Health and Wellness in Nursing

Dehydration can trigger headaches and migraine in some individuals (14Trusted Source, 15Trusted Source). Research has shown that a headache is one of the most common symptoms of dehydration. For example, a study in 393 people found that 40% of the participants experienced a headache as a result of dehydration (14Trusted Source). What’s more, some studies have shown that…

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Colonoscopy Preparation

Other potential concerns with colon cleansing include: Dehydration A tear in the rectum (perforation) Infection A change in your electrolyte balance, which can be dangerous if you have kidney or heart disease or other health problems If you choose to try colon cleansing, take these precautions: Check with your conventional medical provider first, especially if…

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HEALTHY HABITS: 10 daily habits that changed my life (science-backed)

The human body comprises around 60% water. It’s commonly recommended that you drink eight 8-ounce (237-mL) glasses of water per day (the 8×8 rule). Although there’s little science behind this specific rule, staying hydrated is important. Here are 7 evidence-based health benefits of drinking plenty of water. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/7-health-benefits-of-water

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How The Six Basic Nutrients Affect Your Body

Proteins: meat, dairy, legumes, nuts, seafood and eggsCarbohydrates: pasta, rice, cereals, breads, potatoes, milk, fruit, sugarLipids (most commonly called fats): oils, butter, margarine, nuts, seeds, avocados and olives, meat and seafoodVitamins: common vitamins include the water soluble B group vitamins and vitamin C and the fat soluble vitamins A, D, E and K Fruits and vegetables are generally good…

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Health and Wellness Video

If you think using plants to cure disease is a thing of the past, think again! Today, many medicines in drugstores contain chemicals from medicinal plants. An herb called sweet wormwood (Artemisia annua) is one of them. Sweet wormwood is a very effective medicine to treat malaria, the world’s deadliest disease. The active ingredient, artemisinin,…

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