Lumbar strain is also known as weightlifter’s back because it is a common injury among resistance trainers. While your lumbar or lower spine is able to withstand significant pressure, sudden pushing, pulling or twisting of the spine can lead to strain that affects your back’s muscles and tendons.
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Improperly prepared, stored and/or served food products can attract bacteria or germs that can lead you to a very unpleasant condition: food poisoning. While vomiting is one of the most common food poisoning symptoms, certain bacteria known to cause food poisoning can lead to sore throat and flu-like symptoms.
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Cialis, generic name tadalafil, is a medication prescribed for the treatment of erectile dysfunction in men. Because the medication helps to increase blood flow, it also can be effective reducing symptoms associated with pulmonary artery hypertension including reducing dizziness, shortness of breath and tiredness.
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Uterine fibroids are a type of noncancerous tumor that grows in the uterine wall. These tumors range in size from small and seed-like to those that are as large as a grapefruit.
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Your liver is the processing plant of your body: Its job is to designate nutrients like proteins and fats for use and to send the toxins that result from protein breakdown to your kidneys.
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Whether you are on the go or trying to lose weight quickly, skipping meals can seem like an easy or necessary way to meet your deadline or shed some pounds. However, you can experience adverse side effects to skipping meals, due to a decrease in your blood sugar levels.
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An upper respiratory infection can affect any of the breathing mechanisms of your head and chest, including the nose, throat and sinuses. In addition to difficulty breathing, you may experience a sore throat, nasal congestion, cough, watery eyes, headache and ear stuffiness as a result of this infection.
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For years, bacteria have been added to milk products to create yogurt. These bacteria are not harmful to your body, but instead help to create the consistency and flavor you enjoy in yogurt. One example of a bacteria-containing yogurt is Activia.
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Your body uses a number of processes to maintain normal fluid balance. This balance requires that you get the proper intake of certain nutrients and electrolytes to keep your body running at its best.
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Muscle cramping can feel as if your muscle is tightening involuntarily. This often-painful condition can result from extreme muscle fatigue or lost minerals in the body that affect your muscle functions. Muscle cramps are most common in the calf muscle, back of the thigh and front of the thigh.
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Air passes through the lungs via branching airways that lead to air sacs, where gas exchange occurs. Bronchitis refers to inflammation of the lining of large to medium-sized airways, called bronchi.
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Your capillaries are the smallest blood vessels in your body that connect arteries to veins. When these capillaries narrow or widen to quickly, the thin capillary walls can tear, and blood can seep out, giving your skin the appearance of thin red or purple lines.
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Think of insulin as the key that unlocks the door to your cells. Your body uses insulin to allow glucose, or blood sugar, to gain entry to your cells, giving you energy. If your body has a tendency to make too much insulin, following a diet to prevent blood sugar dips can help to avoid harmful symptoms.
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The facet joints in the spine help you to move and twist. The cervical spine facet joints are located in the back and side of the neck. When you injure this area -- such as after experiencing whiplash -- you may feel pain not only in the neck, but also in the shoulders and arms.
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Your gallbladder is responsible for storing bile, a substance that helps your body digest fats. Because the gallbladder’s release of bile can be a somewhat inefficient system, it is possible for your gallbladder to become blocked or diseased, which may necessitate removal.
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You may love the bubbly, fizzy taste of a soda, but if you experience kidney stones, there are a few types you should avoid. While some people are genetically predisposed to experience kidney stones, the foods you eat and drinks you drink can make kidney stones more likely to form.
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Your muscles typically contract and release as you move them. However, when a muscle spasm occurs, it is due to a muscle contraction that occurs when your muscle tightens without your brain telling it to. Typically, a solution for muscle spasms is stretching, which can help to loosen tight or contracted muscles.
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While the skin is the largest organ outside your body, your liver is the largest organ inside your body. The liver is responsible for helping to store vitamins and minerals in your body and also to detoxify extra chemicals in your body.
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Often referred to as your thigh muscles, your quadriceps consist of four muscles in the front of your leg that help you lift your knee. If you aren’t able to use these muscles for some time, you can experience a condition known as muscle atrophy, in which your muscles shrink and become less toned.
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When you injure your ankle or participate in an activity that requires fast-paced weight changes, extra support can ensure your ankle stays protected. This is where an ankle brace comes in. There are a variety of ankle braces and you can select one based on your level of injury or amount of support desired.
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