Your body relies on your kidneys to filter out dietary wastes and excess nutrients that can otherwise harm your health. When your kidneys suffer a loss of function from inherited, dietary, infectious or other causes, pain might be the first symptom you notice.
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For those who are sensitive to pollen, dust mites and weeds, certain times of the year may make them feel under the weather. While a seasonal allergy attack is not a true illness, the body’s response to allergens may make the sufferer feel sick.
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Black coffee can affect your blood sugar, causing it to rise. For some people, mainly diabetics, this can be a real problem. Controlling your blood sugar may mean you have to cut down on coffee intake.
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Oat bran is the high-fiber husk of oats that can reduce your cholesterol -- particularly the low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, which contributes to cardiovascular disease. It also provides several other health benefits, such as stabilizing blood sugar levels and controlling appetite.
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A cough is usually a good thing; it means your body is trying to get rid of mucus that may be collecting in your lungs. However, a persistent cough may be unwelcome if it keeps you up at night or interferes with your activities.
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A cough can be irritating and disruptive to your day and keep you up at night. A cough can be due to illness, infection or pollutants, or it can be a side effect of medications. Avoiding certain foods might help reduce the inflammation and throat spasms that trigger certain types of coughing.
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After sleeping, the muscles of your foot and calf naturally tighten up, which can cause discomfort in the morning. Your foot pain in the morning may also be caused by plantar fasciitis, tendinitis or a stress fracture.
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When your toddler gets a cut or scrape on his finger, a minor infection can set in quickly. As long as the infection isn't serious, you might be able to treat it at home.
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Most toddlers are pint-sized bundles of energy that never seem to stop moving. You are used to your child's extreme moods: the highs that occur after a period of excitement like a birthday party, and the cranky low times when your toddler needs a snack or a nap.
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The question of whether what you eat or drink just before going to bed influences the quality of your nocturnal escapades hasn't been well researched.
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Lung cancer usually manifests in the cells lining your bronchi, or the bronchial tubes that help deliver oxygen to your lungs and bloodstream. The National Center for Biotechnology Information states that there are two main types of lung cancer: non-small cell and small cell.
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A bulging disc is a flattening and spreading of one of the cushioning discs between your spinal bones or vertebrae. When a disc bulges, it protrudes beyond the space between your vertebrae and sometimes causes pain and numbness at the site of the bulge and/or in your legs and arms.
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Amoxicillin is a version of the common antibiotic, penicillin. It treats infections by killing bacteria and preventing new growth. It treats a bevy of infections including Lyme disease, typhoid fever, peptic ulcer disease and chlamydia infections in pregnant women.
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An essential part of the body's lymphatic system, the liver is responsible for cleaning the blood and regulating hormone production. Toxins from alcohol, environmental pollution, household chemicals, pesticides, processed foods and poor air quality are processed by the liver.
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According to AllergyEscape.com, the most common foods that cause an allergic reaction are corn, yeast, milk, eggs, soy, wheat and sugar. These common food allergens trigger similar symptoms because they cause the same immune and chemical reaction in the body.
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Toothpaste has come a long way over the years, and today you can find toothpaste that will do much more than just fight cavities. The varieties of toothpaste are many, as are the brand names of toothpaste. There are brands that are natural, and there are brands that are not.
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According to DermNet NZ, scabies is an infectious skin disease acquired most often through skin-to-skin contact with an infected person. A small insect called a mite burrows under the skin, creating small, gray worm-like tracks.
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Throughout development from infancy to adulthood, normal vital signs change. Due to anatomical differences, what is normal for one age group could be abnormal for another. Normal pulse rate changes substantially from infancy to middle childhood. By age 12, the normal pulse rate approximates that of an adult.
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Ferritin levels are indicated on a laboratory test that indirectly measures the amount of iron in a patient's body. Normal ferritin levels change as children age, but they typically fall between 6 and 55 ng/mL. Abnormal ferritin levels can indicate imbalances in iron metabolism that happen with problems like anemia.
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Anger can damage the human body. A bout of anger lasting mere seconds can lead to both physical and psychological duress. Hormones rampage through the bloodstream, muscles flex tensely and the mind works overtime. The combination of these unwanted actions can result in a headache.
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