David A. Ramos, MD
My name is Dr. David Ramos. I am a Physician practicing in San Antonio, TX 78225.
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David A. Ramos, MD
David A. Ramos, MD is also a medical director for Rosario’s skin care where they special in skin care, laser tattoo removal and laser hair removal for more information visit the website.
- Graduate of Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica, West Indies
- Post-graduate education at University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio
- Board certified by American Board of Family Medicine
- Medical Director at Rosario Skin Care
- 2013 Named one of San Antonio’s Best Family Medicine Doctors by his peers
- Member of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Member of the Texas Medical Association
R Family Medical Group
Address
3110 Nogalitos StSuite 105
San Antonio, TX 78225
(210) 361-0581
www.rfamilymedicalgroup.com
Hours
Mon:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:
8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Areas We Service:
South San Antonio, TX, Pleasanton, TX, Adkins, TX, Helotes, TX, Lackland A F B, TX, Somerset, TX, New Braunfels, TX, Boerne, TX, Castroville, TX, Devine, TX, Floresville, TX, Quintana Community, TX, Southtown, TX, Kelly Usa, TXAcid Reflux Disease (GERD)
Causes of Acid Reflux Disease & Treatment for GERD
Many people think of heartburn as a minor health problem, but it can sometimes be a symptom of the more serious ailment known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Commonly referred to as acid reflux disease, GERD is a condition that affects many people worldwide. Despite their prevalence, GERD and acid reflux disease can be treated.
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Active Couch Potato
An active couch potato gets regular exercise, but spends a lot of time sitting.
Active couch potatoes are people who get regular exercise, but they end up sitting most of the day as a result of circumstance. Research shows that trips to the gym can't undo the effects of a day spent sitting. Even if a person is getting a fair amount of exercise, sedentary habits usually outweigh exercise.
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Acute Care
Maintain Good Health from Head to Toe
An acute illness or injury refers to a condition that appears suddenly, progresses quickly, and, in most cases, requires only a short-term treatment. It can be an illness as simple as strep throat or as severe as a heart attack.
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Adrenal Fatigue Treatment
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) May Treat Adrenal Fatigue
Your insomnia, body aches, and decreased libido may all be linked to your adrenal glands, which may be struggling to produce cortisol, a crucial hormone that helps regulate your “fight-or-flight” response. When your body is under extreme stress your adrenal glands can begin producing cortisol in disruptive fits and starts. Hormone replacement therapy may balance those levels and improve your symptoms.
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Age Management Services
Preventing the Onset of Illness and Age-Related Diseases
Getting older is a fact of life, and most people believe that aging is just as inevitable. To some extent that's true, but what's also true is that with the proper medical guidance, you can enjoy a healthy and fulfilling life well into your golden years. One of the most effective methods for accomplishing this is known as age management.
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Alzheimer's Disease
Dementia Treatment and Prevention
Alzheimer's disease is a type of dementia, a loss of brain function caused by the aging process. It affects the thinking capacity, memory and behavior of a person. Alzheimer's disease is characterized by progressive deterioration of the patient's cognitive and memory functions.
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Anaphylaxis - Anaphylactic Shock
Understand and Prepare For Anaphylaxis or Anaphylactic Shock
Anaphylaxis is a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction in which the immune system is flooded with chemicals. These chemicals are produced by the body to deal with a sudden, massive exposure to an allergen. Triggers of anaphylactic shock include certain medications, food allergies such as peanuts or dairy, and insect stings.
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Androgen Replacement Therapy
Male Reproductive Hormone Management
An androgen is a hormone or group of hormones which regulate the development and function of the male reproductive system. Androgen is largely produced in the adrenal cortex. Testosterone is one of the most well-known androgens. Testosterone plays a key role in directing the onset of changes during puberty.
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Anemia
Anemia Could be the Root of your Low Energy
We've all had days where we've felt sluggish and in a fog. If these days turn into weeks or longer, anemia may be to blame. While anemia may mimic general exhaustion on the outside, on the inside, however, anemia affects how your blood transports oxygen. A very serious condition.
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Angioedema
Learn About the Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment of Angioedema
Angioedema is a skin condition with symptoms similar to hives which develop in response to certain triggers. Angioedema is distinguished from hives primarily by swelling that occurs beneath the surface of the skin. Surface swelling may occur, but not nearly as prominently as what goes on below the skin.
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Anti-Aging Medicine
Fight Back Against Old Age
Anti-aging medicine employs the latest scientific research, advances in biotechnology, and clinical preventive medicine to slow down conditions associated with aging. Through preventive screenings, early disease detection, prompt intervention, and optimal nutrition, anti-aging physicians help fight and slow down age-related disease and dysfunction.
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Asthma
Discover More about the Treatment and Management of Asthma
Asthma is a condition in which the airways contract and swell in response to certain triggers such as pet dander or stress. The severity of each attack can vary, and symptoms include difficulty breathing and coughing. It is important to detect asthma as early as possible to treat it with medication.
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Autoimmune Disease
Arthritis, Sclerosis, Diabetes & Other Chronic Diseases
Every cell inside your body has a function. Sometimes, these cells are attacked when your immune system mistakes them for something foreign - something that shouldn't be there. This causes your body's defense system to try to eliminate those cells from the body, causing a variety of health problems. This is known as autoimmune disease.
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Basal Metabolic Rate
Calculate & Understand the Meaning of BMR
Even though it may not feel like it, your body is always in motion. It takes plenty of fuel (calories) to keep your body running normally as it digests food, pumps blood through your body, makes your lungs move, and more. The number of calories your body burns at rest is known as your basal metabolic rate (BMR).
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Bee Sting Allergies
Learn About the Symptoms and Treatment of Bee Sting Allergies
Bee sting allergies may range in severity from minor burning and tingling to life-threatening symptoms. The allergies are caused by a reaction in the immune system which occurs when your body is stung. Typically, you will feel a sharp burning or stinging sensation, and redness in the affected area.
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Bioidentical DHEA Replacement Therapy
Bioidentical DHEA Replacement
DHEA is short for dehydroepiandrosterone. DHEA is a hormone produced by the body that regulates many important functions. Because it is so crucial, DHEA has even been called the "mother of all hormones." That nickname exists because DHEA is a precursor hormone, meaning it is essential to the production of other hormones such as testosterone and estrogen. Bioidentical DHEA replacement is a treatment used to combat DHEA hormonal imbalance.
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Bioidentical Estrogen Replacement Therapy
Replaced Estrogen Lost Due to Aging & Menopause
Estrogen, commonly dubbed the "female hormone," regulates secondary sexual characteristics in the body. However, this hormone has a far bigger impact than that implies. For most women, having imbalanced estrogen leads to a number of difficult side effects and symptoms. A small number of men are affected by estrogen hormonal imbalance as well. Bioidentical estrogen refers to a hormonal treatment designed to combat problems with estrogen imbalance.
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Bioidentical Hormone Doctors
Find Bioidentical Hormone Doctors in Your Area Today
Patients must find a seasoned medical professional with years of experience in bioidentical hormones. Because of the versatility of the treatment, experts come from all reaches of the medical community. Many hold a degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine. Many belong to associations related to BHRT or its applications.
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Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy
Learn About Bioidentical Hormones (BHRT)
For women, menopause is a major concern while men deal with andropause and low testosterone. Many age-related issues are the result of hormonal imbalance. Your body has a complex collection of glands called the endocrine system. Each of these glands generates crucial hormones, such as testosterone, estrogen and progesterone. Excessive or reduced levels of these hormones can wreak havoc on your system. Bio-identical hormone replacement, or BHRT, is the only safe, natural solution to hormonal imbalance.
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Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy for Chronic Stress
Treat Stress with Hormones & Relaxation
We all deal with stress, from work to family and everything in between; stress is a part of the body's natural fight-or-flight response. When you're constantly feeling stressed, however, you have a condition known as chronic stress. There are many factors that contribute to chronic stress, and a similarly high number of treatment options.
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Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy for Insomnia
Achieve Better Sleep with BHRT
Everyone has trouble falling asleep sometimes, but when the condition happens repeatedly it can begin to affect multiple aspects of your life. Insomnia can impact your ability to function at school, in the workplace, and even at home.
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Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy For Men
Andropause, Low Testosterone and More
Hormones play a crucial role in the functioning of your body. Their levels and balance, also known as male hormone harmony, are extremely important for your health, physical shape, and well-being. As a man ages, his body becomes less effective in producing these vital hormones. Hormone levels fall to unhealthy levels, creating a hormone imbalance in his body.
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Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy for Muscle Loss
Bioidentical Hormone Solutions for Your Muscle Loss
It's estimated that between ages 30 and 70 a man will lose nearly a quarter of their skeletal muscle mass, turning even the hunkiest guy into a lanky fella. Hours spent in the gym are not in vain, however, muscle loss is preventable with bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT).
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Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy for Weight Loss
Bioidentical Hormones & Your Body Weight
For many years, physicians and researchers struggled to connect the dots between hormones and their role in weight loss. Women have long known that food cravings and sluggish metabolisms were very real problems making it hard to lose weight, but convincing the medical world of their link to weight was difficult. Recent studies have linked hormones and weight gain, indicating that hormonal treatment for weight loss is a viable option.
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Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy For Women
Menopause, Hormones and Aging
Hormones play a crucial role in the functioning of your body. Their levels and balance, also known as female hormone harmony, are extremely important to your health, mood, and well-being. As a woman ages, her body becomes less effective in producing these vital hormones. Hormones fall to unhealthy levels creating a hormone imbalance in your body. Female hormones must stay in perfect hormonal balance for your body to function optimally.
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Bioidentical Hormones
Achieve Hormone Balance Naturally
Bioidentical hormones are chemically and biologically identical to the hormones produced naturally in the body. These plant-derived hormones are used as a part of bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, a treatment designed to restore the natural hormone levels in men and women. Bioidentical hormones are most commonly associated with the treatment of menopause and low testosterone, but they have many other uses as well. Bioidentical hormones can be used to treat both men and women.
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Bioidentical Progesterone Replacement Therapy
Optimize Your Progesterone Levels Naturally
Women face a number of unique health challenges. Many of these stem from the processes of menstruation and pregnancy. These functions of the female body are regulated in part by the hormone progesterone. When the body produces too much progesterone, it can lead to a decrease in estrogen levels. Producing too little progesterone causes problems, as well. Bioidentical progesterone replacement is a treatment created to help women overcome these issues and enjoy a better quality of life.
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Bioidentical Testosterone Replacement Therapy
Low-T Treatment
Low testosterone has become a phrase that all men fear. The gradual loss of testosterone, sometimes called low T, occurs naturally with age. Unfortunately, it also brings along many symptoms and side effects like low sex drive, erective dysfunction and weight gain. Bioidentical testosterone has helped many men regain their youthful vigor.
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Bladder Dysfunction
Trouble Urinating may Signal a Larger Problem, Bladder Dysfunction
Bladder dysfunction, also known as voiding dysfunction, is a condition during which you can't effectively urinate and empty your bladder. This can be an embarrassing, painful and possibly serious problem that-if left untreated-could lead to infection and eventually cause organ system failure.
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Bloating Treatment
End Your Gastrointestinal Strife with These Tips
Bloating occurs when the abdomen fills with air or gas, leading to swelling of the abdomen which may feel hard or tight to the touch and is associated with discomfort and pain. Bloating typically occurs due to overeating, gas, stress or indigestion.
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Blood Testing
Standard Lab Blood Work for Adults & Children
Lab blood work, otherwise known as a blood test, is an extremely effective diagnostic tool. Your blood carries nutrients and oxygen to the organs, and impurities are filtered out by the kidneys. By testing the levels of specific substances in your bloodstream, your doctor can diagnose a number of conditions.
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Blood-Glucose Monitoring
Keep Your Diabetes at Bay with Blood-Glucose Tests
For people living with diabetes, doctors may recommend some form of self-testing for their blood sugar levels. Monitoring is done with a portable electronic device that measures the amount of sugar in a tiny drop of blood, usually taken from the fingertip. The results of this test are then reviewed with the doctor during routine office visits.
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Body Composition Analysis
Body Composition Analysis Can Help You Reach Your Weight Goals
Body composition analysis measures your fat, bone mass, and many other factors that can influence weight loss. This is why analyzing your body composition, including your body mass index (BMI), is an important first step toward achieving your weight loss goals.
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BOTOX Cosmetic
Beat Wrinkles and Lines
Your flexing facial muscles may reveal too many years of emotion in the form of wrinkles, creases, and folds. Botox may help minimize these signs of aging and allow you to look as young as you feel.
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Bronchitis
Learn More about Bronchitis Symptoms, Treatments, and Monitoring
Bronchitis is a condition in which the bronchial tubes (which carry air to the lungs) become inflamed. Swelling and mucous in the tubes can cause coughing, fatigue, and fever. This condition is often caused by a virus. Bronchitis may become severe or life threatening for those with asthma or COPD.
