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Many people with neck pain require extra support in their pillow. This helps to keep their neck in the optimum position while sleeping. A cervical pillow can be used to help support your neck while you sleep. Elenaleonova / Getty Images If you have neck pain, you’ve got the option to make your own cervicalroll. This article teaches you how to do it. Sometimestreatments and modalitieslikecervical tractionmay be necessary to help get pressure off of your cervical nerves....

One effective way to treat muscle pain and cramps is with a DIY heating pad. Even so, care needs to be taken to avoid thermal burns and complications like toasted skin syndrome. There are also situations where thermotherapy shouldnotbe used. artpipi / Getty Images It also offers safety tips and other treatments that can help ease muscle and joint pain. It works by increasing the skin temperature, causing blood vessels to dilate (widen)....

Its causes range from standing up too quickly to more serious conditionslikevertigothat merit medical treatment. Vertigo is most commonly described as the feeling of the room spinning while youre still. Presyncope Presyncopeis that faint feeling you feel when you get up too quickly. FG Trade / Getty Images More commonly known as lightheadedness, presyncope triggers when blood is restricted to the brain. Are There Tests to Diagnose the Cause of Dizziness?...

There are many reasons why you may be dizzy after eating. Whiledizzinessusually occurs if you’ve gone too long without food. thingslow blood sugar,low blood pressure, and certaindiabetes medicationscan also sometimes cause dizziness after a meal. SimpleImages / Getty Images This article explores the causes of dizziness after eating, including ways to treat and prevent them. SimpleImages / Getty Images Why Do I Get Dizzy After Eating? Several different conditions can lead to dizziness after eating....

However, the potential link between acrylic nails and cancer is far more complicated than that. So, are acrylic nails safe or bad for you? What Are Acrylic Nails? mikroman6 / Moment / Getty Images This doesnt necessarily translate to a worrisome link between manicures and skin cancer, though. What we do know is that exposure to cancer-causing chemicals and UV light can add up over the years. For this reason, its best to take precautions to protect yourselfespecially if you work at a nail salon....

Do air purifiers help with dust? However, which throw in of air purifier you use and how you use it matters. If you have sensitivities to dust or other allergens, you probably take extra steps to avoid them. d3sign / Getty Images This article covers what you oughta know about using air purifiers to remove dust in your home. d3sign / Getty Images How Does Air Quality Affect Your Health? There’s no doubt that indoor air quality affects your health....

Millions of Americans suffer from various types of allergies. If other treatments have been unsuccessful, you may be considering allergy shots (also called immunotherapy). But do allergy shots really work? Angela Cappetta / Getty Images Are they worth the risk? Here’s what you oughta know before choosing immunotherapy. This photo contains content that some people may find graphic or disturbing. Shots to Help You Tolerate Your Allergy Triggers The substances you are allergic to are calledallergensor triggers....

Injecting drug users (IDUs) are at increasedrisk for HIV acquisition. HIV and Anabolic Steroid Use Anabolic steroids can be used to treat a number of HIV-associated conditions. The use of these injectable drugs can increase the likelihood of HIV transmission when needles are shared. Katherina Kolupaeva / EyeEm / Getty Images But that’s not the only reason why amphetamine use increases the risk of HIV transmission. Safer sex practices may be less likely under the influence of crystal methamphetamine and similar class drugs....

Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a procedure that includes angioplasty and stenting. For someone with acute coronary syndrome (ACS), however, early treatment with PCI can be life-saving. This article discusses percutaneous coronary intervention, what it is used for, and how it impacts long-term survival. SHUBHANGI GANESHRAO KENE / Getty Images It has different indications for use as well as different aims and outcomes. In such cases, a PCI may provide temporary relief but will not cure the underlying condition....

Anthocyaninsare a group of bioactive pigments naturally found in many fruits and vegetables. They haveantioxidantbenefits, which may can help decrease inflammation. A diet rich in anthocyanins may reduce the risk of heart disease and some types of cancer. Verywell / Getty Images Research suggests that anthocyanins may also improve cognition in older adults and boost insulin resistance in people with diabetes. That means some supplement products may not contain what the label says....

And some antidepressants are more likely to have this affect than others. Most antidepressants work by increasing the amount ofserotoninordopamineavailable in the brain. Serotonin also regulates bodily functions such as digestion, body temperature, hormone production, and the sleep-wake cycle. Joe Raedle / Staff / Getty Images Dopamine is similarly tasked with regulating sleep, urine output, and muscle movement and coordination. Both serotonin and dopamine participate in the regulation of blood flow....

Beta-blockers include Inderal (propranolol) and Tenormin (atenolol). This hormone can cause physical responses to anxiety, such as a fast heartbeat or tremors. Beta-blockers stop adrenaline from having these effects, which can help reduce these symptoms of anxiety. How Fast Do Beta-Blockers Work? Beta-blockers are fast-acting medications. Taking 40 milligrams (mg) of propranolol one hour before an event causing performance anxiety has proven beneficial. Effectiveness The effect of beta-blockers on anxiety disorders has been a topic of several studies....

And What Do They Dream About? People blind since birth do not “see” in dreams, but experience dreams based on other senses. Blind people also have more nightmares than sighted people do. Graciela Vilagudin / Getty Images It also looks at how their dreams compare with those of sighted people. Within this context, vision is a central component of memory. However, it is not the only one available to either blind or sighted people....