Glute workout The glutes are the strongest and biggest muscle in the buttock area and comprise three separate muscles The glutes are the strongest and biggest muscle in the buttock area and comprise three separate muscles: the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and gluteus minimus. These muscles not only provide shape to your buttocks but are …
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A sitz bath is a warm, shallow bath that is used to cleanse the perineum. A sitz bath is a warm, shallow bath that is used to cleanse the perineum. The perineum is the area between the rectum and the scrotum or vulva. A sitz bath can also provide relief from pain and itching in the genital area. A sitz bath …
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Acromegaly is a rare endocrinological disorder; only three to four cases are diagnosed per million people each year. Acromegaly is a rare endocrinological disorder; only three to four cases are diagnosed per million people each year. You can get acromegaly when the pituitary gland produces more amount of growth hormones than normal for the age. Acromegaly typically happens between 30-50 …
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Synesthesia can occur between any combination of senses or cognitive pathways. Synesthesia is termed as a perceptual condition in which the stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway triggers an automatic, involuntary (beyond conscious control) experience involving several other senses. The senses tend to intertwine giving an additional dimension to the persons’ perception of the world. Synesthesia is rare. It …
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Ear lobes are the safest part for ear piercings. Ear lobes are the safest part for ear piercings. However, cartilage piercings (or ear cartilage piercings) seem to be the latest trend. Cartilage piercings are more painful than ear lobe piercings but less painful than other kinds of body piercings. This is because cartilage tissue is thick and hard. So, you …
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Tongue piercing as a form of body piercing has become quite popular as a fashion trend. Tongue piercing as a form of body piercing has become quite popular as a fashion trend. The reasons vary. Some do it for religious or spiritual purposes and some do it to gain acceptance in a particular social group. However, many have reported gaining …
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Generic drug: bismuth subsalicylate/metronidazole/tetracycline hydrochloride Brand name: Helidac What is Helidac (bismuth subsalicylate/metronidazole/tetracycline hydrochloride), and how does it work? Helidac Therapy (bismuth subsalicylate/metronidazole/tetracycline hydrochloride) is a combination of antibiotics used to treat Helicobacter pylori, a bacterial infection involved in causing stomach ulcers. What are the side effects of Helidac? WARNING Metronidazole has been shown to be carcinogenic in mice and …
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Generic drug: ferric citrate Brand name: Auryxia What is Auryxia (ferric citrate), and how does it work? Auryxia (ferric citrate) is a phosphate binder used for the control of serum phosphorus levels in patients with chronic kidney disease on dialysis. What are the side effects of Auryxia? Common side effects of Auryxia include: diarrhea, nausea, constipation, vomiting, cough, and dark …
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Air-purifying plants are a group of recognized natural house plant varieties used for detoxifying indoor air Air-purifying plants are a group of recognized natural house plant varieties used for detoxifying indoor air by the removal of air contaminants and improving air quality for breathing. There are numerous air-purifying plants that are effective in clearing out airborne toxins, dust, and germs …
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Poop abnormalities You may need to worry about your baby’s poop when it is abnormal in terms of consistency, color, quantity and other factors. You may need to worry about your baby’s poop when it is abnormal in terms of Consistency: Watery or very hard (normal stool is semi-solid). Color: A blackish stool or greenish stool or reddish stool with …
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