Symptoms, diagnostic markers, and specialized nutritional protocols are critical components in managing cardiovascular health, organ function, and psychological well-being across the lifespan.
One cause of male infertility is a low sperm count. Usually inability to father a child is the only sign of a low sperm count, but if the decreased count is caused by a hormonal issue there can be other symptoms, including sexual function problems, according to the Mayo Clinic.
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A keloid is a scar made of cartilage and forms as a result of an infection. A keloid scar is especially common on the ear due to infections from ear-piercing. Keloid symptoms include pain and itchiness on the scar, as well as a noticeable change in skin texture around the keloid.
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Asparagus is a vegetable belonging to the lily family, which also includes onions, leeks and garlic. Eat asparagus as part of a heart-healthy diet, as it contains no fat, no cholesterol and very little sodium.
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According to the American Academy of Pediatrics and KidsHeath.org, anger is an emotion that younger children can learn to manage with help from parents, teachers or older siblings. The key to improving a child's anger management is to help him identify and understand his emotions.
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Eliminate passive aggressiveness by checking your perceptions, confronting your partner, and creating a safe space to communicate in loving and assertive ways.
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Praised by many, tea tree oil has been used by the aboriginal people of Australia for hundreds of years as a natural treatment for a range of diseases and health conditions. The oil essence is collected from the long, slender leaves of the tea tree plant.
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If you have an endometrial biopsy, your gynecologist will take a sample of tissue from your endometrium, which is the lining of your uterus. The sample is then sent to a pathologist who will study it under a microscope.
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Kidney disease occurs when the kidneys are unable to perform their function of filtering excess fluids and waste from the blood. As the disease progresses, waste builds up in the blood and damages other organs.
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Your body contains two main types of cholesterol: HDL, or high-density lipoproteins, and LDL, low-density lipoproteins. If your blood has a high concentration of LDL cholesterol, you may have a greater chance of having a stroke or heart attack.
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Herbalists sometimes recommend maca for thyroid problems, but you should consult your doctor before trying this herb – especially if your problem is hyperthyroidism as opposed to hypothyroidism – because it is usually recommended for the latter.
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Oregano is a member of the mint family, along with lemon balm, basil, peppermint, sage, rosemary and thyme. This plant group accounts for over a quarter of the most commonly used herbs.
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Fat stored in the belly, called visceral fat, is different from subcutaneous fat stored elsewhere. According to Harvard Medical School, belly fat indicates a greater risk of heart disease and diabetes.
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Heat in the summer and cold temperatures in the winter affect blood pressure--the measure of the pressure of blood against the walls of the arteries--in a number of ways.
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When your little one has gas, he might have trouble sleeping or he might fuss and cry as the pain and pressure make him uncomfortable. Most babies suck in air as they drink, including breast-fed babies, according to the website Healthy Children.
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Hair loss can strike anyone and the causes vary from genetics to stress. Everyone loses approximately 100 hairs per day, but if you are losing much more than that, or losing hair in patches, you should see your doctor. If you are told that your hair loss is natural, there are many ways to fight it.
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Oldenlandia diffusa, also called snake-needle grass or Bai Hua She She Cao, has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating a variety of conditions, namely cancer and viral infections such as hepatitis.
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Ginger root is an herbal supplement and cooking spice derived from the Zingiber officinale plant. Historically, ginger root has been used to reduce stomach upset symptoms, including nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, resulting from motion sickness, morning sickness during pregnancy or chemotherapy or anesthesia.
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Endometriosis is the growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterus. Endometrial tissue is normally found of the inside of the uterus, but can travel to other locations. The ovary, because of its proximity to the uterus, is one of the most common locations for endometriosis.
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Cardiac muscle is specialized tissue that is found only in the heart. It has characteristics similar to both smooth and skeletal muscle tissue, as well as specialized properties, that allow it to function with fast but sustained contractions, rapid conduction and coordinated movement.
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Despite your best efforts, your day in the sun took its toll and you now have a sunburn. The sun’s ultraviolet rays eventually overcame your sunblocker, causing that all too familiar red, painful sunburn. You may be thinking of using aloe vera gel, a remedy commonly used to reduce sunburn symptoms.
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