Decongestants are used to reduce nasal stuffiness or congestion caused by allergies, the common cold or other infections. Nasal congestion occurs because of swelling of tissues lining the nose or the accumulation of secretions within the nose.
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Choline is an essential nutrient, considered a vitamin, according to the Linus Pauling Institute. Your body is able to synthesize some choline, but not enough to maintain health. Supplementing your diet with choline is necessary for memory, muscle functioning and fat metabolism.
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Gout is a type of arthritis in which excess uric acid crystals form in the joints, causing inflammation and pain. It often runs in families, and is especially prevalent in males over the age of 40, although women, usually after menopause, may be affected.
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Fine, spidery blood vessels on the face -- referred to as facial telangiectasia -- are a common cosmetic complaint. They are often described as broken blood vessels, but are actually blood vessels that have enlarged and aggregated near the surface of the skin.
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Ginger root contains the active ingredients gingerol and shogaol, which give ginger its medicinal properties. For over 2,000 years ginger root tea and other forms of ginger preparations have been used to relieve nausea, vomiting, indigestion, heartburn and diarrhea. Ginger root tea is made by steeping 2 tbsp.
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The glycemic index measures the amount of blood glucose carbohydrate-containing foods produce. The more glucose produced, the higher the glycemic index. The GI's measurement standard is white bread, which has a GI of 100. A study in "Diabetes Care" notes that white bread is highly associated with diabetes.
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It has long been known that vitamin D plays a vital part in maintaining strong bones and teeth. There is new evidence that vitamin D has a crucial role in regulating your immune functions, according to a 2009 paper in “Expert Reviews in Clinical Immunology.
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The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas describes bladder spasms as the random contractions of the bladder muscles causing the urgent need to urinate. If urination does not occur, the contractions strengthen and an involuntary release of urine, or incontinence, occurs.
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Nausea, also called emesis and often associated with vomiting, is usually indicative of another condition.
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Epstein-Barr, or EBV, is one of the most common human viruses, states the National Center for Infectious Diseases. Ninety-five percent of Americans in their late 30s will contact EBV. The majority of the time, your symptoms are nonexistent or minor and usually confused with some other mild illness.
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The University of Maryland Medical Center describes folliculitis as the inflammation of one or more hair follicles caused by irritation, shaving of the head, or blockage.
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Mullets are commercially fished off the coastal waters of Florida. The body of the fish is long and stout and bluish colored on top with silver sides. Mullets have an average weight of about 2 to 3 pounds, but some have been caught weighing in at more than 6.
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Being overweight or obese is the result of consuming too many calories and expending too little energy. Having too much body fat for your height and weight can lead to numerous physical problems such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stroke and hypertension.
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When baby starts teething, everything is fair game to chew on; her hands, your hands, toys, spoons, dog toys, anything to help relieve her aching gums. These pain management techniques are her attempt to help her first set of teeth break through her gums.
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The University of Minnesota states that mold is belongs to the fungi family. It lives and reproduces on organic matter, with around 100 indoor mold types posing a threat to human health through released toxins. The U.S.
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It’s common to worry if your youngster is feeling down in the dumps because of a headache. But in most cases, a headache on its own is rarely cause for alarm. However, if the headache is accompanied by nausea -- or other symptoms -- it could be a sign of a more serious condition. KidsHealth.
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Sodium is necessary for the healthy functioning of your body. Too much sodium, however, may cause swelling, edema and high blood pressure, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Pork tenderloin is a good choice of meat for low-salt diets as it is naturally low in sodium and one of the more tender cuts of pork.
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Your ancestors collected buttermilk from the slightly sour liquid that was left after butter was churned. They used it in baked goods to add an airy texture. Buttermilk was also used as a woman’s facial wash for a fresh complexion.
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Candida, or candidiasis, is the overgrowth of naturally occurring yeast called candida albicans. Candida albicans flourishes in body places that are moist and warm, such as your mouth, genitourinary tract and stomach.
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L-carnitine is an amino acid that the Linus Pauling Institute states most individuals can metabolize or obtain from foods. Red meats have higher amounts than vegetables. Peanut butter and avacodos are also good sources of L-carnitine.
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