Symptoms, diagnostic markers, and specialized nutritional protocols are critical components in managing cardiovascular health, organ function, and psychological well-being across the lifespan.
If your toddler's coughing is accompanied by a runny nose, low fever, headache or a feeling of general malaise, she may have the flu or the common cold. In some cases, a cough may be the sign of a more serious condition, such as asthma. Consult your child's pediatrician to determine the severity of your child's cough.
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Just because you know that your baby shouldn't touch that hot pot on the stove doesn't mean your baby does. If your baby has accidentally burned herself, determine how bad the burn is. If she has a first-degree burn, the skin is not blistered or punctured, but red and possibly swollen.
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If you notice a red, painful lump on your skin's surface that appears to be full of pus or fluid, you may have a boil. A boil is a skin growth that is generally caused by a Staph infection, says the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology. If your doctor approves, you can treat a boil yourself with home remedies.
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When your baby is sick with the flu or the common cold, coughing may keep her -- and you -- up all night. If your child's pediatrician approves, use natural remedies and at-home care to soothe cough symptoms. In rare cases a cough might be the sign of a more serious illness, like bronchitis or pneumonia.
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Breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day, and your breakfast choice may help you lose weight and lower your cholesterol levels. The Oatmeal Diet involves eating oatmeal three times a day in order to curb appetite, drop excess pounds and lower your total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels.
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Water retention occurs when fluid is held in the body, rather than being released as urine. Water retention can make you feel bloated and can occur in the legs, abdomen, ankles, breasts, fingers and even underneath the eyes.
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A soft corn is an area of worn-down skin that forms between the toes due to friction. This may occur when two toe bones rub against one another while walking. Soft corns do not usually require medical treatment unless they are causing you pain.
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