Symptoms, diagnostic markers, and specialized nutritional protocols are critical components in managing cardiovascular health, organ function, and psychological well-being across the lifespan.
Pain can develop in several parts of the back, including the middle region. If muscle tightness and joint stiffness are contributing to mid-back pain, stretching this area can help. Stiffness often settles into the mid-back due to poor posture and aging.
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More than 32 million Americans wear contact lenses, according to the American Optometric Association, and at some point every one of them has had to learn to clean the lenses. Though "no-rub"
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As you age, your skin loses some of its natural elasticity. The result is fine lines and wrinkles that gradually deepen over time. Fortunately, you don’t have to go under to knife to reduce the appearance of aging.
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Although the hormone insulin is most often associated with glucose, what insulin does is help move substances from your bloodstream into your cells -- and that includes triglycerides. Elevated triglycerides often go hand-in-hand with high blood sugar because insulin is needed to remove both from your bloodstream.
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Painful but uncommon injuries that develop most frequently in people with chronic intestinal disorders, such as Crohn’s disease, anal fistulas usually require surgery to heal.
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Nature's Bounty herbs and other all-natural dietary supplements typically give the impression of being natural and safe.
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Colloidal silver is an all-natural, safe and inexpensive solution for the treatment of skin rashes. It acts as a local antibiotic and also a powerful anti-inflammatory agent.
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Magnesium pills are a type of nutritional supplement used to increase magnesium levels in people who do not have enough of this substance in their bodies. Foods rich in magnesium include nuts, whole grains, tofu and green leafy vegetables.
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Epsom salt is the common name for the compound magnesium sulfate, or magnesium sulfate heptahydrate. According to SaltWorks, Epsom salts were first discovered and named after the town of Epsom, England in the early 1800s.
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Amenorrhea can be a scary experience for some women and welcomed by others. This is a normal event that happens in a woman's life due to pregnancy or menopause. At times in the menstrual cycle, women may experience cycles of amenorrhea.
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The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists have developed guidelines of what is considered a normal fetal heart rate and an abnormal fetal heart rate. Fetal heart rate is often referred to as FHR. Your doctor will monitor your baby’s FHR for sudden changes or serious conditions.
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Tiger Balm is a staple in locker rooms, sports schools, and home medicine chests around the world. Originally designed as a topical analgesic for muscles and joints, it has found other uses as well. Today, it is used as a remedy for itching, sprains, congestion from allergies, and headaches.
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Several herbs can affect your brain’s neurotransmitters, which are brain chemicals. An imbalance in these chemicals plays a direct role in depression because they are linked to mood, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Other neurotransmitters affect your ability to make memories and think.
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The junction where two bones meet is a joint, also known as a bony articulation. With more than 200 bones in the human body, there are several different types of joints that give the body both mobility and stability. Joints are divided into three groups: freely movable, slightly movable, and immovable.
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Flushing the body with salt water is a quick and easy way to cleanse the digestive tract without the harmful effects of commercial medications. Salt water acts as a natural laxative that cleans impurities from the gastrointestinal system.
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Swelling often indicates a condition or damage in the body that needs medical attention. Swelling is most often associated with flesh injuries or damage to structures in the body, such as the bones, tendons and ligaments. But some forms of swelling can indicate serious conditions affecting the cardiovascular system.
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Horseradish, known botanically as Armoracia rusticana, has been used for centuries for medicinal purposes, and only later became a spicy substance used in foods. Horseradish contains volatile oils that are similar to those found in mustard.
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A tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the tonsils, two glands or lymph tissues, that lie at the back of the throat. The surgery may be indicated due to ongoing recurrent infections or snoring and sleep apnea.
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Fungal infections are often a sign of immune deficiency, overuse of antibiotics or lack of hygiene. The most common fungal infections are caused by candida species, especially Candida albicans. Fungi, including yeast varieties, prefer warm, moist areas of the body, such as the genitalia, underarms and feet.
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Your AC joint, technically called your acromioclavicular joint, is found in your shoulder where your scapula and clavicle meet. The AC joint can be damaged through a chronic condition such as arthritis, but in most cases injury is due to separation of the joint. AC separation is rated on a grading system.
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