Losing your hair, whether it be on the scalp, under the arms, on the legs or in the pubic region, is an emotional and often frustrating experience for both men and women. The loss of pubic hair may be a sudden event, or it may occur slowly over time.
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Approximately two-thirds of the total iron in our bodies can be found in the oxygen-carrying protein of red blood cells known as hemoglobin, according to the National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements.
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Peripheral neuropathy occurs when the nerves in the arms and legs are damaged due to injury or disease. The condition causes a wide range of symptoms such as numbness or tingling, weak muscles, loss of sensations and insensitivity to temperature.
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Poor circulation occurs when there is not enough blood supplied to an area to meet the needs of the cells. Poor circulation to the hands and feet causes symptoms such as the sensation of tingling or numbness, cramping and the feeling of coldness in the fingers and toes.
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MRSA is a methicillin-resistant (meaning resistant to certain antibiotic medications) strain of the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus. Staphylococccus aureus bacteria normally live on the skin and in the nasal passages of healthy individuals.
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If the first thing you do before cooking a potato is peel off the skin, you're not alone. Although many people choose to peel the skin away from the potato before cooking and eating, leaving the skin on could be a healthier choice.
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Radiation therapy, the administration of energy waves often referred to as ionizing radiation, is a common treatment for cancer patients. The radiation therapy targets rapidly growing and dividing cells, which can include normal, healthy cells, especially cells in hair roots that grow quickly.
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Your liver sits in the right portion of your abdominal cavity. This large glandular organ performs many vital functions. When it becomes damaged from disease, chemical abuse or infection and cannot work properly, it affects nearly every part of your body from digestion to the health of your skin.
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Your body’s metabolism involves all of the chemical and biological processes necessary for the conversion of food into energy and the use of the energy.
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Common complaints of physical discomfort include muscle aches and itchy skin. Muscles feel achy as a result of injury or irritation to muscle tissue as well as tissues surrounding the muscles, including tendons, ligaments and soft tissue.
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Your pancreas is a small gland located behind your stomach near the upper portion of the small intestine known as the duodenum. Your pancreas functions as part of your endocrine system by producing the hormones insulin and glucagon vital for regulating your blood sugar, or glucose, levels.
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During pregnancy you may notice a variety of changes to your skin. Some people may comment on the sudden glow on your face, a positive transformation reflecting your inner joy. Other changes, such as stretch marks, acne and varicose veins, represent the unwanted effects of pregnancy.
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From conception to birth the development of a baby follows a predictable path. As cells divide and differentiate, the developing baby begins as a zygote, forms into a blastocyst, becomes an embryo and then transforms into a fetus, all in the first trimester of pregnancy.
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The human body needs sodium in order to function, making it one of the essential minerals. Sodium supports muscle contraction and nerve function, keeps the heart beating rhythmically and helps balance the amount of fluid in the body.
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Calcium is the most abundant mineral in your body. Although the bones contain 99 percent of the calcium, the remaining 1 percent in the blood must remain within a very narrow concentration range to support vital physiological functions.
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Fluoxetine, a prescription medication, affects the chemical balance in the brain. Caffeine can interact with fluoxetine, causing similar side effects and increasing the risk of seizures when taken in excess.
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Potassium shares many characteristics with the more prominent mineral sodium. Like sodium, potassium usually exists in salt form, such as potassium chloride.
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Today’s world requires you maintain a constant energy level. Between juggling work, family, fitness and health you cannot afford to feel tired. Many foods and beverages advertise they help you stay awake, but they fill you full of sugar and caffeine.
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Gluten intolerance describes a condition that occurs when the body mistakenly attacks the cells lining the small intestine in response to gluten, the protein found in wheat, rye and barley. Doctors refer to gluten intolerance as celiac disease or celiac sprue.
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Blood pressure is the force that the blood exerts on the artery walls. The heart rate, also called pulse rate, is the number of times your heart beats per minute. These two measurements provide information about the health of the heart and cardiovascular system.
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