Oranges are a healthy citrus fruit, but if you have type 2 diabetes, you may worry about their high sugar content if your blood sugar levels are out of control. Fortunately, oranges contain components that make them a nutritious part of a diabetic diet as long as you eat them in concert with other healthy foods.
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Lactobacillus acidophilus is a strain of bacteria that can digest lactose, the sugar in milk and other dairy products. If you're lactose intolerant and experience digestive complications upon consuming dairy, you may be wondering whether supplemental Lactobacillus can help alleviate your symptoms.
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While your spine naturally curves, it curves in places it shouldn't if you suffer from scoliosis. When the spine rotates, twists or curves due to scoliosis, you may experience outward symptoms like one hip or shoulder being higher than the other.
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The 32nd week of pregnancy is part of your third trimester and the beginning of your eighth month, bringing you closer to meeting your new baby. As your baby continues to grow and develop, adequate intake of calcium and iron are crucial.
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Alopecia disease is characterized by round patches of hair loss. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, 2 percent of Americans will develop alopecia areata in their lifetimes. The cause of alopecia is unknown and people with this disease tend to be in good health.
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Maltitol is a sugar alcohol, a type of carbohydrate used as an ingredient in many no-sugar-added and sugar-free foods. Because it is incompletely digested, maltitol and other sugar alcohols can lead to gas, bloating and diarrhea, particular if large amounts are consumed.
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Saline nasal spray is used to moisturize nasal passages and/or remove mucus blockage. Saline nasal sprays can also help loosen mucus in an infant or child who is too young to blow his nose. This non-medicated solution can be used in a few simple steps.
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Skin tags usually aren't cancerous. Instead, they are harmless pieces of skin connected by a slim stalk of skin typically caused by friction. Skin tags develop in folds of skin or in places where clothing or jewelry constantly rub the skin. Most people have them, especially as they age.
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Whether you've been treated recently for a bacterial infection, or have been consuming large quantities of animal products, you likely have residual antibiotics in your system.
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Human chorionic gonadotropin is a hormone that is most often associated with pregnancy in women. However, both males and nonpregnant females produce low levels of hCG throughout their lives as well.
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Infection of the bowels is a common problem that can arise from a virus, bacteria or a multitude of disorders. Any change in frequency or appearance of bowel movements can signal an infection or other bowel problem.
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Cough and shortness of breath are common symptoms and sometimes indicate the presence of a serious underlying disease. These symptoms usually result from problems in your heart or lungs, but they can occur with other disorders as well.
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You may have wondered at one time or another whether you might be having a heart attack. While many people think the movie image of a person slumped over and clutching his chest is typical of a heart attack, that's often not the case.
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Junel--ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone--is an oral contraceptive used for the prevention of pregnancy. Junel works by preventing ovulation and altering the lining of the cervix and uterus. Junel may also be used for the treatment of severe acne.
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Joints are located where two bones come together, allowing movement of the human skeleton. Human joints vary in shape, each moving in a particular way for specific purposes. Some joints prevent movement, functioning mainly to stabilize part of the body, while others allow movement in several directions.
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Scalp eczema, or seborrheic dermatitis, is a type of eczema that causes redness, itching, flaking and the development of oily, scaly patches on the scalp.
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If you are having fewer than three bowel movements each week or have small, hard movements that are difficult to pass, your doctor may recommend a laxative. Depending on the type of laxative you use, you may need to alter your daily eating plan--at least in the short term.
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You're probably familiar with oregano, which is a culinary spice that adds flavor to many traditional Italian dishes. In cooking, the leaves of the Mediterranean oregano plant (Oreganum vulgare) are used either fresh or dried, and you can also brew them to make tea.
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An olive oil and grapefruit liver cleanse is a homeopathic remedy used to cleanse the gallbladder of gallstones. Known alternatively as a gallbladder cleanse, gallbladder flush or liver flush, the treatment is supposed to break up and clear out gallstones from your system.
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Approximately 8 million to 10 million people get urinary tract infections annually in the United States. Most of these people are women. Women have shorter urethras, which is the likely cause of their more frequent infections. The urethra and bladder is where UTIs start.
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