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Calorie Restriction Diet
Lose Weight by Reducing Calorie Intake
You probably think of calories only as they relate to food and how many are in your favorite dish. However, calories are actually units of energy that allow your body to perform normal bodily functions such as breathing. This is why it is important to consult your medical provider before starting a calorie restriction diet.
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Calories and Weight Gain
Could Counting Calories be all it Takes to Shed Pounds?
Eat this, don't eat that, this is good, that is bad; how are we supposed to make any sense of the countless diets out there? Do any of them even work? There is evidence to suggest a much easier way to lose weight and keep it off. Simply counting calories.
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Candida Overgrowth Treatments
Arresting Candida Overgrowth and Restoring Balance to Your Gut Flora
Candida overgrowth occurs when the delicate balance of Candida yeast and bacteria in your intestines is disrupted and yeast begins to multiply and take over. Yeast is a microscopic fungal organism normally present in the healthy mucous membranes of the mouth, intestines or genitalia, but it can proliferate throughout your body and become toxic, causing severe illness and even death.
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Cardiometabolic Syndrome
Syndrome X and Insulin Resistance
Cardiometabolic syndrome refers to a group of risk factors that raise your chance of developing a vascular disease (like heart disease) or type 2 diabetes. According to the Indian Journal of Pharmacology, adults with cardiometabolic syndrome (also called syndrome X or insulin resistance syndrome) are twice as likely to die from coronary heart disease and three times as likely to have a heart attack or stroke.
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Cardiovascular Risk Factors
The Signs, Symptoms and Treatment Options of Heart Issues
According to the American Heart Association, half of all people who are diagnosed with congestive heart failure never live more than 5 years past their diagnosis. This makes heart disease a very scary and serious condition. More troubling however, that heart disease is largely preventable. Here are the signs.
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Celiac Disease
Testing, Treatment and the Gluten-Free Diet
Gluten is a protein that is found in many different food components, notably wheat, barley and rye. Although it is found all over, gluten is mostly associated with bread products and other carbohydrates. Celiac disease refers to an immune condition in which the body rejects all gluten.
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Cellulitis Treatment
A Red Swollen Rash Caused by a Bacterial Infection
Cellulitis is a common, potentially threatening bacterial skin infection, caused when bacteria infects subcutaneous tissue, the layer of tissue located just underneath your skin. The result is a red, swollen area of skin that feels hot and tender to the touch. Dissimilar from cellulite, which is a genetic skin condition causing skin dimpling, cellulitis is treatable by antibiotic.
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Chicken Pox Treatment
A Common Illness in Children Causing Skin Rash & Blistering
Chicken pox is an infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus inciting an itchy rash, fluid-filled blisters and scabs. These symptoms usually occur on the face, chest and back and then spread to the rest of the body. After treatment, the virus lies dormant and may reactivate as shingles in later life.
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Childhood Bedwetting (Enuresis)
Stop Involuntary Urine Leakage and End Childhood Bedwetting
When a child accidentally leaks urine at night while they're sleeping, it is called enuresis - or bedwetting. Children with this problem may have excessive urine production, poor sleep patterns and/or reduced bladder capacity. Although bedwetting is normal early in life, a doctor should be consulted to check for any underlying medical conditions.
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Chlamydia Treatment
A Common & Curable Sexually Transmitted Disease
Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by bacteria called Chlamydia trachomatis (or C. trachomatis). Infecting both men and women through sexual contact (by having vaginal, anal or oral sex with someone who is infected), chlamydia infection can cause permanent damage to the reproductive system and warrants immediate medical intervention.
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Chronic Disease Management
Control Chronic & Respiratory Diseases
The term chronic disease is used to describe a medical condition that affects a patient for an extended period of time. In some cases, there may be no cure for the condition, but in almost every instance, these conditions and their symptoms can be controlled.
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Treatment
Fight Fatigue & Tiredness
If you've been experiencing severe exhaustion that's lasted longer than six months, you may be suffering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). If left unchecked, CFS could not only leave you at a loss for energy, it could begin to diminish your quality of life.
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Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
Your Body's Response to Mold Toxicity Exposure
Mold forms as the result of water leaks, past flooding and condensation, presenting a white or grayish color and most often appearing in shower stalls, bathrooms and muggy basements. If toxic, mold can spread and infect your repository system, causing damage to your body. Mold toxicity treatment starts with removing any infected areas in your home.
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Chronic Lyme Disease
A Comprehensive Retaliation to the Viruses and Parasites Involved in Lyme Disease
When traditional medical interventions are too late to prevent the development of chronic Lyme disease, integrative medicine approaches, using alternative treatments, can impact chronic Lyme disease through several different routes, including restoring immune function, reducing inflammation and addressing chronic pain issues.
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Chronic Stress
You Can Break the Cycle, Get Relief from Stress Today
Chronic stress is a physical response to emotional triggers, in which the body releases stress hormones as a natural reaction. A result of continuous exposure to stressful situations, chronic stress leaves individuals feeling helpless and lacking in control. This phenomenon often leads to chronic health problems, changes in weight and adverse effects on mental health.
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Coconut Oil for Weight Loss
Understand the Health Benefits of this Fat Substitute
For years, coconut oil was viewed as bad for your body due to its high level of saturated fat. Recent research has shown that while 90% saturated, coconut oil is made from medium-chain fatty acids. These fatty acids are used and stored by the body in a different fashion when compared to long-chain fatty acids found in meat and dairy products. This is why coconut oil has become a viable option for weight loss.
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Cold Sore Treatment
The Herpes Simplex Virus Causes Facial Blisters
Affecting more than half the U.S. population by the time they reach their 20s, HSV-1, oral herpes, which are more commonly known as cold sores or fever blisters, are spread through close person-to-person contact (such as from kissing)--the result of which are tiny, fluid-filled blisters which form on and around the lips, often grouped in patches.
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Common Cold
Treatment for Sneezing, Coughing Sniffling & More
The common cold is a group of symptoms in the upper respiratory tract caused by a number of different viruses. Symptoms of the common cold usually include sneezing, scratchy throat and a runny nose. Untreated cold symptoms can lead to conditions like ear infections, sinus infections or strep throat.
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Common Variable Immunodeficiency
Is Primary Immunodeficiency Compromising Your Health?
Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID) is a type of Primary Immunodeficiency in which patients experience reoccurring infection and illness because specific white blood cells called "B cells," malfunction, producing little to no antibodies (immunoglobulins) to defend the body against such infection.
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Contact Dermatitis
Combat Itchy Rashes & Dry, Cracked Skin
Contact dermatitis is a skin condition characterized by itchy rashes, dry or cracked skin, and burning. The condition is typically a reaction to certain soaps, plants, metals, and cosmetic creams. If contact dermatitis is allowed to go untreated, it may lead to worsening of symptoms and increased risk of infection.
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Cortisol Hormone Replacement Therapy
Stress, Energy and Hormones
Everyone deals with stress, from minor issues to major life crises. Cortisol, also known as hydrocortisone, is a steroid hormone that dictates the body's energy and stress levels. Cortisol is the motivating factor for what is typically called the "fight or flight" response. Cortisol is good for the body as a whole, but imbalanced cortisol levels can have lasting, damaging effects on health.
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Cryotherapy
Mole Removal & Pain Treatment with Cold Therapy
Cryotherapy is a medical approach that uses cold to treat medical conditions or assist with surgical procedures. This approach has been used since the 1700s to treat benign and cancerous conditions.
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Cuts and Bruises
From Minor Scrapes to Deep Wounds
Cuts and bruises are common injuries that occur in the soft tissue of the skin. Cuts are caused by sharp objects penetrating the skin, while bruises typically result from hard contact with an object or person that causes swelling. Medical attention is only necessary for extreme cuts and large bruises.
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Dehydration
Treatment, Recovery & Prevention for Chronic Dehydration
Dehydration occurs when the body expels more fluids than it is takes in, and vomiting, diarrhea, profuse sweating and decreased water intake are all risk factors. Symptoms of dehydration can be mild, moderate, or severe and typically include extreme thirst, dry mouth, inability to urinate and extreme irritability or disorientation.
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Dementia Treatment
Nerve Cell Damage Affecting Memory and Judgment
Although 60-80 percent of dementia cases involve Alzheimer's Disease, dementia can result from many other medical conditions in which injury or disease damage nerve cells in the brain and disrupt normal mental function. Certain causes of dementia offer no cure, while others like medicine interactions can be easily addressed.
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Detox
Detoxing May Help You Feel Better and Reduce Your Pain
Detoxing is an alternative medical practice used to reduce inflammation, increase energy, and improve health by cleansing your body of toxins. By using one or more recommended detox methods, you may improve your health and quality of life without pharmaceuticals or surgery.
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DHEA Hormone Replacement
Discover the Importance of DHEA, Our Most Abundant Hormone
DHEA is a key hormone for human survival. As a precursor to male and female sex hormones, DHEA drives important bodily systems/functions including metabolism, sexual/reproductive processes, energy, mood and several others. However, once we hit age 26 or so, our natural DHEA levels start to decrease, leading to health problems.
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DHEA Hormone Replacement Therapy
The 'Mother of All Hormones'
Dehydroepiandrosterone, more commonly known as DHEA, is one of the most crucial hormones your body produces. Sometimes referred to as the "mother of all hormones," DHEA is secreted by the adrenal glands and plays a role in sexual function and even acts as precursor to other hormones in your body, such as estrogen and testosterone. DHEA imbalance can cause a variety of serious symptoms.
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Diabetes
Insulin, Blood-Sugar and What to Know
Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when there are high levels of sugar in your blood. If blood sugar levels are not within a healthy balance, both short-term and long-term problems can occur; this is why seeking diabetes treatment is imperative to maintain your overall health.
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Dietary Fiber
Your Digestive System's Secret Support System
Fiber, also called roughage or bulk, is a plant-based substance often found in food (dietary fiber) which helps you control your weight by making you feel full faster. It also helps with digestion and helps prevent constipation. You can find fiber in whole grains, nuts and seeds and fruits and vegetables.
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Dietary Supplements
Vital Nutrients for Optimal Health
Proper supply of vital nutrients is essential to your well-being and optimal health. Your body needs a well-balanced diet and necessary dietary supplementation for desired mental and physical performance.
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Digestive Health
Restore your Digestive Wellness
Everyone experiences digestive problems at some point in his or her life, but you can help manage your daily digestive health in a few simple yet effective ways. The following are some tips on how to improve digestive problems and how to restore your digestive health.
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Direct Primary Care
Health Insurance Alternative
Direct primary care (DPC) is a health care model that differs significantly from traditional insurance-based medicine. That's because direct primary care doesn't involve insurance companies at all. When you select a direct primary care physician, you instead deal directly with the primary care physician or medical office. This removes a significant financial burden for the patient and allows for more personalized care.
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Diverticulitis Treatment
Alleviate Digestive Tract Inflammation & Discomfort
When diverticula--abnormal pea-sized or larger protrusions or pockets--develop in the lining of your colon, a condition known as diverticulosis occurs. When those pockets become filled with trapped waste, they can become inflamed and even infected, leading to a dangerous condition called diverticulitis. Diverticulitis symptoms usually occur in response to ingesting certain foods, and can be minimized with a diverticulitis diet.
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Drug Allergies
Learn How to Handle the Symptoms of Drug Allergies
Drug allergies refer to an allergic response triggered by exposure to certain medications. While any medication may induce an allergic response, some are known to be more common triggers. Symptoms of drug allergies are typically no different than other allergy symptoms. Hives, welts, rashes, and cold symptoms are all common.
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Ear Infection Treatment
A Bacterial or Viral Infection Could Disrupt Hearing & Balance
The ear is comprised of three parts: the outer, middle and inner ear. All three parts work together to facilitate hearing and maintain balance. When one of these parts becomes infected, ear pain, disturbances in balance and a list of other problematic symptoms can occur. Treatment involves addressing the underlying cause of the infection.
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Echocardiogram
The ECHO Test for Heart Disease and More
An echocardiogram, often called an ECHO for short, is a test that uses ultrasound technology to create a moving picture of your heart. ECHOs are not painful, and use a smooth wand that touches the skin to send sound waves to the heart and back to the computer to create an image. An ECHO may be used with other heart tests like a stress test or an EKG to check the health and function of your heart.
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Edema
Reduce Tissue Swelling with Lifestyle Changes & Therapeutic Medical Treatments
Edema, the medical term for swelling, occurs when fluid becomes trapped in your body's tissues. Sometimes edema dissipates on its own, while other edema cases indicate something is seriously amiss--like congestive heart failure, kidney disease or cirrhosis of the liver. Fortunately, treatment exists to reduce or eliminate this uncomfortable swelling.
