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The human body is composed of seven ligaments that go through and around the knee. These ligaments are necessary to maintain stability in the body’s joints. | Recover from an MCL Sprain |
In our image-driven culture, it's easy to forget that everyone has something about their body that they don't like and that an important part of personal happiness is learning to accept the way we look. | Reduce Heavy Thighs |
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) can be a debilitating condition. Symptoms like constant exhaustion that lasts longer than 6 months, body aches, poor sleep, headaches, sore throat, memory loss, and low grade fever are just some of the problems that CFS sufferers face. | Recover from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome |
A neuromata (singular neuroma) is a growth, thickening or tumor of nerve tissue that may develop in any area of the body. Neuromata usually develop as a result of nerve compression and irritation which creates the nerve swelling and may lead to permanent nerve damage. | Recognize the Symptoms of Neuromata |
A hernia occurs when an organ pushes through an opening in the muscle or tissue that holds it in place. For example, the intestines may break through a weakened area in the abdominal wall. | Treat Constipation After Hernia Surgery |
Although medical science has yet to confirm the use of essential oils to treat medical conditions, many people find using home remedies like tea tree oil on common skin conditions to be helpful. | Treat Skin Conditions with Tea Tree Oil |
Ulcers can be a serious pain and should be taken care of right away. A bacteria known as H. pylori is now thought to cause most ulcers, not spicy food, stress, or acid. | Treat Ulcers Naturally |
The condition known as pain disorder (sometimes also called somatoform pain disorder or psychogenic pain disorder) can be difficult to identify, describe, and treat. | Treat Pain Disorder |
If you’ve been bitten by a tick, you might be worried about health risks. Powassan virus is a rare tick-borne virus that can be transmitted by a bite. | Treat Powassan Disease |
Bronchitis is the inflammation of the bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from your lungs; this results in coughing and breathlessness. Usually, it occurs as a complication of a milder illness, such as a cold. | Treat Bronchitis Naturally |
A medical case study report is a published document in which doctors document and share their experiences treating patients so that other doctors can learn from them. | Write a Medical Case Study Report |
Although lemon may not completely cure all health maladies, it can help alleviate some symptoms and possibly contribute toward health. | Use Lemon to Relieve Common Health Problems |
Kinesio is a tape that can relieve pain and help lymphatic drainage by lifting up the skin to increase opening space between the epidermis and dermis. | Use Kinesio Tape to Aid Low Back Strain (Stress) |
If you're dieting, weighing yourself regularly can help you measure your weight loss; however, many people are unsure when to step on the scale. There's no set timeframe that will work for everyone, so pick a routine that you're comfortable with and stick to it. | Weigh Yourself While Dieting |
Reflexology is the application of pressure to areas on the feet, hands, or ears in order to relive stress or ease pain in other areas of the body. Though no studies have proven the underlying theory of reflexology – that pathways of energy called meridians link all body parts to the feet, hand, and ears [1] – there are clinical studies that show it may reduce pain, [2] [3] alleviate anxiety and stress, ease labored breathing, and improve overall physical functioning. | Use Reflexology to Relieve Chest Pain |
Talcum powder is an inorganic compound formed of minerals, primarily magnesium and silica along with hydrogen and oxygen, finely ground into powder. | Use Talcum Powder Safely |
Spices are the seeds, nuts, berries, bark, root or fruit of plants and trees and can fight off ailments such as nausea, high blood pressure and even cancer. | Use Spices to Boost Your Health |
Acai juice comes from a red-purple berry native to Central and South America. The acai berry is rich in antioxidants, and many people consume products made with the berry in the hopes of battling cancer, high cholesterol, and the effects of aging. | Use Acai Juice |
Migraine headaches have been linked to overwork, stress, drastic changes in weather, and even food allergies. But no matter the cause, they can be debilitating. | Use Reflexology for Migraines |
Ayurveda (the science of life) is the medical science of India handed down to the modern world as most other systems of medicines. It appears to be a compilation of reflections and interpretation of observations for decades in the life of philosophers and healers medicos at that time. | Understand the Correlation Between Vata Dosha and Nitric Oxide |
