Symptoms, diagnostic markers, and specialized nutritional protocols are critical components in managing cardiovascular health, organ function, and psychological well-being across the lifespan.
Lingzhi, a large woody-looking mushroom also known as Ganoderma lucidum or reishi, is highly revered in Asia. Indeed, lingzhi has been a component of Chinese medicine for more than 4,000 years; today, lingzhi is an ingredient in several weight-loss supplements.
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Tubal ligation is a medical procedure where the fallopian tubes are cut or closed as a method of preventing pregnancy. By cutting — or “tying” — these tubes, your eggs are prevented from moving out into the uterus and fertilized.
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Your body uses vitamin D for maintaining healthy bones and effectively absorbing calcium. Not having enough vitamin D in your system may raise your risk of osteoporosis, bone malformations, cancer, inflammation and suppressed immunity.
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The symptom of water retention indicates that fluid is pooling in the tissues of the body. Water retention, also called swelling or edema, occurs for several reasons. Anyone with persistent swelling should seek the advice of a licensed medical professional.
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NBC Nightly News revisits the story of Zion Harvey, who a year ago became the first child ever to receive a double hand transplant.
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Puberty can be an awkward time of life. Hormone changes during puberty may cause your child to gain some weight.
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Hormonal contraceptives, including the classic birth control pill, shot, ring, patch and "minipill," are very popular methods for preventing unplanned pregnancy. In general, hormone-based birth control methods are safe and associated with few side effects or drug interactions.
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High cholesterol has various effects on your body, one of which is fatigue. When plaque builds in the walls of your arteries, it leads to conditions such as coronary heart disease, CHD, and coronary microvascular disease, CMD.
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Almonds provide crunch and flavor, good for a snack on the go. You can also add almonds to salads and other dishes. Small quantities of almonds usually fit well into most diets, but eating too many can cause side effects. Understanding the risks helps you appropriately plan your diet and avoid pitfalls.
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Discover the benefits of using evening primrose oil while breastfeeding, but talk to your doctor first. Evening primrose oil is considered safe during lactation and may alleviate breast pain, eczema, and other symptoms.
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When you turn 50 or 60, no one expects you to have the same energy levels you had in your teens and 20s. Slowing down as you age is normal, but experiencing chronic and extreme fatigue is not.
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Colon cleansing, which is also called colon hydrotherapy, is generally not required or recommended for healthy people. Using enemas or colonic irrigation, taking herbal supplements with laxative effects or over-the-counter laxatives may be used to partially cleanse the colon in certain situations.
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Patients whose kidney function has dropped to a mere 20 percent are likely to be facing renal failure soon. At this stage of renal disease, it becomes a life and death matter for patients to take good care of themselves.
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Plugged ears may occur as a result of colds, infections or allergies. This symptom is related to fluid buildup in your eustachian tubes -- the tubes that connect your middle ear with the back of your nose and upper throat.
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Surgical abortion is performed by appropriately licensed physicians to end unwanted pregnancies. These procedures are typically performed in the first trimester, however may be performed throughout the entire pregnancy certain circumstances. Several symptoms are common after surgical abortion.
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Triphala churna is an East Indian herbal powder commonly used by Ayurvedic medicine practitioners for treating stomach ailments and for body detoxification. Triphala means three fruits. Tri -- three, and phala -- fruits. It is a combination of haritaki, malaki and vibhitaki.
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Diastolic blood pressure is the pressure on your artery walls between heartbeats. Diastolic pressure usually is described in combination with systolic pressure (the pressure exerted on your arterial wall during the heart’s contraction), and is the lower of the two numbers in your blood pressure reading.
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When you’ve suffered from chronic knee pain, a knee replacement can give you a new lease on life, but hearing clicking noises coming from the joint may give you pause. Certain exercises will keep your knee functioning at its highest level and may quiet some of the noises.
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Reflexologists stimulate your body and its functions through the application of pressure to specific points on your hands, feet and face. Traditional reflexology theory asserts that each finger contains a map of reflexes in the nerve endings.
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Ovary pain is a common condition in women. Many women experience ovarian pain as a normal part of the menstrual cycle. After an egg is released in ovulation, it can cause a twinge of pain in the ovary, called mittleschmerz. The pain is felt in your side, right above the hip.
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