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Elimination Diet Guidance
Eliminate Your Food Allergy with an Elimination Diet
For those living with food intolerance or food allergy, every meal can feel like a game of Russian roulette. Each fork-full could be the one to set off that dreaded allergic reaction. One way to eliminate the risk is with a doctor supervised elimination diet.
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Emphysema
A Lung Disease Causing Shortness of Breath
Emphysema is a lung disease that forms part chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) along with chronic bronchitis. It causes damage to your alveoli (air sacs in the lungs), reducing the surface area of the lungs and making it progressively harder to breathe as less oxygen is delivered to the bloodstream. Treatment focuses on slowing the progression of the disease.
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Estrogen (Oestrogen) Hormone Replacement Therapy
Menopause, Age and Women's Health
Low estrogen levels can cause numerous health issues. Though the estrogen hormone is commonly associated with perimenopause and menopause, low estrogen levels can occur for other reasons. Estrogen replacement therapy, or ERT, provides relief from the many debilitating symptoms caused by low estrogen levels.
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Estrogen Dominance
Women's Health & Hormones
As doctors learn more about hormones, it becomes clear that hormonal imbalance is caused by more than an overabundance or deficiency of any one hormone. Rather, your body's endocrine system is a delicate balance of multiple hormones. This is the case with estrogen dominance syndrome, a condition that's caused by overproduction of estrogen coupled with underproduction of progesterone.
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Estrogen Level Testing
A Blood Test Can Reveal if You Have Unhealthy Estrogen Levels
Estrogen plays an important role in a woman’s puberty, menstrual cycle, fertility, and menopause. An estrogen level test can detect too high or too low levels of estrogen which can affect bone and reproductive health.
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Estrogen Replacement Therapy
Explore the Complexities of the Female Sex Hormone
Estrogen is the primary female sex hormone. It is responsible for the development of secondary sex characteristics from puberty to menopause. Men also produce estrogen, as do animals (all vertebrates and many species of insect). Estrogen is capable of diffusing through the membrane of cells and binding to estrogen receptors.
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Extreme Weight Loss - Pros & Cons | Weight Loss
Extreme Weight Loss is Real, But Are Your Expectations?
Extreme weight loss has received enormous media attention over the years. It seems as though each week, a new story surfaces claiming to hold the key to losing weight. However, so much is lost under the gloss and glimmer of pop culture that the truth may be hard to stomach.
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Eye Infection
Treatment Options for Bacterial Infections, Pink Eye & More
Your eyes are one of the most important parts of your body. They control how you perceive and enjoy the world around you. Eye infections, for that reason, can quickly become frustrating to deal with. If you're noticing persistent eye pain or eye strain, you should get help immediately.
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Facial Aging
Wrinkles, Lines, Sun Damage & Facial Aging Treatment
Aging is an unavoidable part of life. We all grow older and expect to see some signs of aging in our appearances. But have you noticed that some people seem to age much more dramatically than others? That's because facial aging affects every person differently. Facial aging can make you look older than you appear and damage your confidence.
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Family Medicine
Comprehensive Care for You and Yours
Family medicine refers to a specialty of medical practice focused on providing general care for all members of a family. Choosing a family medicine doctor is very important, as most medical visits from issues large to small are done through a family medicine practice.
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Family Wellness Exams
Provide Lasting Health & Wellness to Your Family
It is common practice for parents to bring their children in for annual health exams, but regular visits to a family doctor should also be scheduled for parents and grandparents. Well family visits are the most effective way to prevent the onset of illness, or to diagnose existing conditions before they progress to more serious levels.
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Fat Burning Injections
Eliminate Fat without Invasive Surgery or Scars
When you are ready to lose weight, you have plenty of options. From traditional diet and exercise to appetite suppressants and physician-guided medical weight-loss programs, there are lots of choices for success. Fat-burning injections are one treatment option designed to to speed up metabolism and burn fat faster.
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First Line Therapy
Metabolic Syndrome
Some doctors believe that one of the most effective ways to treat metabolic syndrome is with lifestyle medicine. Lifestyle medicine is a treatment philosophy designed to improve your health without the use of pharmaceuticals.
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Flu Shots
Protect Your Family with Seasonal Flu Vaccinations
Influenza, often shortened as "the flu," is a serious viral disease that can cause numerous complications. A bout with severe influenza can lead to missed work, pain and in some cases even hospitalization. That's why it's recommended that most people get a seasonal flu shot.
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Food Allergies
Learn More about How to Detect and Prevent Food Allergies
Food allergies are an immune response to triggers found in the food we eat. Food allergies can be life-threatening, as exposure to triggers typically occurs in the mouth and throat. Food allergies may trigger anaphylaxis and require immediate assistance. Food allergies may also cause symptoms like hives or digestive issues.
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Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis (FPIES)
Is Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis a Super Protein Intolerance?
Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis (FPIES) is a unique form of protein intolerance, it presents with a delayed reaction of severe diarrhea and vomiting. FPIES is a severe reaction to specific foods, most notably milk and soy, but rice, grains, oats, chicken, egg, peanuts, potatoes, fruit and fish can cause symptoms.
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Food Pyramid
Recommended Daily Amounts of Healthy Foods
There are many tools available to help you make wise food choices. Starting in 1992, United States health officials introduced the Food Pyramid, a visual eating guide divided into six food group sections. Larger sections along the bottom featured foods you should eat more of, and higher fat or less healthy foods took their place at the very top of the pyramid.
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Food Sensitivity Test & Treatment
Identify and Treat Food Sensitivities
Allergic reactions to certain foods can be immediate and even life-threatening, but when your body's reaction to a food happens over time, symptoms are more subtle and can thus be more difficult to identify and target. There are testing methodologies and treatment modalities that can tease out and treat these less obvious food intolerances or sensitivities.
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Fructose Malabsorption
GI Discomfort from Fructose-Rich Foods
Fructose malabsorption is the body's inability to break down a natural sugar called fructose found in fruit, some vegetables and table sugar. Affecting 30% of the population, fructose malabsorption can create several uncomfortable GI disturbances. Dietary adjustments to limit the amount of fructose and fructans may provide symptomatic relief.
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Functional Medicine
The Underlying Causes of What Ails You
Functional medicine is devoted to discovering the underlying causes of chronic medical conditions. Viewing your body as an integrated system, functional medicine uses a systems-oriented approach to patient-centered care.
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Functional Nutrition
You Are What You Eat
Have you ever heard the statement "you are what you eat?" In functional nutrition, it's truer than ever. Functional nutrition operates on the understanding that the food you eat will either help or harm your body.
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Gallbladder Diet
Optimize Your Gallbladder Health through Diet
Your gallbladder stores cholesterol-rich bile to help your body digest fat. To keep your gallbladder healthy long-term, help heal a sick gallbladder, or help you live life without a gallbladder, diet is key. By learning which foods optimize gallbladder function and aid in digestion, and avoiding foods which cause your gallbladder to work harder, you can avoid much gastrointestinal strife.
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Gastritis Treatment
The Root of Your Stomach Inflammation
The term gastritis describes any condition causing inflammation of the lining of the stomach. Gastritis causes include infection, injury, regular use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) as well as excessive alcohol consumption. Prompt identification and treatment of the underlying cause of your gastritis is important to ensure your health doesn't worsen.
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Gastrointestinal Dysfunction and Chronic Disease
Your Gut and Chronic Disease
Your gastrointestinal system is responsible for processing and utilizing food as nutrition and energy. There are many well-known medical problems that can arise in the gastrointestinal (GI) system including inflammatory diseases like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or Celiac disease, but there may be much more to the gut's story and its role in treating long-term illness.
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Generic Weight-Loss Medications
Doctor-Prescribed Supplements that Help You Slim Down
Generic weight-loss medications treat obesity in people with high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes. These medications are intended for those who are obese and who have failed to lose weight with diet and exercise alone. They can also be prescribed for those who are at high medical risk because of their weight.
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Geriatric Care
Maintain Your Quality of Life
As we age, it becomes more important than ever to schedule regular appointments with a health care professional. It's important to enjoy a healthy life while remaining independent. Your doctor will likely recommend a physical examination regimen and wellness plans to suit your individual needs.
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Geriatric Care
Fight Aging with BHRT
As we age, it becomes more important than ever to schedule regular appointments with a health care professional. A geriatric care physician can help you maintain the quality of your lifestyle. Your doctor can create a physical examination regimen and wellness plan to fit your individual needs.
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Giardia Infection Treatment
The Result of Consuming Contaminated Water or Food
Giardiasis is an intestinal infection caused by the parasite Giardia intestinalis, most commonly contracted from contaminated water supplies or food sources, such as from swallowing contaminated lake water. The condition is spread through person-to-person contact and mostly affects children. Most cases go away on their own, while severe cases may be treated with prescription medication.
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Gluten Sensitivity
Treatment and Testing for Gluten Intolerance
Gluten refers to the substance that is found in many bread products and other foods. Gluten provides the elasticity found in dough and is frequently added to foods as a thickener. Those with gluten sensitivity or gluten intolerance have issues digesting this substance, leading to many side-effects.
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Gonorrhea
Discover the Long-Term Effects of the Common STD, Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea is a very common form of STD (infection of bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae). The CDC estimates that about 750,000 new cases of gonorrhea have been introduced, half of which are untreated. This makes gonorrhea, also known as "the clap" or "the drip", a very serious and prevalent sexual disease.
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Gout
Joint Pain & Tenderness from Uric Acid Buildup
Gout is a type of inflammatory arthritis characterized by sudden burning pain, stiffness and swelling in the joints, particularly the big toe. Gout is caused by too much uric acid building up in the body, which leads to sharp uric acid crystal deposits in your joints.
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Graves' Disease
Symptoms, Causes, and Functional Treatment
Graves' disease is an immune disorder that causes your thyroid gland to secrete too much thyroid hormone (hyperthyroidism). Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in the center of your throat behind the Adam's apple. There are many other reasons why your thyroid may be overactive, but Graves' is the only cause triggered by the immune system.
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Gut Dysbiosis Treatment
Restore Balance to Your Gut Microbiome
Dysbiosis occurs when there is an imbalanced ratio of good and bad bacteria in the gut, causing the pathogenic bacteria to flourish and invoke a slew of unpleasant symptoms. Dysbiosis treatment could include analyzing antibiotic use, dietary choices and lifestyle habits which are contributing to poor gut health.
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Gynecomastia
BHRT and Male Breasts
Male breasts, or gynecomastia, are a condition that's both embarrassing and dangerous. Breast growths can occur in men of any age and sometimes signify a serious illness. Thankfully, gynecomastia is treatable with cosmetic surgery.
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H. pylori Infection Treatment
The Result of Helicobacter pylori Bacteria Infecting the Stomach
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a kind of bacteria which can infect your stomach. After the germs involved in H. pylori enter your body, they reside in your digestive tract and, many years later, can cause stomach ulcers to form in your stomach lining or in the upper part of your small intestines.
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Hashimoto's Disease
Your Thyroid and BHRT
Hashimoto's disease, also known as Hashimoto's thyroiditis, is a chronic autoimmune disease. Hashimoto's disease causes the body's immune system to function incorrectly, resulting in damage to thyroid cells and the inability to manufacture thyroid hormones.
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Hay Fever
Enjoy Springtime Again!
Hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis, describes the combined allergic reactions to airborne allergens like pollen and animal dander. Common symptoms can include sneezing and itchy eyes. Treatments for hay fever are numerous and include removing the allergen or using medications such as antihistamines to alleviate symptoms.
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Head Lice Treatment
Remove the Parasitic Wingless Insects Living in Human Hair
Most frequently impacting children who attend child care facilities, and elementary-aged schoolchildren, head lice can be both aggravating to deal with and embarrassing. Fortunately, head lice is not a danger to you or your child's health; however, swift action is necessary to prevent the parasite from traveling any further.
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Headaches
Unlocking the Path to Less Pain
Headaches have been experienced by almost everyone at some point in their lives. For example, up to 90% of adults have reported experiencing tension headaches, and 28 million people in the United States alone have had a migraine. There are currently 150 different categories of headaches that vary in intensity, cause, and cure.
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Healthy Fats for Weight Loss
Consume Fatty Foods to Slim Down Successfully
Not all fats are created equal. In fact, many fats can actually aid in your weight loss endeavors and help improve your metabolism, protect against heart disease, lower bad cholesterol and increase satiety. Learn how to tease out which fats are good for you and which fats to avoid to tip the scales in your favor.
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Heavy Metal Testing
Understand and Treat Mercury & Lead Poisoning
The body needs certain metals in small quantities to perform essential functions. Iron, for example, makes up a large part of the hemoglobin in your blood which carries oxygen to all of your cells. Copper helps in the production of collagen, and zinc promotes healthy skin.
