For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Exercise is a stress to your body that elicits changes to your physiology. These changes make it possible for your body to perform the activities you ask of it more effectively and efficiently. However, these changes take time and will be lost if you do not maintain your activity.
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While iron levels can impact the levels of hemoglobin in your blood, iron does not seem to have any direct impact on your blood pressure. Preliminary research has suggested that a connection can be made, but there is currently no solid scientific evidence that low iron can influence your blood pressure.
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If you visit a tropical country, you may see a large, greenish-yellow fruit covered with soft spines sold in the marketplace. This unusual fruit is called graviola and is used for making nectars, liqueurs and ice cream. Graviola and guanabana are the same fruit.
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Bananas are among the most popular fruits enjoyed in the United States. Chiquita Brands International claims that the average American eats 27 pounds of bananas each year. Bananas are cheap and available year-round, and with their sugar content they provide a quick burst of natural energy to power you through your day.
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Gumbo is the Swahili word for okra -- a podded green vegetable that came to America from Africa during the slave trade. As a plant derived from the hollyhock family, it grows annually in warm weather.
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Controlling your carbohydrate intake is the best way to optimize your diabetes control. Eating too many carbs at once can make your blood sugar levels go on a roller coaster, making it more difficult for you to manage your diabetes.
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Stomach pain from eating pineapples is most likely related to an allergy. Pineapple is a common food that can cause an allergic reaction, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Stomach pain from an allergic reaction typically occurs within the first hour of ingesting the pineapple.
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A high-protein, low-carb diet can put your body into ketosis -- a state where your body is burning fat instead of glucose for energy. When you limit your carb intake, your body has to use stored fat for energy, which can be a short-term way to lose a few pounds.
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Nervous system disorders affect your central or peripheral nervous systems, including brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves.
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Acidophilus supplements can help you prevent the diarrhea and other digestive problems that are associated with antibiotic use, notes MedlinePlus. The intestines naturally contain some non-infectious bacteria. In addition to aiding in digestion, these bacteria help crowd out other, more harmful bacteria.
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Having a broken bone is a painful injury in and of itself, and a cast may be necessary to heal the bone and keep it immobilized. The cast can cause discomfort while it is on, as well as after it is removed, due to inflammation, and the pain can impede rest and healing.
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Upper back arthritis is not usually a disabling condition, but it can be painful if left untreated. Many symptoms can help you detect whether you have upper back arthritis. Most of the causes associated with upper back arthritis are age-related.
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If you suffer from asthma or other illnesses affecting the lungs such as COPD or cystic fibrosis, your doctor may prescribe the use of a nebulizer. A nebulizer is an electric-powered device that converts liquid medication into a mist that can be inhaled normally.
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Numerous herbs may help stop your chronic, or long-term, nerve pain. According to the MedlinePlus website, nerve pain, or neuralgia, is pain that follows the path of a nerve.
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Each breast contains a series of milk ducts, which make up a part of breast glandular tissue. These tubes run from the milk-producing breast lobules to the nipple, allowing for lactation and breastfeeding.
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Though the process of respiration is quite complex, in basic terms, it is process of exchanging carbon dioxide for oxygen. The respiration rate is the number of breaths taken per minute. The way the respiratory system responds to exercise will vary from person to person, and also by the activity being performed.
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Hives are bumps that surface and spread over your body. Hives on the face are more prominent, as they are more difficult to conceal. Still, hives are not as likely to occur on your face as they are on other parts of your body.
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You can help promote the healing of broken bones with the use of many complementary therapies within Traditional Chinese Medicine. In their holistic approach to health care, two or more modalities are usually used together. Chief among these modalities are acupuncture, herbology, and medical qigong.
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Antibodies are protein molecules that attach themselves to invading pathogens, such as bacteria and viruses, marking those pathogens for destruction by other components of the immune system.
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There are several different pressure points throughout the body. Depending on how hard they are pressed, these pressure points can bring pleasure, pain or reflexive action.
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