Symptoms, diagnostic markers, and specialized nutritional protocols are critical components in managing cardiovascular health, organ function, and psychological well-being across the lifespan.
A yellowish resin extracted from the guggul plant contains substances called guggulsterones and possibly others. Laboratory studies have found that guggulsterones can change the metabolism of cholesterol by the liver.
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Vitamin E is a fat soluble vitamin that is essential in many physiological processes. In women, vitamin E plays an important role in the health and maintenance of proper reproductive system function. Deficiencies in vitamin E are common and can adversely affect reproductive system function.
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Onions and garlic are both part of the allium family of vegetables that contain substances to possibly benefit your health in many ways, reports the American Institute for Cancer Research.
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Unless you are a juggler or pianist, you probably don't consider stretching your hands and fingers. But their muscles can become tense and lose range of motion like any other muscles, especially after an injury.
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A fever is a symptom, but also an immune system response that helps the body fight infections. A low-grade fever up to 100.2 degrees Fahrenheit in an 8-month-old baby typically doesn't require treatment, according to FamilyDoctor.org.
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Most Americans eat more bread than they think. You probably have toast for breakfast, a sandwich, panini or sub for lunch, and a few pieces of garlic bread with your dinner. Breads also include pizza dough, burger buns, bagels, English muffins, French baguette, rolls and croissants.
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Colloidal silver products are made of tiny silver particles in a liquid form suspension. Many claims have been made, both pro and con, in response to the effects that colloidal silver may produce.
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Babies have sensitive skin and can develop a number of minor but unsightly skin conditions. Often babies will develop patches of small bumps on their faces and these can be either baby acne or milia. Both conditions are common and, though they look unpleasant, they are both harmless.
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Plan B, also known as the βmorning after pill,β is actually two pills that contain the hormone levonorgestrel. The first pill is taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex; the second pill is taken 12 hours later. A newer formulation--Plan B OneStep--consists of one pill taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex.
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To overcome the need to fix someone, start by fixing that need within yourself. Work together with your partner to fix a problem instead of doing it for them.
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Tracking your menstrual cycle can be important for a number of reasons. These include determining your normal pattern, which can help you identify changes that could signal a problem.
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Your diet directly affects your health, including the health of your circulatory system. Over time, a diet high in fat and processed foods elevates your cholesterol levels.
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The buildup of fatty deposits, or plaque, in the arteries is medically referred to as atherosclerosis. While some accumulation of fatty deposits in the arteries is normal, excess buildup hardens and narrows the arteries making it difficult for blood to flow through.
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The bile ducts carry digestive fluid manufactured in the liver to the gallbladder for storage until needed to break down fats in the small intestine. If the ducts become blocked, bile builds up in the liver and causes jaundice.
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Male athletes are most likely to get this ringworm-related fungal infection, but anyone can develop jock itch β especially if their activities result in a frequently sweaty groin region. Symptoms of jock itch include itching and stinging in the groin area, redness, a raised rash, flaking, peeling or cracked skin.
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Clary sage essential oil is considered to be beneficial for a number of ailments including depression, anxiety, migraines, digestive disorders, skin inflammation and other stress-induced symptoms. This therapeutic plant oil is also recommended for women's health issues including premenstrual syndrome, or PMS.
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A clear liquid diet includes foods that are liquid at room temperature. These foods are easily digested, leaving no undigested residue in your intestinal tract. You doctor might prescribe a clear liquid diet prior to medical tests or surgery.
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Adenoids are lymph tissues that are located high in the throat behind the nose and soft palate of the mouth. Adenoids are responsible for trapping bacteria and producing antibodies to fight infection.
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Amitriptyline is a medication which belongs to a class of medications known as tricyclic antidepressants. These drugs are able to affect the levels of different chemicals in the brain, known as neurotransmitters.
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To inhale frankincense is to inhale tradition. The ancient resin, obtained from trees native to Southern Arabia, was used in biblical times for ritual, healing and as a perfume fixative. Modern herbalists use the essential oil obtained from the resin as a topical application.
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