Chronic itching, flaking and redness are collectively known as dandruff. While it can be embarrassing, this skin condition isn't serious. Treatment of such conditions can be difficult, but there are plenty of options to choose from. Color-treated hair may fade or bleed with the use of many commercial dandruff products.
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In spinal fusion surgery, an orthopedic surgeon removes the discs between two or more vertebrae and then fuses the bones together with screws. Over time, the bones graft together to immobilize that section of the spine.
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It's tempting to head to the pool when your only symptom of sickness is a sore throat. A sore throat doesn't always affect your performance and therefore your ability to enjoy a swim at the pool. Still, just because your sore throat doesn't seem to affect you heavily, it could affect other patrons.
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If left uncontrolled, high blood pressure increases risk of heart attack, stroke and kidney failure, and may even lead to death (see reference 1 para 1). In a majority of cases, anti-hypertensive medication is the most effective and primary mode of treatment for high blood pressure (see reference 1 para 4).
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Learning how to identify true labor pain may help you get to the hospital or your chosen birthing center in plenty of time for the delivery. Just as every woman experiences varied degrees of menstrual cramping, every woman has a slightly different labor experience.
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A rash on your infant’s foot often is caused by hand, foot and mouth disease. HFMD is common viral illness that is spread easily in day care centers by both caregivers and other children. Your doctor performs a simple exam of your infant’s feet and hands, as well as throat, to make a proper diagnosis.
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Dehydroepiandrosterone, known as DHEA, has been termed the “mother” hormone for its vital role in creating androgens and estrogens. Normal levels of DHEA depend on age and sex, and women tend to have lower amounts than men.
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The human digestive system is a system of organs and glands that processes the food we eat. When the system works as it should, we can eat food and digest its nutrients to provide our bodies with the energy and nutrition we need.
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Graviola, or soursop, is the common name of a tropical fruit tree known botanically as Annona muricata. The 30-foot-tall bushy plant has had many traditional uses. The seeds have been used to kill head lice and the fruit juice to treat leprosy.
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Zinc is a trace mineral required for proper body function. The term “trace” refers to the fact that only minute amounts of this nutrient are necessary versus the larger quantities required, for example, with calcium or magnesium. Zinc plays several roles related to muscular activity.
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Anemia is a condition in which you have low iron levels. Iron is an important nutrient because it helps your body make red blood cells and it helps your blood carry oxygen. Iron is found in a variety of sources such as beans; leafy green vegetables; beef; and in other meats such as duck, lamb and shrimp.
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Your bloodstream is critical to your survival, because it's what carries oxygen and nutrient molecules to your body cells. Nutrient molecules that you absorb from the digestive tract can dissolve in the blood, and cells remove them from the blood as needed.
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Smokers who quit are at risk for overeating and gaining weight, and the reasons are many. Smoking speeds up the metabolism and suppresses the appetite. Ex-smokers often turn to food to satisfy their renewed hunger or cravings.
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Most people think of a yeast infection only affecting one area of the body. But yeast can overwhelm the gut and in turn affect metabolism and energy production, says Sciencedirect.com. This may lead to increased body fat and the distribution of fat in the body.
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Hip abductor and flexor strains occur when the muscle or tendon of the hip is stretched or torn due to overuse during exercise or sports. Often these injuries require several weeks of rest, therapy and medications to ensure the strain has been completely healed before returning to physical activity.
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Detox diets, designed to flush out unhealthy toxins in your body, may inadvertently rid your body of healthy bacteria as well. And many detox plans restrict your consumption to eating fruit and vegetable juices, depriving you of nutrients needed for optimal balance.
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Indigenous to the Amazonian rain forest, chanca piedra, which means "stone breaker" in Spanish, has been used by many cultures as a remedy for kidney stones.
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Canker sores are small lesions that usually appear inside of your lips, on your gums and under your tongue. Researchers have not found a viral cause, or any other definite canker sore cause.
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Progesterone is a hormone that is usually associated with females. However, it is essential in both sexes. In men it is mainly produced by the testes and is required for such vital bodily functions as development of bone density and regulating blood sugar levels. In men, progesterone is converted to testosterone.
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The hCG diet combines a very low-calorie diet with hCG injections to encourage rapid weight loss. The diet comes with risks and considerations.
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