Health

Calf muscles consist of the larger and superficial medial and lateral gastrocnemius muscles and the smaller and deeper soleus muscle. According to the website Sports Injury Clinic, there are three grades for muscle strains. Grade one involves a minor tear,…
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Diet, genetics and the environment all influence the appearance of your skin. There are many beauty products on the market that promise to promote beautiful, healthy skin. People have turned to topical products, regular exercise and a balanced diet to…
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The breasts are made up of a number of cell types that grow and develop in response to a number of hormones. Dysregulation of signalling in breast cells, or breast cell mutation, can lead to the development of tumors within…
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The digestive system functions to break down food into a form that the body can use for energy. In addition to breaking down food particles, the digestive system moves the food through the digestive tract from the mouth to the…
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Movies portray the symptoms of a heart attack with someone clutching his chest or left arm and then falling to the ground. As truthful as that picture sometimes is for a man, it is much less descriptive of the warning…
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The breasts undergo cycles of growth and development in response to circulating hormones. Tissues within the breast are designed to facilitate milk production and lactation during and after pregnancy, and help support and shape the structure of the breast. Breast…
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Regularly taking the right herbal supplements can improve your health. But first you should find out which herbs actually help and which ones don’t. Herbalists claim that several herbs improve liver health and function, but few of these claims are…
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No clinical trials have evaluated the safety or efficacy of herbal products for increasing breast size. Mayo Clinic’s Dr. Sandhya Pruthi warns that these products may cause unanticipated side effects, including drug interactions and an increased risk of breast cancer….
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In 2009, 38 percent of the 16,830 kidney transplants were made possible by the bravery and generosity of living kidney donors. In that year, 6,388 lives were changed because of this life-saving act. All of those donors were willing to…
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1. Determine Your Risk Factor for Blood Clots Schedule an evaluation with your doctor to determine if you fall into a high-risk group for arterial embolism. If you have a past history of blood clots or have just recently had…
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Vision plays a big role in an infant’s perception of the world. While eye diseases are relatively rare in infants, they do exist, and if left untreated can lead to permanent eye damage or even blindness. Eye exams are an…
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Toothaches occur primarily as a result of tooth decay, although bacteria and infection may cause similar pain and discomfort. Regardless of the cause, make an appointment with your dentist immediately when a toothache occurs. In the meantime, the Mayo Clinic…
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Overview A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is a neurological condition that occurs when the brain is damaged. This brain damage can occur through a forceful whack to the head, or an object penetrating the brain, such as a bullet….
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Overview Mullein tea is a medicinal beverage made from the common mullein plant, a member of the figwort family. Mullein is an invasive weed in the United States, where it easily overtakes native shrubs and wildflowers and is difficult to…
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1. Avoid Sinus Infection If you are prone to toothaches from sinus troubles, do all you can to avoid contact with people with upper-respiratory infections. Don’t kiss or shake hands with those who are coughing or sneezing. Don’t share food…
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Pulling a muscle in the lower back can be very painful and according to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, it is the most common reason for lower back pain. A frequent cause of this type of injury is improper…
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Overview Good vision requires the coordination of signals from both eyes in the visual cortex of the brain. Amblyopia, also known as “lazy eye,” results when one eye is significantly weaker than the other, so that the brain comes to…
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Gas pain can stem from eating too quickly, eating particular foods, emotional stress, certain medications or digestive problems. According to the Mayo Clinic, anything that causes gas may trigger gas pain, which builds up when a person isn’t able to…
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The lining of the nose contains many tiny blood vessels that lie close to the surface and damage easily. Consequently, many injuries, drugs and diseases can cause a bloody nose, also called epistaxis. Dr. D.J. Pallin, in “Annals of Emergency…
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Learning relaxation techniques can help you manage your stress and have a better quality of life. Once you become more aware of how stress affects your body, you can counter it immediately. Some of the ways relaxation techniques can reduce…
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Allergies to plants are sometimes the cause of itchy skin, but in the hands of a holistic health practitioner, herbs are often used to alleviate the same symptom. Topical holistic remedies for dermatitis, an inflamed, itchy skin condition, often feature…
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The wrist is an amalgamation of many bones, joints, nerves, tendons, ligaments and blood vessels, all of which can be injured and produce pain. Pain is subjective, however, and is felt differently from person to person. Severe pain is generally…
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Halitosis, commonly known as bad breath, can negatively affect many factors of a person’s life. Properly identifying the cause of a person’s bad breath is essential in figuring out how to treat it. Bacteria in the mouth that produce sulfur…
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Physicians use liver function tests to measure how well the liver is functioning as well as to indicate the presence of a disease and manage liver diseases. MayoClinic.com notes that some of the things liver function tests look at include…
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Overview The dialysis machine was engineered by Dr. Willem Kolff in 1943. While the first machines were huge, bulky devices whose use was controversial, improvements made them smaller and more effective. Dialysis machines can even be used in the home,…
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Overview Stress management is a coordinated approach to dealing with the emotional and physical effects of our natural stress responses, which can arise with undesirable frequency and drain our reserves of health and well-being. You will likely benefit from learning…
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According to the National Library of Medicine, an ear infection is inflammation of the middle ear, which is located just behind the ear drum. Ear infections are the most common reason children are taken to a pediatrician, according to DrGreene.com….
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Overview Blood consists of different types of cells with different functions. When activated, the blood cells known as thrombocytes, or platelets, stop internal bleeding by clumping together to plug leaks in blood vessels. Platelets are continuously produced, as they live…
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Each of the essential 13 vitamins serves a specific function in the body, and some are more important than others in strength training. Maintaining proper blood and nutrient flow to bones and muscles is vital for adequate stimulation and growth…
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Overview The body is always in a state of maintaining a delicate balance of providing oxygen and nutrients to human body tissues for it to function properly. An increased heart rate, also known as tachycardia, is the involuntary result of…
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