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Inappropriate exercise schedules and workout routines are often to blame for exercise-induced spotting, or bleeding in between periods. Because this condition, also called exercise-induced amenorrhea, can be dangerous, it’s essential to understand why it occurs and how you can treat it.
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Approximately 2 percent of adults and 6 percent of children have a food allergy, according to the FamilyDoctor.org website. Any food can trigger an allergic reaction, including a lemon. Symptoms of a lemon allergy can occur within minutes after contact with the fruit or can take up to two hours to manifest.
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A sudden headache over one of your eyes during exercise can prevent you from continuing your workout. The pain can last anywhere from just a few minutes to several days.
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The serratus posterior muscles in the lower back help your upper body and ribs twist and bend. This area of the back is especially susceptible to painful pulls and strains because it bears the weight of the upper body and is heavily involved in the moving process.
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Anyone can develop excessive sweating during a workout, no matter their fitness level. Excessive sweating during exercising does not mean that you are out of shape -- in fact it can sometimes signal the contrary.
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A food allergy develops when the body has an abnormal response to a certain food or ingredient. In the case of white bread, the allergen is typically wheat. Because symptoms can be extreme and affect the quality of life, it’s important to understand why an allergy to white bread occurs and how you can treat it.
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A fever is a natural way that your child’s body fights off infections. It typically develops when your child’s immune system releases chemicals that elevate the temperature of the body.
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Lactation, the process in which your breasts produce milk to feed your baby, begins while you are still pregnant. Lactation causes a variety of changes in your breasts, some that are unpleasant and embarrassing. Fortunately, it is possible to minimize its effects and make lactation more comfortable to handle.
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Stretch marks, or striae, on the buttocks can be embarrassing and difficult to hide—especially if wearing a swim suit. Although they can occur on anyone, MayoClinic.com explains that stretch marks occur more often in Caucasian women who have a family history of stretch marks.
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Your newborn’s diarrhea can be unpleasant, particularly if it is foul-smelling and leaks from the diaper. It can also be alarming if you notice that your baby’s stool is green in color rather than the typical yellow or brownish shades you are used to seeing.
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A sore throat occurs when the throat becomes inflamed and irritated. Soreness can be caused by many conditions including a virus, bacteria, hay fever, pollution, cigarette smoke or a respiratory infection. A sore throat can affect your quality of life by making speaking, eating and even breathing difficult.
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An increase in mucus production can be caused by a variety of things, from the common cold to allergies. According to the Kids Health website, certain conditions, such as dry air or exposure to cigarette smoke, can lower the immune system, making children more susceptible to illnesses that promote mucus and congestion.
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Wheezing is a high-toned whistle-like noise that occurs while breathing, typically when exhaling. It can occur in anyone, including a 2-year-old child. The sound transpires as air attempts to flow through breathing tubes that have narrowed due to an illness, condition or complication.
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All your organs -- including your kidneys and heart -- need magnesium to function properly. Magnesium is also crucial for bone and teeth formation, enzyme activation and energy production. Unfortunately, your magnesium levels tend to wane during menopause.
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Ginger is widely used for culinary and medicinal purposes. Often referred to as ginger root, or simply ginger, the underground stem -- or rhizome -- is used raw or as a dried powder. Ginger is an ingredient in a variety of foods and drinks such as gingerbread, ginger ale and ginger tea.
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Boils, also called furuncles, can be painful and debilitating — especially if they develop on areas such as your buttocks and thighs. They can appear as a single bump or cluster together to form carbuncles.To properly treat and prevent boils, it is important to understand how and why they occur.
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The shiitake mushroom is a fungus that is full of potassium, phosphorus and vitamin B. The mushroom is a common ingredient in Asian cuisine, and an extract of the mushroom is often used to make medications to treat conditions such as high cholesterol.
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Spots on the face, especially in visible places such as beneath the nose, can be frustrating and hard to conceal. They can be caused by a variety of skin conditions and environmental factors, some that are dangerous if left untreated.
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