Mild to severe acne commonly plagues most children during their adolescent years as changing hormones contribute to clogged pores. The condition can be embarrassing and frustrating for growing teens. But a wide variety of herbal remedies exist to...
Adult men should consume 8 mg of iron on a daily basis to keep their bodies functioning at an optimal level. Common sources of iron include iron-rich foods, such as beef, oatmeal, beans and spinach, and iron supplements. Health professionals with...
Matchsticks, fireworks and explosives may all contain potassium chlorate. This white, powdery substance may look innocuous, but it packs a powerful punch. When left alone it may be less harmful, but when given the chance to react to organic...
Vitamin D3 is receiving a lot of attention in the hope that its use can help fight many different types of diseases. It is being credited with possibly having an effect on a reduction in cancer rates, diabetes, hypertension, MS and other...
Pau d'arco, also known as lapacho or taheebo, is an herbal remedy made from the inner bark of trees native to Central and South America. Traditionally, the plant has many medicinal uses, but the safety and efficacy of pau d'arco has not been...
Piles, or hemorrhoids, are inflammations of the rectum caused by a pooling of blood that results in enlarged blood vessels. It is often caused by constipation, obesity or pregnancy--all conditions that place significant pressure on the rectal...
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, grapefruits are Americans' second favorite citrus fruit, with only oranges being more popular among consumers. However, per capita grapefruit consumption in the U.S. has fallen 50 percent since the...
Peter D'Adamo's book "Eat Right for Your Type" popularized the idea of eating according to your blood type. In this book he outlines how each blood type is predisposed to react a certain way to foods. The blood type A diet is an almost entirely...
B100 complex vitamins derive their name from the fact that they contain most of the B vitamins in 100-mg doses. This can be as much as 6,666 percent of the daily value for some B vitamins, such as vitamin B1, based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet....
Protein shakes can help meet daily recommended requirements of protein. Typically, drinking protein shakes to help with deficiencies is not dangerous and will help your body overcome these deficiencies. According to the American College of Sports...
Urea is the primary end product of nitrogen metabolism in humans. It's excreted from the body in urine. The nitrogen atom is one of the distinctive features of the amino acid, but it also represents a danger if it is not properly dispatched....
Your body needs selenium, a trace mineral, to function normally. Many plant foods contain selenium, but the amount of selenium in a plant depends on the amount of selenium in the soil. Headaches, including cluster, migraine and tension headaches,...
To provide your tissues with energy, your cells must convert glucose from the food you eat into cellular energy, known as ATP. This process requires a coordinated series of enzymatic reactions, and a defect in one or more of these enzymes can...
Significant weight gain leading to obesity is a primary risk factor in a number of diseases, including cardiovascular issues and type 2 diabetes. A main symptom of diabetes is high blood sugar levels, or hyperglycemia, due to reduced insulin...
Vitamin D describes a group of fat-soluble steroids. Vitamins D2 and D3 can be converted to the active steroid hormone in the human body, although vitamin D3 is more efficiently converted than D2. The active form of vitamin D is hydroxylated in...
Overall, grapefruit is a very nutritious fruit and is commonly consumed during breakfast. It is estimated that about 20 percent of Americans eat grapefruit or drink its juice daily. However, some compounds within grapefruit juice can directly or...
Toning up and gaining weight are best accomplished through a structured weight training regimen and a proper diet. According to the American College of Sports Medicine, when lifting weights for strength gains, you should lift a weight that is...
When taking diet pills you may still feel lacking in some areas. You may become agitated, sleepy or just need an extra boost of energy. Vitamins may help put you back on track. Different types of vitamins are readily available at supermarkets,...
Toxic levels of potassium, a condition referred to as hyperkalemia, occur when the potassium levels in the blood become higher than normal. Blood potassium levels normally range between 3.6 to 4.8 mEq/L. Blood potassium levels higher than 6.0...
The body is constantly bombarded by toxic substances that enter it through the digestive tract, from cellular degradation or through the process of disease. The liver is an important organ that fulfils several functions, but most importantly, the...
Calcium is an important mineral needed by all humans for continuous growth. It is used in the body to build and strengthen teeth and bones and control muscle relaxation and contraction. You can get your recommended 1,000 mg of calcium from eating...
Anesthesia is used when an individual has to undergo any kind of surgery. Surgery Encyclopedia defines it as a medication that is administered to a person so that no pain or sensation is felt while the surgery or the medical procedure is being...
The liver is one of the most important organs of the body; you cannot live without it. The liver is responsible for the detoxification of blood. It is also responsible for producing many proteins that are found in blood, including proteins...
Vitamin B12 is essential for DNA synthesis, and is required for red blood cell and neurological function. While there is no reason to take B12 "for" your liver, your liver is important in vitamin B12 homeostasis, as it is your body's largest...
Fatty liver disease, or FLD, is a condition in which excess fat is stored inside the cells of the liver. If left untreated, the condition can cause serious damage to the liver, and can even progress to other, more serious conditions, such as...
Jaundice is not a disease, but a symptom of an underlying illness, such as hepatitis C, that affects liver functions. Because the liver is not working the way it should, it is unable to remove toxic substances from the blood, which then turn the...
The liver removes toxic chemicals from the blood. When the liver is damaged from disease or injury, the cells of the liver are unable to function properly. They become unable to remove byproducts of metabolism such as ammonia resulting from...
Your kidneys are two bean-shaped organs located in the middle of the back. They have many functions and are essential for maintaining balance in the body. When the body acquires nutrients, it uses what it needs and sends the rest to the kidneys...
High blood glucose can be dangerous and toxic to your body. Diet and exercise can help you manage your blood glucose levels, plus help you prevent other chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease or hypertension.
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