Symptoms, diagnostic markers, and specialized nutritional protocols are critical components in managing cardiovascular health, organ function, and psychological well-being across the lifespan.
Blood pressure refers to the force the fluid within the vascular system exerts on the walls of the vessels. Elevated blood pressure increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney disease, blindness and death. The higher blood pressure is above normal, the greater the risk.
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Teen weight loss is not about dieting. A teen summer weight-loss plan is about integrating lifestyle changes and creating healthy habits. This is important because weight loss does not have to be a struggle or cause negative body image. It can be easy to do and rewarding.
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A common complaint in patients with liver problems is a sensation of fullness or bloating within the abdomen. This sensation results from increased water retention within the membranous lining of the abdominal tissue known as ascites, according to "Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine."
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There are two approved methods of sleeping recommended by the American Chiropractic Association: sleeping on your side and sleeping on your back. Sleeping on your stomach is not only the least desirable position to sleep in, but it could damage your spine and nervous system.
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A groin pull, or strain, refers to an overstretch or tear injury to one of the three adductor muscles that run down the inside of the thigh and work to pull the legs together.
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Sunburns can range from tender, pink skin to painful blisters accompanied by nausea and fever. They're known to contribute to premature aging and cancer. Vitamins, when combined with sunscreen and protective clothing, can lessen the sun's damaging effects.
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Retinol is a chemical derivative of Vitamin A that assists the body in developing and maintaining the health of skin, mucous membranes and hair.
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Sometimes, chemical compounds can have wildly different structures and properties despite similar names.
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Because of the multiple side effects of synthetically manufactured drugs and medicines, a lot of people are now adopting older forms of treatment like ayurveda, which focuses on using natural ingredients to heal various illnesses.
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Steam vaporizers are less likely than cool-mist humidifiers to cause excessive mold and bacterial growth, but, because vapor is made in these machines by using a heating element to cause steam, the risk of a burn is greater.
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There are several unfavorable effects of scar tissue formation following surgery. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health or NIH, the body puts down scar tissue after an injury or surgery as a way to heal its wounds.
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According to the American Heart Association, a blood cholesterol level of less than 160 milligrams per deciliter is considered low. Taking cholesterol-lowering medications occasionally leads to low cholesterol, also called hypocholesterolemia. Several disorders and conditions also cause hypocholesterolemia.
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Rashes typically occur when an inflammatory agent comes into contact with your child's skin, but a rash accompanied by a cough could mean something else.
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The diet pill phentermine is associated with a number of negative and dangerous side effects, but it is still sold as a commercial appetite suppressant. Doctors may prescribe this medication to treat obesity, and it was part of the widely used yet discontinued Phen-Fen combination, which also included fenfluramine.
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Colon cancer is associated with symptoms that most people have experienced at one time or another, such as diarrhea, constipation or fatigue. These common symptoms become worrisome when they persist or are associated with more specific signs of colon cancer, such as bloody bowel movements and bleeding from the rectum.
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Plastic containers contain many chemicals, some of which have been identified as potentially harmful. You should avoid two chemicals in particular: bisphenol A and phthalates. Both of these chemicals interfere with animal and human hormones.
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Whether you have tried everything you could find to unblock that ear congestion or you just prefer to avoid medications that can have side effects, acupressure can be a superb treatment to get you hearing clearly again.
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Ginger root is a time-honored alternative medicine that has been used for centuries to treat a wide range of conditions. Even today it is useful in some medical applications, such as the use of ginger to subdue nausea.
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When you notice your baby coughing and choking during sleep, you might wonder what could be wrong. There are a few different possible reasons, but it can be difficult to diagnose the cause at home.
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While the occasional pimple is no big deal, ongoing acne can cause emotional turmoil and negatively affect your self-esteem. While no one remedy will work for everyone, vitamin A is a well-researched acne fighter.
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