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Artichoke Tea: Health Benefits, How to Make It & Weight Loss

Artichoke tea is rich in flavonoids and compounds with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and digestive action that help prevent high blood pressure, reduce LDL cholesterol and improve liver health. Check out all the health benefits of artichoke tea and learn how to make it.

Tests

Neutrophils: What High or Low Levels Mean

Neutrophils are immune cells that can become high in the cases of infection or inflammation. They can also be low due to conditions such as anemia or leukemia. Learn more about neutrophils, what they are and what it means to have high or low neutrophils.

Infants & Toddlers

Baby Acne: Causes, Symptoms & How to Get Rid of It

Baby acne is a common infant skin condition that is characterized by raised red or white pimples on the baby's face, neck, back, head or chest. Learn more about what causes baby acne and how to get rid of it, plus how to care for baby acne to speed-up healing.

Pregnancy-Related Conditions

Pregnancy Insomnia: 6 Causes (& Natural Remedies)

Pregnancy insomnia can occur at any point during pregnancy, and is common from the third trimester onwards due to hormonal changes during this period. It can also be caused by anxiety, stress or belly size. Learn about what causes pregnancy insomnia during pregnancy and check-out some natural remedies to promote sleep.

Pregnancy-Related Conditions

Sciatic Nerve Pain During Pregnancy: 7 Ways to Relieve Pain

Sciatic nerve pain during pregnancy is a relatively common condition that causes lower back pain that radiates to the legs. Check out some completely natural options for relieving pain and how to prevent pain from recurring.

Diseases and Conditions

How to Cure a Hangover: 8 Simple Tips

A hangover can be cured quickly with simple tips like drinking coffee and tea, eating soups and taking medication. Common symptoms of a hangover include headaches, nausea and vomiting, which are usually caused by dehydration and low blood sugar. Learn more about why hangovers happen and ways to cure a hangover fast.

Diets

Food Journal: How to Start, Step-by-Step Guide & Benefits

A food journal is a great way to identifying specific eating habits, and involves recording all food and drinking consumed during the day. incuding, quantity and time of the meal. Read more about how to start a food journal using our step-by-step buide, and the benefits of a food journal.

Beauty & Cosmetics

Glycolic Acid: What It's Used For, How to Use & Side Effects

Glycolic acid is a type of acid found in cosmetic products. It can be used for hydrating, whitening or exfoliating the skin, preventing wrinkles, promoting skin rejuvenation and treating acne. Learn more about what glycolic acid is used for, how to use it, side effects and contraindications.

Medicinal Plants

Eucalyptus: 9 Health Benefits, How to Use & Side Effects

O eucalipto é uma planta medicinal indicada para gripes, asma, bronquite, cicatrização de feridas ou para ajudar a relaxar, pois possui ação descongestionante, anti-inflamatória, cicatrizante e calmante, podendo ser usado na forma de chá ou inalação. Veja para que serve o eucalipto e como usar corretamente.

Women's Health

Polyps in Uterus: Symptoms, Infertility, Causes & Treatment

A polyp in the uterus is a benign tumor that can cause symptoms like bleeding outside of a period, heavy menstrual flow, abdominal pain and/or difficulty getting pregnant in some cases. Learn more about better what uterine polyps are, what causes them, other symptoms they present with and how they are treated.

Symptoms

Swollen Gums: 9 Common Causes (& Home Remedies)

Swollen gums can occur due to the accumulation of bacterial plaque between the teeth from poor oral hygiene, untreated diabetes or the use of dentures. Swelling can be treated with home remedies such as licorice tea or turmeric paste. Learn more about what causes swollen gums and what to do to treat this condition.

Anemia

Anemia During Pregnancy: Symptoms (w/ Online Checker) & Treatment

Anemia during pregnancy is characterized by hemoglobin levels that are below 110 mg/dL. It can occur due to hormonal changes during pregnancy, but it can also be a sign of an iron or folic acid deficiency, thalassemia and pre-eclampsia. Read about the symptoms of anemia during pregnancy, what causes it and treatment.

Pregnancy-Related Conditions

First Period After Baby: When It Starts (with Breastfeeding or Not)

The first period after a baby can depend on whether the woman breastfeeds or not, and how breastfeeding is carried out (ie. whether the baby is exclusively breastfe dor not). Initially, the first period may be irregular. Learn more about when the first period after baby will start and how periods change after pregnancy.

Home Remedies

11 Home Remedies for Cold Sores

Home remedies for cold sores, such as garlic and ginger tea or licorice tea, are naturally rich in antiviral and anti-inflammatory compounds that help eliminate the virus and alleviate symptoms. Check out some cold sore self-care remedies that you can prepare at home.

Men's Health

Seminal Fluid: How to Increase, Can It Cause Pregnancy & More

Seminal fluid is a white fluid released at the time of ejaculation. It is produced to keep sperm healthy and to help with the transport of sperm for fertilization. Read about whether you can increase seminal fluid, if it can cause pregnancy or STis and other frequently asked questions.

Cysts

Synovial Cyst: Symptoms, Causes, Types & Treatment

A synovial cyst is commonly seen on the foot, wrist or knee. It is a small, fluid-filled lump that can appear after a direct blow, causing pain in the joint and a lack of strength. Learn more about how the symptoms of a synovial cyst, the different types, what causes synovial cysts and how they are treated.

Symptoms

Numbness in Hands: 12 Common Causes (& What to Do)

Numbness in the hands can be caused by mild health conditions such as a vitamin B12 deficiency or more serious problems like a heart attack, multiple sclerosis or a stroke. Check out a list of the most common causes of numbness in the hands and what to do in each situation.

Baby Health

Roseola: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Transmission & Treatment

Roseola, also known as roseola infantum, is a contagious disease that mainly affects babies and children. It causes symptoms such as fever, decreased appetite and irritability, which are then followed by a red rash. Learn more about if it affects adults, and how it is diagnosed and treated.

Tendonitis

Wrist Tendonitis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Causes & Treatment

Wrist tendonitis is characterized by inflammation of the tendon in the wrist. It can appear after performing a lot of repetitive movements with the hands, causing symptoms such as pain, swelling and redness. Learn more about what wrist tendonitis is, and symptoms it causes, and the treatment available for this condition.

Gallstones

Gallstones Self-Care: 6 Natural Remedies (& Other Considerations)

Gallstones self-care can be intiiated to get rid of small gallstones and prevent new ones for forming, before they cause symptoms such as vomiting, nausea or pain on the right side of the abdomen. Read more about how to prepare 6 natural remedies to star gallstones self-care at home, and when you should see a doctor.