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Hemoglobin A1c Testing
Blood Test to Measure Average Plasma Glucose Concentration
Glycated hemoglobin, or HbA1c, develops when hemoglobin bonds with glucose in the blood. Unlike a blood glucose level, which measures blood sugar levels at one point in time, the HbA1c test measures glycated hemoglobin to determine average blood sugar levels over time. Consistently high blood glucose levels present a greater risk of diabetes-related complications.
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Herpes
Learn How to Live With Your Herpes Diagnosis
Herpes is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. The infection is characterized by the appearance of tiny ulcers or scabs. Bumps and blisters are also common. Herpes is typically thought of as a sexually transmitted disease but may be contracted following exposure to the virus during non-sexual activities.
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High Cholesterol
LDL, HDL, Triglycerides & Your Health
Cholesterol may seem like it's a bad thing to have in your body, but it's not. Your body needs cholesterol to help your cells function correctly. But if you have too much, you raise your risk for serious health problems like heart disease - which could lead to a heart attack or stroke.
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High-Intensity Interval Training for Weight Loss
Short Bursts of Intense Cardio Could Help You Lose Weight
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a fast and effective cardiovascular workout which alternates short intervals (30 to 90 seconds) or bursts of maximum effort (such as a sprint) with less intense intervals of recovery. Studies show it can maximize your fitness level, metabolism and weight loss efforts, while supporting and strengthening cardiovascular health.
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HIV
Learn to Live with Your HIV Diagnosis
HIV is responsible for a large number of symptoms that lead to the development of AIDS. HIV is transmitted through bodily fluids including blood and semen. The virus is often contracted through having unprotected sex with, sharing a needle with or receiving a blood transfusion from an infected partner.
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Hives Treatment - Understanding Uticaria
Learn More about Symptoms and Treatment of Hives and Uticaria
Uticaria is a condition characterized by spots and blotches in the skin formed due to exposure to triggers such as certain foods or medications. Although hives usually appear as part of an allergic response or side effect of some medications, they may also be a symptom of other medical conditions.
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Holistic Treatment for Seasonal Allergies
Understanding Holistic Options for Preventing & Treating Seasonal Allergies
Why some people suffer from seasonal allergies while others seem immune is not entirely understood. Traditional treatments oftentimes provide only temporary symptom relief. Holistic treatments--from homeopathy and natural healing to Traditional Chinese Medicine--may provide alternatives to traditional allergy treatments in order to treat the underlying issue driving your allergies.
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Hormonal Imbalance
Take Back Your Life and Control Hormonal Imbalance Today
During perimenopause, the change in hormones can make every-day issues feel like insurmountable, Everest-like mountains of stress, complete with a volcanic center ready to erupt in full-blown PMS-ness. A hormonal imbalance can leave you feeling exhausted and beyond frustrated; but there are options.
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Hormone Balancing
Hormone Level Optimization
Hormonal imbalance is quickly becoming recognized as a serious medical condition. The problems that many men and women previously attributed to aging are now known to stem from imbalanced or depleted hormones. Hormone balancing is a treatment created to rectify this problem by restoring and rejuvenating the body's natural hormones. The most popular type of hormone-balancing treatment is bio-identical hormone replacement therapy.
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Hormone Level Testing
Saliva, Blood and Urine Tests
Many people find themselves concerned with their hormone levels. Imbalanced hormones, such as estrogen, testosterone and DHEA can cause serious health problems. Hormone level testing gives doctors a way to analyze your current hormone levels to see if you are deficient or overloaded with any particular hormone.
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Hormone Replacement for Erectile Dysfunction
A Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction Arises - BHRT
Erectile dysfunction is a condition suffered by many men. It is characterized by difficulty or the inability to produce and maintain an erection during sex. This telltale symptom is often accompanied by a decrease in libido. Erectile dysfunction is, in many cases, caused by an imbalance of androgen hormones.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for Cortisol Imbalance
Discover the Diversity and Importance of the Steroid Hormone Cortisol
Cortisol is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal gland. It is known primarily for its involvement in stress reactions. Cortisol also plays a key role in regulating weight, blood pressure, and immune system function. The ratios of estrogen to testosterone and DHEA to insulin are influenced, in part, by cortisol.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Andropause
The 'Male Menopause' and HRT
Sometimes referred to as male menopause, andropause is a dramatic reduction in testosterone production that may occur in middle-aged men. Men can start losing their testosterone as early as the age of 35. This gradual reduction means that the resulting symptoms of andropause can slowly build with time.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Chronic Fatigue
Feel Energetic Again with BHRT
If you've been experiencing severe exhaustion that's lasted longer than six months, you may be suffering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). If left unchecked, CFS could not only leave you at a loss for energy, it could begin to diminish your quality of life.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Depression
Struggling with Hormonal Imbalance
Occasionally feeling upset is a natural part of life, but most of the time we're able to snap out of it on our own or with the help of someone who's close to us. When the feeling of unhappiness becomes severe, (lasting for days, weeks, or even months), it can affect everything that's important to you, including your health.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Endometriosis
Stop the Progression of Endometriosis Today with BHRT!
Endometriosis is a painful condition which affects many women. It is characterized by the growth of endometrial tissue (which lines the inside of the uterus) on the outside of the uterus. This tissue can become trapped within a woman's body during menstruation and cause irritation, scarring, and cysts.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction
Low-T and Your Love Life
There are a number of factors in a man's body that play a role in forming an erection. It is a combination of physical properties such as the nerves, muscles, and blood vessels as well as mental and chemical attributes involving the brain, hormones, and emotions.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Fibromyalgia
Hormone-Induced Pain Treatment
Fibromyalgia can be defined as pain felt throughout the entire body. The effects are long lasting and are specifically experienced in the muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues. The pain may also feel like it is in your joints, although fibromyalgia does not physically affect these areas.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Headaches
Treat Hormone-Induced Headaches & Migraines
Headaches have been experienced by almost everyone at some point in their lives. For example, up to 90% of adults have reported experiencing tension headaches, and 28 million people in the United States alone have had a migraine. There are currently 150 different categories of headaches that vary in intensity, cause, and cure.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Hormonal Imbalance
Balancing Hormone Levels for Optimal Wellness
Many people unknowingly suffer from hormone imbalance. Imbalanced hormones can cause a host of medical problems and should be dealt with as soon as possible. Hormone imbalance is a general term that can refer to upset levels of any variety of your body's natural regulatory substances.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Hot Flashes
Don't be Blindsided by Hot Flashes, Try BHRT Today!
Hot flashes are a common symptom of menopause in women. Although their cause is unknown, it is widely agreed upon that they are linked to the hormonal changes which characterize this period. Hot flashes are typically defined by a sudden feeling of immense warmth throughout the upper body.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Hot Flashes in Men
Male Hot Flashes Are Common and Treatable. Learn More Today!
While hot flashes are a characteristic symptom of menopause in women, many men experience hot flashes as well. A feeling of sudden warmth radiating throughout parts of the upper body is a defining feature of hot flashes. This is often accompanied by an increase in heart rate and sweating.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Hyperthyroidism
Hormones & Your Thyroid Gland
When your body produces too much thyroxine (an overactive thyroid), hyperthyroidism results leading to many trouble symptoms like fatigue, anxiety and sudden weight loss. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can help to balance your hormones and bring you relief!
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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Hypothyroidism
Harness the Power of Hormones to Combat an Underactive Thyroid
An underactive thyroid, known as hypothyroidism, occurs when you thyroid gland fails to produce enough T3 and T4. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is an effective solution to help raise these levels and to alleviate many of the symptoms associated with the condition.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Joint Pain
Find Long-Term Relief for Joint Pain Today With BHRT
Joint pain can cause an often-debilitating amount of pain. Joint pain may come in the form of arthritis or from severe wear and tear over time. While many suffering from joint pain seek relief from over-the-counter painkillers, it's often possible to eliminate chronic joint pain in the long term.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Low Libido
Natural Treatment to Enhance Sexual Health
Low libido in both men and women creates strained relationships, increased stress levels, fatigue and poor self-esteem. Often caused by a hormonal imbalance, low libido is successfully combatted through the use of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, a natural treatment that focuses on optimizing your hormone levels.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Memory Loss
Natural Treatments to Bolster Your Memory
Occasionally forgetting things is just a normal fact of life. It's even somewhat expected that we'll lose portions of our memory as we age. Aside from these natural phenomena, a significant loss of memory could be a serious condition that should not be ignored.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy For Men
Andropause, Low Testosterone and More
As a man ages, his body becomes less effective in producing these vital hormones. Hormone levels fall to unhealthy levels, creating a hormone imbalance in your body. A well-publicized low testosterone condition called hypogonadism, also known as low T, is not the only type of hormone deficiency. Other hormones, such as human growth hormone (low hGH), thyroid hormone (hypothyroidism), estradiol, cortisol, progesterone, DHEA, and more, need to stay in perfect hormonal balance for your body to function optimally.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Menopause
Symptoms and Causes of Menopause
Menopause refers to the end of a woman's menstrual cycle. Typically starting in the 40s or 50s, women lose the ability to produce eggs, which causes estrogen levels to drop and monthly menstruation to cease. Menopause is a natural part of women's health, but there are many menopause treatments that mitigate or reduce problems associated with the condition.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Osteoporosis
Strengthen Bone Health with BHRT
Menopause can cause a drop in estrogen levels in women which can be detrimental to bone health. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) can replace the deficient estrogen in your body to help maintain bone mass and prevent the onset of osteoporosis symptoms.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy for PCOS
A Hormonal Imbalance that Could Cause Serious Health Problems
In addition to the female hormones estrogen and progesterone, the ovaries produce small amounts of male hormones. In some instances, the ovaries produce larger quantities of these chemicals, leading to a condition called polycystic ovary syndrome.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
BHRT for Women's Health
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a severe extension of the symptoms that occur during premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Between 2% and 10% of menstruating women experience PMDD. The physical symptoms of PMDD, such as breast tenderness, fatigue, and bloating, are similar to PMS, but the emotional conditions can be debilitating. They can interfere with a woman's life at work, school, or home, keeping her from the doing the things she loves, or even from interacting with friends and family.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Enjoy a Happier Life through BHRT
A woman's regular menstrual cycle can bring about more than 150 symptoms, both physical and emotional. They generally show up during the time between her ovulation and menstrual bleeding in what's called the luteal phase. The luteal phase usually begins about 14 days from the first day of her last menstrual period. Premenstrual symptoms can arise at any point during this phase and continue through the second or third day of the menstrual period.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Sex Drive
Boost Your Sex Drive with Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy
A decrease in sex drive is a condition that is unique in the fact that there is no definitive way to monitor it. Doctors have no gauge for what a "normal" sex drive should be, so it is defined differently with each and every patient. If you've noticed a decrease in your libido, it could be due to a number of factors.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Thyroid Disorders
Restoring Balance to Your Thyroid Hormones
Your thyroid gland is critical to the overall health of your body. In certain instances, your thyroid gland can dysfunction, causing your thyroid to produce too much (hyperthyroidism) or not enough (hypothyroidism) thyroid hormone. To restore your overall wellness, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can naturally help normalize your hormone levels.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Urinary Incontinence
Return to Normal Life
Loss of bladder control, or urinary incontinence, is a problem that many experience as they age. Having the inability to control when you urinate or dealing with urinary leakage can cause embarrassment and make enjoying your life difficult.
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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Vaginal Dryness
Fight Back Against the Irritation and Discomfort of Vaginal Dryness
Vaginal dryness is a condition most women suffer from at some point in life. Insufficient vaginal lubrication, at its core, is caused by a fluctuation of certain hormones, namely estrogen and progesterone. Hormonal imbalance is a common problem amongst women during menopause. Treatments exist to correct this and relieve symptoms.
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Hormone Therapy Delivery Methods
How BHRT is Distributed
Bio-identical hormone therapy, or BHRT, is quickly becoming the preferred method for treating hormonal imbalances. From low estrogen to low testosterone to thyroid gland complications, BHRT provides a safe, effective solution. If you've looked in to BHRT, you may have noticed that several methods of administering hormones are available. Learn more about them here.
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Hormone Therapy Memory Loss Treatment
HRT and BHRT for Memory Loss
Memory loss is a common problem countless men and women are forced to face. Short lapses or spots in memory are frequent in menopausal women. This is because the hormones that fluctuate the most during the process of menopause are involved in the body's ability to process and store memories.
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Hormone-Assisted Weight Loss
Bring Balance Back to Your Weight Loss Efforts
Weight gain is a problem that plagues millions of Americans. It often seems like there's a new fad diet or miracle pill each week. With all the buzz and the hype circling the newest weight loss trends, finding a solution you can trust can feel nearly impossible.
