1. Learn the Basics of the Illness Your body will alert you to the presence of coccidioidomycosis (also know as “valley fever”) by presenting a few basic symptoms, including fever, chills, night sweats and coughing. You may feel like you…
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Estrogen is a type of steroid hormone-a molecule synthesized from cholesterol. Women produce estrogen in their ovaries, and men produce small amounts in their testes. Low estrogen levels can lead to a number of unpleasant side effects. A number of…
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Maintaining good circulation is an important part of staying healthy and fit. People can imagine their circulatory system as a complex railroad system where blood, powered by the heart, travels throughout the system delivering oxygen and nutrients, and removing waste….
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Overview An infant’s pulse rate represents the number of times his heart beats in a minute. The pulse rate is generally highest at birth because the small chambers of the newborn’s heart must beat quickly to send oxygen to his…
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Overview The Cleveland Clinic characterizes testosterone as a hormone that’s predominately responsible for male sexual characteristics and fertility. But these aren’t the sole bodily needs for this androgen. Mood, muscle mass, red blood cells and bone density are all dependent…
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The skin is a protective covering that makes up the largest organ in the human body. It shields the body from the environment. Sometimes, a mole on the skin can turn cancerous. In some instances, the skin can also turn…
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Also called brahmi, bacopa is a plant that’s been used in traditional ayurvedic medicine in India for thousands of years to treat asthma, epilepsy and mental illness. Medical researchers are studying bacopa’s usefulness in treating anxiety, Alzheimer’s disease and age-related…
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Overview Running is a cardiovascular exercise because it conditions the heart and blood vessels. The more intense the running, the more oxygen the muscles need. Breathing rate increases to bring more oxygen into the body, and the working muscles generate…
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Left-brain thinkers tend to be ruled by linear thoughts and analysis. These are the scientists and accountants of the world. Right-brain thinkers enjoy tapping into their imaginative and creative side. These are the artists and musicians who entertain us. Some…
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Overview Your pulse rate is a measurement of how many times your heart beats in 60 seconds, says the Cleveland Clinic. Your pulse rate is lower when you’re at rest and increases with exercise as your heart works harder to…
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Overview The pulse rate is a measurement of the number of times your heart beats in 60 seconds. It’s typically highest at birth, when the tiny chambers of the newborn’s heart beat rapidly to supply oxygen to the body organs….
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1. Identifying the Physical Symptoms of Ganglioneuroblastoma Ganglioneuroblastoma is often identified when a parent or child recognizes a hard mass in the child’s abdomen, though the cancerous tumors are capable of growing elsewhere in the body. When they are located…
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Chemicals in the body called hormones, play vital roles in causing a pregnancy to occur, supporting the developing fetus during the pregnancy as well as helping the birth to occur and breast milk to be formed. As explained by the…
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Progesterone is a hormone essential to sexual health. Progesterone regulates menstruation and breast development, plays a role in female fertility and performs a range of functions in other tissues. Progesterone is produced in the adrenal glands and ovaries, as well…
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Marshmallow, or Althea officinalis, is a plant that’s used in herbal medicine to treat digestive and respiratory problems as well as certain skin inflammations. Marshmallow herbs have been used for thousands of years as a medicinal remedy and a food….
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The ears not only provide us with the ability to hear, but also aid in balance, especially while moving. Thus, ear diseases can leaves us with difficulties hearing, pain, along with extreme dizziness that can lead to nausea. The ear…
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Overview Anal fissures are tears in the lining of the anus, the opening of the rectum to the outside of the body, that cause pain and bleeding during and after bowel movements. In many cases, anal fissures heal on their…
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Overview The American Red Cross is an organization that is internationally recognized for providing public safety and health classes in such areas as first aid and CPR. For many jobs in the United States, first aid and CPR certifications are…
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A magnetic resonance imaging scan, or MRI, allows doctors to examine the brain without opening the skull. The National Institutes of Health explains that an MRI produces a magnetic field that is 10,000 times greater than the one produced by…
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For some, coffee is an indispensable part of daily life–whether as a morning pick-me-up, an afternoon energy booster or simply a treat between meals. According to the National Coffee Association’s 2010 survey of coffee-drinking trends, 56 percent of Americans indulge…
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An OB/GYN tells us all we need to know about our monthly visit from Aunt Flo. Periods … most of us have them, but how much do we really know about them? Today, we discuss this very topic. Here are…
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During an eye exam, the doctor may discover damage to the optic nerve that results from a high pressure inside the eye. The optic nerve has the responsibility of transmitting information to the brain, and if a high pressure damages…
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Abdominal exercises that are performed in a supine (lying on your back) position and that lift the torso upward against gravity often aggravate the neck. If this is an issue for you, there are several ways you can still work…
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Overview When gum tissue is healthy, a shallow groove that is no deeper than 3 millimeters should be between the teeth and gums, according to the American Dental Association, known as the ADA. Periodontal disease can cause the gum to…
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Overview Your heart rate reflects your age, your fitness level, what you’ve been eating and drinking, your overall health and your activity level at any given moment. As a result, it is always changing. It accelerates briefly when you run…
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Leg cramps can result from little activity or too much activity. They may occur in the middle of the night when you are trying to get to sleep or affect you during exercise and workouts. Many remedies are available to…
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Tinea cruris, also called “jock itch,” is a fungal infection of the groin area by dermatophytes, a group of fungi that also cause ringworm and athlete’s foot. T. rubrum and epidermophyton floccosum are generally the dermatophytes involved in a jock…
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Overview Whether you have a traditional, open wood-burning fireplace or a more modern, enclosed gas or wood fireplace, child safety is a top priority. According to The Children’s Hospital in Aurora, Colorado, even a glass-enclosed fireplace can be a safety…
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Overview Heart rate is a term that describes the number of times your heart beats in a one-minute period. By tracking your heart rate, you can gain vital information about your heart’s level of exertion and your overall health. You…
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Centalla asiatica, more commonly known as gotu kola, is a small herbaceous plant that grows along ditches and in wet areas throughout India and Asia. It’s been used in folk medicine for thousands of years to heal wounds, treat skin…
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