Symptoms, diagnostic markers, and specialized nutritional protocols are critical components in managing cardiovascular health, organ function, and psychological well-being across the lifespan.
Having an infant or toddler who wakes up with a fever can be scary. A fever typically occurs when your child’s body is fighting an infection. A child’s fever usually gets better within a few days, according to MayoClinic.com.
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Red blood cells carry oxygen to all cells in your body. Hemoglobin -- a protein found in red blood cells -- binds to oxygen molecules and delivers oxygen to tissues and cells via your circulatory system. When hemoglobin levels fall below normal levels, your body won't function optimally.
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Hormonal birth control has been available to American women since the early 1960s with the introduction of "the pill." Since then, birth control via hormones can also be accomplished with injections, patches, implants and rings, although pills remain the most popular method and the most studied.
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The recovery after vasectomy is usually quick, and most men experience few side effects after the procedure. On occasion, some men may notice a lump in one or both testicles after a vasectomy. Some causes for testicular lumps after vasectomy include sperm granulomas, hematomas and inflammation.
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The traditional Chinese diet, featuring low or moderate amounts of animal-based protein and plenty of plant-based foods, is one among many traditional diet styles that has received praise for its disease-fighting abilities.
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Peppermint oil is extracted from the stem, leaves and flowers of the peppermint plant. It is often used as a flavoring in toothpaste and mouthwash, but is also used in the alternative medical world, as well.
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The Dead Sea is unique due to its high concentrations of salts and minerals. It is particularly rich in magnesium, sodium, potassium and calcium. Use of Dead Sea mud has been studied in connection with health benefits and healing properties for physical ailments.
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Massage provides multiple benefits, including muscle relaxation and tension relief. When it comes to choosing a basic massage oil, newcomers to the world of massage may feel as if they’re on a quest for the Holy Grail itself.
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Blocked arteries cause high blood pressure, or hypertension. High blood pressure puts you at risk for stroke, heart attacks, kidney damage and blindness. Each class of blood pressure medicines carries differing risks for interacting with other drugs or supplements.
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Balance boards, also known as wobble boards, are instruments that use a flat, hard top that you stand on, and an unstable rounded bottom so that to use it, you must exercise balance and swift movements. Balance boards are used in a variety of ways, from sports training, to fitness and exercise and even rehabilitation.
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Breast size, according to Kid’sHealth.org, is mostly determined by heredity and body weight. Essential oils cannot make small breasts grow, in the traditional sense, but they can make them appear fuller and firmer. According to Valerie Ann Worwood, author of “The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy,"
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A type of carbohydrate, you'll find lactose in milk and milk products. It is a disaccharide, or a sugar molecule, consisting of two sugars – glucose and galactose.
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A collarbone break or fracture is a common injury. The collarbone is also known as the clavicle and is the bone that connects your arm to your body. Most broken collarbones are treated non-surgically by immobilizing your arm in a sling for several weeks.
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Urine tests commonly measure protein and creatinine to check for the presence of kidney disease or dysfunction. Protein in your urine is abnormal and prompts follow-up testing. If your kidneys do not work properly, your doctor may need to test your urine regularly to monitor kidney function.
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Ginger and turmeric are two powerful spices that have been used widely throughout history for both culinary and medical purposes. Using these spices in recipes provides a way to season a variety of foods without adding sodium or fat.
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The healthy range for blood pressure is the same for all ages. However, according to The Merck Manual of Geriatrics, blood pressure tends to rise for most people aged 65 and over.
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Fibroid cysts, or uterine fibroids, are also called myomas, leiomyomas or fibroid tumors. Fibroids most commonly occur in women over 40 and, although they can become quite large, up to 80 percent of fibroids are about the size of a walnut. A fibroid tumor is generally not cancerous and less than 0.
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Colds occur as often as 8 times per year in young children, and no parent wants the little one feeling under the weather for long.
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According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 51.6 percent of Americans over the age of 12 reported themselves as alcohol drinkers in 2008.
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A heart-healthy diet emphasizes fruits and vegetables and foods that are low in cholesterol, saturated fat and sodium. Dietary cholesterol can increase your blood levels of cholesterol, particularly LDL cholesterol, a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
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