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Testosterone supplements are typically used by men who want to increase the level of the male hormone testosterone that controls functions such as sexual desire and muscle gain. There are several types of over-the-counter testosterone supplements available in nutritional supply stores.
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Most ear pain is caused by inflammation or infection in the middle ear. Although ear infections are more common in children, adults can also develop middle ear infections, or otitis media.
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The causes of itchy scalp, according to the Mayo Clinic, include too much shampooing and not enough cleaning, oily skin and dry skin, fungus, eczema and sensitivity to shampoos and creme rinses. Each scalp offers unique challenges for stylists who must analyze the hair and scalp.
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During menses, or menstruation, a female sheds blood during her monthly cycle. This period can be draining for many girls and women, and they do not feel their best.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not yet approved "whole-leaf" or "crude" stevia as a sweetener in foods, according to information on the administration's website. However, certain "refined stevia preparations" such as rebaudioside A can be marketed as stevia by food manufacturers.
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The thyroid gland is a small critical organ that functions to balance your metabolism and other body functions and maintain body homeostatis. This small butterfly-shaped gland maintains a link to the brain through hormones secreted by the pituitary gland and in turn secretes hormones that affect the body.
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It has long been known that vitamin D plays a vital part in maintaining strong bones and teeth. There is new evidence that vitamin D has a crucial role in regulating your immune functions, according to a 2009 paper in “Expert Reviews in Clinical Immunology.
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Poor dietary choices often lay the foundation for high blood pressure, a condition that about one out of three Americans develops. If you are sensitive to the sodium in salt, consuming too much of it raises your blood pressure.
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Heart palpitations that develop after drinking beer is most likely a sign of anaphylaxis, a systematic allergic reaction that affects your entire body. Beer contains sulfites, grains and alcohol that can all trigger an allergic reaction. If your heart rate increases after drinking beer, call your doctor immediately.
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Sooner or later, it happens to most everyone — constipation. If you're looking for a natural alternative to taking a medicinal laxative, certain kinds of fruit can often relieve constipation by virtue of their fiber and sugar content.
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Blood glucose, or blood sugar, provides energy to all of your organs and tissues. When diabetes develops, blood glucose is too high, yet your cells have difficulty getting enough energy because insulin is unable to move glucose into the cells.
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Peppermint, scientifically known as Mentha piperita, is an herb native to Europe and Asia, now cultivated all around the word. It is commonly used as a flavor in foods, chewing gums, candies and toothpaste. Peppermint is also used as an herbal medicine, especially for digestive and skin problems.
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High cholesterol is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease, heart attack and stroke, according to the American Heart Association. An accurate cholesterol test is important for identifying risk level.
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Quinine, a bitter tasting powder made from the bark of the cinchona tree, is known mainly for its use in malaria treatment.
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Menopause brings about many changes in your body's functions, hormonal composition, and appearance. One of the more noticeable changes is the loss of your skin's elasticity, characterized by loose, saggy "wattles" and deep wrinkles.
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Parkinson’s disease is one of the most common neurological disorders to affect older people. In patients with Parkinson’s, the nerve cells, or neurons, that produce the neurotransmitter called dopamine are destroyed, causing many different symptoms.
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Liver cysts are fluid-filled crevices or sacs in the liver. The majority of hepatic (liver) cysts are unremarkable and never produce symptoms, however in some cases, hepatic cysts may signal an underlying disease. Also, in certain cases, according to Michael Picco, M.D.
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Gold itself is inert, and does not typically react with skin to cause discoloration. But there are certain conditions under which gold jewelry can affect the color of your skin. Other metals are often added to gold in order to harden it or change its hue, and these metals may be responsible for the discoloration.
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End stage liver disease occurs when the liver has sustained severe damage, usually over the course of many years, and is in the process of failing completely.
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Nausea is usually the precursor of an act the body performs called vomiting, where contents in the stomach get eliminated forcefully through the mouth. This occurs in the body as a symptom as opposed to an actual disease, and the triggers that can cause it stem from the intestines, brain and inner ear.
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