Symptoms, diagnostic markers, and specialized nutritional protocols are critical components in managing cardiovascular health, organ function, and psychological well-being across the lifespan.
Although you can control many factors that cause hypercholesterolemia, a lipid disorder marked by elevated levels of cholesterol and triglycerides, unmanageable risks include your age, sex and genetics.
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Licorice root β also known as Glycyrrhiza glabra β is a naturally sweet and moistening herb which has numerous benefits. Licorice also has known side effects with long-term use, and you should be aware of its side effects.
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A pulse oximeter measures the amount of hemoglobin saturated with oxygen. Oxygen saturation measured by pulse oximetry (SpO2) between 96 and 100 percent are considered normal, according to nursing instructor Kathy Lawrence, M.S.N. of the University of Texas Medical Branch.
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Cumin is a spice that enhances many Mediterranean, Indian, North African and Middle Eastern dishes. Derived from the seeds of a plant belonging to the parsley family, cumin -- both in its whole and ground form -- has been used medicinally since ancient times.
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HPLC creatine monohydrate is a form of creatine that is suggested to have a higher rate of absorption than other forms of creatine.
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Birth control pills are a popular way for women to prevent an unwanted pregnancy. All types of birth control pills contain synthetic forms of the hormones estrogen and progesterone, though some pills may only contain one type of hormone.
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A sprained ankle, one of the most common sports injuries, occurs when a player stretches or tears a ligament. While the ankle contains many ligaments, most sprains involve the lateral ligaments on the outside of the joint.
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Pain in the right lower quadrant -- the lower right area of the abdomen -- can arise from a variety of causes. These underlying causes range in severity from minor to potentially life-threatening, possibly requiring emergency surgery.
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Millions of people, both male and female, undergo cosmetic surgery, also called plastic surgery, every year. Modern plastic surgeons can alter almost any aspect of physical appearance, from facial features to body shape.
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One of the biggest thrills of pregnancy is feeling your baby move -- at least until the kicks start keeping you awake at night.
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The herb parsley, whose scientific name is Petroselinum crispum, has a reputation among herbalists as an emmenagogue, a substance that stimulates the uterus and may lead to uterine contractions.
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Running is an exercise that conditions overall and requires coordination of muscles throughout the body. Some runners notice a burning sensation in the legs during or after running, especially in the thighs.
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An active compound in the B vitamin niacin is a powerful cholesterol-lowering agent. Your doctor may prescribe nicotinic acid to improve your total blood lipid profile, meaning it can affect both forms of cholesterol and your triglyceride levels.
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Everybody gets a cut or a skin abrasion now and then. Having a soothing cream or ointment on hand is usually enough to treat minor skin wounds. There are numerous products available, all made with different ingredients. And all are also great for healing more sizable cuts that donβt require stitches.
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Some form of universal health care coverage currently operates in many Western countries, including Canada, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands.
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Epsom salt is the common name for magnesium sulfate, a mineral many people with aches and pains are deficient in, according to Plant Green.com. When you soak your feet in an Epsom salt bath, your skin absorbs this mineral, which eases pain, relaxes muscles and tendons, reduces swelling and improves circulation.
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Whether you have a cold or youβve just stepped off a cross-country flight, you feel one symptom--your ears are plugged. While this is not a serious condition, it is uncomfortable and it makes it inconvenient when you need to hear what others are saying to you.
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Pure Cleanse is an internal cleanser that claims to detoxify your colon and help you lose weight. It is available in capsule form and you take one several times each day.
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The urinary tract includes the kidneys, the ureters, the bladder and the urethra. The urinary tract clears bodily waste and balances blood salts and minerals. Maintaining your health requires a properly functioning urinary tract.
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The syndrome known as malignant hypertension occurs with systolic blood pressures over 200 and diastolic blood pressures typically over 120 mm Hg.
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