Cervical radiculopathy, often called a pinched nerve, describes a condition of irritation, injury or damage to one of the nerves that exits the spine in the area of the neck. One of the more serious effects of nerve irritation is a loss of strength in the muscles that the nerve normally supplies.

Organic oranges and commercial oranges might look the same, but they do have some big differences. The first you might note is the price, with organic oranges priced higher than their non-organic counterparts.

Eating for two may not seem difficult, but for many women gaining enough weight during pregnancy can be a challenge.

Kicking a football -- either a round soccer ball, oval American or rugby ball -- uses a lot of muscles and joints. A successful kick requires good eye-foot coordination, balance, accuracy, skill and power.

Strong over-the-counter cold medications help people make it through the cold and flu season, but some drugs can raise blood pressure. Individuals with hypertension or heart disease should choose medicines by the cold symptoms that they treat. Sneezing, coughing and runny noses can safely be treated.

Olba’s Oil is a combination of peppermint, eucalyptus, cajeput, wintergreen, juniper berry and clove essential oils.

The normal heart rate while walking is different for each person. Several factors affect each person's normal heart rate. Monitoring heart rate norms is based on your resting heart rate -- the rate your heart beats after a good night's sleep before you get out of bed.

Edward Jenner who was a country physician from England created the first vaccine in 1796, according to Harvard Medical School. Jenner developed the small pox vaccine, which changed the course of this deadly disease. Since that time, many other researchers and physicians have developed other vaccines.

Diaper rash is something most parents see once or twice during the early years of a child's life. It is a form of dermatitis that presents as red, bumpy sores on the genitals, and can be associated with moist diapers. Open blisters indicate an acute condition that may be infected.

If you find yourself hustling to the washroom soon after drinking a cup of coffee, you aren't experiencing an abnormal reaction to your choice of beverage. Although caffeinated coffee affects everyone differently, it commonly results in an urge to have a bowel movement.

The inguinal ligament is a tough fibrous band that supports the groin region and helps to prevent the intestines from protruding into the groin.

High blood pressure, or hypertension, increases your risk for heart disease, kidney disease and stroke. A healthy diet can help you prevent high blood pressure or manage prehypertension or hypertension. Almonds are nutritious and versatile foods that can be regular components of a healthy diet to manage blood pressure.