The zygomaticus muscles make it possible for you to speak, chew and use your face to express emotions. You can injure these muscles by overuse or trauma. Because they are connected to the eye socket and the jawbone, injuries, irritation or disease in these areas can affect the zygomaticus as well.
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Ibuprofen is a pain reliever known as an NSAID, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. According to Drugs.com, most people can take up to 800 milligrams of ibuprofen four times a day without serious complications. Higher doses of ibuprofen can cause symptoms of overdose.
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After you visit the esthetician or wax body hair yourself, you may notice red bumps where the hair was removed. This is a common reaction to waxing, but it can be embarrassing if the bumps are located in visible areas. The bumps might be uncomfortable or itch as well.
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Belching, or burping, is your body's way of getting rid of excess air from your stomach. Belching is natural, but can cause discomfort and embarrassment. Diarrhea, characterized by loose stools passed frequently throughout the day, is a common problem.
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Foods that include wheat, barley and rye are not allowed on a gluten-free diet. Traditional pasta is made with refined flour, whole wheat flour or semolina, a course grind of durum wheat. Many people who must follow gluten-free diets for health reasons purchase specially made gluten-free pastas.
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Birth control pills, or oral contraceptives, contain female hormones that suppress ovulation--the monthly release of an egg from the ovary. Suppressing ovulation prevents pregnancy because without an egg, conception cannot occur.
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Cholesterol is a type of fat, or lipid, that naturally occurs in a child’s bloodstream and is produced primarily by the liver. Cholesterol levels in children can be influenced by a number of factors, including age, gender, ethnicity and a child's diet.
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Electrocardiogram, abbreviated as either EKG or ECG, is used to record the heart's electrical activity. The EKG is a valuable tool for doctors, as it can help diagnose heart problems, like heart attacks, arrhythmia and heart failure.
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HCT and HGB are extremely common blood tests, which are usually measured together. HCT -- short for hematocrit -- is the volume of red blood cells (RBCs) within a specific volume of blood. HGB -- or hemoglobin -- is the amount of HGB in a specific volume of blood.
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When you think about hepatitis, the first thing that comes to mind is probably your liver. But infection with the hepatitis C virus can lead to stool symptoms as well. Diarrhea can occur in the early or late stages of hepatitis C infection, or it may be a side effect of medications used to treat the virus.
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Exercising and having a normal weight can lower blood pressure, according to the Mayo Clinic, but many patients wishing to lower their high blood pressure, or hypertension, have turned to drugs for help. The alternatives are numerous.
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Bad breath can be embarrassing, and the person with the condition may not know he has it. Bad breath can be caused by several factors, including an infection in the throat. Uncontrolled, a throat infection can lead to even worse symptoms than strong odor.
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If you are living with a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) such as emphysema, asthma, bronchitis or another breathing problem, you may be looking for ways to strengthen your lungs to help you breathe easier.
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It is almost impossible to avoid the daily ingestion of toxins, whether they are environmental pollutants such as pesticides, mold, automotive exhaust, and cigarette smoke; unhealthy foods and water; or whether they emanate from household elements such as carpeting, wallpaper, and the like.
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Your cardiovascular system is made up of the heart, blood vessels and blood. It is a system that never rests. It pumps 5 to 6 liters of blood per minute through your body and can pump as many as 30 liters per minute during times of extreme stress.
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Testosterone is a male sex hormone that the male and female body produce naturally, though in higher concentrations in males. This hormone is responsible for male characteristics such as a deep voice, enlarged muscle mass, growth of sex organs and male pattern hair growth.
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Plaque is a hard substance that forms and grows inside arteries, causing blood vessels to become clogged and hardened. Arterial plaque formation often leads to heart attacks and strokes by slowly cutting off the blood supply to vital organs.
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Testosterone supplements are typically used by men who want to increase the level of the male hormone testosterone that controls functions such as sexual desire and muscle gain. There are several types of over-the-counter testosterone supplements available in nutritional supply stores.
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Most ear pain is caused by inflammation or infection in the middle ear. Although ear infections are more common in children, adults can also develop middle ear infections, or otitis media.
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The causes of itchy scalp, according to the Mayo Clinic, include too much shampooing and not enough cleaning, oily skin and dry skin, fungus, eczema and sensitivity to shampoos and creme rinses. Each scalp offers unique challenges for stylists who must analyze the hair and scalp.
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