Alum blocks are made of natural potassium alum, a material found on rocks in areas of weather and oxidation which has antiseptic and astringent qualities. | Use an Alum Block |
Whether you're pregnant or considering pregnancy, taking a test to determine if you’re a carrier or if your partner is a carrier for any genetic diseases can help you prepare. | Undergo Carrier Genetic Screenings |
Vibration hives cause bumps or rashes to break out on your skin after you experience a feeling of vibration. While these hives usually go away in a few hours to a few days, they can still cause a disruption to your life. | Treat Vibration Induced Hives |
A theraband or resistance bands are latex bands or tubes that are used for physical therapy and light strength training exercises. They are also commonly used by athletes, but also people who are looking for a low-impact strength training workout. | Use a Theraband |
Adequate water is essential for health and vitality. Dehydration happens when you do not replace the water in your body that is lost throughout the day. | Treat Dehydration |
A kidney (or renal) fusion condition is when the kidneys fuse together during child development. The most common type of kidney fusion is horseshoe kidney, which is when the kidneys fuse together instead of separating as two distinct entities. | Treat Horseshoe Kidney |
Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection that affects your nervous system, often leading to painful muscle contractions, especially of the neck and jaw — which is why it's referred to as "lockjaw." | Treat Tetanus |
Jaundice, which is also called hyperbilirubinemia, is a condition often present in babies, but the condition can also affect adults. Jaundice happens when there is a high level of bilirubin, a chemical present in liver bile. | Treat Jaundice |
If you have chronic sinusitis (chronic rhinosinusitis), you may find it difficult to breathe through your nose. Your face might even swell and you may experience headaches or facial pain. | Treat Chronic Sinusitis |
Bedsores, also known as pressure sores or decubitus ulcers, are painful spots that develop on the body when there is too much pressure on one area. These can rapidly become serious, resulting in open wounds that need to be cared for. | Treat Bedsores |
Chemotherapy has been proposed as a novel treatment for MS. It is still in the clinical trial phase, but has shown promising results to date. If you have a more severe form of MS and would like to consider chemotherapy treatment, speak to your doctor to see if you are eligible for it. | Treat Multiple Sclerosis with Chemotherapy |
The most universal type of joint disease that afflicts millions of people is degenerative arthritis, also known as osteoarthritis or hypertrophic osteoarthritis. | Treat Degenerative Arthritis |
When a wound gets itchy, it often means that it has begun the healing process. Despite the fact that this is good news, it can still be a frustrating thing to experience. | Treat an Itching Wound |
A boil is the inflammation and infection of a hair follicle. It is one of the most common forms of skin infection and can be easily treated if caught in the early stages. | Recognize Boils |
Ingrown fingernails are not as common as ingrown toenails, but they can happen. When they do, they can be painful and become infected. If your fingernail is ingrown, one edge of the nail grows and curves into the soft skin around the sides of the finger. | Treat an Ingrown Fingernail |
You know the feeling — you wake up one morning with your nose stuffed up and a fever that makes you feel hot and cold all at once. You may also have a cough, a sneeze, and an overall feeling of fatigue and muscle soreness. | Treat a Viral Infection |
Foot reflexology charts show the location of reflex points on your feet. Through acupuncture and massage, applying pressure at these points can help heal ailments of the body. | Read a Foot Reflexology Chart |
If you have chronic back pain, traveling can be difficult. Sitting for long periods and hauling luggage can make back pain worse. Luckily, there are many things you can do to manage back pain during travel. | Travel with Back Pain |
Ebola is a deadly disease that is caused by the Ebola virus. The 2014 outbreak of Ebola in several countries in Africa has made it very important that you know what the symptoms of this disease are. | Recognize Signs and Symptoms of Ebola |
Hormones play a vital role in the different processes of the body, such as growth and development, reproduction, metabolism and sexual function. [1] The pituitary, pineal, thymus, thyroid, adrenal glands, and pancreas produce the most of hormones in our body, but the testes (in males) and the ovaries (in females) produce the hormones in charge of sexual and reproductive function. | Raise Hormone Levels |
