Symptoms, diagnostic markers, and specialized nutritional protocols are critical components in managing cardiovascular health, organ function, and psychological well-being across the lifespan.
Sprained ankles are common injuries, especially in athletes. An ankle sprain typically presents with swelling, bruising and pain to the ankle and foot. If you have sprained your ankle, see a doctor. She can rule out a more serious injury such as a fracture. Treatment for a sprained ankle usually consists of โR.I.C.E.
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Apple cider vinegar is recommended as a remedy for a host of ailments, but it can be bad for your tooth enamel due to its high acidity.
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Think of charcoal and you might a barbecue or the product many artists use when sketching. But there is a medicinal form of charcoal, known as activated charcoal, that is used to treat a number of ailments, including heartburn, stomach bloating and flatulence. It is also used in cases of poisoning.
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Cardiovascular, or cardio, exercise is any kind of exercise that keeps your heart rate up for a suspended period of time. Cardio exercise can unclog your arteries as well as provide other health benefits. Cardio includes circuit weight lifting, running, biking, hiking, dancing and team sports.
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The human ear is a complex and delicate organ. Although it does help the body stay in balance, its primary job is to detect and amplify sounds. Unfortunately, loud noises in the environment can damage sensitive ear structures, which can lead to temporary and even permanent hearing loss.
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Earaches can be caused by bacteria, viruses, allergens, fungi, impacted ear wax or hearing aids. Otitis media is an inner ear or ear drum infection. Otitis externa is an ear canal infection and is also known as swimmerโs ear. Sweet oil can help the earaches caused by otitis media and otitis externa.
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Bergamot is a type of orange tree grown in Italy and used for everything from pesticides to perfumes. This fresh and clean smelling essential oil is great for treating urinary tract infections, acne, oily skin, eczema, psoriasis and cold sores.
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Ankle sprains are some of the most common injuries in sports, especially frequent in sports that involve lateral movement such as basketball, soccer and football. Because the ligaments and tendons in your ankle are weakened with every sprain, the risk of re-injury grows with each sprain.
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Cholesterol rings in the eye, also called corneal arcus, are deposits of fats in the clear part of your eye known as the cornea. They form a white or light gray arc or complete circle in front of the colored part of your eye.
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Plants commonly called lemongrass (Cymbopogon spp.) have grasslike leaves with a strong, lemony fragrance. Native to Africa and Asia, the plants are used as culinary flavoring and in perfumes, but they also have medicinal properties.
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A strong, effective cough is the first-line tool for clearing your lungs, according to an article Dr. W. D. Kim in a 1997 edition of the European Respiratory Journal. Coughing is the simplest home remedy, requiring neither drugs nor devices, and one you can make even more effective by learning a few simple techniques.
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To gain weight, you must take in more calories than you burn through activity. While this may seem easy, the key to gaining weight healthily and without raising cholesterol is to increase your intake of healthy foods while remaining active and avoiding foods high in trans and saturated fats.
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Severe levels of ankle fractures may need orthopaedic surgery, which involves repairing with a plate and screws. These stabilizing devices play a major role in properly aligning your ankle bones during healing.
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Becoming a new parent is both exciting and frightening. The smallest of symptoms, such as cold feet, may have you concerned. Try to relax, because cold feet are common, especially in an infant. Infants cannot fully regulate their body temperatures, so it becomes your job.
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Triglycerides, a type of fat in your bloodstream, can clog your arteries and make you more susceptible to heart attacks and strokes. If you follow a low-fat, low-sugar diet and exercise regularly, you can lower your triglycerides by 50 percent, according to the American Heart Association.
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Lipids are absorbed from the food you eat or manufactured in your body. Because these fats do not dissolve in blood, they are transported through your bloodstream to the tissues of your body as particles called lipoproteins. HDL and LDL are 2 of the 5 major classes of lipoproteins.
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Vitamin B-12, or cobalamin, is an important component for several metabolic reactions in the body. Although Vitamin B-12 deficiency is rare, it can result in anemia and serious cases of neuropathy and dementia. Daily recommendations for adults are 2.4 micrograms a day. B-12 is typically found in animal sources.
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A sprained thumb makes it difficult to perform certain movements in basketball, but learning how to tape the injury can allow a player to still be effective.
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Iron is a nutrient found in your body that comes entirely from your diet. It is found in fortified cereal, meat, beans and leafy green vegetables. Iron is necessary to make red blood cells and carry oxygen. Most of the iron in the body is found in red blood cells.
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Losing baby teeth is an exciting milestone in a child's life, and many parents want to remember the occasion. Children typically lose their first teeth between the ages of 5 and 7, but some may lose them prematurely due to injury. Many parents choose to save their children's baby teeth as mementos.
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