Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps the body absorb calcium and enables healthy bone mineralization. Other important functions of the nutrient include staving off certain cancers and heart disease. Vitamin D also seems to have skin-soothing properties.
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A long list of conditions can cause arm pain, from a heart attack to a bug bite, carpal tunnel syndrome to an autoimmune disorder. Some conditions that affect completely different areas of the body can even cause arm pain.
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Minoxidil, the generic name for Rogaine, is a medication that was originally used in pill form for treating high blood pressure because of its ability to dilate, or widen, blood vessels. When used for this purpose, one of minoxidil’s side effects was noted to be excessive hair growth.
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Any kind of tobacco smoking is addictive and harmful. According to the National Cancer Institute, or NCI, cigar smoke contains thousands of toxic and cancer-causing chemicals. There is no safe level of cigar-smoke exposure to you and those affected by secondhand smoke.
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Caffeine is a drug found naturally in tea and coffee that stimulates the nervous system and can lead to feeling anxious and irritable. In 2000, experts linked caffeine to joint diseases, and people who consume more than 400 mg a day are at risk of painful withdrawal symptoms.
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Artificial food dyes are commonly added to manufactured foods in the Unites States and abroad. According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest, or CSPI, food coloring is in a wide variety of edible items, from candy to cereal and salad dressing.
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Grapes are a small, round fruit that can be eaten raw or used to make juice, wine, jelly, raisins, cooking oil and more. They’re low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium and provide a good source of vitamin C.
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Red meat, which includes beef from cows and lamb as well as processed meats like sausage, pepperoni and bacon, is typically high in saturated fats.
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HCG, or human chorionic gonadotropin, is a hormone produced in the placenta of pregnant women. It is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of infertility and can be prescribed off-label for other purposes. HCG is also sold as a homeopathic supplement for weight loss.
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Acne, one of the most common skin disorders for Americans, according to the American Academy of Dermatology, or AAD. It affects 40 to 60 million people. Acne occurs when pores, which are attached to oil glands, become clogged with dirt, bacteria and sebum.
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Mononucleosis is an infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, or EBV, one of the most common human viruses. While symptoms of EBV are indistinguishable from other mild illnesses in children, up to 50 percent of cases lead to mono, the drawn-out, glandular infection.
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In the 2000s, a spate of new exercise equipment that utilizes vibrations to reduce weight and tone muscle hit the market. One popular machine is a handheld device that, when in use, resembles vigorously shaking a cocktail shaker.
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The National Institutes of Health report that 1 lb. of fat is equivalent to approximately 3,500 calories. As such, burning off 300 calories equates to less than one-tenth of a pound of fat. However, burning more calories than you consume daily can lead to steady weight loss.
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The number of calories burned by climbing stairs depends on how long it takes, the intensity of the activity and your weight. You will burn more calories by climbing seven flights of stairs in 10 minutes than in five minutes.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, has approved the hormone HCG, or human chorionic gonadotropin, for the treatment of infertility. It also has become popular for weight loss because of a theory developed in the 1950s by British endocrinologist A.T.W.
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According to the International Hyperhidrosis Society, about 8 million Americans, or 3 percent of the population, have an uncontrollable sweating disorder. That doesn’t even consider the number of people who just have active sweat glands and easily sweat in warm and hot weather.
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Acne is caused by overactive oil glands that clog pores. You can get acne on your face, chest, back, shoulders and even buttocks. KidsHealth.org reports that 17 million Americans have acne. If keeping your skin clean doesn’t clear up the blemishes, you should start a regimen with special soap and topical medication.
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The forehead is one of the most common areas for acne to appear. Pimples form when oil, dead skin cells and bacteria clog the inside of the hair follicle. What results is a whitehead, blackhead, papule or pustule, according to the National Institutes of Health.
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Progesterone is a type of hormone that is produced in the body. In women, the purpose of progesterone is to regulate the menstrual cycle. Men also produce a small amount of the hormone, which is specifically useful for the production of other hormones.
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Eyebrows are the delicate hairs that grow on the brow ridge above the eyes. The purpose of eyebrows is to prevent sweat from getting into the eyes. They also help shield the eyes from sun and keep dandruff and other small particles from falling into the eyes.
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