Menstrual cramps top the list of reasons that girls miss school and women miss work, according to University of California San Diego's Student Health Services. Pain may occur a few days before your period begins and becomes less severe as menstrual bleeding comes to an end.
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Your thighs have three sets of muscles: the quadriceps at the front of your thigh, the hamstrings at the back and the adductor muscles on the inside. These muscles work together to move and bend, or flex, your thigh. When you injury your a thigh muscle, you can develop symptoms such as pain and tightness, or stiffness.
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Among Americans age 20 and older, over 100 million have total blood cholesterol levels of 200 mg per decaliter or higher, according to the American Heart Association. They are more at risk for some of America’s leading causes of death such as heart disease and stroke.
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People often put lemon in their water to give it a little bit of extra flavor. Water is served with a lemon slice at many restaurants. Drinking lemon with water is also a common approach taken during detoxification diets or as part of weight loss plans.
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More than 65 million Americans suffer from high blood pressure, according to “Your Guide to Lowering Your Blood Pressure with DASH.” This condition occurs when the force of blood against your artery walls is persistently higher than normal, which should be 120 millimeters of mercury, or mmHg, over 80 mmHg, or lower.
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If a food allergen were responsible for acne, you could simply cut that food out of your diet and have clear, smooth skin in no time. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. Food allergens do not cause any kind of acne, including cystic acne.
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Hyperpigmentation refers to an excess of pigment in an area of the skin. This darkening or discoloration can be caused by several factors, including injury, trauma, sunlight or a skin disease. While the natural darker pigmentation can have a protective effect, the discoloration can be frustrating.
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A casual walk after a meal isn’t harmful, but whether you should do a walking fitness routine after eating is a bit more complex. In general, nutrition before a workout is essential for several reasons, including providing much-needed energy.
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Losing weight provides many health benefits, such as lowering your cholesterol and blood pressure and reducing your risk of conditions such as heart disease, stroke, osteoarthritis and certain forms of cancer such as colon cancer.
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A short-term juice fast is a voluntary nutritional approach you can take to promote good health. It involves drinking only juices from fruits, vegetables or herbs to enhance your body’s natural detoxification abilities.
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Cigarette smoking causes premature aging and symptoms such as wrinkles and lines. According to the Mayo Clinic, nicotine in cigarettes narrow blood vessels in the outer layers of skin and reduce blood flow to these areas.
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Excessive dryness of the skin on your feet or anywhere on your body is referred to as xerosis. It’s more common in winter and leaves your feet flaky, itchy and irritated. In severe cases, your skin may also develop cracks or fissures, according to the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center College of Medicine.
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Your knee is the largest joint in your body and is very vulnerable to injuries. As a result, the structures that support the joint — the muscles, ligaments and tendons — can become weak and loose, making your knee unstable. Sports injuries or accidents aren’t the only causes of knee instability.
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Healthy weight loss comes from limiting calories and exercising regularly. But if you’re struggling to lose weight, you may be tempted to try a fad diet that requires you to give up certain food groups so that you restrict calories even more.
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Discover the benefits of detoxification methods in boosting weight loss, including natural health practitioners' recommendations and expert tips on how to follow a safe and effective detox diet plan.
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Women are four times more likely to suffer foot problems than men. High heels are the main culprits in this disparity, according to the Foot Health Network. Dry, flaky feet and calluses are common foot conditions that occur when dead skin cells build up.
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Gaining weight is the result of two primary factors — eating too many calories and not exercising enough to burn them off. However, other factors can contribute to your being overweight or obese, conditions that affect 68 percent of Americans as of 2010, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Chemical peels are applied topically to peel away the top layers of skin to reveal newer, healthier skin cells. Peels can be mild, medium or deep and help to improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and scars.
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Constant fatigue and hunger can interfere with your ability to carry out daily tasks or to be effective at home or on the job. Both conditions can be temporary, which is normal, or chronic, lasting for days or months. If you are always tired and hungry, several factors may be to blame.
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A large appetite is partly due to genetics. According to Louis J. Aronne, author of “The Skinny: On Losing Weight Without Being Hungry,” some people are born with a greater predisposition to gaining weight and to a condition called “fullness resistance.
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