When designing a workout schedule, it's important to take into account the climate and weather of where you live. This is especially true in areas of the United States where the temperature consistently comes in above 80 degrees or even into the...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that adults achieve at least 30 minutes of physical exercise on a daily basis, but that requirement can be nearly impossible if exercising makes you sick to your stomach. The telltale...
Ending a workout on the wrong note -- with dizziness, nausea and fatigue -- hardly makes you excited to continue an exercise routine. When exercise literally makes you sick to your stomach, it could be your actual exercise techniques and practices...
Protein shakes provide a quick and easily digestible form of protein. People who suffer chronic diseases, who are pregnant, teens and even athletes require more protein daily than the average adult. The recommended daily allowance of protein...
Nausea is the feeling of painless discomfort in the stomach that you might experience on occasion. It could be the result of hormonal changes -- as is common among pregnant women -- or a symptom of some deeper underlying disease. Vomiting on the...
A phobia is an intense fear of an object or situation that actually poses minimal danger. Due to the extreme fear that a person experiences, it is often difficult for them to see past their fear and daily activities and social functioning can be...
Anxiety is a very common disorder and can occur in all age groups, notes the National Institutes of Health. Anxiety sometimes impedes the ability to function normally at work or in social situations. The condition can occur sporadically or be an...
Monosodium glutamate, or MSG, is a commonly used food additive. It is made from sodium and an amino acid (protein) known as glutamic acid, and used as a flavor enhancer. Although it is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the...
Fatigue is a feeling of exhaustion and weariness that does not go away with rest. Fatigue is not drowsiness that responds to a good night's sleep. Nausea is the feeling of sickness or discomfort in the stomach that produces the urge to vomit. Many...
Pain in the upper stomach after eating may be a sign of one of several gastrointestinal conditions. Doctors use an array of medical tests to determine the exact cause of the stomach pain, and prescribe appropriate treatments depending on the...
Paint stripper is made up of a number of solvents. Some of these can evaporate into the air and cause vapor poisoning. One of the main toxic compounds in paint stripper is called methylene chloride. Vapor poisoning from methylene chloride can...
A duodenal ulcer is an ulceration in the mucosal lining of the duodenum. It is believed that lifestyle, acid and pepsin, and H. pylori play a role in ulcer development, but H. pylori is considered to be the primary cause of an ulcer, states...
Heartburn is a burning feeling in the chest, along with a sour or bitter taste in the mouth and throat. It occurs when acid or other stomach contents back up in the esophagus. Angina is a type of chest pain or discomfort that occurs when there is...
Vyvanse, known generically as lisdexamfetamine, is a stimulant that treats attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It helps control the chemicals and nerves in the brain that cause hyperactivity and impulsiveness. Although considered...
The Mayo Clinic reports that indigestion is a general term for abdominal discomfort. It typically occurs if you eat too quickly, or consume something that does not agree with your system. Also called dyspepsia, the American Academy of Family...
Many people enjoy swimming because of the competition, cardio benefits and pure enjoyment of being in the water. Unfortunately, many swimmers experience sudden vertigo and feelings of nausea in mid-crawl. It's not uncommon, but it can be...
Meningitis is an infection of the brain and spinal chord caused by a virua, bacteria, fungi or parasites, according to "The Journal of the American Medical Association." Meningitis causes inflammation and a buildup of fluid around the brain that...
Campylobacter is a bacterium that occurs naturally in the environment and can cause diarrheal illness in humans. People may become infected after ingesting unpasteurized milk, undercooked poultry or meat, or contaminated water. The U.S. Department...
Anxiety is an emotion that everyone experiences from time to time. When it appears in small amounts, it can be used as a motivator to make you be and do your best, such as before a big sporting event. But when it reaches a point that it happens...
Whether you are trying to conceive a baby, finding out if you are actually pregnant is of much significance. In the book, "Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn (4th Edition): The Complete Guide," Penny Simkin, Janet Whalley, Ann Keppler, and...
People have been using hawthorn berries since the first century to treat heart problems that range from irregular heartbeat to heart failure. In Europe, hawthorn berry extract is still used therapeutically for mild congestive heart failure. Today,...
There are two main reasons detox diets, such as Master Cleanse, have become popular. First, many people think the environment is too polluted and they need to get the pollutants out of their systems. The second reason is to lose weight. People are...
Most people tend to associate jaundice with newborn babies, but adults can get it as well. Jaundice isn't a disease in itself; it is a sign that there is something wrong with the liver or the gallbladder. Several ailments can cause people to...
Angina is defined as chest pain or discomfort caused by reduced blood flow to the heart. Pain or discomfort in the chest typically begins behind the breastbone. Angina is typically categorized in two forms: stable angina and unstable angina....
Stevia, a natural sweetener that serves as a non-calorie alternative to sugar, comes from the Stevia rebaudiana plant, which is native to Paraquay. Overuse of some alternate sweeteners might cause loose bowels and diarrhea in some, but that effect...
When a woman is actively trying to conceive, a simple change to the normal function of her body can provide a glimmer of hope to the possibility of being pregnant. Pregnancy can affect the female body in different ways, and as has been said...
Although pregnancy tests are one of the most effective ways to know when you're pregnant, an at-home test can't detect your pregnancy until a week after your first missed period. Luckily, your body has a number of ways of telling you that you're...
Many people use Tylenol without a prescription as an over-the-counter medicine every day. The non-narcotic analgesic, known by the generic name acetaminophen, can relieve pain such as headaches and general body aches, as well as help fight fevers,...
Acid indigestion, also known as indigestion or dyspepsia, refers to a burning sensation in the abdominal area, often accompanied by bloating, gas, nausea or a feeling of uncomfortable fullness. Heartburn is a similar burning sensation that takes...
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