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Hormones and Weight Gain
Bio-Identical Hormones & Your Body Weight
For many years, physicians and researchers struggled to connect the dots between hormones and their role in weight loss. Women have long known that food cravings and sluggish metabolisms were very real problems that made it hard to lose weight, but convincing the medical world of their link to weight was difficult. Recent studies have linked hormones and weight gain, indicating that hormonal treatment for weight loss is a viable option.
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Hot Flashes (Hot Flushes)
Hot Flashes Treatment
Hot flashes sometimes referred to as hot flushes, are an uncomfortable, irritating condition to deal with. They can interfere with your life and make ordinary situations frustrating. Hot flashes in women are usually quick and often debilitating.
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Hot Flashes in Men
Night Sweats, Flushes & Andropause
Many think of hot flashes as a problem that only affects women. This isn't true. Although they occur more frequently in women, hot flashes in men are real and prevalent. Frequent hot flashes can change your life.
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HPA Axis Dysfunction Treatment
Lifestyle Interventions to Alleviate Stress & Fatigue
The hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis (HPA axis) is responsible for regulating your body's stress response. When your body is exposed to prolonged or extreme cases of stress, your HPA axis can begin to experience dysfunction by overreacting or underreacting to stressful situations. Certain treatments like nutritional supplements and dietary changes can help to improve HPA axis function.
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HRT-Progesterone
Progesterone Replacement: Control Menopause Side-effects
Progesterone is an important hormone of the female reproductive system. Not only does progesterone help regulate the menstrual cycle but it also helps in the early stages of embryonic and fetal development. It wouldn't be too big of a stretch to say that without progesterone there wouldn't be life.
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Hyperparathyroidism Treatment
Too Little Calcium in the Bones, Too Much Calcium in the Bloodstream
The parathyroid glands produce parathyroid hormone, a hormone which helps stabilize the levels of calcium and phosphorus in the bloodstream. When there is too much parathyroid hormone in the bloodstream, due to one of the four parathyroid glands being overactive, a condition known as hyperparathyroidism is at play.
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Hypertension
Keep Your Blood Pressure in Check
Hypertension is another word for high blood pressure. When a doctor tests your blood pressure, he or she is looking for two things. He or she is monitoring how much blood your heart is pumping, and how much resistance that blood is facing within your arteries. The more blood your heart has to pump, and the narrower your arteries are, the higher your blood pressure will be. A normal blood pressure measurement is 120 over 80. Anything at or above 140 over 90 indicates the onset of hypertension.
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Hyperthyroidism
Your Over-Productive Thyroid
Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which your thyroid makes too much of the thyroid hormone, called thyroxine. Your thyroid controls your metabolism, and hyperthyroidism can speed up your metabolism to above-normal levels.
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Hypoglycemia
The Hidden Dangers of Low Blood Sugar
Hypoglycemia is the medical term for low blood sugar. While sugar in excess is not such a great thing, in normal quantities, it's essential for our survival. Sugar-specifically glucose-is the fuel that powers everything we do, from walking to breathing to thinking.
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Hypogonadism
Treatment of Low Testosterone
Hypogonadism, or low testosterone, is often misdiagnosed by the patient due to the fact that the symptoms are similar to andropause, or the male menopause. The most common symptoms of hypogonadism include low libido, fatigue, depression, memory loss, difficulty concentrating and irritability.
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Hypoparathyroidism
Low Calcium, High Phosphorus Blood Levels May Signal Hypoparathyroidism
Hypoparathyroidism causes a decrease in the production of parathyroid hormone (PTH). PTH is produced by the parathyroid glands and helps to stabilize calcium and phosphorus levels in the blood. When it is in short supply, blood levels of calcium decrease and phosphorus content increases. Symptoms can range from mild tingling to severe whole body muscle cramps and seizures.
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Hypothyroidism
Your Underproductive Thyroid
When the thyroid gland fails to produce enough T3 and T4, this causes a condition known as hypothyroidism. An underproductive, underactive thyroid can result in variety of serious health complications and can make life difficult.
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Immune Health and Support
Boost Your Immune System
Your immune system is your body's defense against diseases. When compromised, illness ensues. However, there are simple steps you can take to help boost your immune system such as eating fresh fruits and vegetables, exercising and getting plenty of sleep. Take control of your immune system today for sustained wellness!
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Indoor Allergies
The Source of Your Allergies May Be Homebased
When it comes to the nuisances that allergies inflict, the household may be considered one's place of solace, the single place where refuge from allergy symptoms is ensured. For some, however, entrance into the home might strike discord: watery eyes, a scratchy throat, congestion--the telltale signs you're suffering from indoor allergies.
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inflammation & Discomfort in the Digestive Tract
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of disorders that affect the digestive tract. All IBD conditions are characterized by chronic inflammation. Although the symptoms of IBD can be troublesome, there several treatments available that can bring relief to your symptoms.
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Influenza
Fight the Flu with Comprehensive Care
Influenza, otherwise known as the flu, is a viral infection of the respiratory system (nose, throat and lungs). It is a different type of infection than the stomach viruses, or "stomach flu" that may cause diarrhea and vomiting. Influenza generally shows up in seasonal outbreaks or epidemics that affect many people. Epidemics can sometimes turn into a pandemic when they spread across a larger area, such as a continent or several continents.
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Information on Multiple Sclerosis
The Wide Ranging Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a condition that stems from damage to the protective coating around nerves, known as demyelination. MS presents with symptoms as varied as fatigue, pain, numbness, trouble walking, mood changes, bladder and bowel control issues, and vision issues.
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Insulin Resistance Treatment
Prediabetes and Insulin Resistance
Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas. Insulin helps to regulate the amount of sugar in the blood. Insulin resistance is a condition in which cells fail to absorb and respond to insulin, leading to a rise in blood sugar levels. Insulin resistance is also referred to as prediabetes.
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Integrative Medicine Clinic
Patient-Centric Care
Integrative medicine places the patient at the center of a holistic approach to medical care. Patient's individual needs, risks, and goals are the main driving forces of any integrative therapy. Physicians practicing integrative medicine emphasize that treatment of every aspect of a person's health is crucial to the success of the healing process.
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Internal Medicine
Diagnosing, Preventing, and Treating Illness and Disease in Adults
Health struggles can cause difficult, trying times. A great doctor can boost your outlook by diagnosing your problems and recommending treatment. A Doctor of Internal Medicine, or Internist, specializes in working with adult patients to monitor health and identify illnesses.
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Iodine Deficiency
Iodine, Thyroid and Functional Medicine
Iodine is an essential trace element found in very small amounts in the human body. Even though it doesn't take a lot of iodine to keep your body functioning normally, it can be hard for some people to get enough. According to Medscape, 29% of people in 130 countries around the world live in an iodine deficient area.
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Iron Injections
Explaining Iron Injection Treatment and Iron Deficiency
This article explores the reasons why patients need iron injection treatments, why patients get injectable iron over oral iron supplements, the role of iron in our everyday health, the causes of iron deficiency, diseases caused by iron deficiency and how to identify the symptoms of iron deficiency.
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Learn about IBS and Stop it Controlling Your Life
IBS, also called Irritable Bowel Syndrome, can be an embarrassing condition that puts considerable strain on your daily life. As a chronic inflammation of the large intestine, it's less serious than other similar conditions including Crohn's disease. However, this is not to say IBS is a walk in the park.
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IV Nutritional Therapy
IV Nutritional Therapies Deliver Vitamins and Minerals into Your Bloodstream.
Intravenous (IV) nutritional infusion therapy delivers high concentrations of vitamins and nutrients directly into your bloodstream. Most commonly vitamin B, vitamin C, and magnesium are delivered intravenously to treat conditions like dehydration, pain, and allergies.
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Lacerations
From Minor Scrapes to Major Cuts
Lacerations are cuts that go all the way through your skin. Many cuts can be cared for at home, but deeper cuts need prompt medical attention and maybe even sutures (stitches) to close the cut properly.
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Lactose Intolerance
Sensitivity to Dairy Could Mean You're Lactose Intolerance
Lactose intolerance is the body's inability to break down a natural sugar called lactose found in dairy products. This results in gastrointestinal discomfort and symptoms including gas, bloating and diarrhea. Those that are lactose intolerant find relief from avoiding dairy products and by taking certain supplements and medications.
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Laryngitis Treatment
Inflammation of the Larynx May Be Causing Your Sore Throat
Laryngitis is an infection which affects the larynx, causing inflammation and severe soreness of the throat. In acute cases of laryngitis, appropriate rest of your voice and getting plenty of fluids will clear up symptoms in approximately a week. However, in chronic cases, laryngitis may require medical attention and possibly prescription medications that target the underlying cause.
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Leaky Gut Syndrome
Intestinal and Bowel Permeability
Leaky gut syndrome is the common name for intestinal and bowel permeability. This condition can cause a number of frustrating symptoms that make your life difficult. Leaky gut is relatively unique in that it can both cause and result from other conditions. Any condition that inflames or damages the intestines, such as Crohn's disease, carries a risk of causing leaky gut syndrome.
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Leptin Resistance & Weight Gain
Your Satiety Hormone May Hold the Key to Achieving Weight Loss Goals
When functioning properly, leptin (the satiety hormone produced by fat cells) signals your body to stop eating. For many overweight people with a malfunctioning metabolism and endocrine problems, a resistance to leptin instead signals starvation and triggers the body's mechanisms to increase fat store - leading to out of control cravings and weight gain.
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LGBT Health Care
Ending Discrimination in the Medical Field
LGBT health care does not mean these physicians treat only LGBT patients - it means they are educated and informed about LGBT health issues so patients feel cared for and comfortable with their health care providers. In many cases, LGBT patients simply avoid revealing their sexual orientation or gender identity to their physicians out of fear or embarrassment.
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Lipid Profiles
Testing for High Cholesterol Levels, Blood Disorders & More
Lipid profiles measure the amount of fatty substances traveling in the blood. Cholesterol and triglycerides are examples of lipids. The human body needs lipids to function properly, but poor diet and some medical conditions can cause these fats to increase and could put you at risk for serious health risks.
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Low Blood Pressure
Under Pressure: The Health Stressing Effects of Low Blood Pressure
Low blood pressure-also known as hypotension-may not be as well-known as its sister disease, high blood pressure, but it's still a condition to take seriously. With symptoms like fainting, dizziness, depression, fatigue and vision trouble, low blood pressure could be a real threat to your health.
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Low Libido
Boost Your Sex Drive
A decrease in sex drive is a condition that is unique in the fact that there is no definitive way to monitor it. Doctors have no gauge for what a "normal" sex drive should be, so it is defined differently with each and every patient. If you've noticed a decrease in your libido, it could be due to a number of factors.
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Low Testosterone
Fix Your Low-T Problem
Testosterone is the male hormone responsible for developing the testes during puberty. It contributes to male attributes such as facial hair and a deepened voice, while affecting a man's libido and even his mood.
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Lupus
Lupus Symptoms, Treatments and Prognosis
Lupus, a chronic inflammatory disease that affects millions globally, occurs when the immune system attacks healthy tissue. The cause is unknown but genetic predisposition is believed to be a major factor. While the disease can be diagnosed at any age, most lupus patients are diagnosed between ages 15 and 40.
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Lyme Disease
Identifying Lyme Disease Symptoms and Treatment Options
This article explores the cause of Lyme Disease, the animals most likely to carry Lyme Disease, the prevention of Lyme Disease, the symptoms of Lyme Disease, the appearance of Lyme Disease, the medical treatment protocol for Lyme Disease, and the likelihood of full recovery from Lyme Disease.
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Magnesium Deficiency Treatment
Combat Your Critical Nutritional Deficiency to Achieve Optimal Health
Magnesium, a key mineral involved in over 300 biochemical processes in the body, is often overlooked as a beneficial nutrient for our bodies. Yet, more than 50 percent of people are magnesium deficient, leading to a slew of troubling health conditions. Fortunately, through proper diet and supplementation, a magnesium deficiency can be effectively addressed.
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Measles Treatment
Perils of the Rubeola Virus
Measles, also known as rubeola, is a highly contagious illness caused by the rubeola virus which presents a number of symptoms including fever, watery eyes, cough and sore throat, and eventually leads to a full-body rash. There is no specific treatment for measles, making prevention the best form of treatment. A measles vaccine exists to protect against the infection.
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Medical Weight Loss Programs
A Comprehensive Approach to Weight Loss
A professionally supervised medical weight loss program is the key to your success. With the aid of a structured, holistic, medical approach, weight loss is no longer an insurmountable challenge. Shedding excessive pounds now becomes an achievable goal that can be realized relatively quickly, and most importantly, safely for your health.
