For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
You may know peppermint as a flavoring in gum, toothpaste and tea, but it is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, such as upset stomach, headaches, anxiety, menstrual cramps and symptoms of the common cold, including sore throat.
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Gingivitis is a disease that causes inflammation and infection of your gums. If it is not treated, it can lead to tooth loss. Gingivitis develops when the bacteria in plaque -- the sticky, colorless deposit that is continually forming on your teeth -- multiply and infect your gums.
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Many seemingly safe over-the-counter cough and cold products may be dangerous for people with high blood pressure, because they can raise blood pressure without causing symptoms. Therefore, it is very important to be selective when it comes to selecting cough and cold products.
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Menopause is not a disease but a natural biological process that marks the end of menstruation and fertility in women. Even though it is a natural course of a womanβs life cycle, menopause causes physical and psychological symptoms that can disturb your sleep, drain your energy and evoke feelings of sadness.
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Although most commonly used as a spice, turmeric has been used as a medicinal herb in Asia for thousands of years to treat a wide range of ailments from eye infections to leprosy. Turmeric is now being tested for possible benefits in managing various conditions such as cancer, heart disease, and low back pain.
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