Peanuts are a popular American snack food, and if you have diabetes you may wonder if you can also enjoy this nutritious favorite. While concerns about the impact of nuts on your weight and blood sugars may stop you in your tracks, there is good news.
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Earwax, also called cerumen, naturally occurs in the outer one third of the ear canal. It aids the ear in protecting and lubricating the ear canal and offers antibacterial properties as well.
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Nonoxynol-9 is a common ingredient found in all spermicide in the United States, according to the Mayo Clinic. Spermicides containing nonoxynol-9 can be used alone or with condoms, cervical caps and other contraceptive methods.
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With or without a rash, itchiness is the most frequently reported symptom in all of dermatology. Even when there is no rash, the possible reasons for itchiness, or pruritus, are numerous and include various illnesses and even several normal conditions and responses.
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T cells, also known as T lymphocytes, are a white blood cell of grave importance to your immune system; they allow your body to adapt a response to any pathogen.
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Condom use for pregnancy prevention and to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted diseases dates back to ancient times. While modern condoms bear little resemblance to their historical counterparts, contraception and disease prevention remain the primary purposes for condom use. Condoms come in many varieties.
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An irregular period can make it difficult to plan out your life, from vacations to shopping trips. Your physician may recommend that you consider going on birth control pills, which can put your body on a strict schedule for your monthly cycle.
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Itching, also called pruritus, commonly occurs due to skin disorders, and may affect sleep or quality of life if the condition is severe. Rooted in the nerve endings, itching all over the body is called generalized pruritus.
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Cleansing the palate, or clearing the taste buds of one taste to prepare them for a new one, is commonly discussed in wine tastings.
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Tonsils, the lymph nodes at the back of the mouth and top of the throat, assist with filtering bacteria and other microorganisms out of the body to stop infections. Bacterial or viral infection may cause tonsils to swell from inflammation, and may create symptoms such as sore throat and fever.
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Tonsils, part of the human body's lymphatic system, assist in with the immune response. Found in the back of the throat, these glands may enlarge, leading to snoring and sleep apnea, recurring sore throats, bad breath and difficulty swallowing.
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Gastritis, a condition marked by a swollen or inflamed stomach lining, can trigger a range of digestive symptoms. Cucumbers, while tasty, may play a role in irritating the stomach lining and worsening your condition, although some medical practitioners say cucumbers can help heal gastritis.
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The term "menorrhagia" refers to very heavy menstrual bleeding, considered passing more than 80 ml of blood (or 16 saturated sanitary products) per menstrual period. Menorrhagia also includes flooding or passing large blood clots.
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Because the liver filters poisons and other potentially harmful substances out of the blood, some people assume eating beef liver is bad for your health. While consuming beef liver does warrant some potential considerations, it is overwhelmingly good for you.
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Sprinkles Cupcakes is a cupcake bakery based in Beverly Hills, California which creates a variety of cupcakes. The calories in these cupcakes may contribute to your daily nutritional goals and help with your energy requirements.
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Honey serves as a natural alternative to granulated sugar. You can use it to sweeten your tea or add a rich flavor to baked goods.
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Traditional liposuction removes fat from the body through a hollow metal tube called a cannula. Liposuction presents few health risks, but some exist, including the risk of scarring, infection and damage to underlying structures, according to the website for the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
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Brown spots on the skin generally do not indicate a cause for alarm. These naturally occurring features can appear as small brown blotches from exposure to ultraviolet light. Seborrheic keratoses also presents as brown spots on the skin. While they can appear alarming, these are also benign.
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Loose skin might occur as you get older or after significant weight loss. In many cases, only surgical intervention can considerably tighten the skin, but you can alter your diet to include foods that encourage the production of elastin and collagen, the compounds your body makes that give your skin elasticity.
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Collagen, a major structural protein, makes up roughly one-fourth of the protein in you body, according to Protein Data Bank, and some of that collagen makes up the connective tissues in your joints.
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