How a Chemical Imbalance Affects Your Body
The human body is a finely tuned mechanism that relies on chemical components to maintain a constant state of balance. This state of being in balance is called homeostasis.
Read more →The human body is a finely tuned mechanism that relies on chemical components to maintain a constant state of balance. This state of being in balance is called homeostasis.
Read more →Erectile dysfunction or inability to achieve and maintain erections is among most commonly treated sexual problems in males. This increasingly occurs with middle to old age although it can also affect young men. General treatment revolves around increasing libido or desire and mainly the ability to have erections.
Read more →Delta Airlines states that each person has small pockets of air located throughout the sinus cavity. If those pockets become inflamed from a sinus infection it can lead to complications while flying. Flying with a sinus infection is not recommended by MedlinePlus and should be avoiding if possible.
Read more →Milk thistle and dandelion are marketed together as herbal supplements beneficial to the liver. Milk thistle has a 2,000-year tradition as an herbal treatment for many conditions, especially diseases of the liver.
Read more →Bladder infections, also called urinary tract infections (UTIs), are caused by bacteria in the urinary tract. Both males and females can get UTIs, but they are more common in females.
Read more →Trigger thumb, medically known as stenosing tenosynovitis, is a condition in which your thumb catches in a bent position, then straightens abruptly, sometimes with a snap.
Read more →One of the available treatments for depression is escitalopram, which is sold under the brand name of Cipralex.
Read more →Moles are very common and under most circumstances they are not a cause of concern. Some moles you're born with, and others you harmlessly acquire throughout life.
Read more →Addressing the underlying cause of your dizziness--your high blood pressure--is the most effective way to relieve this uncomfortable problem. If you are feeling dizzy due to high blood pressure, it is because the blood flow to your brain is impaired.
Read more →The ears not only provide us with the ability to hear, but also aid in balance, especially while moving. Thus, ear diseases can leaves us with difficulties hearing, pain, along with extreme dizziness that can lead to nausea.
Read more →Methamphetamine, or crystal meth, is a dangerous and addictive drug that stimulates your central nervous system to induce a high, euphoric feeling. You can take the white crystal meth powder by snorting, dissolving and drinking, or by injecting it.
Read more →Before birth, a baby must receive all her nutrition from her mother. While good maternal nutrition is necessary for normal fetal growth, other factors can also be important, such as genetics or disorders that affect the transfer of nutrients across the placenta from the mother to the fetus.
Read more →Allegra (fexofenadine) is an antihistamine medication used in the treatment of seasonal allergies, skin itching and hives. Symptoms of seasonal allergies include sneezing, itching, red watery eyes and runny nose. Allegra works by decreasing the amount of histamine in your body.
Read more →Early detection of liver disease in infants is key to giving them the best chance at a healthy life. Babies born with liver disease often seem normal at first, but signs of an underlying problem appear within the first month. If left undiagnosed, some babies experience liver failure.
Read more →Parenting offers very few certainties. However, one thing you can count on is that your child will at some point experience pain in the buttocks. The causes may range from diaper rash in infants to skateboarding accidents in adolescents.
Read more →Testosterone is a male reproductive hormone that is also produced in smaller amounts by women. Testosterone determines male sexual characteristics and plays a role in some of the female signs of puberty, such as hair growth in the genitals and underarm area. Testosterone also helps prevent osteoporosis in women.
Read more →Doing situps and other abdominal exercises not only is important for toning your abdominal muscles, it also can help improve your balance and stability and make it easier for you to go about your normal activities. However, in some cases situps can cause testicular pain and indicate a groin injury.
Read more →Prednisone is an corticosteroid drug prescribed to treat a wide variety of conditions including adrenocortical deficiency, inflammatory disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and allergies.
Read more →Most parts of your body, with the exception of your stomach, intestines and a few other tissues, are meant to be alkaline, which means not acidic. Your blood, for example, is strictly maintained as an alkaline fluid because oxygen, nutrient and waste exchange occurs most efficiently in a basic environment.
Read more →Intestinal mucus is a thick, slimy substance produced in the mucous membranes of your colon, or large intestine. It helps protect your intestinal walls against pathogens and damage from food and wastes that pass through your digestive tract.
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