Supplements Guide: Side Effects & Best Multivitamins

Vitamins and supplements like melatonin and fish oil offer health benefits but can cause side effects if misused. Learn about the impact of saw palmetto on blood pressure and find the best multivitamins for young women and adults over 50.

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Acupuncture for Lipoma

Lipomas are benign fatty lumps that typically grow between your skin and the muscles of your head, neck, shoulders and back, although they can grow anywhere on your body.

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Vitamin D Deficiency & Jaw Pain

Many people suffer from jaw pain caused by problems with the temporomandibular joint, also known as TMJ, a joint located near your ear that allows your lower jaw to function.

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Vitamin D Deficiency and Foot Pain

While everyone experiences aching, painful feet from time to time, chronic pain in your feet may be a sign of an underlying medical condition or nutritional deficiency. There's not much evidence linking vitamin D deficiency specifically to foot pain.

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L-Arginine and Anxiety

Anxiety disorders can wreak havoc on your life. You may feel afraid to leave the house, experience constant worry and stress, and feel irritable or frustrated with those around you or with yourself. While a number of treatments can offer relief, research has shown that L-arginine may also offer benefits.

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Vitamin D Deficiency & Neck Pain

Neck pain is a common condition that can interfere with your mood and your ability to carry out everyday tasks. While a number of treatments can help, only around 40 percent of neck pain patients fully recover from their symptoms, according to chiropractor Graeme Teaguein.

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Magnesium Deficiency Joint Pain

Joint pain is a common complaint that can make you feel like avoiding your favorite activities and staying home all day. Although a number of factors can contribute to or exacerbate joint pain, research has found that a magnesium deficiency can also cause abnormalities in your joints and lead to joint pain.

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How to Heal Hair With Vitamin E

You may already know that vitamin E is an important nutrient and antioxidant. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, vitamin E is found naturally in many foods, such as nuts and sunflower seeds. It is available as a dietary supplement in the form of oil capsules.

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L-Theanine and Depression

Depression is a health problem of epidemic proportions. According to PBS, major depression affects around 15 million American adults each year. While psychotherapy and medication can help, certain medications can cause serious or unpleasant side effects.

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Vitamin B-12 & Serotonin

Your mental health and well-being relies on several factors, including genetics, exercise and diet, and the nutrients in the foods you eat affect the balance of neurotransmitters in your brain. Neurotransmitters are the chemicals responsible for signal transmission and cell communication in your brain.

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