A high-grade fever in children typically is symptomatic of a bacterial or viral infection. These conditions also can be accompanied by the onset of hyperactivity in the form of physical tics, seizures and mood disorders.
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Individuals exposed to second-hand smoke have increased risk of developing respiratory illness, asthma and allergy. Cigarette smoke impairs the integrity of the lung epithelial layer and facilitates the penetration of allergens by compromising the innate defense mechanisms in the lungs.
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Chiropractic manipulation of the cervical spine, or neck, can cause dizziness, headache, vertigo and lead to stroke. Compression of the cervical arteries is a major concern and is not often disclosed to the patient before treatment in order to prevent increased anxiety levels and potential refusal of chiropractic care.
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A lesion, or sore, on a child’s tongue accompanied with a fever may be signs of serious illness. Several strains of bacteria, including staphylococcus and streptococcus species, are known to cause lesions in the mouth.
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Bacterial, viral, algal and protozoan infections are common after exposure to contaminated water. Swimming in ponds, lakes and oceans that are near developed areas may increase your risk of exposure to waste-water contamination if the areas have inadequate or overburdened sewage or waste-water treatment facilities.
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Indigenous to India and North Africa, Trigonella foenum-graecum, more commonly known as fenugreek, is used in traditional medicine for treating arthritis and sexual dysfunction. Fenugreek may increase sexual arousal and testosterone levels and enhance athletic performance in men.
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Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is often the causative agent behind a diagnosis of genital warts or cervical cancer. Aside from pharmaceuticals, doctors have suggested dietary supplements and vitamins as an alternative therapy due to their protective role in treating and preventing HPV-related diseases.
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Bee pollen is the self-produced feed for honeybees. Bee pollen, which is prepared from collected flower pollen, has been declared a “perfect food” because it is purported to be nutritionally well balanced.
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Diet can influence a person's height, but only during childhood -- until about 2 years of age. From the age of 2 to 12 years, stunted growth can be modified in some children, but not all of them. There is no scientific data currently available to suggest that it's possible to increase an adult’s height through diet.
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