Comprehensive Health: Medical Triage, Nutrition & Disease Management

Symptoms, diagnostic markers, and specialized nutritional protocols are critical components in managing cardiovascular health, organ function, and psychological well-being across the lifespan.

The Best Colloidal Silver Generators

Colloidal silver generators are devices manufactured for the purpose of producing a liquid silver compound used for consumption and topical application.

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Abdominal Adhesions and C-Sections

When the abdominal organs are disturbed when they're moved during surgery or because of inflammatory disease, they may become stuck to each other by adhesions -- a form of scarring.

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How Do You Wrap a Shoulder?

Also known as a shoulder spica, shoulder wraps prevent excessive motion and provide joint comfort to an unstable shoulder.

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Natural Steroid Herbs

A 2007 survey presented in the "American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that 52 percent of people take a dietary supplement at least once a month. Studies testing animals and humans suggest that herbal supplements can play a positive role in maintaining health and treating disease.

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Pros of a Tonsillectomy

Tonsils are two small, almond-shaped masses of lymphoid tissue found in the back of the throat. They often become a source of infection, pain and inflammation. A physician may recommend removal if the tonsils cause numerous infections, sore throats or difficulty swallowing.

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Causes for an Elevated Heart Rate

Your heart normally beats in a regular rhythm at a rate of roughly 60 to 100 beats per minute at rest. When the resting heart rate exceeds 100 beats per minute, this is called tachycardia. Many conditions and diseases can cause tachycardia.

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Herbal Remedies for Menstrual Bleeding

According to the doctors at the Women to Women's Healthcare Center, heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia) occurs when a woman soaks a pad or a tampon every hour for several hours or bleeds for more than a week and a half each month.

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Infant Stomach Ache Remedies

Because an infant can’t simply tell you, it can be difficult to figure out if a baby has a stomach ache. However, common symptoms include fussiness, gas, vomiting and diarrhea. Whether caused by indigestion, gas, colic or allergy, an upset baby can disrupt the entire family.

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Is There an Ideal Waist-to-Chest Ratio?

Waist-to-chest ratio is an important number used to gauge health and fitness. Specifically, it is a measure of the proportion of the waist circumference to the chest circumference. This ratio is used in conjunction with waist-to-hip ratio and body mass index to determine overall body shape.

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Should You Meditate or Exercise First?

Exercise and meditation both help to promote health on all levels, including your physical, psychological and emotional well-being. Regular moderate activity helps to maintain overall vitality, manage weight and keep stress levels low. Meditation improves focus and lowers stress.

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Home Remedy to Detoxify Blood

Detoxifying the blood essentially means to remove waste matter that may be in the blood as a result of biological processes or from disease.

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Indian Foods With Low Cholesterol and High Calcium

Indian cuisine is known for its aromatic rice, spicy curry dishes and grilled breads. While many Indian foods are nutritious and low in cholesterol, others are not. By applying the same healthy-eating guidelines you'd use for American cuisine, you can enjoy tasty Indian dishes without compromising your wellness goals.

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Drugs That Decrease Heart Rate

A slow heart rate, called bradycardia, may result from various medications. Some drugs were developed specifically to slow the heart rate. But bradycardia may be an unwanted side effect of a wide range of other medications that were not developed to have any impact on the heart.

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Acute Depression Symptoms

Depression can develop in anyone, regardless of age or sex. This common mental condition affects roughly 7 percent of Americans in any given year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.

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What Are the Benefits of a Collagen Powder Drink?

Collagen, the most abundant protein in the body, is part of the connective tissue for bones, muscles, blood cells, cartilage, arteries and organs. As you age, the production of collagen decreases, leading to a slew of potential side effects.

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The Long-Term Side Effects of Doxorubicin

Doxorubicin is the generic name for the chemotherapy drug Adriamycin (chemocare.com). Doxorubicin is classified as an anthracycline, and it is used to treat breast cancer, bladder cancer, some leukemias, multiple myeloma, ovarian cancer and uterine cancer, among others (chemocare.com). It has the nickname "

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Birth Control Advantages and Disadvantages

Birth control is available in a variety of methods, from natural family planning to an intrauterine device, condoms, pills, rings and patches. Each method has advantages and disadvantages in terms of convenience, potential side effects and pregnancy prevention.

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High Cholesterol Effects on Eyes

High cholesterol, or hyperlipidemia, is characterized by the presence in the bloodstream of abnormally high total cholesterol -- combined high-density lipoprotein, or HDL, and low-density lipoprotein -- LDL, abnormally high LDL -- bad cholesterol, and/or abnormally high triglycerides.

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