Disease Guide: Diagnosis, Symptoms & Clinical Treatment Protocols

For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.

The Anti-Androgen Diet

Androgens are the group of male hormones that include testosterone. Excess production can lead to a number of hormonal disorders like polycystic ovary syndrome and might even increase cancer risk.

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What Are the Dangers of Tonalin CLA?

Conjugated linolenic acid, or CLA, is a type of fatty acid naturally found in certain foods. In supplement form, it is mainly touted as a weight loss aid, but a meta-analysis of numerous studies, published in a 2005 issue of the ‘’Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition,’’ found it provided minimal benefit at best.

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What Causes Blood to be in Urine After Exercising?

Hematuria, or blood in the urine, can result from a number of causes, including exercise. Although hematuria is more common in long distance runners, this condition can occur after any type of prolonged, intense physical activity. In most cases, it is not cause for serious concern.

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How Much Lutein Should One Take?

The nutrient lutein naturally exists in a range of foods, particularly green vegetables and your body has particularly rich concentrations in various parts of the eye.

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The Dosage of Magnesium for Anxiety

The mineral magnesium plays several important roles in the body. Low levels can lead to a number of symptoms and according to the University of Maryland Medical Center, anxiety ranks among them.

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How Much Chasteberry Should I Take for Hormone Imbalance?

Chasteberry, also referred to as vitex, chaste tree and agnus castus, has a long history of use for addressing a variety of conditions triggered by female hormonal imbalances. Examples include breast tenderness, premenstrual syndrome and infertility.

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Weak Bladder & Alcohol

A weak bladder, sometimes referred to as an “overactive bladder” or “irritable bladder,” can cause a number of uncomfortable symptoms including increased sense of urgency and poor control, leading to urine leakage.

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Health Benefits of Beta-Sitosterol

Beta-sitosterol is a plant sterol -- a chemical found in all plant foods -- that appears to offer a number of health benefits. Even though it naturally occurs in foods, you'd need to eat foods fortified with sterols or use them in supplement form to achieve therapeutic benefit.

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Ulcerative Proctitis Diet

Ulcerative proctitis results in inflammation of the rectum; it is a milder form of ulcerative colitis, which involves both the rectum and the large intestine. An improper immune system response leads the body to mistakenly attack the intestines and substances that pass through it, leading to chronic inflammation.

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How to Naturally Remove Fat From Liver

Fatty liver disease commonly strikes the obese and diabetics. While the fat accumulation usually poses no symptoms, in some cases, it can lead to inflammation and scarring that can result in liver failure. As of 2011, no medications or medical interventions can address this problem.

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How to Burn Liver Fat

The liver plays an important role in fat metabolism and when it cannot perform this function as efficiently, fat stores, primarily in the form of triglycerides, build up in the liver. While it typically does not cause any damage, it can lead to inflammation and scarring.

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The Magnesium Dosage for High Blood Pressure

The mineral magnesium plays several key roles in the body, including the regulation of blood pressure. People who eat diets rich in this nutrient along with others such as potassium tend to have lower blood pressure compared to people whose diets lack adequate levels.

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