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Medicare Annual Wellness Visit
Understanding the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit
As part of the Medicare prevention-based initiatives, Medicare Part B enrollees are eligible for an Annual Wellness Visit at no cost. A Health Risk Assessment is a central part of this yearly exam, as is a Personalized Prevention Plan, helping patients identify risks and take advantage of Medicare
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Mediterranean Diet Weight Loss Plan
A Diet & Lifestyle to Transform Your Health
Known as one of the healthiest diets, the Mediterranean diet menu focuses on plant-based, high-fiber meals that include moderate consumption of healthy fats, lean proteins and whole grains. With numerous health benefits including weight loss and improved cardiovascular health, it has quickly become the most recommended diet from health specialists.
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Meniere's Disease Treatment
An Inner Ear Disorder Causing Vertigo, Tinnitus, Hearing Loss and Ear Pressure
Meniere's disease is a disorder of the inner ear causing episodes of vertigo (the feeling of spinning) and tinnitus (ringing in the ear), as well as fluctuating hearing loss (and ultimately permanent hearing loss) and sometimes a feeling of fullness or pressure in your ear.
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Meningitis Treatment
Inflammation of the Meninges
Meningitis refers to inflammation of the membranes (meninges) surrounding your brain and spinal cord. This swelling typically triggers a headache, fever and a stiff neck. While some causes of meningitis will improve on their own without treatment, others can be life-threatening and require antibiotic treatment.
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Mercury Poisoning
Understand the Danger of Common Metal Mercury
Mercury poses a serious risk to our health, capable of causing immense harm to our brain, digestive system, and our kidneys. The most dangerous type of mercury-by far-is an organic form called methylmercury, a compound often found in fish, regardless of how it's cooked.
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Metabolic Syndrome
Multiple Debilitating Conditions
Metabolic syndrome is a term used to describe a number of disorders that happen all at the same time. If you suffer from metabolic syndrome, it could be due to the genetic makeup you inherited from your parents, problems associated with being overweight, or the result of leading an inactive lifestyle.
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Metabolic Testing
Understand Your Metabolism & Long-Term Health
Metabolic testing (also called a comprehensive metabolic panel or CMP) is a set of blood tests that provides information about your body's metabolism, or ability to convert and use energy. This energy is responsible for all of your body's functions including breathing, digesting food, circulating blood, eliminating wastes from the body and much more.
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Micronutrient Testing
Nutrition, Vitamins, Minerals and Your Health
Vitamins and nutrients play a large role in both diet and overall wellness. Without proper levels of these substances, sometimes referred to micronutrients, you may be putting your health at risk. Micronutrient testing is a diagnostic process created to test levels of key vitamins, minerals and more.
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Mitochondrial Disease
Symptoms and Functional Treatment for Mitochondrial Disease
In your body, each and every cell works in unison - from the largest organ systems to the tiniest individual cells. But even the slightest change in the function of one component can cause this system to change dramatically. Mitochondria are a perfect example of this.
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Mold Toxicity
Detoxification & Alternative Treatments to Reverse Mold Poisoning Symptoms
Mold poisoning occurs when the human body is exposed to toxic mold. Mold toxicity symptoms ranging from fatigue and metallic taste, to tremors and blurred vision, occur as mold poisoning disrupts the proper functioning of your body's systems. Detoxification techniques, nutritional supplements and dietary changes can reverse toxic mold symptoms.
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Mononucleosis
Treatment for the Infamous Kissing Disease
Mononucleosis, known as "mono" for short, and infamously nicknamed "the kissing disease," is a common infections illness that usually affects adolescents and teenagers, occurring as a result of exposure to the Epstein-Barr virus. It causes a sore throat, headaches, fatigue, swollen tonsils and more. The illness will typically subside with adequate rest, good nutrition and drinking plenty of fluids.
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MRSA Infection
Protect Yourself from a Dangerous Bacterial Staph Infection
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a contagious bacterial staph infection which is known for its antibiotic resistance. The infection can cause painful sores and boils to develop on the skin and leading to potentially life-threatening complications. Treatment may become necessary to drain the boils, and certain antibiotics may be used if the infection persists.
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MTHFR Testing
Genetic Testing and Identification of MTHFR Defects
The MTHFR gene, known medically as methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase, is responsible for producing a key enzyme that serves many functions in your body. This MTHFR gene can become defective or mutated, which may have damaging impacts on your health.
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Muscle Loss
Building Strength with BHRT
As you get older, you lose muscle mass. Muscle loss, also called muscle atrophy, is the gradual reduction of muscle tissue. Some muscle loss occurs naturally due to age, but it may also indicate a more serious medical condition. If you're dealing with reduced strength, you need to get help.
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Myasthenia Gravis
Learn About the Symptoms, Treatments, and Prognosis of Myasthenia Gravis.
Myasthenia gravis is a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disease affecting thousands in the US. It's characterized by weakness and fatigue in voluntary muscles. The disease is caused by the disrupted communication of nerve impulses to muscles. It is most commonly diagnosed in adult women under 40 and adult men above 60.
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Natural Bioidentical Hormone Therapy
The Safer, Natural Alternative to Synthetic Hormones
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a way to supplement low hormone levels which result in conditions such as depression, menopause, andropause, perimenopause, hot-flashes, low libido and many others. Bioidentical hormones offer a safer alternative to synthetic hormones by using naturally occurring hormones as the bases of their treatment.
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Neurotransmitter Imbalance
Neurotoxins and Depleted Amino Acids
Neurotransmitters are molecules made out of amino acids that serve as the chemical messengers of the nervous system. They transmit information between the brain and the organs to control vital functions such as breathing and heart rate. Neurotransmitters are also involved in our cognitive functions such as thinking and memory, and can affect our emotions or sleep.
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Neurotransmitter Testing
Identify Neurotransmitter Imbalance and Begin Treatment
Neurotransmitters are chemicals that are naturally produced in your body. Their main responsibility is to help facilitate communication from one neuron to the next across a synapse - which is a gap between two neurons. Identifying and managing neurotransmitter imbalances is facilitated with a neurotransmitter test.
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Neurotransmitter Therapy
Neurotransmitter Imbalance Treatment
Neurotransmitters are proteins found in the brain that control your mood, sleep patterns, eating habits, ability to focus, and much more. Healthy levels of neurotransmitters are necessary for these processes to work correctly.
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Norovirus Treatment
The Winter Vomiting Bug: A Contagious Virus Contracted from Contaminants
The norovirus, is a highly contagious virus commonly acquired and spread after ingesting food or water contaminated with trace amounts of infected feces or fluids. It is characterized by the onset of sudden, severe vomiting and diarrhea, which typically begin 12 to 48 hours after exposure, and last for three days.
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Nutraceuticals
Dietary Supplements, Vitamins, Nutrition & More
Nutraceuticals is a blanket term for the combination of nutrients, vitamins, dietary supplements, healthy foods and sometimes herbal products that contribute to overall wellness. Nutraceutical products are designed for a variety of uses and functions.
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Nutrigenomics Testing
Eating Right for Your Gene-Type
The forming science of nutrigenomics has major implications in treating and preventing diseases like cancer and conditions like obesity. Nutrigenomics is expected to have a major impact on the population, with testing methodologies emerging that can recommend foods and supplements for preventing diseases based on your genetic makeup.
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Nutrition and Hormone Balance
Restore Hormonal Balance with a Healthy Diet
Hormones are the chemical messengers that regulate body function - when imbalanced, your hormones often cause unrest in your body leading to a variety of health complications. By adhering to a healthy, well-balanced diet, you can not only maintain proper hormone levels, but you can also reverse a current hormone imbalance affecting your overall health.
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Nutritional Counseling
A Complete Lifestyle Plan
It's often overlooked, but food plays a major role in your health and wellness. Making the correct choices on what to eat can improve your overall physical and mental fitness, and can even help mitigate certain illnesses.
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Nutritional Deficiency
Nutritional and Vitamin Deficiencies in B12, D & More
Nutritional deficiency occurs when your body does not absorb the necessary amount of nutrients it requires. Also known as malnutrition, nutritional deficiency can influence just about every system in your body, as well as your mental health. It may seem impossible, but many Americans suffer from nutritional deficiencies due to poor food choices
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Nutritional Support for Depression
Food as Medicine for Your Depression
Depression is overwhelming and can negatively affect your overall health - your mental wellbeing, after all, is largely responsible for powering your physical health. Naturally combat depressive symptoms by introducing healthy foods to optimize brain function and in turn positively influence your mood.
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Obesity
Understand Weight Gain and Learn How to Lose It
Obesity is a major challenge for people from all walks of life. While this condition can sometimes seem insurmountable, we can help you overcome obesity and feel great about your weight.
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Omega-3 Fish Oil Supplements
Essential Fatty Acids to Support Overall Health
Omega-3 fish oil supplements are generally sourced from areas where freshwater fish reside. Omega-3 fish oil supports cardiovascular health, and helps to maintain a healthy blood pressure range and proper cholesterol levels. It can also benefit other areas of health, including supporting the immune system and providing better circulation for enhanced cognitive health.
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Osteopenia
Learn about the Little Known Precursor of Osteoporosis
Osteopenia is the sister condition of osteoporosis. Characterized by a loss in bone density and an increased risk of fracture, osteopenia is typically the precursor of osteoporosis. Resulting from a wide variety of causes, genetics to bad habits, this osteoporosis precursor is largely preventable.
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Overactive Bladder
Understand OAB Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Overactive bladder (OAB) is a collection of symptoms that affect the bladder and urinary system. Overactive bladder can lead to embarrassment, frustration and difficulty with enjoying everyday life. In most cases, overactive bladder is treatable.
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Overweight
Understand the Health Risks of Excess Weight
Carrying too much body fat can increase your risk for a variety of health complications. Heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and many other conditions can be directly linked to being overweight.
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Oxidative Stress
Oxidation, Free Radicals and Antioxidants
There are a variety of health issues that can be influenced by oxidative stress. Because oxidation isn't limited to one body system or area, you may see the symptoms emerge in just about any part of the body.
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Paleo Diet
The Modern Caveman's Protein and Fiber-Based Cuisine
Known colloquially as the "caveman diet," the Paleo diet proposes the consumption of protein and fiber, eliminating dairy, wheat and grains. The philosophy behind this diet reflects our early ancestors' hunter-gatherer dispositions.
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Pancreatitis
Quell Pancreatic Inflammation to Prevent Disease & Alleviate Pain
Pancreatitis is a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the pancreas, and is linked with long-term alcohol consumption, gallbladder disease or a combination of the two. Making lifestyle changes, like giving up alcohol, cigarettes and fatty foods, can slow damage to your pancreas; however, additional medical therapies may be necessary.
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Parkinson's Disease
Symptoms, Treatments, and Prognosis of Parkinson's
Parkinson's disease is a chronic and progressive movement disorder whose symptoms are often (but not always), revealed after age 50. The disease is characterized by tremors in the hands and limbs, and muscle stiffness. Common treatment options include antiviral medications and dopamine agonists. Physical activity is also a common supplement.
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Pellet Therapy
Bioidentical Hormones, Delivered Consistently and Easily
Bioidentical hormone therapy, also known as BHRT, is quickly becoming a very popular treatment for a variety of hormonal imbalances. BHRT is itself a specialized form of hormone replacement therapy that uses only biologically identical hormones, it has many different delivery methods.
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Perimenopause
Hormonal Imbalance and Early Menopause
As women hit middle age, they become infertile and no longer menstruate. This is known as menopause. Perimenopause refers to the time before menopause begins - it literally translates to "around menopause." Due to fluctuating hormones, perimenopause causes significant symptoms that can affect quality of life. Today, there are more treatments than ever to mitigate the side effects and symptoms of perimenopause.
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Pet Allergies
Learn About the Symptoms and Treatments of Pet Allergies
Pet allergies are caused by allergic reactions to proteins found in the skin or bodily fluids of an animal. This is often triggered by exposure to pet dander. Symptoms of a pet allergy are often similar to those of hay fever, including having a runny nose, sneezing, or difficulty breathing.
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Physical Exams
Regular Health Checks
The key to preventing illness is to detect it early, but this knowledge is easy to neglect when we're feeling well. The problem is many conditions don't begin to show any symptoms until they've progressed to a dangerous point. That is why it's essential to visit a health care facility at least once a year for a physical examination.
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Pilates for Weight Loss
Strengthen Your Core and Optimize Your Health with Pilates
Pilates, an exercise aimed at strengthening and stabilizing your core, the powerhouse of your body, can help you reach your weight loss goals. But it can also help optimize your health, as its guiding principles - concentration, control, centering, flow, precision and breathing - seek to help you reach a firmer understanding of your own body.
