Symptoms, diagnostic markers, and specialized nutritional protocols are critical components in managing cardiovascular health, organ function, and psychological well-being across the lifespan.
Wrist sprains are usually the result of a fall. Sticking out your hand is the first thing you do when falling to brace for impact. This means your wrist bears the weight of your body and the full impact of the fall.
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In order to successfully treat your swollen testicles, it is imperative to know the underlying cause.
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In the past, people thought menopause was a woman's problem. Annually, more than 25 million men in the United States and more than 408 million men worldwide report having symptoms of male menopause or andropause. One of the most common symptoms of andropause is experiencing hot flashes.
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In 2000, the Federal Food and Drug Administration approved a procedure as an alternative to a tonsillectomy, which removes the tonsils entirely. This new technique, called somnoplasty, instead shrinks the tonsils by using tiny needle electrodes, which are inserted into the tonsils.
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Though ice cream is traditional, you can eat either warm (not hot) or cool soft foods, as your throat pain allows, in the days following tonsil-removal surgery. Actually, you have quite a range of foods available to you in every food group that probably won't cause you much irritation.
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Colon cleansers are one of the more popular products on the market. Advertisements are full of suggestions about removing toxins from the body with colon cleansers, but according to medical experts, colon cleansers may do more harm than good.
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Cysts are fluid-filled sacs that may occur inside the testicle. Most of them are probably benign. To rule out anything abnormal, you may want to follow up with your doctor. He should let you know if indeed they could pose health issues such as infertility.
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Over the years, certain foods like peanuts have received bad press because they are relatively high in fat. That may be true. However, as it turns out, peanuts are composed of monounsaturated fats, the type of fat that lowers LDL, or the "bad" cholesterol.
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If you have an endometrial biopsy, your gynecologist will take a sample of tissue from your endometrium, which is the lining of your uterus. The sample is then sent to a pathologist who will study it under a microscope.
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Despite your best efforts, your day in the sun took its toll and you now have a sunburn. The sun’s ultraviolet rays eventually overcame your sunblocker, causing that all too familiar red, painful sunburn. You may be thinking of using aloe vera gel, a remedy commonly used to reduce sunburn symptoms.
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Battery acid is often super-concentrated and can have a pH of 2.0 or lower, so it's critical to use a copious amount of water to flush the affected burn region and dilute the chemical reactivity of the acid. Ues plenty of water.
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Kidney infections usually occur as part of a urinary tract infection, or UTI. Kidney infections happen when germs and bacteria remain in the urinary tract instead of being washed away by urination and showering.
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Ankle dislocations almost always occur with a sprain or fracture. When an ankle is dislocated, the adjoining bones in the joint are displaced to the point they no longer have contact with each other.
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Medical treatment for chemical scalp burns can vary widely depending on the offending chemical. If you've been burned by a hair-care product such as a dye or a bleaching agent, you can most likely treat the area with the first-aid methods described below.
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Stand in front of a full-length mirror, look carefully at both breasts and examine your nipples. It's not necessarily abnormal if one nipple looks different from the other, but be alert for changes in the nipple that are possible signs of a problem.
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Depo-Provera, also known as medroxyprogesterone acetate, is a highly effective form of birth control that contains synthetic progesterone.
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Atopic dermatitis, the most common form of eczema, causes intense itching and rashes -- primarily on the legs, arms and face. According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, 30 percent of the U.S. population suffers from this skin condition.
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Pizza is one of those foods that can either be a healthy treat or violate all of your dietary guidelines. If you're buying pizza from one of the popular fast food chains, you're probably exceeding your daily allotments for fat, saturated fat, sodium and calories.
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