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Lacto-Ovo-Vegetarian Diet: Health Benefits, What to Eat & Meal Plan

Lacto-ovo-vegetarianism is a type of vegetarian diet where in addition to fruits, vegetables, grains and cereals, you can also consume eggs, milk and dairy products. Learn more about the benefits of a lacto-ovo-vegetarian diet, the health benefits, and the food your can consume and avoid with this diet.

Diets

Vegan Diet: What To Eat & Avoid, 3-Day Meal Plan & Recipes

A vegan diet consists of avoiding foods that are not of animal origin, as well as avoiding clothing, cosmetics or other products in general that are made from animal sources. Instead, vegans opt for plant-based foods. Learn more about what to eat and avoid with a vegan diet, and check-out our sample 3-day meal plan.

Diets

Raw Food Diet: What to Eat and Avoid, Meal Plan & Recipes

A raw food diet is a type of diet that consists of mainly eating raw, unprocessed fruits, vegetables and legumes. It can help you lose weight, reduce LDL cholesterol levels and combat constipation. Learn more about what the raw food is, its health benefits and what to eat or avoid using our sample meal plan.

Diets

Cheat Day: Do They Work & What To Do Instead

A cheat day in a diet is a scheduled day of the week for a person to eat freely, any food at any quantity. However, it can lead to weight gain, and make it more difficult to bounce back into your regular diet. Excessive cheat days can also increase your risk for developing an eating disorder.

Medicinal Plants

Hibiscus: 8 Health Benefits, How to Make Tea & Side Effects

Hibiscus is a medicinal plant that can provide health benefits like treating UTIs, lowering cholesterol and managing high blood pressure. Learn about what hibiscus is used for, how to make hibiscus tea, and the side effects associated with use.

Medicinal Plants

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

Myrrh is a medicinal plant that can help to treat canker sores, sore throats, skin wounds, rheumatoid arthritis or premature skin aging. It can be used in the form of tincture or essential oil. Learn more about what myrrh is used for, how to prepare it and the side effects associated with use.

Scabies

Get Rid of Scabies Fast with these 7 Home Remedies

To get rid of scabies fast, you can use home remedies like chamomile baths, clove essential oil and aloe vera gel, can be used to complement medically prescribed treatment to speed-up healing. These home remedies can also help to relieve itching and inflammation from.

Pneumonia

Pneumonia Treatment: 8 Treatment Approaches

Pneumonia treatment generally involves the use of antibiotics or antivirals, hydration and rest. More serious cases may require hospitalization, with IV medications, or even surgery. Learn more about the 8 pneumonia treatments your doctor may recommend.

Food

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

Cardamom is an aromatic herb that is rich in antioxidants. It has naturally anti-inflammatory properties that can improve digestion, control high blood pressure and prevent diseases such as cancer and diabetes. Learn more about the health benefits of cardamom and how to use it in your daily life.

Pneumonia

Is Pneumonia Contagious? (What You Should Know)

Pneumonia itself is not contagious, however the microorganisms that cause it are easily spread and cause many respiratory infections, like pneumonia. It can be prevented with simple measures, such as avoiding enclosed spaces or keeping your hands clean. Learn more about if pneumonia is contagious and how to prevent it.

Pneumonia

Antibiotics for Pneumonia: 8 Medications & How It's Treated

Antibiotics for pneumonia, like amoxicillin + clavulanate, azithromycin, levofloxacin or vancomycin, can help to the eliminate bacteria that causes bacterial pneumonia. These should be taken in the doses and durations prescribed by your doctor. Learn which antibiotics you can take for pneumonia and how it's treated.

Medications

Duloxetine: What It's Used For, How to Take, Dosing & Side Effects

Duloxetine is a medication sold under the brand name Cymbalta. It is indicated for the treatment of several conditions, like depression, generalized anxiety disorder or fibromyalgia. Learn more about duloxetine is used for, the recommended dosing, how to take it, and the side effects associated with use.

Medications

Tobramycin: Indications & How to Use (Drops & Ointment)

Tobramycin is an antibiotic medication that is indicated for the treatment of bacterial eye infections, like pink eye or keratitis. It can be prescribed in the form of eye drops or ophthalmic ointment. Learn more about the indications of tobramycin, how to use it and side effects it can cause.

Hepatitis

Hepatitis A Symptoms: Top 10 Signs (with Online Symptom Checker)

Most times, a Hepatitis A infection does not bring about any signs or symptoms, however, some people may notice symptoms 15 to 40 days after infection. They can be mild and similar to a flu. Learn more about the symptoms to monitor and complete our online symptom checker.

Food

Are Walnuts Good For You? 10 Health Benefits (& Recipes)

Walnuts are rich in omega-3, fiber and polyphenols. They can provide many health benefits, such as cholesterol management, constipation prevention and blood pressure regulation. Learn if walnuts are good for you, and check out our easy walnut recipes.

Diseases and Conditions

Bed Bug Bites: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

Bed bugs (Cimex lectularius) are small insects that feed off of the blood of humans and animals. Bed bug bites usually disappear within a week or two, and generally do not cause systemic symptoms. Learn more about the symptoms these bites can cause, how to treat them, and how to prevent them.

COVID-19

COVID-19: Symptoms, Transmission, Tests & Treatment

COVID-19 is a respiratory infection that causes symptoms like a dry cough, fever, loss of smell or taste, muscle pain and runny or stuffy nose. It is transmitted through contact with contaminated droplets that are suspended in the air after coughing and sneezing. Learn more about the symptoms and treatment of COVID-19.

Medications

Atenolol: Uses, How to Take (with Dosing) & Side Effects

Atenolol is an antihypertensive that is indicated for the treatment of high blood pressure, heart attack and angina. It works by reducing the heart rate to improve blood flow and blood pressure. Learn more about what atenolol is prescribed for, how to take it, the common doses and side effects associated with use.

Medicinal Plants

10 Anti-Inflammatory Tea to Treat Inflammation Naturally

Clove read and ginger tea are natural anti-inflammatory teas that contain substances like that can help to reduce swelling and relieve symptoms like sore throat, stuffy nose, tooth aches or body aches. Learn about how to prepare anti-inflammatory teas at home using medicinal plants and herbs.

Medications

Sciatica Medication: 7 Most Prescribed Meds for Relief

Sciatica medication should be prescribed by a doctor, and are recommended to help relieve sciatic nerve inflammation and relieve pain. Learn about the most commonly prescribed medications for sciatica, and how they can help to manage sciatic nerve symptoms.