If you are ill and/or have any fevers, please treat them with the following instructions below. | React When You Have a Fever |
Ear plugs are useful for sleeping, swimming, and loud environments. There are a wide variety of ear plugs on the market, which can make it difficult to figure out how to insert an ear plug. | Put in Ear Plugs |
The best way to protect your scalp and hair from the sun is to avoid exposure. Stay indoors, especially during periods of maximal sunlight during the midday. | Protect Your Hair and Scalp from the Sun |
Thymoma is a tumor in the thymus gland that is generally benign but can also be malignant. This condition is often associated with immune deficiency disorder and myasthenia gravis. | Treat a Thymoma |
Tendonitis is when you get a flare-up in a tendon, and it is most likely to develop around your major joints, such as knees, elbows, and shoulders. Tendons connect muscle to bone, so they are an integral part of your body's movement. | Prevent Tendonitis |
Staph infections can show up in many different forms. In order to prevent staph blood infections, your best bet is to take steps to prevent staph infections in general. | Prevent Staph Blood Infections |
Holi is just around the corner and everybody is eagerly awaiting the long weekend ahead and obviously, the parties. Going wild with colors is very much the essence of Holi; while color is the essence of Holi, the skin-friendly natural colors used a decade ago have now been replaced by synthetic colors that may have dangerous effects. | Protect Yourself from Holi Colors |
A nosocomial infection, also known as a hospital-acquired infection, develops in patients after a hospital stay. Nosocomial infections may be bacterial or fungal, and they're often resistant to antibiotics. | Prevent Nosocomial Infections |
Repetitive motion injuries are injuries to the bones, muscles, or nerves caused by overuse. They are major sources of injury, lost productivity, and physical pain, costing companies, individuals, and governments billions worldwide. | Prevent Repetitive Motion Injury |
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, also called SARS, is a viral respiratory infection caused by a coronavirus, which is a type of virus that can infect both humans and animals. | Prevent SARS |
Schizophrenia is a chronic brain disorder characterized by the presence and absence of particular symptoms. Positive symptoms present in schizophrenia include cognitive issues/disorganized thinking, and the experience of delusions or hallucinations. | Minimize Symptoms of Schizophrenia |
Lymph node swelling (or "lymphedema") is a medical condition characterized by painful swelling caused by an abnormal accumulation of fluid (lymph) in part of the body. | Prevent Lymph Nodes from Swelling After a Mastectomy |
Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a serious health condition that occurs when your heart isn’t pumping blood efficiently throughout your body. People who suffer from certain health conditions, such as coronary artery disease or high blood pressure, are at risk for developing CHF. | Prevent Congestive Heart Failure |
Hearing the news that you need to spend an extended stay in the hospital can bring many emotions — whether the joy of impending childbirth, or the disappointment of upcoming days of surgery and recovery. | Pack for the Hospital |
Your diet can significantly affect the severity and frequency of symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, which is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks joint tissue. | Minimize Arthritis Symptoms with Diet |
A long stay in the hospital usually isn’t pleasant. But, with some planning and preparation, it can be a relatively decent time off. You should come with all of your favorite pastimes and be sure to get the most out of the professionals at your disposal. | Make Your Hospital Stay More Comfortable |
Regardless of whether it a routine operation or a highly complex and life changing one, surgery can be a terrifying thing. It is also something that can be emotionally challenging, and getting your head around the impending surgical process is an important part of being properly prepared. | Mentally Prepare for Surgery |
Dealing with long-lasting, non-terminal, "chronic illness" can cause considerable disability in individual and family lives so that in order to cope and live a successful and less painful existence, it needs to be managed well. | Manage Chronic Illness |
Adult Separation Anxiety Disorder (ASAD) can cause significant social and occupational problems. At the same time, you may feel extreme distress, which can take away from your overall quality of life and can affect the lives of your loved ones. | Manage Adult Separation Anxiety Disorder |
