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Dislocated Jaw: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Prevention

A dislocated jaw is when the rounded part of the jawbone moves out of place and becomes locked in an abnormal position due to a separation of bones that meet in the TMJ. It causes symptoms like jaw pain and difficulty opening or closing the mouth. Learn more about what causes a dislocation jaw and how it is treated.

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Saw Palmetto; Health Benefits, How to Use & Side Effects

Saw palmetto is a medicinal plant that is used to treat various health problems, especially urinary problems, impotence or enlarged prostate. It has diuretic, anti-inflammatory and antiandrogenic action. Learn about the other health benefits of saw palmetto, how to use it and possible side effects associated with use.

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What Is Ayahuasca? Possible Benefits, Side Effects & Risks

Ayahuasca is a psychoactive brew that is made from a mixture of plants from the Amazon Rainforest. It is mainly used for religious indigenous rituals to open the mind and create mystical experiences. Learn more about what is Ayahuasca, how it can be used in medicine and what are the possible side effects.

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How to Lower Heart Rate: 10 Natural Methods

To lower your heart rate, you should breathe deeply for 4 to 5 minutes or apply a cold compress to your face. Average heart rate can also be lowered over time with lifestyle changes and medications. Learn about more ways to slow down your heart rate, natural ways to prevent palpitations, and when you should see a doctor.

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How to Stay Awake: 10 Tips (plus Supplement Suggestions)

To stay awake at work, when studying or after meals,a good tip is to consume natural stimulants like coffee, guarana and black chocolate. Learn about other ways you can fight off fatigue and have extra energy to finish off your day.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Medicinal Plants

Home Remedies for Gas: 8 Natural Treatments

Home remedies for gas can be prepared at home to reduce gas, bloating and abdominal discomfort. Some popular optins include bay leaf tea, chamomile tea and anise tea. Learn how to prepare these home remedies to relieve gas naturally .

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10 Basil Benefits for Your Health (with Nutritional Info & Recipes)

Basil is an aromatic herb rich in essential oils and antioxidants. It has several health benefits such as preventing and combating the flu, high blood pressure, insomnia and even relieving cramps and migraines. See what basil is used for and how to use it using our healthy recipes.

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Dysgeusia: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Types, Causes & Treatment

Disgeusia é um termo médico utilizado para descrever qualquer diminuição ou alteração do paladar, que pode causar a perda da sensibilidade a alimentos doces ou salgados e gosto metálico ou amargo na boca, por exemplo. Confira o que é disgeusia, tipos, sintomas, causas, diagnóstico e tratamento.

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Jaw Cramp: Symptoms, Causes & How to Relieve

Jaw cramps can happen when the muscles under the chin contract involuntarily, causing pain, difficulty opening the mouth and a feeling of a hard ball in the area. Learn more about what causes jaw cramps, symptoms associated with this condition and how to relieve them.

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Fecalith: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Causes & Treatment

A fecalith is a mass of hard, stone-like, dry feces that can accumulate in the rectum or in the final portion of the intestine. It is often related to constipation and reduced bowel movements. Learn more what a fecalith is, the symptoms it presents with, what causes it, and how it is treated.

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NG Tube: Insertion, How to Feed & Give Medication (Step-by-Step)

An NG tube, or nasogastric tube, is a thin, flexible tube that is inserted into the nose and to be placed in the stomach. Learn about the uses of NG tube, and about the insertion procedure and how to feed or administer meds using our step-by-step guide.

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6 Ways to Get Rid of Bruises (Home Care & When to See a Doctor)

Usually bruises disappear gradually without the need for treatment but since they can be painful and ugly, there are also some simple tricks that can help you eliminate them as soon as possible. See what you can do at home to get rid of bruises quick.

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Created by: Manuel Reis Registered Nurse
Postgraduate degree in Medicinal Plant Therapy, and Nursing degree obtained through the Porto Nursing School. Licensed to practice with the Ordem dos Enfermeiros (PT) under license #79026.
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