It's no secret that your body needs omega-3 fatty acids to function properly. Omega-3 fatty acids are crucial for proper growth and development, normal brain function and overall heart health. They aren't manufactured inside your body, so the best way to get enough is through your diet.
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You can often tell a cold sore is forming by a tingling feeling on the lip. A cold sore, or fever blister, is a cluster of tiny fluid-filled blisters. Caused by the herpes simplex 1 virus, a cold sore can be a painful nuisance with no cure.
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Metformin, sold under the brand name Glucophage, is an anti-hyperglycemic medication used alone or in combination with other medication, such as insulin, to control blood glucose levels in those with Type 2 diabetes. It belongs in the biguanide class of medication. According to Drugs.
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Plantar warts are benign growths that occur on the sole of the foot. They are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV), which enters through small cracks in the skin, according to the Cleveland Clinic. HPV can be picked up by walking barefoot in public areas, such as gyms, pools and dormitory showers.
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The process of digestion begins in your mouth. The salivary glands start to function as soon as you take the first bite of food. There are three large salivary glands and numerous smaller ones located in your mouth and throat. The larger salivary glands occur in pairs and are located on either side of your mouth.
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Reflexology is an ancient art that may help you relax and reduce stress. Practitioners use gentle pressure from their thumbs and fingers to stimulate specific reflex points on the soles of your feet thought to correspond with each of your organs.
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By the time you reach a certain age, in your teens or early 20s, you will have most likely experienced floaters in your field of vision. Floaters are those tiny dots, strands and "cobwebs" of protein that drift in and out of view from time to time. Although they can be annoying, for the most part they are harmless.
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Medical adhesives are found in bandages, medical and surgical tapes, medication patches and other wound care products. An estimated 0.3 percent of people report a skin reaction to medical adhesives, according to an article published in the January-February 2015 issue of "Dermatitis: Contact, Atopic, Occupational, Drug.
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Passionflower is an herb used as an alternative remedy to treat anxiety and sleep disorders, such as insomnia and generalized anxiety disorder. It is also used to calm nausea and digestive upset due to anxiety and to suppress symptoms from narcotic drug withdrawal.
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Epsom salt is the common name for the compound magnesium sulfate, or magnesium sulfate heptahydrate. According to SaltWorks, Epsom salts were first discovered and named after the town of Epsom, England in the early 1800s.
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The soles of our feet must withstand all the pressure placed upon them during our lifetime by walking, running and standing. According to Foot Pain Info, there are 26 bones and associated ligaments in the foot, structured to allow the foot to function as a shock absorber and a lever.
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Gout is a painful form of arthritis that typically attacks the big toe. The onset of gout is usually sudden, causing intense pain, redness and inflammation from the buildup of urate crystals within the joint. According to MayoClinic.com, these crystals can form when the uric acid levels in the body are too high.
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Any break in the skin is considered to be a wound, whether it occurs as the result of cutting yourself accidentally or from a surgical procedure. A wound can be a clean cut from a surgical incision or a jagged-edged laceration.
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Asthma is a disease of the lungs that causes narrowing and constriction of the airways. An inflammatory or allergic component to the disease causes swelling of the bronchial structures in the lung. With asthma, the disease is always present but typically becomes a problem only with a flare-up, or asthma attack.
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Drug testing has become a way of life in our culture. It is now required with many job applications and for participation in school athletic programs. Testing for marijuana most often consists of a urine test, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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The ankle joint is an extremely stable joint. It functions as a hinge joint and must be able to bear 1.5 to 8 times the body's weight, according to eOrthopod. The ankle joint is formed by the ends of the two legs bones, the tibia and fibula, which form a socket for the talus bone of the foot.
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A hiatal hernia can make mealtimes miserable. Hiatal hernia occurs when a small part of your stomach slides up into your chest through a weak spot, or hiatus, in your diaphragm.
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Pain in your legs is never a normal situation. Leg pain is caused by a multitude of factors, including muscle sprain, muscle strain, running and working out too vigorously. Leg pain not associated with injury or overuse of your muscles can be due to a medical problem.
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Lisinopril is a medication used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. It is also used to improve survival rate after a heart attack. It is an angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitor, or ACE inhibitor. It dilates the blood vessels to improve blood flow, allowing the heart to pump more efficiently.
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Cracked heels are known medically as heel fissures and are most often the result of extremely dry skin, or xerosis. In fact, deep cracks can form along the back edges of the heel that are painful and sometimes deep enough to bleed.
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