The sensation of pain is a personal, subjective experience influenced by many factors, including cultural, situational and psychological. [1] Measuring pain is important in order to understand the severity of injuries and the progress of treatment. | Measure Pain |
You may need a height measurement for your health, a school project, or a variety of other reasons. To measure your own height, you will want to use a wall-marking method. | Measure Height |
Vitamin C is well-known for strengthening the immune system. However, it is also an essential nutrient responsible for the production of collagen. Vitamin C and collagen work to rejuvenate the skin by healing damaged cells, and making the skin firm and supple. | Make Your Own Anti Aging Creams with Vitamin C |
Health is something that is easy to take for granted. When we start losing it, it's hard to believe we spent so long not valuing it. To ensure that you stay as healthy as possible, we've outlined a guide that should help you do just that -- detailing your physical, mental, and emotional health. | Maintain Your Health |
Keeping a bong clean is a lot easier and cheaper than you might imagine. If you're willing to set aside 5-10 minutes, once a month, you can keep your bong sparkling and shiny. | Clean a Glass Bong |
Have a glass pipe that needs cleaning? With a little grit and patience, you can have your glass pipe sparkling clear in no time, all with simple household objects. | Clean a Glass Pipe |
It is important to clean your pipe regularly so that old residue does not affect the flavor of your product. Follow these steps to care for and clean your pipe to insure it achieves its full potential. | Clean a Pipe |
It is important that kids are taught the value of practicing good dental hygiene from early age. After all, having a healthy set of teeth depends on the dental practices that kids establish even before they have their permanent set of teeth. | Make Dental Health Fun for Your Kids |
Dalma is an authentic Odisha food, typically made of dal and vegetables. With some simple modifications, you can enjoy a healthy, nutritious and wholesome dish over brown rice. | Make Dalma with Brown Rice |
Nothing ruins the taste of a good smoke like a dirty bong. Fortunately, there are some pretty easy and reliable ways to clean your bong both generally and extensively. | Clean a Bong |
Creatine phosphokinase or creatine kinase (CPK) is an important protein enzyme found in different muscles and organs in your body, including your skeletal muscle, brain and heart. | Lower CPK Levels Naturally |
If you smoke tobacco or marijuana, you can make a bong with a water bottle and some foil. If you do not want to spend money on an expensive smoking device, this can be a good alternative. | Build a Disposable Ciga Bong |
Serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase (SGPT), now called Alanine aminotransferase (ALT), is a liver enzyme that is vital for energy production. It is present in different tissues such as the liver, skeletal muscles and heart, but is found with the highest concentration in the liver. | Lower SGPT |
Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) is an enzyme found mainly in the liver, but low levels also exist in the kidneys, heart, muscles, and pancreas. Elevated ALT levels can be indicative of serious health problems, especially health problems concerning the liver. | Lower ALT Levels |
Keeping your hormone levels in check can boost your quality of life in every way. Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is one of the most important hormones in your body as it regulates the production of androgens and estrogens. | Lower DHEA |
Bowls, used for smoking tobacco or other plant materials, need to be cleaned regularly for them to continue to function properly. The bowl is the portion of the pipe that holds the herb of choice. | Clean a Bowl or Chillum |
Everyone who sets out to lose weight wants to see an immediate result, but the weight didn’t appear overnight, and it won’t disappear that way either. | Lose Weight in 3 Weeks |
Your voice is unique and irreplaceable. It allows you to sing, tell stories, and communicate with others. People often cause strain to their voice without realizing it, either by shouting, whispering, or simply by breathing improperly. | Look After Your Voice |
Tired of feeling uneasy and awful after a binge ? Ashamed of your weight ? Want to feel happy, strong and healthy ? You have come to the right place. | Lose Weight and Live a Healthy Lifestyle |
Are you overweight? Are you not fit? Do you exercise regularly? If so, this article will tell you how to live a long, healthy life. | Live a Long, Healthy Life |