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Pinworm Treatment
A Common Intestinal Worm Infection
A pinworm is a tiny, parasitic roundworm that is white in color and lives in the digestive system--particularly the rectum--of humans. Considered the most common intestinal worm infection, a pinworm infection most often occurs in school-aged children and is highly contagious, easily spreading from child to child, and from child to family members.
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Pneumonia
Learn how the Common Cold Can Become Pneumonia
At its core, pneumonia is an inflammatory infection affecting the lungs. Stemming from a number of causes, viral, bacterial and fungal, pneumonia symptoms can range from barely noticeable to very severe. It can even mimic the common cold. If you've had an unusually long cold or flu, read about pneumonia.
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Pneumonia Vaccine
Prevent a Potentially Dangerous Lung Infection
Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs of one or both of the lungs, often caused by bacteria or viruses. Pneumonia can lead to dangerous health conditions, especially in babies and older adults. Vaccination remains the safest and favored method of preventing a pneumococcal infection from ever occurring.
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Poison Ivy
Treat Itchy, Red and Bothersome Rashes Caused by Poison Ivy
Nature can be cruel. Skin exposure to the poison ivy plant can cause itchy, red and painful rashes lasting for several weeks. The rash is a form of allergic contact dermatitis that for some may induce serious and dangerous reactions.
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Portion Control
Understand Healthy Portions for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
The challenge of taking in fewer calories leaves many men and women wondering just how much they should be eating-and most people are taking in too much. This makes portion control a crucial part of any healthy eating or weight loss plan.
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Post-Concussion Syndrome
Post-concussion syndrome is a collection of symptoms that occur after concussion.
Post-concussion syndrome (PCS) is a collection of symptoms that some people develop after they have suffered a concussion. PCS is a medical condition that persists for a period of time after a head injury has occurred, and this period of time can range from weeks to months.
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Post-Hysterectomy Menopause
Post-Surgical and Early Menopause
The cessation of the female monthly cycle, or menopause, typically occurs in women entering their late 40s or early 50s. Surgical menopause, which occurs after the removal of the ovaries, can occur in women of any age.
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Postnasal Drip
Clear Excess or Thick Mucus from the Throat & Nose
Post-nasal drip is a condition in which glands in the throat and nose produce excess or thicker mucus than what is necessary. It is often described as an accumulation of mucus in your throat or a sensation of mucus dripping from the back of your nose. Treatment works to clear the mucus and treat its underlying cause.
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Pre-Operative Evaluations
Prepare for Surgery with a Complete Physical Analysis
Before you have surgery, it is important for your medical team to gather specific information about your health through a pre-operative evaluation. This can help them team identify any potential problems that could cause complications before, during, or after surgery.
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Preventative Medicine Clinic
A Healthy Body and Mind
The best way to treat an illness is to prevent it from occurring. Preventative medicine is an important aspect of anti-aging medicine, where physicians focus on optimizing health, reversing the aging process, and preventing the body from going into a disease state.
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Preventive Medicine
A Healthy Body and Mind
The best way to treat an illness is to prevent it from occurring. Preventive medicine is an important aspect of anti-aging medicine, where physicians focus on optimizing health, reversing the aging process, and preventing the body from going into a disease state.
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Primary Care
Comprehensive Health Care
A primary care provider (PCP) is a health care provider who sees people that have common medical problems. The main goal of primary care is to deliver a comprehensive range of preventive and curative care over a period of time. This type of treatment encompasses nearly every medical specialty.
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Primary Care Physician
Defining the role of the primary care physician in practice.
The Primary Care Physician is an umbrella term under which there are actually five different options for doctors. They are pediatricians, family practice physicians, internal medicine physicians, general practice physicians, and general practice physicians who are also doctors of osteopathy. This article identifies how to choose your primary care physician.
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Progesterone Hormone Replacement Therapy
Women's Health and this Vital Hormone
Hormone imbalance can cause a number of serious health issues. In particular, progesterone, which regulates many of your body's functions, can cause debilitating symptoms when levels are too low or too high. This is especially crucial for women, as progesterone plays a large part in controlling pregnancy and menopause.
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Progesterone Level Testing
Progesterone Testing Is the First Step toward Treating Hormonal Imbalances
The female sex hormone progesterone is produced mainly in the ovaries following ovation each month. Imbalances can cause unwanted symptoms like infertility, mood changes, and irregular periods. Getting a progesterone level test is the first step toward diagnosing and relieving symptoms of unbalanced hormone levels.
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Protein-Sparing Modified Fast
The protein-sparing modified fast is designed for rapid weight loss.
Protein-sparing modified fast programs involve eating a very limited amount of fat and carbohydrates while still consuming a reasonable amount of protein. The goal behind PSMF is to create as large of a daily calorie deficit as possible while also preventing lean muscle breakdown.
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Pulmonary Function Tests
Learn More About Different Types Of Pulmonary Function Tests
Pulmonary function tests are used to gauge how well you breathe. This often means studying the strength of your inhale and exhale as well as your body's ability to carry air through your system. These tests may be used to diagnose respiratory diseases such as asthma or bronchitis.
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Reactive Airway Disease
Learn About Symptoms and Treatment of Reactive Airway Disease
Reactive Airway Disease (RAD) is a condition in which the airways (or bronchi) are highly sensitive to common triggers such as pet dander, pollen, or dust. The term "reactive airway disease" is most commonly used when a number of symptoms have been clearly identified and a diagnosis is pending.
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Reactive Arthritis Treatment
Infection: The Underlying Cause of Your Joint Pain and Inflammation
Reactive arthritis is a condition presenting joint pain and swelling, which is triggered by infection in the body, usually in the intestines, genitals or urinary tract. Treatment of reactive arthritis may include antibiotics, corticosteroids injections to reduce joint stiffness or physical therapy to increase range of motion and flexibility.
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Relapsing Polychondritis
Symptoms, Treatments, and Prognosis of Relapsing Polychondritis
Relapsing polychondritis is a disorder defined by chronic inflammation of cartilage in areas of the body. These can include the ears, nose, trachea and in all other places where cartilage tissue is found. While the cause of the disorder is unknown, it is believed to be an autoimmune disorder.
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Relapsing Polychondritis Treatment
Recurrent Inflammation of the Body's Cartilage
The term chondritis refers to inflammation of the body's cartilage. The recurrent inflammation and deterioration of the body's cartilage is called relapsing polychondritis, a degenerative disease which is frequently accompanied with painful joint deformity. Relapsing polychondritis poses a particular risk to your health and can be life-threatening if it affects the respiratory tract, heart valves or blood vessels.
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Rheumatic Fever Treatment
A Dangerous Inflammatory Disease Resulting from Strep Throat Complications
Rheumatic fever is a relatively serious inflammatory disease which can result due to complications from throat or scarlet fever. Most common in children between the ages of 5 and 15, rheumatic fever can cause irreversible damage to the heart, and increase the chance of stroke or death, if left untreated.
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Ringworm Treatment
A Common Fungal Infection Causing an Itchy, Red Rash
Contrary to its troubling name, ringworm has nothing to do with worms. Rather, ringworm is a common fungal skin infection known medically as tinea or dermatophytosis which can impact the skin, hair and nails of both animals and humans. Treatment of ringworm focuses on eliminating fungi through topical or oral medication.
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Rubella Treatment
The Perils of a German Measles Infection
Not to be confused with Rubeola (measles), Rubella, also known as German measles and sometimes three-day measles, is a contagious viral infection characterized by a distinctive red rash. Milder than Rubeola, Rubella often can be treated with confined rest (to prevent its spread) and over-the-counter painkillers to relieve associated discomfort.
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Running for Weight Loss
Cardio for Burning Calories & Losing Weight
Running and weight loss go hand-in-hand, but it's important to pace yourself. Experts say you will need to run more slowly and for longer-at least thirty minutes-and at least three to four times a week to see any real benefit from running.
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Saliva Test for Cortisol and DHEAS Levels
Saliva test to identify cortisol and DHEAS imbalances
This article explores saliva testing to identify a patient's cortisol-or stress hormone-levels and their DHEAS levels-or steroid hormones-made in your adrenal cortex. The decline of DHEAS is associated with the aging process. High levels of cortisol and low levels of DHEAS are associated with adrenal fatigue.
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Saliva Testing
Saliva Testing for Hormones, Diabetes and Allergies
Saliva testing allows doctors and other medical professionals to test your saliva (spit) for a variety of hormones, enzymes, and antibodies. These results can guide a variety of treatments and tell your medical provider more about what's happening inside your body.
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Sarcopenia Treatment
Treat & Prevent Age-Related Loss of Muscle Mass
Sarcopenia, the loss of muscle mass that occurs with aging, most commonly affects sedentary or bedridden elderly patients. However, it can affect even those who remain healthy, fit and active. No longer accepted as a normal part of the aging process, sarcopenia instead is now considered a disease state that can be prevented and/or treated.
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Scarlet Fever Treatment
A Bacterial Illness Causing a Rash, Sore Throat and High Fever
Scarlet fever, also known as scarlatina, is an infection caused by toxins released by the bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes (the same organism involved in strep throat). The condition is associated primarily with a red rash which covers most of the body, a sore throat and high fever.
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Scleroderma Treatment
Hardening & Tightening of Skin & Connective Tissues
Scleroderma is a rare, chronic autoimmune disease that affects your connective tissue and causes the skin to tighten and thicken. While there is no cure for scleroderma, treatment options are available to help manage your symptoms and prevent damage to key structures in your body.
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Seasonal Allergies
Sneezing, Congestion, Runny Nose? Could be Seasonal Allergies.
Fall and spring are the time of the dreaded seasonal allergies (Hay Fever). If you're the lucky half of the population who experiences sneezing, congestion and a runny nose, seasonal may be to blame for your mucous filled fall and spring.
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Seasonal Allergy Testing
What's Causing Your Allergies?
Many people around the world suffer from seasonal allergies. This type of allergy stems from airborne substances or other issues associated with one particular season. Most people associate seasonal allergies with spring or fall, but they can occur in any part of the year.
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Shellfish Allergy Treatment
Diagnose & Treat a Potentially Life-Threatening Shellfish Allergy
Shellfish allergy symptoms occur in response to ingesting--or sometimes just touching or even smelling--shellfish like shrimp, oysters, clams, crab and lobster. Proper diagnosis and patient education are critical because shellfish allergies can range from mild to life-threatening. Understanding which foods to avoid and preparing for accidental exposure is also essential.
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Shingles
Eliminate Your Painful Shingles Rash
Shingles, known as herpes zoster or chickenpox reactivation, is caused by the varicella-zoster virus and leads to the development of a painful skin rash and fluid-filled blisters. Age and compromised immunity are the two major risk factors. Shingles treatment involves antivirals, which can shorten your recovery and alleviate painful symptoms.
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Sinusitis
Learn More about the Symptoms and Treatment of Sinusitis
A sinus infection, or sinusitis, causes painful inflammation or swelling in the cavities surrounding your nasal passages. While sinusitis does not always require treatment, you should make an appointment with a healthcare professional if your symptoms, which can include pain, swelling, or post-nasal drip, last longer than seven days
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Speed Up Metabolism
Speed Up Your Metabolism Safely
Metabolism is the complex process your body uses to change the food and drink you take in into energy. Most of the processes that make up your body's metabolism are natural and happening inside your body without any effort-they are not something you can control.
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Spirometry
Seek Natural, Healthy Breathing with Spirometry
Spirometry is a lung test that's used to measure how well your lungs are working. Spirometry is completed in your doctor's office and may be used if you have asthma, COPD, emphysema or other medical conditions that affect breathing. Spirometry is a painless test that measures how well you can breathe in and out and how quickly you can do it. Your doctor may also use spirometry to measure how well your medications or treatment plan for a lung condition is working.
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Sports and School Physicals
Everything Your Child Needs for Education & Athletics
School and sports physicals are routine tests designed to ensure safety and prevent injury. These exams include a thorough medical history and a physical examination. During the physical exam, the physician will evaluate the patient's general health, current fitness level, risk of injury and overall physical well-being.
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STD Testing
Testing for Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are viral or bacterial infections that can be passed through sexual intercourse or sexual contact. Some STDs can take ten years to show their symptoms, so if you have risk factors for an STD make sure to always use a condom and get STD testing.
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Strep Throat Treatment
The Bacterial Infection Causing Your Scratchy Throat
Strep throat is a bacterial infection causing a scratchy sore throat. Most commonly affecting children between the ages of 5 and 15, strep throat is highly contagious and should be treated promptly so as not to allow symptoms to worsen or cause more serious complications. Treatment involves an antibiotic to fight the spread of the infection.
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Stress Management
Keep Your Tension Low
While stress itself is not a medical condition, it can have a very real effect on our health. Excessive anxiety can lead to a range of ailments including heart disease, high blood pressure, and weakened immune system. It can affect sleep and eating habits, leading to weight gain or a general "burnt-out" feeling.
