Pain in the Quadriceps
Tenderness and pain in your quads could be due to an injury, DOMS or, in rare cases, a serious medical condition.
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How to Remove Upper Lip Pigmentation
Skin discoloration, or hyperpigmentation, can leave you with unattractive dark areas on your face. When the hyperpigmentation occurs on your upper lip, the condition is called melasma.
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How to Tell the Difference Between a Sinus Infection Vs. Allergies
Both seasonal allergies and sinus infections can make you feel congested and miserable, and sometimes it's difficult to tell them apart. In addition, allergies and sinus infections are linked; nasal blockage caused by allergies can increase risk of sinus infections.
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Natural Remedies for Severe Anxiety
Anxiety--the way your body reacts to dangerous situations--is a normal biological function. However, when your anxiety response occurs even when there is no specific threat, it can become an anxiety disorder. Symptoms of anxiety include muscle tension, restlessness, insomnia, stomach pains, and excessive sweating.
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Chewing Gum & Acid Reflux
Acid reflux, or heartburn, is caused by acidic stomach fluids splashing up into your esophagus. Acid reflux can be a symptom of GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease. MayoClinic.
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Tips on Healing From Bunion Surgery
A bunion, a growth of bone and soft tissue on the joint of your big toe, develops from a condition called hallux valgus, in which the bone turns outwards, forcing the big toe into the second toe.
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Problems With Digesting Mussels
Mussels, sometimes called "the poor man's oyster," feature glossy dark blue shells and delicately flavored flesh. Rich in protein and minerals and high in beneficial omega-3 fatty acids, mussels can be a healthful dietary choice. However, not everyone can or should eat them.
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Sudden Headache When Exercising
If you get a sudden headache while you are exercising, you could have a primary headache, which is usually benign. However, some headaches are secondary to medical problems, which in rare instances can indicate a serious or even life-threatening medical condition.
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Hives Caused by Exercise
Hives -- raised, itchy welts on your skin -- can develop as an allergic reaction to exercise. If exercise-induced hives don't resolve within 10 minutes, call your doctor.
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How to Avoid Stomach Cramps While Running
Stomach cramps while running can be painful and distracting. You may feel a sharp pain in your abdomen, or the discomfort may be located higher--usually on your right side, under your ribs--and is called a side stitch. According to military.
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Dry, Cracked Corners of the Mouth
Cracks at the corners of your mouth, a chronic inflammatory condition medically known as angular cheilitis or perleche, can be painful, unsightly and embarrassing. Although these cracks may look and feel dry, dry skin is not the cause of cheilitis, and applying moisturizer may make matters worse.
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Causes of Shortness of Breath With Exercise
Shortness of breath, or dyspnea, may cause you to feel that you can't get enough air in your lungs, or that you are suffocating. You may also experience a tightening sensation in your chest.
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Natural Antibiotic for Gum Disease
Gum disease, also called periodontal disease or periodontitis, features receding gums that may be swollen, dark red and tender. It is caused by plaque and bacteria on teeth, which harden into tartar; poor oral hygiene can play a role. If you have signs of gum disease, MayoClinic.
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Japanese Cold Remedies
The common cold, with its symptoms of sneezing, runny nose, congestion and cough, strikes at one time or another. According to the Mayo Clinic's website, most adults come down with a cold two to four times a year. If you develop a high fever, extremely swollen glands or intense sinus pain, you should see your doctor.
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Define Fatigue Index
The fatigue index is a concept used in the study of the development of fatigue during anaerobic exercise. Anaerobic exercise consists of activities -- such as sprinting -- that rely on glycogen rather than oxygen for fuel.
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Sore Gums After an Extraction
Dental extractions, although uncomfortable, are sometimes necessary. If your tooth is broken, cracked or decayed to the extent that it can't be repaired, or if periodontal disease has damaged supporting bone to the extent that the tooth is loosened, you and your dentist may decide extraction is the best option.
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How to Avoid Leg & Feet Cramps
Muscle cramps are involuntary--usually painful--contractions of your muscles. They can strike your legs and feet, particularly at night; people over 50 are more susceptible to this type of cramp. Leg and foot cramps can also affect athletes.
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Indian Home Remedies for Cold & Cough
Sore throat, nasal congestion, sneezing and coughing--it's all part of the discomfort of having a cold. According to mayoclinic. com, most adults have between 2 and 4 colds a year. If you have a high fever, swollen glands, a cough with colored phlegm, or severe sinus pain, see your doctor.
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Should I Stop Exercising With a Heat Rash?
Heat rash—also called prickly heat—causes red, itchy bumps on your skin. It is often a result of exercising in hot, humid weather. Infants, owing to their immature sweat glands, are also susceptible.
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An Achy Spine & Headaches
Headaches and backaches are extremely common complaints. Headaches not caused by medical conditions are usually migraine, tension and cluster headaches, while many backaches result from simple muscle strain. Backache and headache together can sometimes indicate underlying medical conditions.
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