Do you wake up every night after a few hours of sleep, all drenched up, lying in the pool of water, asking yourself, “why am I sweating after my surgery?” Meet the hot flash: a common condition you encounter after hip replacement surgery. Hot flashes after hip replacement surgery are common side effects that usually…
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Are you exhausted, tired, and drained, like a one-armed paper hanger returning from work or workouts? In addition, the tiredness is such extreme that moving your muscle seems like dragging a thousand tons truck. Tired and weak muscle after a day’s work or workout is not uncommon; however, there’s a limitation to that weakness. When…
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Premature ventricular contractions disrupt your heart’s rhythm, which can be caused by extra beats from one of the two lower pumping chambers (ventricles) in your heart. These beats may cause you to feel fluttering or skipped heartbeats in your chest. If you have occasional premature ventricular contractions but are otherwise healthy, there’s probably no…
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Have you ever experienced a sudden sharp and severe abdominal pain radiating to the back? The reason for your pain can be an irritated and inflamed pancreas. The pancreas is a flat gland that dwells in the upper abdomen behind the stomach. Its primary function is to produce enzymes that support digestion and hormones that…
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What is your first reaction when you hear the word “fat”? Is it: “No…stay 100 feet away from it” – as you find fat as unfriendly, causing you to gain weight? However, not all fats are your foe. Have you heard of lecithin? It’s a combination of fatty acids – the friendly fat –…
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“Skin as white as snow, lips as red as a rose.” – Who doesn’t admire the beauty of Snow White? Now imagine you have that glowing, radiant, and bright skin that makes everyone dazzled. Do you think it’s only possible in a fairy tale? No, you don’t need to be in a fairy tale…
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Bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi – do you know who fights against them to protect your body? It’s your immune system that comprises a comprehensive network of organs, white blood cells, antibodies, and chemicals. Now imagine your immune system gets confused and mistakenly attacks healthy cells in your body? Sounds unbelievable, isn’t it? However,…
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Do you know your body’s primary defense against illnesses, physical wounds, and traumas? It’s your skin. The largest body part, your skin, fully covers your external surface area. It protects you against diseases, harmful bacteria, and any breach in your skin causing wounds and infections. However, many mishaps or physical activities may cause cuts, wounds,…
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Medical tests can get confusing if you want to know the in-depth details. If you are curious like I am, you might have scratched your head several times trying to figure out the topic: CT Scan Vs. Endoscopy. No need to scratch your head anymore, as you will find out the facts that lie within.…
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Do you want your skin to look youthful, smooth, bright, and even? Who doesn’t? However, with time, your skin starts showing signs of aging – pigmentation, wrinkles, dark spots, acne, etc. In addition, pollution, stress, toxins, etc., contribute to damaged and rough skin. As a result, your skin looks older, losing its natural glow…
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