Comprehensive Health: Medical Triage, Nutrition & Disease Management

Symptoms, diagnostic markers, and specialized nutritional protocols are critical components in managing cardiovascular health, organ function, and psychological well-being across the lifespan.

Livercare Vs. Milk Thistle

Second to the skin, the liver is the largest organ in the body and plays a vital role in digestion, distribution of nutrients and the removal of toxins from the body.

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How to Keep the Respiratory System Healthy

You can promote respiratory health in many ways beyond not smoking. Whether using these strategies preventatively or to reduce symptoms of a condition such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, you can make a positive difference in the health of your respiratory system.

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What Are the Benefits of Garlic & Parsley?

Although you may use garlic and parsley in the kitchen to add flavor and taste to salads or cooked dishes, you might be unaware that both contain beneficial minerals and vitamins. Both are also part of traditional herbal medicine, where practitioners recommend them to boost health and treat illness.

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Which Nuts & Seeds to Buy Organic?

Nuts and seeds are ideal snacks. They provide vitamins, minerals and quick energy without unhealthy fat or empty calories. Although the nutmeat or seed is protected by a shell or fruit, unless they are raised organically they are treated with synthetic chemicals just as other non-organic crops.

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How to Stop a Toddler's Cough

If your toddler's coughing is accompanied by a runny nose, low fever, headache or a feeling of general malaise, she may have the flu or the common cold. In some cases, a cough may be the sign of a more serious condition, such as asthma. Consult your child's pediatrician to determine the severity of your child's cough.

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Ice Therapy for the Foot

Ice therapy is not just a home remedy but a medically proven technique for reducing inflammation and pain. It is beneficial for athletes with major injuries, but also for those, such as marathon runners, who place an above-average strain on the muscles and tissue in their feet.

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Tea Tree Oil for Perioral Dermatitis

Dermatitis is the inflammation of your skin, and perioral dermatitis involves the presence of red bumps around your mouth. This skin disorder is much more common among young women than men. Treatments for perioral dermatitis typically involve applying cream or medication to the infected area.

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Fish, Flax and Borage Oils

Fish, flax and borage oils all contain essential fatty acids, or EFAs, but they are not created equal and differ in their health benefits. Fish oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, flaxseed oil contains both omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, whereas borage oil is rich in omega-6 fatty acids.

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Curcumin Effect on Urine Color

Although traditionally used to add color and flavor to food dishes, curcumin has also been studied and used for medicinal purposes. After extraction from the turmeric plant, curcumin is made into supplements to treat a variety of health conditions, such as arthritis and certain heart disorders.

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What Are the Causes of Wounds That Do Not Heal?

Normal wound healing takes about 3 weeks, but some wounds can take months or even years to heal. Local factors such as the condition of the wound, infection, trauma and edema affect healing as can systemic factors -- those that affect the whole body -- such as age, general health and nutritional status.

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What Are the Medical Uses of Steroids?

Steroids are powerful and effective drugs used to treat a variety of medical conditions. Corticosteroids, the most common group of steroids, treat arthritis, asthma, autoimmune diseases, skin conditions and some kinds of cancer.

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How to Use Oil of Oregano for Candida

Candida albicans is a fungus that lives in the intestinal tract of all humans. Candida overgrowth can occur when healthy bacteria levels are interrupted from excessive sugar consumption or the use of antibiotics.

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How to Treat Staff Infections With Epsom Salt

Staphylococcus, or staph, infections are cause by bacteria found in moist, warm environments, especially hospitals and public restrooms. The bacteria enter the skin through cuts, sores or bug bites.

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Side Effects and Caution for Parsley

Parsley is a tasty herb available in curly-leaved and flat-leaf, or Italian, varieties. It can be an annual or perennial depending on the temperature of the region it’s growing in, as it is not tolerant of very cold winters. Often used for garnishes and as part of salads, it has medicinal uses too.

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Normal Pulse Rate for a Healthy Person

Checking your pulse is usually one of the first things that happens when you visit your doctor. This simple test is quick and painless, and provides information about your overall health. It also can be an important factor in making a diagnosis.

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Types of Posture

Healthy posture is based on natural positions that balance and support your skeletal system’s curves and weight-bearing abilities against the force of gravity. The idea that standing straight and tall is best for your back posture is a misconception.

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Top Ten Essential Oils for Mature Acne & Scars

Essential oils are a natural alternative for treating mature acne and scars. It is important to know how to use essential oils and know the properties they possess before you use them. Dilute essential oils in a carrier oil, such as grape seed, sunflower or apricot oil, before applying to the skin.

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Green Stool in a Teething and Nursing Baby

A breastfed baby’s stools vary daily in color, consistency and frequency. A bright green stool in your teething baby is well within what is considered normal for breastfed babies, and often results from dietary causes.

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Men's Daily Nutritional Requirements

Eating healthy combined with regular exercise is the key to healthy weight management in men. Choosing a nutrient-dense, calorie-controlled diet helps men look – and feel – their best. About 74 percent of U.S.

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