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Supplements & Nutraceuticals for Cancer
Nutrition, Diet & Integrative Cancer Care
Supplements and nutraceuticals have been found to be effective in slowing the growth of cancer in human clinical trials. This is why they are an important part of integrative cancer therapy, which combines many treatment modalities to develop a personalized and comprehensive oncology treatment plan.
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Swimmer's Itch Treatment
The Nasty Consequence of Diving into Parasitic Waters
When swimming in parasite-infested waters, a consequence which may follow is an irritating rash called swimmer's itch. Parasites, which typically live in the blood of waterfowl, burrow their way into your skin, causing an allergic reaction. Not a serious health threat, as humans aren't suitable hosts for the parasites involved, these parasites soon die after entering your skin.
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Swimming for Weight Loss
Submerge Yourself in Cardio Exercise While Relieving Your Joints
Our joints pay the price when we exercise, making our weight loss goals seem paradoxical. Swimming, however, offers great health benefits with less of the physical harm to your body, working out your entire body while pressure is taken off your joints as you are submerged in water.
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Synthetic vs Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy
Harnessing the Power of Mother Nature with Bioidentical Hormones
The main differences between synthetic or synthesized and bioidentical hormones are accuracy and side effects. Bioidentical hormones are said to replicate the molecular structure of naturally-produced hormones identically, resulting in a hormone which the body can more readily use without harmful long-term side effects.
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Syphilis
Syphilis: The One-Two Punch of STDs
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that causes sores to develop on the mouth, genitals, or rectum. Physical contact with these sores spreads the infection to others, and if not treated early with antibiotics, syphilis can cause serious neurological problems. Syphilis can be prevented by practicing safe sex.
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Tai Chi for Seniors
Slow, Controlled Movements to Improve Balance & Strength
Tai chi is an ancient Chinese tradition which utilizes slow, controlled movements, and is renowned for stress relief and numerous health benefits. As a gentle form of aerobic exercise that increases flexibility and strengthens muscles, it has become an ideal low-impact workout for seniors. Even seniors with limited mobility can incorporate tai chi exercise movements into a rehabilitation plan.
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Testosterone Injections
Discover the Benefits of Testosterone Injections
Testosterone is a hormone responsible for functions related to sexual health and development. While it is found in greater quantities in men, women are able produce testosterone as well. Testosterone levels drop with age. For those without testosterone issues, this may seem like something that exists only in television commercials.
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Testosterone Level Testing
Hormone Testing Can Diagnose Conditions Caused by Testosterone Imbalances
Testosterone is a sex hormone that regulates puberty, fertility, and sex drive (libido). Unbalanced levels of testosterone can cause low libido and irregular periods, emotional instability, and many other symptoms. Testosterone levels can be measured to determine whether treatment is necessary.
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Testosterone Replacement Therapy
Beat Low-T & Andropause
As men age, they notice a change in their physical and mental states. This change stems from the body's lowered testosterone production. Decreased libido, depression and many more side-effects can be caused by low testosterone. The symptoms of low testosterone are sometimes referred to as andropause. Andropause can seem like a dead end, a condition with no solution. Due to today's advanced medical technology, that isn't the case. Testosterone replacement therapy can provide relief.
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Tetanus Vaccination
A Shot to Prevent Lockjaw and Other Troubling Health Conditions
Tetanus is a bacterial infection that enters the body via compromised skin. Punctures, scrapes, severe burns, and cuts are all sites of vulnerability. Once the tetanus bacterium invades the body, it travels via the circulatory system to the nervous system, creating many dangerous health conditions. Vaccination is a proven method in preventing tetanus infections.
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The DASH Diet Plan
Lower Blood Pressure & Lose Weight Using the DASH Diet Plan
The DASH diet is a plant-focused eating plan which incorporates fruits, vegetables, nuts, lean meats, whole grains and heart-healthy fats. It is designed to prevent and treat hypertension, focusing on lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, and can help you to lose weight and lower your risk of many deadly diseases.
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Thyroid Disorders
Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism
The most common thyroid disorders include hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. Having hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism can be both unpleasant and uncomfortable, but these thyroid conditions can be managed if properly diagnosed and treated.
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Thyroid Hormone Replacement Therapy
Understand these Crucial Hormones
Your endocrine system generates a multitude of hormones that serve crucial functions in your body. One of the most important is the thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). Created in the pituitary gland, TSH is a precursor hormone. This means TSH is essential for the thyroid gland to release its hormones thyroxin (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). It is also essential that the body has enough free T3 and free T4 available.
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Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Imbalance
Understand this Crucial Hormone
Your endocrine system generates a multitude of hormones that serve crucial functions in your body. One of the most important is the thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). Created in the pituitary gland, TSH is a precursor hormone. This means TSH is essential for the thyroid gland to release its hormones thyroxin (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3).
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Tonsillitis Treatment
Your Child's Sore Throat May Be More Serious Than You Thought
Tonsillitis (tonsil inflammation) is a condition characterized by swollen tonsils with white or yellow patches, difficult and painful swallowing, sore throat and fever. Common causes include viral or bacterial infections, with children being the most prone to infection. In more severe cases, antibiotics or even surgical intervention may be necessary.
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Ulcer Treatment & Symptoms
The Dangers Of Ulcers
Ulcers are sores which can develop in the lining of the digestive tract. Ulcers occur when acid in the digestive tract overpowers the mucous layer of the tract to break down its inner lining, often leaving painful, bleeding sores. The disease is characterized by stomach pain, vomiting, and weight loss.
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Ulcerative Colitis
Extensive Digestive Health Treatment & Support
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is one branch of several types of digestive disorders known as Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Ulcerative colitis affects only the large intestine and causes the lining to become inflamed and irritated-creating ulcers that produce mucus, pus and persistent diarrhea.
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Understanding HIV/AIDS
Understanding the Treatment and History of HIV/AIDS
HIV stands for "human immunodeficiency virus". Early flu-like symptoms (often classified as "acute HIV") typically develop within the first two months of infection. Symptoms may last for a few weeks. The next stage of development is called "chronic HIV" and can persist for over a decade if left untreated.
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Upset Stomach
Remedies to Settle an Upset Stomach
Saying that you have an upset stomach is a common way to describe indigestion, but the term doctors use to describe indigestion is known as dyspepsia. Dyspepsia is a functional disease that affects about 20% of Americans and can occur in any of the organs, muscles, or nerves comprising the upper gastrointestinal tract (stomach and small intestine). Dyspepsia is a chronic condition that can be controlled with the help of a doctor.
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Urgent Care
Immediate Help for Pain, Illness and Injury
Urgent care is not a substitute for emergency care, though is a suitable alternative for non-life threatening illnesses or injuries. Urgent care doctors are trained to handle a variety of conditions that need to be treated right away such as sprains, minor bone breaks, asthma attacks and high fever.
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Urinalysis
Urine Testing for Kidney Disorder & More
A urinalysis is a simple test that helps medical providers identify infection, irritation or other illnesses through compounds or components of your urine. If your provider is looking for a specific compound, the urine may be sent to a lab for testing. More general tests can be completed in the office in just a few minutes.
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Venous Insufficiency Treatment
The Result of Your Poor Vein Wall and Valve Function
Venous insufficiency refers to improper vein walls and/or valve function which restricts blood flow from the heart to the legs. In venous insufficiency, restricted blood flow causes "pooling" of blood in the veins, a process called stasis, which may cause varicose veins or venous ulcers.
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Vitamin B Complex Injections
Replenish Your System with Vitamin B Complex Injections
Vitamin B complex is a grouping of all B vitamins. The vitamins in vitamin B complex are essential for growth, development, and a variety of other bodily functions. B complex injections are perfect for people with dietary restrictions, for those who have had trouble losing weight, or for anyone experiencing digestion issues.
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Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Restore Your Body's Natural Levels
Vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to depression, paranoia and delusions, memory loss, incontinence, loss of taste and smell and more. The body needs B12 to make red blood cells, nerves, DNA and carry out other functions. Vitamin B12 is not produced by the body, it only consumed in animal products.
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Vitamin B12 Injections
Keep the Body's Nerves & Blood Cells Healthy
Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble nutrient that keeps the body's nerves and blood cells healthy. B12 shots are prescribed when patients exhibit symptoms of fatigue, depression and poor memory. These injections are delivered directly to the bloodstream and typically contain 500 times more vitamin B12 than the recommended daily dose.
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Vitamin C Deficiency Treatment
Optimize Ascorbic Acid Levels to Optimize Immune Function
Your body relies on an essential nutrient, vitamin C (ascorbic acid), to grow and repair tissues and produce collagen. When you become deficient in vitamin C, a number of health problems may follow. Known colloquially as scurvy, severe vitamin C deficiency derives from a dearth of vitamin C in the diet.
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Vitamin C Supplements
Restore Immune Function with Vitamin C Supplements
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is an essential nutrient that helps in the growth and repair of tissues in your body and in making collagen. When deficient, a number of health complications ensue. Vitamin C supplements offer you a way to restore balance to the level of ascorbic acid in your body when dietary intervention does not suffice.
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Vitamin D Deficiency
Avoiding Rickets through Treatment
Vitamin D helps boost bone and muscle growth - vitamin D deficiency has been linked to health conditions including prostate cancer and a number of other illnesses. If you are vitamin D deficient, your physician may recommend a combination of diet changes and supplements to bring levels back to normal.
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Walking for Weight Loss
Burn Calories & Fat Without Stressing Your Joints
Developing a nutrition and fitness regime that includes walking can help you lose weight and keep it off permanently. Walking is easy on the joints, and you can do it anywhere, at your own pace, with no special gym or equipment required.
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Weight Gain
Lose Weight Now
Weight gain can sometimes happen for no apparent reason, even to seemingly healthy adults who maintain regular exercise. There are a number of weight gain causes that contribute to this increase including stress, poor sleep, aging and pregnancy. The most effective weight gain treatment is a medical weight loss program.
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Weight Loss Motivation
The Secrets of Healthy Weight Loss & Fitness
Staying motivated to lose weight can be difficult thanks to daily temptations and busy schedules. If you are struggle with weight loss motivation, there are plenty of options to help. Personal motivation can be improved by focusing on the good, setting goals and rewarding yourself are all very helpful.
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Weight Loss Plateau Solutions
Break Through to a New, Healthy You
Patients often reach their weight loss plateau after long periods of eating right and exercising. Weight loss plateau is a normal part of losing weight, though it can be frustrating. To lose more weight patients will often have to decrease calories, increase activity and change your habits.
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Wellness Evaluations
Unlock Ultimate Health and Vitality
Wellness evaluations are performed to monitor your current health status and prevent future illness from occurring. These thorough health exams include a consultation, physical exam, health screening and updating immunizations. There are a number of wellness screenings that should also be performed, depending on your age and gender.
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What Are Bioidentical Hormones
Discover the Difference Bioidentical Hormones Can Make
Traditional hormone therapy may lead to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. Arguments have been made for the increased safety and effectiveness of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT). This is because bioidenticals are designed to imitate the structure of your body's hormones.
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Whooping Cough
That Persistent Cough Could Be More Serious Than You Thought
Whooping cough (pertussis) is a highly contagious bacterial infection in the respiratory tract, characterized by a harsh hacking cough and a succeeding high-pitched intake of breath, imitating the sound "whoop." Because of the vaccine, cases are rare, occurring predominantly in unvaccinated children or those who haven't yet completed all of their vaccinations.
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Wilson's Temperature Syndrome
T3, Low Body Temperature and Your Health
Wilson's temperature syndrome is a condition believed to be a mild form of thyroid hormone deficiency that responds to treatment with targeted thyroid supplements. Patients who suffer from this condition may notice low body temperature, chronic pain/fatigue, migraines and hair loss.
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Yoga for Weight Loss
Strength Building and Weight Loss for All Skill Levels
Yoga is one of the most effective workouts for fighting stubborn fat. While yoga doesn't burn as many calories as other exercises, it increases flexibility and strength. Yoga exercises under the guidance of a trained instructor help stimulate internal organs to improve function and help you live a healthier life.
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Zika Virus
Virus from Uganda's Zika Forest Can Cause Life-Threatening Birth Defects
Named after Uganda's Zika Forest, where it was first discovered in 1947, the Zika virus is most commonly spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. The Zika virus can be sexually-transmitted or spread by blood transfusions. The virus can have a catastrophic impact on pregnant women, causing severe Zika Virus birth defects, including microcephaly.
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Zinc Deficiency Treatment
Revitalize the Immune System with Zinc
While often considered a global issue, particularly in developing countries, a zinc deficiency can create troubling health conditions, even when the deficiency is considered mild. To combat a zinc deficiency, meet with your healthcare provider who can evaluate your symptoms and recommend effective treatment like zinc supplements and dietary changes.
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