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blanscape / Getty Images What Is Nipple Stimulation? How Does It Work? It also plays a role in: Oxytocin stimulates the uterus to contract and begin labor. blanscape / Getty Images Oxytocin also increases the production of hormones calledprostaglandins, which further increases contractions. Why Induce Labor? Is Nipple Stimulation Effective For Inducing Labor? There isn’t a definitive answer as to whether nipple stimulation is effective for inducing labor. What Do the Studies Say?...

Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)is a familiar, fragrant holiday spice available to purchase both ground and whole. It is also used in cosmetics and sold as nutmeg butter and essential oil. Despite its name, nutmeg is not a nut. Getty Images / oksix The spice is produced by grinding the seed of theMyristica fragrans, a native Indonesian evergreen tree. Learn more about the health benefits of nutmeg, dosage, potential toxicity, and more....

Below, well cover the most common claims and whether theres evidence to support them. It’s said to work through a laxative effect. It’s a folk myth that drinking olive oil is a lubricant for passing kidney stones. Imgorthand / Getty Images That said, the oleic acid in olive oil has been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects. Digestion Theres no evidence to suggest that olive oil and lemon juice have benefits that improve digestion....

Osha root (Ligusticum porteri) is a perennial herb in the carrot and parsley family (Apiaceae/Umbelliferae). Some believe it also boosts the immune system. That means some supplement products may not contain what the label says. Verywell / Getty Images Verywell / Getty Images What Is Osha Root? In North America, there are 12 species of Ligusticum.Among these,L. porteriis known as “true” osha. Verywell / Anastasia Tretiak The plant can grow up to 3 feet tall....

Weight and OA Weight control is an important component of managing OA. When you’re walking, your knees and hips carry three to four times the weight of your body. Losing even a modest amount of weight can have a significant and positive impact on pain. Dr. P. Marazzi / Getty Images Chondroprotective Nutrients Chondroprotective nutrients are found in common foods and spices. They also show promise in slowing the progression of the disease....

People withdiabetescan donate blood if they meet certain eligibility requirements. In general, people with well-managed or controlled diabetes can donate blood. In this article, youll learn the factors contributing to whether or not someone with diabetes can donate blood. Vladimir Vladimirov / Getty Images This means youre able to maintain healthy blood sugar levels. This requires dailydiabetes management with lifestyle habitsthat include a range of nutritious foods, exercise, and stress management....

Pineapple is good for people with diabetes because it is packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Pineapple (and other fruits) naturally contains sugar and carbohydrates that can raise blood sugar. However, that doesn’t mean you have to avoid it. Maximillian Stock Ltd / Getty Images Avoiding fruit can deprive your body of much-needed antioxidants, folate,flavonoids, and potassium. If you have diabetes, you’re free to eat fruit. However, since fruit containscarbohydrates, you better limit your intake....

thianchai sitthikongsak / Getty Images Can People With Epilepsy Drive? Your driving privileges may change when you receive an epilepsy diagnosis. According to the Epilepsy Foundation, these regulations vary by state. thianchai sitthikongsak / Getty Images Restrictions usually involve: Some states may allow you to drive with epilepsy under certain restrictions. These requirements vary by state. These may include questions about whether you have ever experienced a loss of consciousness or voluntary movement....

In some cases, a person with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) should not donate blood. The fact that you have IBDwhich includesCrohn’s diseaseandulcerative colitisdoes not exclude you from donating. However, when your bloodhemoglobin levelsare low, you would not be permitted to undergoblood donation. Verywell / Michela Buttignol Your healthcare provider can tell you when a donation is safe. Laws and regulations governing blood donation for people with IBD differ by country....

Learn more about theCOVID-19 vaccineand MS, including side effects, effectiveness, and risks. Younger children and adults over 65 may receive additional updated doses. This is typically a sign that your body is working to buildimmunityagainst SARS-CoV-2. Fritz Jorgensen / Getty Images If your side effects are not going away, reach out to your healthcare provider. Drinking extra fluids and dressing in cool clothes can help to relieve fever symptoms. Talk to your healthcare provider if your side effects are persistent or start to get worse....

Rotator cuff tears are a common problem. Physical therapy is often recommended as an initial treatment forrotator cuff pain. However, physical therapy doesn’t help the torn rotator cuff tendon heal. Tetra Images / Getty Images So why is this often used as the first treatment? People can often achieve pain relief and improved strength by relieving inflammation and restoring shoulder joint mechanics. This can be accomplished withphysical therapyand anti-inflammatory treatments, including medications, cortisone injections, andice tool....

Also called stenopeic glasses, they block indirect rays of light from entering the eye. This prevents the rays from distorting your vision. By letting less light into your eye, some people claim these glasses allow them to see more clearly. Mykola Sosiukin / Getty Images This article will go over how pinhole glasses work and whether wearing pinhole glasses can improve your vision. How Pinhole Glasses Work Pinhole glasses have several uses....

However, probiotics may causediarrheaand other side effects in some people. Alina Bitta / Getty Images What Are Probiotics? Probioticsare live microorganisms found in certain foods and dietary supplements that are thought to provide health benefits when consumed. Alina Bitta / Getty Images Your body is full of bacteria and other good and potentially harmful microorganisms. Your gut microbiome is the community of microorganisms found in your gut. Probiotics alter yourgut microbiomeby increasing the number of good microorganisms and restoring balance....