Children with sensitive ears, also called sensitive hearing and hyperacusis, feel discomfort when they hear everyday sounds that are tolerated by those with normal hearing. The condition can be difficult to diagnose because children might present with behavioral, rather than physical, symptoms.
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Although both high and low calcium levels in the blood can cause muscle symptoms, low levels are typically the culprit behind muscle cramping. Low serum calcium levels, medically termed hypocalcemia, or high calcium levels, called hypercalcemia, most often are related to causes other than dietary intake.
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Food allergies affect approximately 2 percent of adults, and between 4 and 8 percent of children, reports the University of Maryland Medical Center. While cherries are not one of the top eight food allergens, they do cause allergic reactions in some people, particularly those with pollen allergies.
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The good news: chocolate can be beneficial for your heart and help keep your heart pumping at a healthy rate. This benefit, however, depends on the amount and the type of chocolate you consume and your overall body weight.
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Nicotinamide is made from vitamin B3, also called niacin, in your body. You can get nicotinamide by eating niacin-rich foods such as poultry, beef, fish and fortified cereal, or by taking a niacin or nicotinamide supplement. Nicotinamide plays an essential role in energy production and nutrient synthesis.
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Sweet foods can be delicious, whether it’s a wedge of lemon meringue pie, a scoop of pistachio nut ice cream or marshmallow-topped sweet potatoes. In addition to adding sugary calories to your diet, and perhaps your waistline, sweet foods can also make you thirsty.
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Creatine is a popular supplement for weight lifters and athletes because it may enhance strength and endurance. Creatine is naturally produced from amino acids in the body and delivered by blood to the muscles; the supplements provide additional creatine.
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Lexapro, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, treats depression and anxiety disorders. While this medication may interact negatively with a variety of other medications or supplements, the only known food interaction is with alcohol.
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Food allergies occur when your body views a substance as a foreign intruder that must be eliminated, causing your body to respond much in the same way it does to a virus or bacteria. Chemicals called histamines are released that cause everything from itchy skin to coughing and stomach pain.
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Professional drivers and motorcyclists can suffer from Guyon's canal syndrome, which often occurs due to vibration from the road. Similar to carpal tunnel syndrome, Guyon's canal stems from compression of a nerve in your arm. You might feel pain or numbness in the outside of your palm or in your ring and pinky fingers.
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Bloating is a general symptom that may be related to various digestive conditions. If you begin eating more fruit, the fiber content of the fruit can cause bloating and gas. If your symptoms are consistent with eating fruit, you may have a more serious medical condition.
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Plaque in the arteries, also known as atherosclerosis, is a medical condition in which cholesterol (a fatty substance floating in your blood) builds up and forms plaque in your blood vessels. This decreases blood flow in your body and can lead to serious medical conditions like a heart attack or stroke.
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Both women and men can suffer from elevated cholesterol levels that significantly impact cardiovascular disease, strokes and heart attacks. However, women have a protective mechanism in their bodies from the hormone estrogen that remains in effect through their childbearing years.
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You can find a variety of different forms of bacteria living on the human skin. The most common bacterial causes of cellulitis are staphylococcus and streptococcus. Symptoms include a red, swollen, painful spreading rash and an infection that may result in chills, a fever and general fatigue.
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If you notice flaky, dry skin in or around your ears, don't brush your hair over your ears and ignore it. The flakes may be caused by seborrheic dermatitis, a dermatological condition that causes scaly skin flakes, or an allergic reaction that may cause flaking and dryness of the skin in the ear area.
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The American Lung Association states that smoking is a hard habit to break. Tobacco’s main ingredient, nicotine, can be as addictive as heroin. At this point in time, there is no magic pill to help people stop smoking, though some products can help ease withdrawal symptoms. The U.S.
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Bitter melon, also called bitter apple, bitter gourd or bitter cucumber, is a vine-grown vegetable that can range in color from dark green to white and can grow between three to twelve inches tall.
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Foods containing low density lipoprotein, or LDL, cholesterol are animal-based and/or commercially-prepared products. LDL cholesterol, according to the American Heart Association, is found in foods containing saturated and/or trans fats. Saturated fats are found in animal-based products.
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Although herbs and natural fiber supplements are often the first choice to relieve constipation and maintain bowel regularity, some products may actually over-stimulate the colon and should be avoided. Certain herbs can cause cramping and diarrhea.
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In most societies around the world, children sleep with their parents at least for the first several years of their life. Early anthropological studies found that in 90 percent of cultures, infants slept with their parents, and not in cradles or cribs, according to anthropologist Emmy Elizabeth Warner.
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