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One of the most effective methods to alleviate muscle pain is to apply heat in the affected area. The heat let off from the compress help to reduce muscle tensions offering a certain sense of relief which is almost immediate. If you wish to make your own heat compress in this OneHowTo article you will...
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If you were a smoker and quit, you have done your body one of the greatest services. One of the best things for our health as we stop smoking is the recovery of the health of our lungs. Although your health improves drastically immediately after quitting, your lungs can take a little while to recover...
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Dermatitis is a skin disease which leads to a rash: an inflammation of the outer surface layers of the skin which gives rise to sores, eczemas, reddening, stinging, itching and dryness. There are different types of dermatitis and every one of them requires specific dermatitis cure. You should therefore...
Maintaining a healthy liver is essential to avoid suffering pathologies like inflamed liver or fatty liver, among others. Therefore, it is important we eat on a daily basis fruits and vegetables that will enable us to purify it and promote its functions in the elimination of toxins, regulating levels of fat...
Fatty liver, also known as hepatic steatosis, consists of the accumulation of fat in this organ, producing an inflammation that, should it not be dealt with properly, can lead to serious diseases such as cirrhosis. The treatment of this condition is strongly determined by the food that we eat and our habits,...
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Uric acid is a chemical substance generated naturally in the body when purines, substances that are found in certain foods and drinks, are broken down. As a result, a high uric acid level has negative consequences for our health and elevated levels should therefore be controlled and reduced. In this OneHowTo...
When we talk about uric acid, we are talking about a chemical produced by our bodies when decomposing purine. Its accumulation can lead to kidney stones and other disorders making it necessary to prevent the levels of uric acid from rising as this would have harmful consequences for our health. That is why...
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When the chicken pox virus does not disappear completely from our bodies, we run the risk of getting herpes zoster or shingles. This condition presents itself during a weakening of the immune system or due to very severe stress that causes the virus to reactivate itself.
Its symptoms are often intense...
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If you've ever had the stomach flu, you know how uncomfortable the symptoms can be. Gastroenteritis can be caused by various factors, such as coming into contact with a person that has gastro, drinking contaminated water or food, to eating too much acidic food. It causes a general ill feeling, accompanied...
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It is normal to worry about our diet when returning home after suffering from appendicitis. After two days of complete rest and drinking only juices, the boredom of the light and soft diet post-operation is bound to get to you. This article offers you a diet guide for eating after having appendicitis...
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Platelets or thrombocytes play a very important role in the blood clotting process. Low platelet levels can increase the risk of bleeding, while an elevation contributes to the formation of blood clots that can be harmful to your health. A normal platelet count ranges from 150,000 to 450,000, but different...
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Fatty liver disease or steatohepatitis, is a serious condition that many times can go undetected, due to a lack of clearly identifiable symptoms. It's closely related to an increase in obesity at a global level, poor diet and destructive habits, that result in fatty liver and can lead to serious health complications....
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Lumbago is the pain manifested in the lower back, also known as the lumbar region. This condition appears due to an inflammation of the joints and can be suffered in people of all ages but is most common in those over 40 years of age, since lumbar pain tends to increase with age. It is important to identify...
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Acute appendicitis is an inflammation of the mucosa that lines the inside of the vermiform appendix, a narrow tube-like organ that's attached to the cecum, the first part of the large intestine (colon). Appendicitis is a medical condition that affects more than 20% of the world's population, and on average,...
Gastritis is an inflammation of the stomach lining(gastric means "of the stomach" and -itis is a suffix used for conditions with inflammation). It is one of the most common stomach problems, so common it reportedly will affect half of the world's population at some point in their lives. The stomach lining...
Do you have a burning sensation in your oesophagus? Does it feel like food stays in your throat? It's possible that you have acid reflux which occurs when the stomach fluids move up into the oesophagus, causing a burning sensation, among various other symptoms. Although there are ways to prevent acid reflux,...
