In addition to being a popular spice throughout the world, garlic has also provided a variety of medicinal benefits for thousands of years. Garlic may help to treat certain health concerns that typically occur during pregnancy, such as poor blood circulation and elevated blood pressure.
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A hernia is a protrusion of an organ or soft tissue of an organ through the cavity that normally contains it. The types of abdominal hernias include direct inguinal, indirect inguinal, femoral, umbilical, incisional, diaphragmatic, hiatal, Richter's, and Spigelian.
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Prednisone, or Deltasone, is a corticosteroid utilized as a headache preventative. HeadacheMigraineRelease.com suggests that Prednisone is ideal to relieve the acute pain associated with status migraines, which are migraines with an extended headache phase lasting more than 5 hours.
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It is not unusual for babies to experience occasional bouts of constipation. An infant's digestive system is still maturing and is therefore very sensitive to any change in diet. It can be difficult for parents to see their child straining and appearing uncomfortable.
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Fatigue is a common complaint today. Many people are tired occasionally, after a busy, over-scheduled day, but when fatigue becomes chronic and interferes with daily activities, there may be an underlying reason. A recent survey by Sydney's Woolcock Institute of Medical Research in Australia found that 11.
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General anesthesia -- a combination of medications that decrease brain activity and pain receptor response -- creates a lack of consciousness, immobility and loss of feeling.
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A dopamine antagonist is a chemical, medication or drug that prevents the actions stimulated by dopamine. Dopamine is a naturally produced chemical in the body that binds to regions in the brain to help regulate emotions and movement.
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Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure. It may also be used to treat heart failure in combination with other drugs. This drug may cause side effects that are bothersome or persistent.
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Salmonella poisoning usually occurs after eating tainted fish, meat, poultry or eggs and results in food poisoning. Initial symptoms of food poisoning may include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramping.
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People with an addictive personality are emotionally insecure, says Craig Nakken, a certified drug counselor and the author of "The Addictive Personality." They don't trust themselves or other people as a source of security, support and positive feedback.
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Propane and kerosene heaters provide portable heat for taking the chill out of a single room. These heaters can be less expensive to operate than electric heaters, which makes them attractive to homeowners trying to cut the costs of staying warm.
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Traditional Indian remedies for sleep still contain wisdom for people who suffer from insomnia. Known as Ayurvedic medicine, these remedies include herbs, practices and meditations for increasing health and balancing the body humors, or Doshas.
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Hemorrhoids are small bundles of veins in the anus that are considered part of normal anal anatomy. They can, however, become engorged with too much blood, usually due to straining during defecation. Symptoms such as bleeding, pain and itching then arise.
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Isopropyl alcohol is more commonly known as rubbing alcohol. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, it is a simple, synthetically produced alcohol, comprising three carbon, eight hydrogen and one oxygen atom, with numerous industrial, medical and household uses.
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Effexor and Effexor-XR are the two brand names in the United States under which the generic medication venlafaxine is sold. Physicians prescribe it primarily for depression and anxiety disorders, although not for low-grade, everyday anxiety, the Mayo Clinic reports.
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Homeopathy employs the use of highly diluted amounts of substances derived from plants and minerals in order to assist the body in healing itself. Homeopathic pharmaceutical companies prepare these remedies based on rigorous standards. Specific remedies are chosen based on specific symptoms.
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Genetic diseases occur when there is a variation or alteration in a gene. Causes of genetic abnormalities include environmental, congenital and gene mutation within the cell that can occur at random.
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Approximately 99 percent of obstetricians and gynecologists believe that suppressing a menstrual period through the use of birth control pills is safe, according to a 2003 Gallop survey conducted by the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
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A woman’s hormone levels rise and fall during the menstrual cycle. These changes are needed to prompt the lining of the womb to thicken, for ovulation and for shedding of the uterine lining when pregnancy does not occur.
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You rely on your morning coffee to help you feel more alert and awake. Caffeine -- the active ingredient in your coffee -- has a number of effects on your body when it first works. The effects may be unpleasant when the caffeine breaks down in your system.
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