Symptoms, diagnostic markers, and specialized nutritional protocols are critical components in managing cardiovascular health, organ function, and psychological well-being across the lifespan.
Your body is about two-thirds water. Dehydration reduces the amount of water in your body. Severe dehydration can lower blood pressure and the amount of oxygen available to your cells, which may lead to coma and death.
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A malt beverage is an alcoholic or nonalcoholic fermented beverage made from barley. Malt beverages include beer, ale, stout and porter. Having a frosty glass of beer on a hot day may cool you down, but it can also raise your blood pressure.
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Roses fend off predators with thorns, but tobacco plants protect their huge leaves with a more lethal, yet invisible, defense -- nicotine. Naturally occurring in tobacco, the chemical nicotine rapidly hijacks the nervous systems of insects and animals that would dare munch on it.
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With cholesterol, just like in any movie or TV show, there's good guys and bad guys. LDL, or low-density lipoprotein, cholesterol contributes to plaque that can clog your arteries. If a clot occurs, you could suffer from a heart attack or stroke.
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Skin cleansers are essential in any good skincare regimen for removing surface debris like dirt or makeup and also helping to get rid of excess oil that can clog your pores. Unfortunately, some facial cleansers contain alcohol.
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Collagen is the most common protein in the human body, comprising about 30 percent of the body's total protein content, according to Medical News Today. Collagen offers a wide variety of skin benefits, but the benefits vary depending upon environmental factors and how your body accesses collagen.
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Red and irritated skin, small-scale rashes or even blackheads are likely temporary conditions in your toddler. Breastfeeding toddlers may develop skin reactions to foods or medications which the mother has consumed.
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If diabetes runs in your family or your doctor discovers warning signs that you might develop the condition, your diet is more important than ever. Cream of Wheat, a hot cereal made from farina, also known as ground wheat, is likely a better breakfast choice than chocolate donuts or sugary pastries.
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Enjoy spaghetti as a versatile food that goes with a variety of sauces and toppings. Prepare spaghetti simply by tossing it with garlic and olive oil, or create a more elaborate dish with tomato sauce, Parmesan cheese and fresh garden vegetables.
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Bronchitis can be painful and difficult to treat. The ginger rhizome is a well-known traditional remedy for coughs, cold and flu, and may help boost your immune system and soothe a sore throat, tight chest and cough, the symptoms common to bronchitis.
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There is a fine line between lengthening muscles by gently stretching them, and elongating them to the point of triggering the stretch reflex, a protective response that contracts the muscle, causing the undesirable effect of tightening the targeted muscle.
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Cleansing detox diets have become increasingly popular as a quick weight-loss method for improved health. A detox involves eliminating the toxins that accumulate daily in our bodies from what we eat and drink, our environment and the chemicals we use.
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Placing your parent or parents in a nursing home may be one of the most difficult and traumatic events of your life. However, if you understand what is involved, the needs of your parent(s) and a number of other factors, it may help make the decision a little easier.
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Lemons, limes, oranges and grapefruits are tangy, nutritious and delicious. Vitamin C gives these fruits their nutritional punch and the citric acid content gives them tang and great taste. Citric acid is added to many foods and beverages because of its ability to boost flavor.
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An oophorectomy is a surgical procedure that removes one or both of your ovaries. In certain cases, you might also have your uterus or fallopian tubes removed at the same time.
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If you're regularly involved in strenuous exercise or are concerned about your cardiovascular health, you might find a supplement called L-citrulline malate of potential value. Citrulline is an amino acid that's considered nonessential because your body makes a sufficient supply and dietary intake isn't essential.
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Anyone who has ever experienced a toothache is aware of how severe tooth pain can be. In contrast, pain from swollen gums is barely noticeable. There are several reasons for toothaches and swollen gums, including cavities, infection and the perplexing fractured tooth syndrome.
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Many conditions or injuries can cause pain above the breasts. According to the Family Doctor website, chest pain, including pain above the breasts, can signal a serious underlying condition. However, some causes of pain above the breasts are benign and self-resolve or may be treated with conservative methods.
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Increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of blood circulation through the body promotes a healthy, strong cardiovascular system. The cardiovascular system -- also called the circulatory system -- consists of the heart, the blood and complex networks of blood vessels called arteries, veins and capillaries.
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Pressure points are specific sensitive areas on the surface of the body. You can exploit a pressure point for many uses. Martial artists quickly disable attackers by using a simple but forced push on a pressure point. Stimulation of pressure points also helps to relieve pain and assists in massage therapy.
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