Myostatin is a protein that prevents muscular growth, tone, and body strength. Many bodybuilders and some scientists believe that lowering myostatin can increase muscular development, as well as prevent aging and improve overall health. | Lower Myostatin Levels |
Being Healthy and living a long happy life is important for each of us. The key is looking after both your mind and body. A healthy body can carry an even healthier mind. | Look After Your Mind and Body |
Ever wondered about changing your life for the better? Maybe you're interested in losing weight, being more active or just feeling healthier. To live a healthier life you'll most likely need to make some adjustments in a wide variety of areas. | Live a Healthier Life |
Oral thrush, which is medically referred to as oral candidiasis, is a fungal infection primarily caused by an increased number of candida yeast inside your mouth. | Know if You Have Oral Thrush |
Whether it's a parent, roommate, or romantic partner, it can be tough to live with someone who's overly critical. If you can't relax in your home environment, it's hard to function. | Live with an Overly Critical Person |
UTI is the abbreviation for a urinary tract infection. The infection is caused by bacteria that affects the bladder, kidneys, urethra and ureters. [1] UTIs are very common amongst women. | Know if You Have a UTI |
Labyrinthitis is a condition where there is an inflammation on the inner part of the ear, specifically the membranous labyrinth. The inner ear is responsible for hearing and balance and equilibrium. | Know if You Have Labyrinthitis |
A corn is a hardened callus section of the foot made of dead skin. Corns are not usually a serious medical problem, but can be painful and annoying. | Know if You Have Corns |
Cirrhosis is a condition in which the liver is damaged over a long period. The normal cells of the liver are spoiled and then they are substituted by a scar tissue. | Know if You Have Cirrhosis |
Glaucoma is one of the most common causes of irreversible blindness in the world. [1] It frequently occurs when fluid in the eye is unable to drain and the amount of pressure in the eyeball itself is increased beyond what is normal, resulting in irreversible nerve damage. | Know if You Have Glaucoma |
E. Coli or Escherichia coli is a bacteria that is present mostly in the digestive system. The bacteria is actually a normal flora of the intestines; it is harmless and beneficial in most cases; however, some strains may cause serious bacterial infections, leading to diarrhea and possible kidney failure. | Kill E. Coli in Your Body |
Nerves become pinched when there is too much pressure on the surrounding muscles, joints and tendons, which also places pressure on the nerves in those areas. | Know if You Have a Pinched Nerve |
Toxoplasmosis is caused by the Toxoplasma gondii parasite. The parasite is a one-celled organism that is usually acquired by eating infected meat, dairy products, or coming in contact with the feces of an infected cat. | Kill Toxoplasma Gondii |
It's important to know the legal limit for your country and state. In most places: if you have had more than one drink per hour, then you are legally drunk. | Know if You Are Drunk |
If you are feeling weak and lethargic, it could be that you are suffering from anemia -- a low red blood cell count (RBC). A lack of iron in the diet and, perhaps, other minerals and nutrients is the most common cause of this condition. | Increase Red Blood Cell Count |
Lymphocytes, which are a type of white blood cell (or WBC), play an important role in your body’s immune system by helping to fight infection. Lymphocytes include different kinds of cells, including T-cells, B-cells, and natural killer cells. | Increase Lymphocytes |
There are two kinds of hiatal hernias--sliding hernias and paraesophageal hernias. If you are predisposed to get these kinds of hernias, it is helpful to know what symptoms to look for. | Know if You Have a Hiatal Hernia |
Staying fit is a great bonus to life and can lead you to be a happy and healthier person. By staying fit and healthy you not only look and feel better but you decrease your chance of medical problems such as diabetes, heart attacks, high cholesterol and hypertension. | Keep Fit |
College is stressful and overwhelming for the most part. There will be times when you'll want to quit or feel a little over your head, but you know it's important to stick it out. | Keep Your Sanity in College |
Luteinizing hormone (LH) is important for both men and women. It is a hormone that leads to the production of other hormones, such as estrogen and testosterone. | Increase Luteinizing Hormone |
Hemoglobin is a protein that exists in your red blood cells and is used to transport oxygen throughout your body. [1] Many people with slightly low hemoglobin levels do not experience any symptoms. | Increase Hemoglobin Levels |