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.

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List of Body Systems

A systems of the human body consist of specific organs, tissues and cells that work together to perform specific functions. These body systems work in complementary ways to maintain your overall health.

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How to Reverse Calcium Buildup in the Heart

A buildup of calcium on your heart increases your risk of heart disease and heart attack. When calcium builds up in your aortic valves, the blood flow to your heart is reduced, which can cause these life-threatening medical problems.

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A List of Acupressure Points for Fatigue

Acupressure is a type of touch therapy rooted in the principles of ancient Chinese medicine. The central element of acupressure lies in the use of touch and pressure on specific points of the body for the purpose of balancing the body's energy.

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The Best Herbal Tea for Nausea

Nausea, the feeling that you are going to vomit, can occur for a variety of reasons, ranging from mild anxiety to a more severe illness. Drinking the appropriate herbal tea may help relieve your nausea in some cases.

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The Normal Heart Rate at 15 Months

The heart rate is one of your body’s vital signs, indicating its level of functioning. A normal heart rate varies, depending on your age and circumstances. Newborn babies have faster heart rates than adults, and various factors, such as heart conditions, physical activity or physical fitness, can influence heart rate.

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List of Foods That Raise HDL

HDL, or high-density lipoproteins, are the "good" cholesterol your body that help to transport excess cholesterol in the blood back to the liver to be broken down. A healthy HDL level in the blood is 60 milligrams per deciliter or higher, with a higher HDL level decreasing risk of heart disease.

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How to Stop Being Immature

Overcoming immaturity is a significant aspect of development during adolescence and young adulthood. Dictionary.com defines immaturity as youthful behavior "lacking wisdom, insight and emotional stability." Remember that being an older age does not necessarily mean you will show maturity.

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Organic Fruit Tree Sprays

More organic fruit tree sprays exist than the novice orchardist might initially suspect. These sprays, whether home-brewed or store-bought, protect against specific insects and plant diseases.

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Anal Fistula and Raw Food

A diet that includes raw fruits, vegetables and nuts may reduce the symptoms of an anal fistula and promote wound healing. Bowel movements can cause severe pain with an anal fistula, especially if digestive wastes are hard and difficult to pass.

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Is Blood Pressure Higher After Eating & Drinking?

You wouldn’t run a marathon or swim laps on a full stomach. Aside from the discomfort you would feel, you would put undue strain on your cardiovascular system. Although you know this intuitively, it helps to know the physiology of the human body that explains the role of circulation in digestion.

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How to Use Epson Salt for Infection

Magnesium sulfate, better known as Epsom salts, is a chemical compound made up of magnesium, oxygen and sulfur. Epsom salts chemical makeup is highly absorbent and draws toxins from whatever surface it encounters, including human skin, which makes it popular for use as a bath salt.

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How to Rid Smells in My Ears

If you notice a foul smell in you or your child's ear, it could be a sign of an ear infection. Other symptoms include ear pain, ear discharge and a feeling of fullness in the ear, MedlinePlus reports. If you do develop an ear infection, antibiotics can be used to treat.

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What Are the Ingredients in Epsom Salts?

Epsom salt is known as magnesium sulfate, which is used in agriculture to enrich soil that lacks magnesium. It is also traditionally used for treating sore and painful muscles by soaking in a bath of warm water mixed with one or two cups of Epsom salt.

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How to Raise HDL With Supplements

Not all types of cholesterol are bad. HDL, or high density lipoprotein, is a type of cholesterol that protects the heart and removes unhealthy cholesterol, called LDL cholesterol. According to the Mayo Clinic, the higher a person's HDL cholesterol is, the lower their unhealthy cholesterol usually isl.

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The Signs of Toxins in Your Body

In 2002, there were appoximately 100,000 chemicals in commercial use in the United States, according to an April 2002 report from the EPA. That number grows annually as thousands of new chemicals are registered for use in foods, medications, household products and lawn-care products.

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Hand Tremors in Teens

A tremor is an involuntary muscle movement that is common in the hands. Most people's hands shake very slightly when they move them. Several health concerns can cause more noticeable shaking, but periodic hand tremors are normal and don't typically indicate serious illness.

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Peppermint Oil for Diarrhea

Diarrhea is characterized by watery, loose stools occurring more frequently than usual, according to MayoClinic.com. Diarrhea may be the result of several conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, diseases, viruses or bacteria and parasites.

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My Sprained Ankle Is Itching

The causes of a sprained ankle are many, including a misstep, sports injury or fall. One of the symptoms of this injury is swelling at the site. When your skin swells, it also stretches, which may cause it to itch.

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Diet Plan for Your Fifth Month of Pregnancy

During your fifth month of pregnancy, which is in the middle of the second trimester, your goal shouldn’t be dieting but rather about providing a bounty of nutritious foods for you and your growing baby.

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