Human growth hormone, or HGH, is a natural hormone that is produced by the tiny pituitary gland at the base of the brain. This hormone is vital for normal childhood growth and development and is also important for maintaining organs and tissues in...
Finger and toenails can be an indicator of overall health. The Mayo Clinic reports that some nail problems might be symptoms of medical conditions, but most nails have issues even on a healthy individual. As nails grow, old and dying keratin cells...
Culture-negative endocarditis, an infection or inflammation of the lining of the heart, differs from other types of endocarditis in that the organisms that cause the condition cannot grow from a blood sample culture. The signs and symptoms of this...
Green tea, a tea made from the leaves of a plant native to Asia called Camellia sinensis, is used as an ingredient in foods, beverages and dietary supplements. The major health-promoting benefits of green tea come from antioxidant components such...
More than 100 types of arthritis exist, according to MedlinePlus. Just as many remedies are available for arthritis sufferers. Before experimenting with various herbs and concoctions, it is important to maintain a healthy diet, rich in vitamins...
An anxiety attack is a physiological response of the sympathetic nervous system, which produces the fast-acting neurotransmitter adrenaline. Adrenaline creates the signs of an anxiety attack, including rapid heart rate, feeling dizzy and shortness...
Acupressure is a part of traditional Chinese medicine, or TCM. Acupressure.com defines the practice as an ancient healing art that uses the fingers and other parts of the body to skillfully press key points that stimulate the body's natural...
Of all the places your body stores fat, the belly says the most about your heart disease risk. Too much fat stored in this area is directly connected to an increased risk of symptoms and medical conditions that affect your heart health. If you...
Herbs and spices have been used for centuries as a way to flavor food and treat symptoms of medical conditions. Spices include dried fruits, seeds, roots and bark whereas herbs are plants with special flavors and medicinal properties. Learning...
It is important to work the hamstring muscles since prolonged sitting can weaken this muscle in your legs. Additionally, hamstring exercise can improve symptoms of medical conditions, such as sciatica. The best hamstring exercises are simple and...
Water aerobics transfers an important form of exercise to an environment that allows for broader participation. Aerobic activity moves the body's large muscles for a sustained length of time and improves cardio-respiratory health, according to the...
Therapeutic diets are used to treat certain medical conditions. Doctors who prescribe a therapeutic diet to treat a medical condition usually provide specific guidelines to their patients. However, common therapeutic diets and guidelines are also...
Although many people believe they experience too much gas, producing one to four pints daily is normal, according to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse. Gas consists mainly of odorless vapors, such as hydrogen and oxygen....
Apple cider vinegar is a home remedy used as an appetite suppressant and to increase the rate at which your body burns fat. Although some studies have been conducted on the weight-loss effects of apple cider vinegar, it has not been scientifically...
A spinal fusion is a surgical procedure that fuses or welds painful vertebrae together so that they will heal as a single bone. It is typically used to relieve symptoms of medical conditions that affect the elderly such degenerative disk disease...
Herbal remedies come from the roots, leaves and pods of plants. These plants contain chemicals that, when used properly, ease the symptoms of some medical conditions. While the medical benefits of many herbs need more study, research studies have...
The quality of drinking water is a concern for people worldwide. Although in many areas of the world contaminated drinking water often carries pathogens such as those that cause cholera, in developed countries the most common concern is...
Wide spread pain in muscles, ligaments and joints, accompanied by a variety of other symptoms, such as multiple tender spots, sleep disturbance, mood swings and fatigue, characterize Fibromyalgia, a chronic condition. A syndrome rather than a...
Heart disease, heart attack and stroke can all occur as a result of high cholesterol, which has no symptoms. The medical conditions that high cholesterol can cause do have signs and symptoms -- numbness and tingling may indicate a stroke....
When it comes to your cholesterol, you can never play it too safe. This means knowing and recognizing your risk factors, eating the right foods and above else, knowing what a healthy cholesterol level is. Understanding your cholesterol and what...
Yoga is a practical aid that enhances physical activity for many due to its capability of providing workouts of varying intensities and specifics. Of all the types of yoga, Ivengar and Ashtanga are two that place emphasis upon physical...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that an estimated 80 percent of people with depression also experience functional impairments in work and home life. Severe depression can decrease quality of life and is often a co-occurring...
The skin can act as a barometer for overall health. If you find yourself with dull, pasty skin, this may be an indicator that your body is missing something vital. Treating skin that lacks luster will take both external and internal measures. The...
When regrowing hair is difficult or there is excessive hair loss, it can cause both worry and aesthetic concern. It may take time to grow out your hair because the average hair growth rate in adults is approximately 0.34 mm per day, according to...
Some men carry excess fat on their chest, giving them pointy pecs, or "man boobs." Flabby pecs detract from the chiseled, muscular appearance prized by many men. Reducing the size of pointy pecs requires a combination of dietary changes, strength...
Causes of diarrhea in children include viral infections like gastroenteritis and rotavirus, as well as bacterial infections like E. coli or salmonella. Other children experience the watery stools of diarrhea as a symptom of medical conditions like...
Acid reflux--also called gastroesophageal reflux disease--is a common condition caused by a malfunctioning lower esophageal sphincter. In some cases, the sphincter does not close properly. In others, it opens spontaneously. The result of the...
A skin tag is a small piece of benign tissue that hangs from the skin, according to Cleveland Clinic. Skin tags are most commonly found on parts of the body where the skin may fold, such as the groin, armpits, the neck and underneath breasts....
Food plays a large role in your health. You may have heard people say, "You are what you eat." Although this is not literally true, to an extent the foods you eat have a direct impact on whether you are in good or bad health. People go on diets...
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