Symptoms, diagnostic markers, and specialized nutritional protocols are critical components in managing cardiovascular health, organ function, and psychological well-being across the lifespan.
Many men complain of severe headaches when they take Viagra. You can avoid at least some of the headache pain by understanding that there are things you can do to reduce headaches when taking Viagra. Not all men get headaches when taking Viagra, and you may not experience a headache every time you take it.
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Vomiting is a normal part of every baby's life but must be treated carefully to avoid other serious medical issues. If your baby is having trouble breathing, has a swollen abdomen that is tender or vomits green bile or blood, get immediate medical help.
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A baby's average temperature is a little higher than an adult's. Healthy lies somewhere between 97 and 100.4 F, according to the BabyCenter website.
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Stevia is a natural sweetener formulated from the green stevia shrub native to South America and western North America. It has 200 to 300 times the sweetness of sugar, but has no calories. It has been used for centuries as a sweetener in its native Paraguay.
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Triglycerides are one of the types of fat in the body and your level can be measured with a blood test. The test is more accurate if it is done after fasting from food and drinks for 9 to 12 hours. The normal range for triglyceride level for adults is less than 150 mg/dL.
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A blood pressure cuff is a device used to measure the force of the blood in the veins and arteries. At rest, the force of blood flow is constant and, in healthy individuals, ranges between 110/70 and 120/80. The larger number is the systolic number--the force of blood as the heart contracts.
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Maybe you're ready to start a family and have been trying for months to conceive a baby. But your efforts have fallen to the wayside. At this point you may be wondering if there is something wrong with your manhood, yet you're not ready to visit your doctor.
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When your potassium and magnesium levels are too high or too low, complications can arise. Supplements may be appropriate if you are deficient in either mineral. Deficiencies should be closely monitored and corrected under the care of a health care professional.
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A triglyceride is the most common form of fat in foods and in the body. Triglycerides are needed for good health and they are a rich energy source, as they provide more than twice as much energy for the body as carbohydrates and protein.
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The menstrual cycle is an approximately 28-day cycle which results in the release of a mature egg from the ovary. This egg may then go on to become fertilized or may be released, unfertilized, along with the lining of the uterus.
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The kidneys connect to the bladder with a small tube called a ureter. Some medical conditions, such as kidney stones, can cause an obstruction in the kidney or the ureter.
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Peg-shaped teeth, or peg teeth, usually occur in the lateral incisors. These teeth are smaller than normal and tapered in shape. Aside from an unusual appearance and cosmetic considerations, the teeth themselves aren't cause for alarm.
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Located above the kidneys, the adrenal glands serve the important function of secreting your body's hormones. Adrenal glands also help regulate your body's response to stress by releasing a hormone called cortisol.
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Learn how to use tea tree oil as a natural remedy for herpes sores, and discover the benefits of this antiviral treatment. Understand the proper application steps and precautions to take when using tea tree oil for herpes.
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Birth control methods include hormonal contraceptives, such as pills, shots and patches. Each method and brand has a unique mixture of estrogen and progestin and delivery molecules that can potentially affect a fetus.
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Loose teeth are commonly caused by periodontitis, an infection that can destroy the soft tissue and bone that support your teeth while elevating your risk for heart attack, stroke and other serious health problems, according to MayoClinic.com.
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According to KidsHealth, many children are at risk for high triglycerides because of poor eating habits. Your child may not experience any adverse affects of an unhealthy triglyceride level now, but eating foods that raise cholesterol levels could impact his health as he gets older.
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Condom use for pregnancy prevention and to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted diseases dates back to ancient times. While modern condoms bear little resemblance to their historical counterparts, contraception and disease prevention remain the primary purposes for condom use. Condoms come in many varieties.
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Yaz is a prescription birth control pill containing drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol. The medication works to prevent the ovary from releasing an egg during the menstrual cycle and changes the lining of the cervix and uterus so a fertilized egg will experience difficulty implanting in the uterus.
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Prednisone is frequently prescribed for asthma, one of the most common pregnancy complications. In fact, about six million women under 45 have asthma and approximately 0.5 to 1.3 percent of all pregnancies are complicated by maternal asthma, according to the Illinois Teratogen Information System.
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