Symptoms, diagnostic markers, and specialized nutritional protocols are critical components in managing cardiovascular health, organ function, and psychological well-being across the lifespan.
How you feel during the first month of pregnancy can vary greatly from woman to woman. Some women begin experiencing symptoms from the moment the fertilized egg implants in the uterus, whereas others may not notice any changes until well after the first month.
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An adrenaline rush occurs during a fight-or-flight reaction, which involves the brain, nervous system and adrenal glands. The reaction prepares the body for a short-term burst of strenuous physical activity.
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All Cheerios varieties contain dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals, which can help support a healthy nutrition plan. Just watch the sugar in some varieties.
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Burns caused by boiling water, or scald injuries, can often be treated at home if they are small and do not involve areas vulnerable to complications.
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Hormonal and other changes that occur in the latter half of the menstrual cycle often trigger physical and emotional symptoms that signal your period is coming.
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The coexisting symptoms of headaches and aching ears occur with diverse conditions commonly involving the ears, sinuses, jaw joints or uppermost spine.
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Stopping Depo-Provera shots can cause a range of possible side effects, including menstrual irregularity and delayed return of fertility, among others.
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A medical abortion uses a combination of two drugs to terminate an early pregnancy. A protocol employing mifepristone and misoprostol is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
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Home remedies for muscle relaxation include heat therapy, cold therapy and self massage, or a combination of these.
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The brain is the primary controller of respiratory rate. It receives input from sensors that detect oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood. Blood pH -- a reflection of its relative acidity or alkalinity -- also influences respiratory rate.
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When you go to the doctor, she checks your heart rate by feeling your pulse. With each beat of the heart, a wave of blood is pushed from the heart into the circulation. These waves can be felt as pulsations in arteries close to the skin surface, such as those in the wrist and neck.
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Solid mineral crystals in your bones impart them with the strength and rigidity to support your body and withstand powerful physical stresses. Calcium and phosphorus are the most abundant minerals in your bones, together forming calcium phosphate crystals.
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The urinary system consists of the kidneys, bladder, the ureters that connect these structures; and the urethra, which carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. Diseases or abnormal conditions in other organ systems can disrupt normal urinary function.
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Hormones act on the body organs, affecting an array of functions. Water balance, metabolic rate, bone strength, growth and reproduction are but a few of the many functions influenced by the hormones of the human body.
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Physiology encompasses the tissue, organ and cellular functions of the human body. An optimally healthy body has normal physiology. Conversely, human disease represents an aberration in normal physiology--something in the body fails to function as it should.
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The junction where two bones meet is a joint, also known as a bony articulation. With more than 200 bones in the human body, there are several different types of joints that give the body both mobility and stability. Joints are divided into three groups: freely movable, slightly movable, and immovable.
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Birth control pills, or oral contraceptives, contain female hormones that suppress ovulation--the monthly release of an egg from the ovary. Suppressing ovulation prevents pregnancy because without an egg, conception cannot occur.
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The lining of your respiratory system, extending from your nose through the airways of your lungs, is coated with mucus. This clear, sticky substance helps keep the airways clean by capturing particles and chemicals from the air you breathe.
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It probably happened when you were just a kid -- the first time you noticed that corn looks remarkably similar passing from your body as it did going in.
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