Extra-virgin olive oil is prized for its nutritional benefits, but it can also be good for your skin. Research suggests that topical olive oil application could help protect your skin from the formation of cancer cells, and it's effective as an all-natural moisturizer for your face.
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How certain types of parenting, like helicopter parenting, can be more harmful than helpful to children.
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Babies normally have soft -- sometimes runny -- bowel movements, especially if they are breast fed. If the baby is drinking formula and develops diarrhea, his parents may wonder if the formula is causing the problem. The doctor can help the parents pinpoint the cause of diarrhea and prescribe a change in formula.
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Lip and eye swelling, along with hives, form as the result of an allergic reaction to a substance with which you have come into contact. For some, this swelling does not present a medical emergency, although it should be examined.
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Whether it is spring or fall, if you suffer from allergies, you run the risk of becoming sick. For some sufferers, allergies cause nasal congestion, headache and cough. For others, if their bodies react strongly enough, their symptoms may include a low-grade fever and fatigue.
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When a smoker smokes a cigarette, the smoke and substances from the cigarette settle on his clothing. Even if he smokes outside or away from family members, when he goes inside and rejoins his family, they are still exposed to the cigarette he just smoked.
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Whether you have a cold or you’ve just stepped off a cross-country flight, you feel one symptom--your ears are plugged. While this is not a serious condition, it is uncomfortable and it makes it inconvenient when you need to hear what others are saying to you.
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You’re on day two of being cigarette-free. You may have had few symptoms of withdrawal yesterday, but now that the nicotine is exiting your system, you’re starting to experience more intense symptoms.
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Seasonal allergies affect your entire upper respiratory system. When you feel your allergies take over, clogging your nose and causing post-nasal drip, you may begin coughing to relieve the tickle in your throat. If your coughing becomes bad enough, it can sound like croup.
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Intestinal gas by itself is not likely to cause your baby to develop a fever. If she has a fever with intestinal symptoms, such as diarrhea or vomiting, she may have a gastrointestinal bug. However, if she appears to be physically uncomfortable and is unusually warm, look for other reasons for the elevated temperature.
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For those who are sensitive to pollen, dust mites and weeds, certain times of the year may make them feel under the weather. While a seasonal allergy attack is not a true illness, the body’s response to allergens may make the sufferer feel sick.
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Ah, summertime! Fun in the sun, sleeping at the side of the pool, playing a game of softball . . . and winding up with a huge headache. If you were physically active during the brightest part of the day, or even if you were taking a nap in the sun, your body will respond to all the sun beating down on you.
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Several factors, including size, influence the appearance of your breasts as you get older. If you are well endowed, it’s imperative that you wear properly fitted bras so your breasts don’t begin to sag.
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Tooth extractions are done for a variety of reasons: you may have too many teeth, causing overcrowding in your jaw or you may need to have braces placed on your teeth. This is considered oral surgery because the dentist or oral surgeon has to anesthetize you before extracting your tooth.
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Some children gag and vomit. If your child has a similar response to some foods, talk to her doctor. She may have a sensitive gag reflex, which the doctor can discuss with you. As you introduce new foods to your child, you will have to be careful about introducing combination baby foods with meat and vegetable bits.
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Allergies manifest themselves with a range of symptoms, including headache, hives, post-nasal drip, a runny nose – and a dry or stuffy nose. When you know to which substances you are allergic, you can reduce the discomfort of a dry nose.
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Having a tooth pulled hurts. You can’t get around that. Your dentist decided it was necessary to extract one or more of your child’s baby teeth, so you need to know what do do to handle the pain and swelling. Some dentists provide sedation dentistry, or anesthesia.
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Your newborn has been home for just a few weeks, and you’re still getting used to taking care of him – especially if you are a first-time parent. Your infant does not talk, so he can’t tell you when he has had enough to eat.
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Your doctor prescribes a clear liquid diet if you are about to undergo surgery or if you have been ill with a gastrointestinal illness. You may not be able to think of what these might be, with the exception of tea or clear soda.
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When you develop an acne breakout, instead of reaching for prescription medications or harsh skin cleansers, grab a glass of water. Drinking enough water every day helps contribute to clear, more beautiful skin because of how your body responds to the flushing of toxins in your system.
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