An underactive thyroid means your thyroid gland produces less than the normal amount of thyroid hormone. Having an underactive thyroid is also known as hypothyroidism and can create a host of different health concerns and symptoms.
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Ear irrigation refers to the process of flushing your ears with a liquid to clean and remove foreign particles. Whether it is discharge that needs to be removed, hardened ear wax that needs softening or a small object that needs to be dislodged, irrigation is the way to go.
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The prostate is a small, walnut-sized gland located within the male reproductive system, near the bladder. The prostate's main function is to secrete a fluid that helps form seminal fluid, which carries sperm, according to Ohio State University Medical Center.
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Excess ear hair is a problem faced mostly by men, as they age and hormone levels in the body change. Ear hair may grow randomly on different parts of the ear, or sprout in bunches from the ear canal.
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The Cardio Glide is a home aerobic exercise machine made by Weslo. It features an unorthodox movement not seen in most home exercise equipment that works your upper and lower body while providing a cardiovascular workout.
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If you have kids, you can be fairly certain that at some point they are likely to stick something up their nose that doesn't belong there. It is normal for a child to explore his body, according to MedlinePlus. Children routinely place food, seeds, erasers, crayons and beads into their ears and noses.
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When the skin and eyes take on a yellow tinge, the reason is usually jaundice. A substance called bilirubin, which remains after old red blood cells are disposed of, is responsible for the yellow pigment.
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How you chew your food can go a long way to helping you control the amount of food you eat. Busy lifestyles often result in eating foods of lower nutritional value while you are on the go, which has consequences in terms of your weight.
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Spirulina is a single-cell, microscopic blue-green algae that is one of the earliest forms of life on the planet, according to the Spirulina World website. Spirulina is considered a "superfood" due to its vast array of nutrients, including protein, essential fatty acids, vitamins B, C, E and chlorophyll.
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The concept of three square meals a day is not always conducive to successful weight loss. Eating between six and eight smaller meals may actually help you lose weight and keep it off.
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The lower abdominal area is a common problem spot for many people of both genders who are concerned with weight loss. The lower abs are an extension of the entire abdominal region, and not a specific muscle group. A diet to specifically target and eliminate lower abdominal flab does not exist.
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When you have bad knees, it can be difficult to find weight loss exercises that accomplish the goal you want but don’t hurt your knees. Conditions like osteoarthritis can make weight-bearing exercises difficult, as can acute injury or knee replacement.
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Low iodine diets are often prescribed as part of thyroid treatments, or prior to testing for thyroid conditions. A low iodine diet is also necessary prior to testing to determine how iodine is used by your body, because the iodine in your diet can interfere with getting accurate test results.
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IPL refers to intense pulsed light therapy, a treatment for various skin concerns such as spider veins, freckles, age spots, fine lines, wrinkles, as well as hair removal.
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Children reach many different milestones in the first couple years of life, with one of the most memorable being the ability to walk. Most children gain the ability to walk independently between the ages of 11 and 15 months. If your child is not walking by 18 months, his progress is considered delayed.
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A baby sonogram, also known as an ultrasound, is a common procedure during a pregnancy. Sonograms emit high frequency sound waves from a transducer placed on the mother’s abdomen. The fetus is scanned by rays of repetitive ultrasound beams that reflect back to the transducer and onto a monitor screen.
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Newborn babies need to be burped after being fed so that they can expel gas created from swallowing milk and air. Sometimes, during night feedings, your baby may drift off to sleep as she is being fed.
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As you near the end of your pregnancy, or if your baby is already past his due date, you may start trying to think of ways to induce your labor. It is possible to get your own labor started, but it is wise to follow a couple of guidelines.
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It is common knowledge that babies burp after breastfeeding or drinking a bottle. Air that is gulped down, especially during bottle feeding creates digestive discomfort and is soothed by burping.
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Halibut is a large, flat ocean fish that is versatile the way you can prepare it. The flesh is meaty and can substitute for steak if you’re trying to cut back on saturated fat. You can grill halibut, bake it, pan-fry it or bread it for fish and chips.
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