Symptoms, diagnostic markers, and specialized nutritional protocols are critical components in managing cardiovascular health, organ function, and psychological well-being across the lifespan.
Herbal Clean claims that their QCarbo product helps to cleanse the body of unwanted toxins quickly and easily. Many users take QCarbo to help pass a drug test when they know that they may otherwise fail.
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Over the years, certain foods like peanuts have received bad press because they are relatively high in fat. That may be true. However, as it turns out, peanuts are composed of monounsaturated fats, the type of fat that lowers LDL, or the "bad" cholesterol.
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A burn to the top of the foot can be caused by contact with hot water or grease, from chemicals that fall on the foot or any hot object that touches the sensitive top surface of the foot.
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Children, like adults, may suffer from headaches for a variety of reasons. A headache upon waking is very common. In most cases, headaches are not cause for concern. They simply indicate muscle tension, allergies, stress and other minor conditions.
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White dots on the skin can appear on anyone after any type of exercise. People who have certain medical conditions or are taking medications or wearing certain types of fabric may be more likely to develop white spots while exercising.
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After you reach a certain age or if you have risk factors for developing cardiovascular disease, your doctor may recommend a blood test to check your cholesterol levels. Generally, this blood test occurs after a 12-hour fast.
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Most people associate colic with crying, fussy infants, but adults can also suffer from a certain type of colic. Biliary colic is a health condition characterized by extreme pain in your upper abdomen.
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Known for centuries as the “soul” or “life force” of a plant, essential oils are delicate, aromatic liquids extracted from the seeds, leaves, stems, flowers, bark and roots of plants and trees.
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Poor posture causes aches and pains in joints and muscles. If you have back pain, chances are your posture isn't as great as it could be. Posture, according to the American Chiropractic Association, is how we hold our bodies when we're sitting, standing or laying down.
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Triglycerides and cholesterol are both lipids (fats). They both circulate in the bloodstream and are escorted through the blood vessels by lipoproteins. High levels of either can cause heart and circulatory problems. The differences between the two are how they perform inside the body.
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Occipital neuralgia is a type of headache that includes distinct, sharp pains in your head. There are many treatment options, including physical therapy, that can be used to alleviate your discomfort. Physical therapy comes in several forms, all of which aim to reduce tension and lower your pain level.
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A healthy lifestyle involves eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly and managing stress effectively.
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A rash that appears after eating can be related to various conditions, such as an allergic reaction, contact dermatitis or eczema. Each rash is the result of specific foods causing chemical reactions in the baby’s body. If the child is still on an all-liquid diet, she may have a cow’s milk allergy.
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Although you probably think of dandelion (Tarazacum officinale) as a weed, the plant is also medicinal and has been used as a traditional herbal remedy for centuries.
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A muscle tear in your shoulder can make simple tasks difficult, like reaching into a cupboard or grooming your hair. Tears in both the muscles and tendons of the shoulder are common injuries that often produce similar symptoms. Tears range from small to large, with larger tears are more likely to cause pain.
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The starch in corn contributes to its ranking as a medium carbohydrate food on the Glycemic Index, which rates foods according to their carbohydrate content. This comes in handy while dieting, because high GI foods may raise your blood sugar and increase hunger.
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Discover natural ways to support your pancreas health and function, learn about herbal remedies that may help treat pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer, and find out how herbs like dandelion root and gentian can aid in the regulation of blood sugar levels and digestive enzymes.
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When you bite into fresh garlic -- or cut it or crush it -- it develops a component called allicin from the precursor component alliin. Allicin has antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.
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High cholesterol can cause skin lesions that look like fat deposits under the eyes. These lesions are called xanthelasma and appear as yellow, raised bumps. They most commonly occur on the inner canthus of the eyelid, which is the area closest to the nose. Xanthelasma can appear on the bottom and top eyelids.
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Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) levels evaluate the functioning of the thyroid gland. TSH instructs the thyroid to produce thyroid hormone. High TSH levels indicate that the thyroid is underactive, and a low TSH means the thyroid is overactive.
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