Keeping uric acid levels within their normal values is essential for good health. Excesses can cause problems and diseases such as gout; nor is it beneficial to have low levels of uric acid . Therefore, if you suffer hyperuricemia you must take appropriate measures to reduce the presence of this substance...
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Gastritis is an inflammation of the stomach and can be caused by various things, such as eating too quickly, stress, eating spoiled food, bacteria, and so on. No matter the cause, it is possible to cure gastritis under the supervision of a doctor and by taking the indicated medication and other treatments....
Excess uric acid in the blood is a problem that must be treated to avoid symptoms and complications such as gout. To keep this substance in within normal levels, it is essential that you knowwhat foods are good for lowering uric acid and especially what foods are likely to make uric acid levels rise....
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The exact function of the appendix is still unknown, as are the reasons for it becoming infected. However, we know for sure that we must diagnose an appendicitis quickly to prevent a serious infection in our intestine. In general, the inflammation of the appendix is easy to detect. Find out how to know if...
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Doing physical activity when you have sciatica is somewhat complicated, since this disease causes such intense pain that sufferers may even be incapacitate of carrying out daily activities. However, if you feel strong and your physician allows it there are some exercises that you can do that will be...
Having a normal heart rate is a sign of your heart functioning regularly. For this reason, it is important to know how many beats per minute are normal for an adult and what happens when our heart rate is not in normal levels.
In general, a lower heart rate, within normal ranges, is an indication of...
Balanitis is an inflammation of the tip of the penis, also known as the glans penis. Balanitis does not include the foreskin, technically, but this can also be infected in a similar way. It does affect people who are uncircumcised much more often than those with a foreskin. There is a little confusion...
Wearing glasses or lenses is essential for the treatment of eye conditions and to correct vision problems that endanger our health. However, for glasses to serve and perform their functions properly it is essential that these are in good condition and that they have the type of specifically required...
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Many people suffer joint pain by diseases such as arthritis, osteoarthritis or rheumatism, but such pain can also occur for other reasons and may be increased by factors such as damp weather. In many cases it is not possible to completely eliminate these pains and there is no definitive cure, but what...
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Pain in the lower back or lumbar region is not just merely pain in many occasions, but can be related to kidney pain as it is in this area where these organs are found. There are several causes that can make you feel kidney pain, so the treatment to get rid of it can vary highly.
Want to discover the possible...
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A stye is a bump in the eyelid which an be internal or external. The causes of a stye can be the inflammation of a sebaceous gland. This typically occurs by the proliferation of bacteria that results in an infection. Although not usually a serious condition, styes are quite annoying and are contagious. Therefore,...
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It is important to distinguish poor blood circulation as a symptom rather than a disease. A slowing or impediment of our cardiovascular system is the result of an underlying condition which can include high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes or many other health issues. Seeking a physician's advice...
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Kidney stones are small masses that can form from excess salt and minerals in the kidneys. Depending on their size, they can be eliminated by urine without being noticed or can get stuck in your kidneys and cause severe pain.
Kidney stones form over a long period of time. Throughout the first few months,...
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Your kidneys are located at your back, below your ribcage and play a very important role in your body. Though millions of tiny filters called nephrons, they filter about 200 liters of blood each day, removing excess salt, water and other waste. This waste is then collected in the bladder, to be eliminated...
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When we talk about our blood pressure, we are referring to the pressure that is applied to the blood vessels by our blood. A high blood pressure, or hypertension, can be very dangerous, as it significantly increases our risk to developping a heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular disease.
Perhaps...
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Urinary tract infections (UTI) are a common condition, especially in women, whose urinary tract is much shorter than men's. Often, bacteria coming from the vaginal area reach the urinary tract. Various conditions can cause this type of infection, which tend to be bacterial, but can sometimes also be...
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Kidney infections usually occur when a urinary infection is not treated properly. A urinary infection can easily spread to the kidneys through the urinary duct that connects the bladder and kidneys. When the kidneys become infected, severe symptoms occur that require immediate medical attention. A kidney...
