The gallbladder is located below the liver. This organ stores the bile, a substance secreted by the liver during fat digestion. The gallbladder may be affected by conditions such as gangrene, abscesses, gallstones and inflammation. This may result in severe pain.
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Frequent urination is characterized by a need to urinate more often than normal, report doctors at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Nocturia is a condition that causes patients to have to urinate more frequently during the night.
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Glucosamine is a dietary supplement that is typically produced from chitin, a compound found in the hard outer shell of crabs, lobsters, shrimp and other shellfish. This popular dietary supplement is also available in a vegetarian form.
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Nettles includes more than 30 plants of the Urticaceae family. Stinging nettle or common nettle, or Urtica dioica, is a green-leaved plant with small purple flowers that is native to Europe and North America. The plant’s root is sometimes used in preparations to help prevent or reduce hair loss.
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Classified as either internal or external, hemorrhoids are a condition in which the veins located in the rectum and anus become swollen and enlarged. Some hemorrhoids can be treated minimally, but when hemorrhoids start to bleed, far more serious problems can arise.
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Detox diets attempt to detoxify the body by eliminating foods that cause toxic buildup and other contaminants through modified fasting, explains Northwestern Health Sciences University. Some detox diets recommend only juice and water, while others allow whole foods that are easy to digest.
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Infertility specialists often prescribe medications to help the ovaries produce and release mature eggs, otherwise known as ovulation. Certain health conditions can prohibit a woman from ovulating, thus preventing pregnancy from occurring. Medications that cause ovulation are available in injectable and oral forms.
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often coexists with other mood disorders such as anxiety or depression. It is necessary to treat both the anxiety and ADHD existing in the same patient, as treating only the ADHD may exacerbate anxiety symptoms, and treating only the anxiety may not help ADHD symptoms.
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When people feel emotionally numb, they can feel emotionally disconnected from a situation—for example, a person in a sad situation who does not feel like crying. Emotional numbness can also cause a person to feel hopeless about her future.
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Stretch marks are wavy marks that appear on the skin due to rapid weight gain. Often, they occur during or after pregnancy, commonly appearing on the thighs, abdomen, hips and buttocks. Stretch marks may gradually fade, but can still remain visible.
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The National Cancer Institute says that in 2014, doctors diagnosed 12,360 women with cervical cancer and 21,980 women with ovarian cancer. Cervical cancer is the third leading type of cancer in women, while ovarian cancer is the fifth leading type of cancer in women.
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Children most often experience nosebleeds as a result of picking the nose, according to KidsHealth.org, but this is less of a factor for adults.
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Everyone feels anxious and stressed out at times. This is normal behavior that often goes hand-in-hand with a busy life.
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Camphor comes from the Cinnamonum camphora tree and is a white crystalline substance. The name is sometimes used to describe odorous substances that come from various other plants, report herbalists at Botanical.com. The Chinese have used oil from the camphor evergreen tree for medicinal purposes for centuries.
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Creating meals that are rich in nutrients and flavor yet relatively low in calories can help ensure lasting weight control and overall wellness. And while that sounds like a daunting task, it doesn't have to be!
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Looking for boosted energy, mental sharpness, workout efficiency and/or weight control? Adding healthy carbs to your diet (in moderation) could help you achieve those goals. These nutritious carbohydrates contain fiber, which your digestive system works to break down before they can be absorbed.
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Ever find yourself making New Year's resolutions that eventually fall by the wayside? Well, you're certainly not alone. According to Alyse Levine, M.S.
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Life is busy. It seems like you always have a million things on your to-do list. Sure, seeing a therapist would be great.
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Social media gets a bad rap for being time suck, a source of FOMO and even a catalyst for depression. But spending time on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and other social sites doesn’t need to be unproductive -- nor detrimental to your mental state.
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From seafood stew to uni pasta, there’s a variety of scrumptious ways to get your seafood fix. And when you find yourself craving fish for your next meal, you can rest easy knowing it's good for you.
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