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Food intolerance is a condition in which an individual has difficulty digesting certain foods. Food intolerance is a condition in which an individual has difficulty digesting certain foods. Consumption of these foods manifests as physical symptoms such as bloating, loose motion, gases, and bellyache. Food intolerance is quite common. Most people are aware of the …

Osteopaths are fully licensed physicians who practice in all areas of medicine. Osteopaths are fully licensed physicians who practice in all areas of medicine. They are trained doctors who listen to and partner with their patients for various maladies. Osteopaths mainly focus on your neuro-musculoskeletal system, including: The bones Muscles Nerves Other tissues that support your body and control its …

A Doppler ultrasound, also known as Doppler ultrasonography and popularly known as a Doppler test A Doppler ultrasound, also known as Doppler ultrasonography and popularly known as a Doppler test, is an imaging test that uses high-frequency (ultrasonic) sound waves to show the blood flow through the blood vessels. It is done using a regular ultrasound machine but with a …

IV stands for intravenous, which refers to delivering fluids or medicines into a vein. IV stands for intravenous, which refers to delivering fluids or medicines into a vein. It involves the administration of concentrated medications (diluted or undiluted). An IV line is a soft, flexible tube placed inside a vein, usually in the hand or arm. The IV is left …

Silicon Silicon is one of the most abundant elements on earth. Silicon is one of the most abundant elements on earth. It is also found in significant amounts in the human body. Silicon and its alloys (made by combining it with other metals) are used extensively in various fields such as electronics, aviation, construction, and healthcare. Research suggests that silicon …

Muesli is a healthy breakfast option compared to other sugary cereals that we currently have in the market. Muesli is a healthy breakfast option compared to other sugary cereals that we currently have in the market. Muesli is a delicious combination of nuts, dried fruits, seeds, and oats. It is enriched with beta-glucan, which has shown to have many health benefits, …

Conch (medically known as “concha”) piercings are painful. Conch (medically known as “concha”) piercings are painful. Because each person has a different tolerance level, how much it hurts depends upon person to person. Some feel more pain than others.  Concha is the part of the ear that leads to the ear tube that opens at the eardrum (external auditory canal). …

An ambivert is someone who exhibits qualities of both introvert and extrovert. An ambivert is someone who exhibits qualities of both introvert and extrovert. They cannot be labeled as pure introvert (shy) or extrovert (outgoing). Omnivert is another word used for the same personality type, but both the words hold the same meaning. Depending upon their mood, context, situation, goals, …

Tabata workout Tabata is a high-intensity workout protocol that has both fitness and weight-loss benefits. Tabata is a high-intensity workout protocol that has both fitness and weight-loss benefits. It is also a very short workout. It is a combination of CrossFit and circuit training. The training is named after the Japanese physician and researcher Dr. Izumi Tabata who invented it. It offers the maximum …

Urea has some medicinal uses. Urea has some medicinal uses. It has been used as one of the ingredients in topical creams that help hydrate the skin. Skin hydration is the mainstay of therapy in many conditions in which there is excessive dryness of the skin. Urea-containing creams are used in the treatment of: Psoriasis Xerosis (abnormally dry skin, more …