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Warts are growths on the skin which can appear in various parts of our bodies, although the most common are the hands, feet and genitals. It is not a damaging skin disease but they tend to be annoying and unsiightly. For this reason, it is important to check for them and know how to treat warts.
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The human body maintains its sense of balance thanks to the vestibular system which is governed by the inner ear, brain stem, muscular, bone and joint sensitivity, and by the sense of sight. Changes in the vestibular system may cause the onset of vertigo. In this OneHowTo article, you can learn about...
Hypoglycaemia occurs when the glucose in the bloodstream decreases significantly, causing symptoms such as dizziness, pallor, cold sweats, confusion and, in more serious cases, loss of consciousness. Hypoglycaemia is very common in people with diabetes, an illness that's linked with the inability to regulate...
It is no secret that green tea is a drink that is full of wonders. From cancer prevention, to prevention of heart disease, this drink is thought to do it all!
Several studies have shown that drinking 2 cups of green tea a day can significantly lower LDL (bad cholesterol) and total cholesterol, which in...
We don't always have as much time as we'd like to eat, and sometimes even when we do we still eat on the run out of habit. But there's something that both gastroenterologists and nutritionists can agree on: that it's very important to chew your food properly in order to ensure optimum health and avoid overeating....
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Amebiasis is an infection in the large intestine due to the presence of the parasitical amoeba entamoeba histolytica. This disease is present globally, although it is more common in tropical countries where food and water hygiene is poor and where the handling of manure and excrement for processing is...
People who have celiac disease get food poisoning every time they eat a product made with gluten. After consuming these products, they're likely to experience symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, anemia, etc.
If you're intolerant to gluten or have a friend who is, in this article at oneHOWTO...
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When you bang yourself it's likely that the area will become inflamed and often turn purple. This is a normal bodily reaction. However, you should know that there are home remedies that can reduce inflammation and help ease the discomfort caused by bruising.
At OneHowTo.com we'll teach you how to cure...
Eating food that is good for the heart and doing exercise is essential to maintain a healthy heart. We should try to include in our diet certain foods which, on account of their properties, offer extra protection for this important organ, the heart. Do you want to know which they are? In OneHowTo.com we...
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If a blood test indicates that your thrombocyte or platelet count is very low, it can be worrying because it means that something is not quite right in your body. A normal platelet count ranges from between 150,000 to 450,000.
Platelets play an important role in the blood coagulation process, so a platelet...
An enlarged liver, or hepatomegaly, is a condition that presents with very few symptoms during the initial stage of inflammation. This makes the task of identifying and initiating treatment difficult. It occurs when the liver swells, becoming larger than normal. It can be caused by a range of conditions,...
White blood cells or leucocytes play a crucial role in our body. They are responsible for defending the body from infections and foreign bodies that could damage our health. As a result, if there is a decline in your white blood cell count, an in-depth medical evaluation is necessary to identify the source...
Body temperature is very tightly regulated in humans, as various physiological activities require a specific temperature in order to function properly. The temperature of peripheral tissues, such as skin, mucous membranes, muscles or limbs, is variable depending on different factors. These different factors...
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The swellings that sometimes appear on the upper or lower eyelids are known as styes. Some of these fatty lumps can be very uncomfortable and cause discomfort for the sufferer. Styes are contagious, so you should always try to avoid the infection and the spreading and understand how to cure it. To do...
White blood cells, or leukocytes, are responsible for defending the body from viruses, infections and any other external factor that poses a threat to health. Given their important role in the body, having a good white blood cell count is essential,. However, when values are higher than usual, it is...
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Warts are growths on the skin that are caused by a virus called human papillomavirus and that can appear in different parts of the body, affecting most often the hands, feet, face or neck. These skin lesions may have different shapes, textures and shades, and require an appropriate dermatological treatment...
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An inguinal hernia occurs when perforations in the abdominal wall cause part of the abdominal viscera to come out, causing a bulge that is known as hernia. In many cases it can occur without many obvious symptoms, although it will be possible to feel the lump caused by this condition, making it very easy...