Anaerobic bacteria are organisms that are capable of surviving and growing in an atmosphere of little or no oxygen. Anaerobic bacteria can be further broken down based on their relationship to oxygen: obligate, aerotolerant or facultative anaerobe.

The typical American family as a whole falls under a wide range of descriptions. Families do not always come with two biological parents and biological siblings. Some are blended or are a single-parent household.

If you take care of your teeth and gums, you are more likely to have good oral health, which will help prevent certain diseases. Many adults have some form of periodontal disease caused by improper tooth and gum care.

Constipation means you have difficulty having bowel movements. Your stools become dry, hard and difficult to pass. You may have fewer bowel movements than normal. People often use herbal remedies to cure constipation. Ginger tea is a natural laxative and an effective remedy for constipation.

Ironman triathlons are extreme endurance challenges that test your physical limits. With a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bicycling race and full marathon, the race provides many opportunities to sweat valuable fluids. Fluid loss affects many organs, including your ears.

Two common readings taken from patients at a hospital are heart rate and blood pressure. Loved ones may want to understand what's going on with the electrocardiogram, which monitors the heart, and the blood pressure readings they see.

If you have an unpleasant vaginal odor, it can be very embarrassing, and it may be a sign of some sort of infection, or even poor personal hygiene. One of the most common vaginal infections that is associated with a fishy vaginal smell is called bacterial vaginosis, which is caused by gardnerella bacteria.

Water retention signifies the accumulation of excess fluid in the body cavities and tissues. This is not a medical condition, but a symptom of an underlying medical problem. In some cases, water retention occurs as the result of medication use. Seek medical advice for water retention that does not improve on its own.

Sitopaladi churna is an ayurvedic medicine commonly used in India and surrounding countries. Like many herbal remedies, scientific validation of its effectiveness is currently lacking, but anecdotal claims of its safety and effectiveness date back generations.

Detox diets are marketed as ways to eliminate toxins that build up in the body and as quick weight-loss plans. The diets normally are organized around some fasting or all-liquid phase, followed by a strictly limited choice of foods. You may eat fresh fruits, vegetables, broths or teas on a weekend detox.

The average menstrual period lasts four to seven days; periods that last longer or that are excessively heavy are classified as menorrhagia. Menorrhagia can have many causes, from fibroids to endometriosis to ovarian dysfunction.

Though they’ve gotten a bad reputation for causing uncomfortable side effects, beans are actually one of the healthiest foods you can eat. The USDA’s Food Guide Pyramid includes beans on two lists: protein sources and vegetables. They’re full of non-fat protein, “good” complex carbohydrates and fiber.