Symptoms, diagnostic markers, and specialized nutritional protocols are critical components in managing cardiovascular health, organ function, and psychological well-being across the lifespan.
Hormonal birth control contains estrogen, which can make a woman feel nauseated. This nausea can be prevented by making sure to have food in your stomach when you take the pill, but you should also talk to your doctor about other options.
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Benzoyl peroxide can be an effective acne medication. But it can lead to irritation, excessive dryness or even burns.
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Pregnancy is a time in which a woman's body changes drastically--not only the outward shape as the developing baby grows, but her internal system as well. Blood volume increases and blood pressure may rise to accommodate the additional fluids. Glucose levels may rise as well.
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A collarbone break or fracture is a common injury. The collarbone is also known as the clavicle and is the bone that connects your arm to your body. Most broken collarbones are treated non-surgically by immobilizing your arm in a sling for several weeks.
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DHEA is short for dehydroepiandrosterone, a hormone that your adrenal gland produces and secretes. The adrenal glands are small organs that are located above your kidneys; the main function of which s is to manage the release of hormones that in turn affect a variety of vital functions in the body.
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Your child's routine immunizations are meant to keep her healthy, but they are not always without some minor side effects. A mild swelling of the arm can occur after the shots, but in most cases, it is not serious.
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Magnesium is both a mineral and an electrolyte. It carries an electrical charge as it transports other electrolytes, potassium and calcium, through your cell membranes. The nutrient serves a wide range of purposes in your body, including regulation of your blood sugar, blood pressure and heart rate.
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Back spasms are painful contractions or cramps in the muscles of the back. The pain can be the result of overdoing it during an athletic workout or as simple as just moving wrong while getting out of bed or performing a household chore.
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Burns to the skin are usually associated with heat, but severe cold can damage your skin in a similar way. If you have ever used an ice pack to treat muscle strains or sprains, avoid direct exposure of the ice pack on your skin.
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Rough, dark patches of skin on the knees are not unusual. Your knees bear the brunt of many physical activities. Children learning to crawl are very hard on their knees, as are the parents who kneel on the floor to interact with them at eye level. Generally speaking, rough patches of skin indicate dryness.
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The majority of babies are born with their baby, or primary teeth, already lying in wait under the gums. Babies generally start to cut their baby teeth beginning at 6 months, according to the American Dental Association. Primary teeth may continue to erupt until age 3.
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Ibuprofen is a pain reliever known as an NSAID, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. According to Drugs.com, most people can take up to 800 milligrams of ibuprofen four times a day without serious complications. Higher doses of ibuprofen can cause symptoms of overdose.
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