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Boldo Tea: Benefits (including Weight Loss) & How to Make

Boldo tea is a popular home remedy for the management of liver problems and digestive issues, such as indigestion, gastritis, and excess gas. Side effects include nausea, vomiting, and liver toxicity. It should not be consumed during pregnancy. Learn how to make boldo tea as well as side effects and contraindications.

Diets

2000 Calorie Meal Plan: What to Eat & Avoid

A 2000 calorie meal plan is a type of diet that can be used for weight maintenance or to gain muscle mass. For people who already consume this number of calories, a 2000 calorie meal plan can help regulate caloric intake. Read about what to eat (with meal plan) as well as foods to avoid.

Weight Loss

1500 Calorie Meal Plan: What to Eat & Avoid

Maintaining a 1500 calorie meal plan is a type of restrictive dietary approach that can be used to achieve weight loss. This diet decreases the amount of calories consumed daily, causing the body to use its fat stores as a source of energy. Learn what to eat (including meal plan) as well as foods to avoid.

Women's Health

White Discharge: 6 Causes & What It Means

White discharge can be normal if it is noted before your periods and is not accompanied by other symptoms. However, white discharge with itching, a foul smell or thick can be a sign of a vaginal infection, like a yeast infection or bacterial vaginosis. Learn more about what causes white discharge and what it means.

Warts

Warts: Symptoms, 5 Types (w/ Pictures) & Treatment

Warts are small, harmless, skin lesions caused by the HPV virus. They can appear anywhere on the body, such as the face, foot, groin or hands. Learn more about what causes them and how to get rid of them.

Hemorrhoids

What Causes Hemorrhoids: Top 10 Reasons for Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids are commonly caused by straining with bowel movements from constipation or diarrhea, however they can also be related to excess pressure in the anus and rectum from obesity, pregnancy or weight lifting. Learn more about what causes hemorrhoids and how to treat them.

Symptoms

Itchy Breasts: 7 Causes & How to Relieve

Itchy breasts or itchy nipples are a common symptom and are usually a sign of dry skin or irritation. However, it can indicate a more serious condition if accompanied with other symptoms, like an infection or psoriasis. Learn about the most common causes of itchy breasts and what to do.

Symptoms

13 Reasons Why Your Pee Can Smell

Pee can smell for a variety of reasons, like decreased water intake or eating certain foods. However it can also be a sign of an STI or UTI, especially if it smells like fish or rotten cabbage . Learn about what causes foul-smelling urine and what to do.

Tests

Potassium Levels: Normal Range & What Causes High or Low Levels

Potassium levels are important to keep within normal ranges, as this mineral is very important for proper functioning in the body. Having high or low potassium levels can trigger several symptoms and health conditions, from lethargy to palpitations and fainting. Learn more about what causes high or low potassium levels.

Medicinal Plants

Salvia: Indications & How to Make a Tea

Salvia, also known as sage, is a medicinal plant used as a complementary therapy in the treatment of heartburn, stomach ulcers, rheumatoid arthritis, and diabetes. It can be used to make tea or a tincture and is also used in cooking. Read about indications, side effects, and how to make a tea.

Food

Cabbage: 10 Reason's Why It's Good For You (Plus Recipes)

Cabbage is a vegetable rich in fiber and antioxidants that helps to lower levels of "bad" cholesterol in the blood. Other benefits include strengthening the immune system, preventing high blood pressure, and promoting weight loss. Learn about nutrition facts and how to eat cabbage, including recipes.

Obesity

Sleep and Weight Loss: 7 Benefits of Sleep for Weight Loss

Sleep and weight loss go hand in hand because of the many benefits of sleep for weight loss. Good quality sleep can help with weight loss by regulating levels of hormones related to hunger and lowering levels of cortisol in the blood. Read about more benefits of sleep for weight loss.

Obesity

Obesity Treatment: Diet, Medications & Surgery

Obesity treatment may involve diet, regular excise, and medications to suppress appetite and reduce compulsive eating. In some cases, bariatric surgery may be recommended. Read more about different treatment approaches and helpful tips for following a weight loss plan.

Symptoms

Nipple Pain: 9 Common Causes (& What to Do)

ipple pain can be caused by friction from clothes, allergies or hormonal changes. Although it is a usually a benign finding, it can be a symptom of a more serious condition, like an infection, Paget's disease, eczema, trauma or a poor latch when breastfeeding. Read more about what can cause nipple pain and how to treat.

Symptoms

Back of Neck Pain: Top 10 Causes (& How to Treat)

Back of neck pain usually excess muscle tension caused by emotional stress, anxiety. ansiedade or bad posture. However, it can be a sign of a more serious condition, like meningitis or an aneurysm. Learn about the main causes of back of neck pain and what to do.

Symptoms

Green Urine: 4 Common Causes (& Is It Dangerous?)

Green urine usually occurs as a result of eating green foods or foods with artificial dyes. It can also occur after taking medications or using contrast to perform imaging tests. Learn more about what causes green urine and if it is dangerouis.

Headache

Why Does My Scalp Hurt: 8 Causes & What to Do

Your scalp can hurt for a variety of reasons that can trigger increased sensitivity to the area, like infections, infestations, skin issues or hair loss. Read more about the main causes of scalp pain and what you can do to treat discomfort.

Sore Throat

Sore Throat 101: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

A sore throat is a condition that can be caused by rhinitis, a cold, inhaling cold air, tonsillitis, acid reflux or COVID-19. Depending on the underlying cause it can be treated with medications, lifestyle modifications (like drinking more water) and rest. Learn more about the symptoms of a sore throat and how to treat.

Weight Loss

Gastric Bypass Surgery: Indications & Procedure

Gastric bypass surgery, also known as Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), is a a type of bariatric surgery that reduces the size of the stomach and reroutes the small intestine. Weight loss is up to 80% of initial body weight. Learn more about advantages, disadvantages, and recovery.

Medicinal Plants

Yerba Mate for Weight Loss: Instructions for Use (Plus Recipes)

Drinking yerba mate daily may help with weight loss because it contains caffeine, which promotes fat burning. It also slows down gastric emptying and increases satiety. The recommended amount for weight loss is up to 1.5 L per day for up to 60 days. Read about different recipes and contraindications.