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Trypophobia: What Causes It, Common Triggers & Treatment

Trypophobia is the irrational fear or repulsion to images or objects that have holes or clustered patterns, like honeycombs, lotus seeds, or sponges. People with trypophobia may experience symptoms of anxiety. Read more about what causes trypophobia, what triggers is and how it's treated.

Nutrition

High Fiber Foods: Food List, Benefits and Types of Fiber

High-fiber foods, like fruit, vegetables, legumes and grains, are an essential part of a healthy diet. They can help to promoting gut health and prevent health conditions like constipation, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Check-out a list of high-fiber foods and the type of fiber you can consume.

Breastfeeding

How to Dry Up Breast Milk: 9 Natural Methods (& Meds)

Natural ways to dry up breast milk include not offering the breast, wearing a tight bra and applying cabbage leaves to the breast. Many women may use these methods once the baby is over 2 years of age and is able to meet all nutritional needs with solid food. Learn more about natural ways you can dry-up breast milk.

Symptoms

Yellow Eyes: 11 Common Causes (& How to Treat)

Yellow eyes are usually a sign of a liver, gallbladder or pancreas condition, such as hepatitis, pancreatitis or gallstones. It can also be noted in newborns with newborn jaundice. Learn more about what yellow eyes can mean, what can causes them, and how to treat this symptom.

Yeast Infection

Candida Albicans: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Candida albicans é um fungo naturalmente presente no corpo humano e que só causa infecção quando o sistema imunológico encontra-se enfraquecido. Entenda como acontece a infecção por Candida albicans, sintomas e como é feito o tratamento.

Fitness

Chest Workouts at Home: 9 Exercises For Chest Day

Chest workouts at home can be done with your own body weight, or with simple equipment, like dumbbells or water bottles. Some examples include diamond push-ups, inclined or declined push-ups, planks with shoulder taps or flat bench presses. Check out 9 chest exercises your can perform at-home.

Food

Orange Peel Tea: 8 Benefits & How to Make (with Recipes)

Orange peel tea is rich in vitamin C and flavonoids such as hesperidin and naringenin, which have antioxidant properties that help prevent cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure and the flu. Learn about all the health benefits of orange peel tea and learn how to prepare this simple and tasty drink.

Varicose Veins

How to Get Rid of Varicose Veins: 10 Natural Remedies

To get rid of varicose veins, you can use home remedies like ginger tea, rosemary tea or grape juice. These have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that help relieve symptoms like pain or heaviness, itching or skin sensitivity. Check out ways to get rid of varicose veins naturally at home.

Diseases and Conditions

E. Coli: Symptoms (w/ Online Quiz) & How to Treat

E. coli, or Escherichia coli, is a bacteria that is naturally found in the gut. Certain types, however, can lead to intestinal or urinary infections and cause symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhea or low grade fever, Learn more about the symptoms of E. Coli, how it is transmitted, and how to treat it.

Diseases and Conditions

8 E. Coli Symptoms (& Online Symptoms Quiz)

E. coli symptoms typically include diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, burning when urinating, or frequent urge to urinate. These symptoms can vary depending on where the bacteria is present. Read more about E. coli symptoms that can present.

Sleep

Sleep Calculator: When to Fall Asleep/Wake Up (Using Sleep Cycles)

A sleep calculator can be used to determine how many 90-minute cycles you need in order to wake up more relaxed, energized and in a good mood. This sleep calculator can determine what time you should wake up at or what time you should fall asleep at to ensure you have a restorative sleep.

Medications

Muscle Relaxants: Examples & Indications (Plus Natural Remedies)

Muscle relaxants include carisoprodol, cyclobenzaprine, and orphenadrine and may be prescribed by a doctor for the treatment of muscle pain caused by muscle contractures, fibromyalgia, or low back pain. Read more about indications for use as well as natural solutions to help relax the muscles.

Diseases and Conditions

How to Increase Platelet Count: 6 Strategies

You can increase your platelet count with strategies like diet changes and taking supplements or medications as recommended by your doctor. A severely low platelet count may require treatment with a blood transfusion or even a splenectomy. Read more about ways to increase platelet count your doctor may consider.

Fitness

Full-Body Dumbbell Workout: 6 Exercises (w/ GIFs)

A full-body dumbbell workout can be done at home to target your back, shoulders, legs or arms. These exercises can help to strengthen muscles in these areas, as well as improve flexibility and promote weight loss. Learn more about the exercises you can perform for a full-body dumbbell workout at home.

Fitness

Bicep Workouts at Home: 7 Best Exercises (w/ Pics) & Cooldown

Bicep workouts at home can be done using simple exercises like push-ups, planks or curls. Check out our personal trainer's recommendations for biceps exercises that you can use in a home workout, with our without weights or equipment.

Diseases and Conditions

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a rare genetic disease that affects the production and functioning of collagen in the body. It can affect the joints, blood vessel walls and skin and lead to symptoms like loose joints and thin skin. Learn more about what cause EDS, symptoms it presents with, and how it is diagnosed and treated.

Diseases and Conditions

Addison's Disease: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Causes & Treatment

Addison's disease is characterized by a decrease in the production of cortisol and aldosterone hormones. It causes symptoms such as generalized fatigue, weakness and nausea. Learn more about Addison's disease, its symptoms, what causes it and how it's treated.

Symptoms

Swollen Uvula: 8 Main Causes & How to Treat

A swollen uvula is a symptom of uvulitis, or inflammation of the small fleshy part of the soft palate (the uvula) that hangs down from the roof of the mouth at the back of the the throat. Causes include GERD, mononucleosis, and tonsillitis. Read more about common causes, associated symptoms, and when to see a doctor.

Diseases and Conditions

Ataxia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Ataxia is a group of neurological disorders that cause symptoms like lack of coordination, loss of balance and, slurred speech. Causes include neurodegenerative conditions, cerebral palsy, and infections. Treatment includes medications, physical therapy, and speech therapy. Learn about different types of ataxia.

Symptoms

Swollen Lymph Node on Neck: 9 Causes (& Treatment)

Swollen lymph nodes on the neck are a natural body response that usually occur due to acute infections, such as flu, colds, or throat aches. However, these swollen lymph nodes can also be a sign of a more serious condition, like cancer. Find out the 6 main causes for swollen lymph nodes on the neck.