Health A-Z

  • March 28, 2018 at 9:40 AM

    Potassium and diabetes: what is the link?

    Potassium is an essential mineral that has some vital functions in the body. It regulates blood pressure, prevents water retention in the body and protects against stroke, osteoporosis and kidney stones. Studies also suggest that low blood potassium levels may increase the risk of diabetes. In this article, we will take a detailed look at the link between diabetes and potassium.

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  • March 24, 2018 at 10:40 AM

    12 Benefits of Dandelion Tea, How to Make It and a Word of Warning

    Dandelion tea has lots of benefits and helps in dealing with various liver and inflammation problems. This post describes 12 health benefits of dandelion tea, its nutritional values and side effects. You will also learn a little something about how to make dandelion tea, about its history and where the word “dandelion” actually comes from.

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  • January 7, 2018 at 3:09 PM

    Vitamins and nutrients for insomnia

    Insomnia is one of the most common sleep disorders. According to estimates, up to 60 million Americans have trouble sleeping, and annual financial losses due to lack of sleep reach up to $ 63 billion. Treatment of sleep disturbance is complicated and, in addition to medications and lifestyle changes, a sufficient supply of some vitamins and nutrients may help you sleep better. Here is a detailed evidence-based article on vitamins and nutrients for insomnia and sleep disturbance.

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  • August 31, 2017 at 10:40 AM

    Do cranberries actually lower blood sugar and prevent diabetes?

    People have used cranberries (and products derived from them, such as cranberry juice, extract or supplements) for treatment and prevention of many disorders, including urinary tract infections. But how do they affect your blood sugar levels? Do cranberries really lower your blood sugar and prevent diabetes? Here is a detailed, evidence-based article on this topic.

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  • August 21, 2017 at 1:50 PM

    Do You Really Have to Take Antibiotics for Strep Throat (and Strep Infection in General)?

    Every year, millions of people develop a strep throat (streptococcal pharyngitis) or other streptococcal infections, and thousands of them die from them. Although effective antibiotic treatment is available, many people believe that taking antibiotics for strep throat does not make sense because your immune system can handle these bacteria on its own. But is it true? Here is an evidence-based article explaining why it is necessary to get immediate medical help and take antibiotics for a strep throat.

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  • August 18, 2017 at 12:00 AM

    Is Drinking Cranberry Juice For Kidney Stones Any Good?

    People have been drinking cranberry juice as a natural remedy for urinary tract infections for ages. But what about kidney stones? Does drinking cranberry juice for kidney stones have any real benefits or does cranberry juice increase the risk of kidney stone formation? Here is a detailed, evidence-based article on the real benefits and drawbacks of cranberry juice in management and prevention of kidney stones.

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  • July 19, 2017 at 1:40 PM

    Why You Get Spots On Tongue And How To Get Rid Of Them

    Having spots on the tongue is more common than you think. They may appear as bumps, pimples, blisters, lumps or other pigmented or color free lesions and may be accompanied by discharge of pus, mucus, blood, etc. Some spots on the tongue may be painful, while others do not cause any pain and you may just notice them by accident.

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  • June 26, 2017 at 6:10 PM

    Ingrown Armpit Hair: Overview of Causes, Treatment and Prevention!

    An ingrown underarm hair may cause you a lot of problems. It is usually associated with armpit pain, irritation, swelling and even deep cysts or boils. What is more, it can sometimes be difficult to tell an ingrown armpit hair from an enlarged lymph node.

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  • June 13, 2017 at 8:45 PM

    What causes armpit odor and how to get rid of it?

    When your armpits stink like hell and your clothes have sweat marks under your arms, you may feel embarrassed. Nobody wants to smell bad. Here is a detailed, evidence-based post explaining why your underarm stinks and how to get rid of armpit odor with both evidence-based medicine and natural home remedies.

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  • May 1, 2017 at 8:25 PM

    Holes in tonsils: definition, symptoms, treatment and prevention

    Holes in tonsils have recently been discussed a lot. Many people get worried when they see small or large holes in their tonsils, sometimes with spots, pus (white stuff) or even tonsil stones (tonsilloliths). You may see holes in your tonsils quite often as this issue is a very common symptom of many disorders, including strep throat, mononucleosis, ear ache and even oral cancer.

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  • April 28, 2017 at 7:55 PM

    We found 13 best essential oils for your daily skin care routine. Here is how to use them?

    Essential oils have been used in skin care for centuries. They help you reduce wrinkles and age spots and are also helpful in the treatment of many skin disorders, such as acne, eczema or rashes. Here is a detailed article featuring some of the best essential oils for your skin, including instructions to make the remedies.

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  • April 24, 2017 at 5:25 AM

    What are the best food choices when you take antibiotics?

    Over the last 100 years, antibiotics have saved millions of lives. While on the one hand, these medicines kill disease-causing bacteria and are an essential part of life-threatening infection treatments, antibiotics also destroy beneficial gut bacteria and have an adverse impact on your gut health. Eating food rich in healthy gut bacteria while (and after) taking antibiotics should, therefore, be an integral part of any antibiotic therapy.

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