Heres what you better know about the latest health hack. What Is the Sleepy Girl Mocktail? However, she cautions that available data focusing on sleep outcomes and tart cherry juice consumption is mixed. Photo Illustration by Michela Buttignol for Verywell Health; Getty Images What About the Other Ingredients? The second ingredient in the Sleepy Girl Mocktail, magnesium powder, can help promote relaxation, Younkin said. The best form of magnesium for sleep is magnesium glycinate, she said....

Suddenly, foods might lack flavor and taste bland. You’re not alone. Loss of taste is just one of a handful of ways that chemotherapy can affect your sense of taste. Verywell / Laura Porter Food can tastemetallic, bitter, or even too sweet for some people. Causes The cause of taste changes during chemotherapy is not fully known. Verywell / Laura Porter Complications Eating can be a challenge when undergoing chemotherapy....

Here’s more on what a metallic taste when coughing could mean for you. Infection Bacteria or viruses can cause bloody phlegm and a bloody or metallic taste in the mouth. Gum disease can lead to a metallic or bloody taste. vgajic / Getty Images Gum disease occurs during pregnancy because of hormonal changes. Medication Some medications could cause a metallic taste. In such cases, you’ll need to talk to a healthcare professional about your symptoms before changing medications....

For many people, tattoos are an important form of expression. For most people, the healing process is uncomplicated. However, having an autoimmune condition like RA may increase your risk of infection. Natalie Board / EyeEm / Getty Images Some RA medications also can increase that risk after your tattoo session. Theres no clear indication of whether the timing of DMARD injections can affect infection risk. Corticosteroids, like prednisone, also may be used to treat RA....

How to Keep Your Tattoo Looking Great Tattoos and sun are not a match made in heaven! And sun safety is no joke, especially if you’re inked. Sun protection is key to keep it looking its best. Hinterhaus Productions / Getty Images Once the healing period ends, sunscreen should be carefully applied before going outdoors. Risk Factors All tattoos fade over time, but sun exposure can speed up the fading process....

These markings are done to help guide treatment Radiation can be an important part of treatment for breast cancer. During radiation treatment, high-energy beams are aimed at the breast tissue to kill cancer cells. Beforebreast radiationis delivered, skin markings known as radiation tattoos, need to be placed on the skin. Verywell / Jessica Olah These marks help theradiation therapistaim the radiation precisely where it’s needed. These tattoos won’t wash off, so showering or swimming during treatment won’t affect them....

Would it help to drink tea forfibromyalgia(FMS) orchronic fatigue syndrome(ME/CFS)? Research shows they may: Polyphenols are a pop in of antioxidant. Antioxidants are probably something you know are supposed to be good for you but don’t really understand. Juanmonino / Getty Images The science behind them is complicated and has to do with molecules called free radicals. For those who aren’t really into science, think of free radicals as broken-down cells....

What Is Tea Tree Oil? Its oil is thin, clear to yellow in color, with a striking camphorous, medicinal odor. The actual effect tea tree oil has on acne is still unclear, however. Verywell / Gary Ferster They also found that the treatments were well tolerated. Although tea tree oil shows promise as an antimicrobial, acne isn’t caused solely by bacteria. There are manyfactors that cause acne breakouts. One is the abnormal desquamation process that occurs in acne-prone skin....

If they dont know what to expect, theyre anxious, and theyre showing it through violence. And I want to, because I love them and I care about them. Educators want their leaders to lead with vulnerability, Robison said. Jon Cherry / Getty Images By that they meant, share when something was bothering them. It helped the staff not to feel like they were the only ones with challenges, she said....

Stress is a normal part of life, and it’s not always a bad thing. For much of history, stress served the important purpose of motivating humans to survive. Learning stress and anxiety reduction techniques is important for both your mental and physical health. Verywell / Hilary Allison What Is Stress? Stressis a physical, mental, and emotional response to any challenging situation. It can give us strength and speed to get out of a dangerous situation....

There are medications able to lower blood pressure that teens can take. But lifestyle changes are the primary focus of their treatment, mainly becauseobesityis a main cause. This can include weight loss, a healthy diet, and routine exercise. Other factors can complicate hypertension in teens, including changes in hormones, rapid growth spurts, and smoking. This should only be done under the advise of a healthcare provider. Medications are not a replacement for weight loss, exercise, and other healthy lifestyle choices....

This article describes how telehealth started and the different ways that telehealth can and cannot be used. It also explores the advantages and disadvantages of telehealth and whether it is the best option for you. Telemedicine is just one aspect of telehealth focused solely on patient care. d3sign / Getty Images What Can Telehealth Treat? These include primary care, dermatology, dietetics, mental health, cardiology, endocrinology, and others. Even after the pandemic officially ended, many of the benefits remain....

Temple headache pain or tenderness can have several potential causes. Pain can result from common issues like muscle tension, migraines, andtemporomandibularjoint (TMJ) disorders. Temple headaches can also be linked to more serious conditions, such as a brain tumor. JGI/Jamie Grill / Getty Images Often, over-the-counter (OTC) medications are effective against the pain. It often makes primary headache disorders and other underlying conditions dependent on fluid balance worse. Heres a quick overview of the most common causes of temple headaches....