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Beer contains various ingredients that may cause irritation in your throat if you have certain medical conditions. Common conditions that can cause soreness in your throat from drinking beer include sulfite sensitivity, grain allergies and alcohol intolerance.
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Metamucil is a fiber supplement derived from psyllium seed husks. The soluble and insoluble fiber from psyllium husks expands when exposed to water to form a thick gel.
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Tamiflu is an antiviral prescription medication used to treat influenza type A and type B found in the human body. The generic drug is known as oseltamivir phosphate. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says Tamiflu isn't a substitute for the flu vaccine.
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Elevated alkaline phosphatase is associated with numerous signs and symptoms. According to Dr. Dicken Weatherby, a naturopathic physician and author of the textbook "Blood Chemistry and CBC Analysis," alkaline phosphatase is a group of isoenzymes that originate in your bone, liver, intestines, skin and placenta.
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The adrenals are glands near the kidneys that produce numerous hormones, including the sex hormones and cortisol. Because cortisol plays a large part in how the body deals with stress, the adrenals can become fatigued when you are under significant stress.
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Calcific tendonitis happens when calcium deposits in the shoulder cause one of the tendons to become inflamed, which limits range of motion and may be painful. You may experience calcific tendonitis in both or just one of your shoulders.
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Eliminating foods in the nightshade family may provide pain relief for arthritis sufferers. Research suggests that some people may be sensitive to the alkaloids found in nightshade, or Solanaceae, foods. Along with joint pain, the nightshade foods may cause muscle spasms and digestive upset.
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Scalp exercises to reduce hair loss provide natural, holistic ways to improve your hair health while encouraging hair growth. Exercises do not require expensive equipment or doctor visits. Exercises range from stimulating the entire scalp with one movement to concentrating on individual sections at one time.
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Jalapeno peppers are the food of the brave. The heat of a jalapeno can add a kick to food but a lasting burn to your skin. Although these burns do dissipate on their own, the experience can range from uncomfortable to extremely painful, particularly with certain varieties of pepper.
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Ear pain can occur in one or both ears, and can last for a few minutes or a long time, MedlinePlus indicates. An earache might come on suddenly and can be caused by an ear infection or some other problem, such as a reaction to medication.
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Teenagers often feel stress due to academic, family or social pressures, and the Teens Health website encourages parents to watch for signs of more serious, stress-related concerns.
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Air pollution can have both man-made and natural sources. The Eyjafjallajokul volcano in Iceland and Mount St. Helen in Washington illustrate the effect of natural causes of air pollution. However, humans continue to negatively impact their environments and contribute to air pollution.
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Alcohol abuse has many serious effects on a person's health, but the liver often bears the brunt of the damage. The liver is responsible for filtering alcohol and other toxins from the bloodstream. In people who consume excessive amounts of alcohol, the liver can be damaged because of the heavy workload.
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Acid reflux can cause pain and burning just by the simple act of eating. If you have acid reflux, certain foods can trigger an episode of acid reflux. Although everyone has different triggers, some people experience acid reflux after eating fruit.
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The radial head is a commonly fractured bone of the elbow joint. Primary treatment of radial head fractures can be non-operative if there is minimal displacement of the fragments.
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No home remedies can completely stop a menstrual period. However, some over-the-counter drugs and supplements can help to reduce menstrual flow and shorten its duration. If your period is extremely prolonged or causes significant blood loss, your health care provider may advise you to try a prescription treatment.
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Lamictal, also known as lamotrigine, is an antiepileptic drug prescribed for seizures associated with epilepsy. The Epilepsy Foundation reports that approximately three million individuals suffer from seizure disorders in the United States, with young children and adults over age 65 exhibiting the highest incidence.
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The hiatus is an opening in your diaphragm muscle that allows your food pipe to pass through to your stomach. A hiatal hernia happens when a portion of your stomach pushes up through the hiatus and into your chest, according to Health Services at Columbia University.
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Fatty liver is usually associated with alcohol abuse, but even people who don't drink can develop nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD. NAFLD includes asymptomatic steatosis, meaning simple fatty liver, which can progress to steatohepatitis, meaning inflamed fatty liver.
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In a perfect world, when you cover a cake with fondant it hardens to perfection and becomes a work of art. Time, temperature and humidity can work against you, however, and cause your fondant to become sticky and start to sweat.
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