry stools.
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Antibiotics are powerful medications used to treat illness caused by bacterial infections. Some of the most common bacterial infections in children include strep throat, skin infections and ear infections.
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According to OChef.com, cream of tartar is the common name for potassium hydrogen tartrate, an acid salt that is most commonly found in kitchens for baking and cooking purposes. However, cream of tartar has also been used as a home remedy for various ailments over the years.
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Calf swelling occurs for a variety of reasons. When it develops in only one leg, the cause is likely a localized problem rather than a systemic disorder. Poor circulation, a blood clot, and a bacterial skin infection are among the most common causes of one-sided calf swelling.
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Spider veins occur when tiny veins below the surface of the skin congregate, causing red, blue or purple discolorations. Most common on the legs and ankles, spider veins cause no symptoms and do not pose any health risks.
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