Herbalists and naturopathic practitioners value dandelions for their medicinal uses, which include treating digestive disorders and liver and kidney diseases. As a natural diuretic, it is also useful for treating high blood pressure and can be taken as either a tea or tincture.
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A change of scenery is often a welcome break. But for people with asthma, spending time in a high altitude environment can cause unexpected effects. With reduced air pressure at high altitude, the air is thinner and there is less available oxygen to breathe.
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Excess weight in a woman's chest can cause an array of health problems as well as be unpleasant visually. A woman's breasts have three main components: glandular tissue, connective tissue and fatty tissue. Fatty tissue is the only component of which the amount can be changed without medical intervention.
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Hormonal changes occur in men overtime, just as they do in women. Therefore as men age, they are more prone to mood swings due to hormone changes. However, extreme mood swings accompanied with severe depression are likely associated with another ailment.
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If your scalp is itchy and dry or if you're noticing telltale white flakes on your shoulders, make a homemade scalp moisturizer out of skin-healthy oils. Spend two to three minutes every week massaging the moisturizer into your scalp.
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The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas describes bladder spasms as the random contractions of the bladder muscles causing the urgent need to urinate. If urination does not occur, the contractions strengthen and an involuntary release of urine, or incontinence, occurs.
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Shingles is a reactivation of the herpes zoster virus—chicken pox—and typically occurs among the elderly. Its side effects can be agonizing.
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To understand how medications can cause hiccups, it helps to know the mechanism of hiccups themselves. Hiccups are a series of interactions between several nerves in the central nervous system, the diaphragm and abdominal muscles, and the glottis--the opening between the vocal cords.
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Oregano oil contains a high concentration of carvacrol, a botanical compound with powerful antibacterial and antifungal properties. While James T.
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When eaten in normal, moderate amounts, foods are unlikely to interact with prescription birth control pills.
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The use of hot tubs and steam baths for health and wellness dates back thousands of years. Before you dip your toes into a hot tub, however, know what some of the pros and cons of using one are. And remember, everyone's body is different, so discuss your use of a hot tub with your doctor if you have any concerns.
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Coffee and cigarette smoke have ingredients with a high propensity for staining teeth. The only foolproof method to prevent those stains from ruining your smile is to abstain from smoking and drinking coffee entirely.
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A subluxation is a slight dislocation or misalignment of a bone. Your ribs normally move in a smooth gliding motion, but a subluxation can make the joint jam and cause pain that is so severe you can hardly breathe. Surrounding muscles may go into spasm and the pain may be aggravated by movement or even breathing.
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Dental sealants are a relatively new form of preventive dental treatment, becoming widespread only in the last years of the 20th century. Like fluoridation, they are intended to improve dental health by making cavities less common, even in children who don't adhere to the basic standards of good dental hygiene.
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Heartburn is the burning and painful sensation of acid coming back up your throat after eating acidic or spicy meals. If you experience it on a regular basis, you may be desperately searching for an effective treatment. Your doctor may be able to prescribe medication or you can take an over-the-counter medicine.
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Your blood sugar levels affect your mood and energy levels. Blood sugar is readily available energy that the body can use to fuel various processes. The body normally regulates its blood sugar through a chemical called insulin, which breaks down blood sugar.
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Sleeping difficulties such as insomnia, nightmares and waking up frequently can dramatically decrease your quality of life. Prescription sleep aids frequently have undesirable side effects, causing many people to decide to just live with their insomnia.
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Most people can live easily without a gallbladder if they need to have it removed due to recurrent gallstones or gallbladder disease. But you may find you no longer digest fats as easily following gallbladder removal surgery.
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You may have heard the story of how Gatorade got its start. PepsiCo recounts the 1965 tale about a University of Florida assistant coach who sat down with university physicians and asked why his players were so affected by the heat.
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Lemons and other citrus fruits have long been considered trigger foods with the potential to cause or worsen acid reflux.
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