For families managing health at all ages, early symptom recognition for pediatric rashes and structured exercise for seniors are essential for long-term wellness.
Your body needs the sun for the natural production and use of vitamins. Lack of vitamin D or "the sunshine vitamin" is suspected in many health conditions, including osteoporosis and cancer, according to MedlinePlus.com.
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Discover the potential side effects of acupuncture treatment, including fatigue. Learn about the ancient Chinese practice and its benefits, as well as how to manage common side effects.
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Popcorn has several effects in your body; some good, some unpleasant. Enjoying a serving of popcorn here and there counts towards your daily recommended servings of grain foods, which is 3 to 4 oz. or equivalents, says MyPlate.gov. Since popcorn bulks up when you expose it to heat, a 1 oz.
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Fiber is an important part of the diet and can help you maintain digestive health, as well as reduce the risk of heart disease. Although breastfeeding women need to follow a healthy diet, fiber has little effect on the nutrients in breast milk.
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Breast milk offers numerous benefits to your baby, from an enhanced immune system to a higher IQ level. It provides nutrients essential for brain function that enhance cognitive development. Breast milk is easier to digest than formula, which contains cow’s milk proteins that your baby must adjust to.
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Understand the potential epidural side effects and risks, including spinal headache, nerve damage, infection, and decreased bone density. Learn how to prevent complications and what to expect from this common pain relief treatment.
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The pH scale determines the level of acidity or alkalinity within the body, as well as in food products. Ranging from between 0 and 14, 0 being the most acidic, 7 being neutral and 14 being the most alkaline, the body strives to maintain a certain pH level.
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Healthy diet, regular sleep, daily activity, and a moderate approach to life’s stressful moments will all lead you in the right direction to a healthy lifestyle. Avoiding unhealthy habits that promote excess, such as smoking and drinking alcohol, will leave more room in your days for self-fulfilling practices.
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Oscillococcinum is a homeopathic remedy made to treat the flu. Referred to as Oscillo, the short, easy-to-pronounce version, this remedy is used to treat aching of the body with upper respiratory symptoms, fever and coughing. It's available over the counter at grocery and health food stores.
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If you’re feeling tired, weak, mentally fuzzy, or feel tingling in your hands and feet, you may have a vitamin B12 deficiency. Adults need 2.4 micrograms of this vitamin a day to keep nerve and blood cells healthy, says the Office of Dietary Supplements.
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Rashes around and in an infant's mouth can have several causes. The most common cause of a mouth rash in infants is oral thrush, which is rarely serious and usually resolves itself without treatment.
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Water retention, also known as edema, occurs when an excess amount of fluid is trapped in your body’s tissue. Smoking is not a direct cause of edema; however, medical conditions that cause fluid retention can be directly related to smoking.
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The common cold often affects the eyes, causing a condition called viral conjunctivitis, or “pink eye,” as it is commonly known. The eyes often turn red, burn and have a sticky discharge. Doctors may treat this condition with antibiotics. Symptoms may worsen before they improve, causing discomfort and matted eyelids.
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Seniors over the age of 60 may increase their life expectancy by staying physically active and exercising regularly. By creating a workout that includes exercises to build endurance, strength and balance, seniors can help reduce the risk of falling.
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You expected your baby’s gummy smile to transform into a toothy toddler grin but were surprised to discover that his baby teeth weren’t exactly pearly whites. While baby teeth are usually off-white or ivory, a variety of factors can cause babies’ teeth to grow in--or eventually become--discolored, says the Mayo Clinic.
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Up to 10 percent of people across all ages and as many as 50 percent of people 70 or older have this toenail fungus, according to an article published in the December 2013 "American Family Physician." Also called onychomycosis, fungus infects the nail bed and causes the nail to thicken and discolor.
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Blood tests are a common way for your doctor to monitor your health and nutritional status, check for the presence of health conditions and assess your risk for disease.
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Until your baby was born, you would never have understood how such a tiny bundle could cause so much stress. With each of her hiccups, grunts, squeaks and cries you are concerned that she isn’t okay and wonder if you should be doing something more to keep her satiated.
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Onions may be known for making people cry, but a growing body of research suggests regular onion consumption can be helpful in managing diabetes, asthma and hypertension as well as helping prevent cancer. With the increasing popularity of natural remedies, onions seem like a miracle food.
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Planning for a happy Christmas for your family is challenging if you feel you lack the financial resources to celebrate properly with your children. The fact is that many not-for-profit agencies in cities and towns across the United States recognize this reality.
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