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In addition, the tissue surrounding cancerous tumors tends to be, in fact, acidic. Maryna Terletska/Getty Images What Is Alkaline Water? Alkaline water is simply water (H2O) that contains alkaline minerals. Maryna Terletska/Getty Images On its own, pure water is completely neutral. An exception is water that is filtered by a reverse-osmosis system in which all of the minerals are removed. Alkaline Diet Some proponents of alkaline water also recommend an alkaline diet (for similar reasons)....

Pointy nipples are one variation in a range of possibilities. The average height of a nipple is 9 to 10 millimeters (roughly 1/3 of an inch). People with flat nipples may experience some difficulty with breastfeeding. Verywell / JR Bee Using a breast pump or breast shells before breastfeeding or nipple shields while nursing can also help. Inverted Nipples Instead of protruding, inverted nipples are tucked below the skin’s surface....

Pacemakers send electrical signals to the heart to ensure that heart rate is never too slow. You might only need a pacemaker for a while, like when you’re healing from surgery. If you have a heart condition, you might need a pacemaker for life. Verywell / Cindy Chung How Pacemakers Work Pacemakers do not take over the work of the heart. Rather, a pacemaker helps regulate the timing and sequence of your heartbeat, as needed....

Pau d’arcois valued for its antioxidant properties and other potential health benefits. Pau d’arco contains plant-based compounds calledlapacholandbeta-lapachone. They are found in the tree bark of certainTabebuiaspecies and have long been used in traditional medicine. Verywell / Getty Images That means some supplement products may not contain what the label says. Pau d’arco has been an ingredient in herbal medicines for centuries and is available as a dietary supplement. It also includes a potent antioxidant calledquercetin....

Can a person be allergic to allergy medications? Unfortunately, it is possible to have an allergic reaction to steroids that are often prescribed to treat allergies. Similarly, a reaction to an inhaled corticosteroid could as easily be blamed on the underlying allergy. ballyscanlon / Getty Images Systemic Steroid Allergy Systemic corticosteroids include both oral and injected formulations. They are considered systemic because they are distributed through the entire body as opposed to localized treatment....

Who Should Receive Them and When The tetanus vaccine is used to preventtetanus. It is given as a combination shot along with thediphtheriaandpertussis(whooping cough) vaccines. Tetanusis abacterial infectionof the nervous system, also known aslockjaw. Iab Wooten / Getty Images Symptoms include muscle stiffness, difficulty swallowing, muscle spasms, and seizures. Diphtheriais a bacterial infection that causes a thick covering on the back of the throat. It can lead to breathing problems,heart failure, paralysis, and death....

Amnesiais a memory disorder. People with amnesia cannot recall past experiences, form new memories, or both. There are different types of amnesia. Verywell / Theresa Chiechi In some cases, the memory loss is temporary, and the person eventually recalls the information they lost. But in other cases, the memory loss is permanent. People may even lose their ability to make new memories. Many myths and misconceptions about amnesia exist. This article will review the truth about amnesia causes, characteristics, and treatments....

It plays an important role in women’s reproductive health. Understanding this changing organ can help you take steps to ensure that you have a healthy endometrial lining. This article explains the function of the endometrial lining during menstruation, conception and pregnancy, and menopause. Ed Reschke / Getty Images It also discusses normal vs. abnormal endometrial lining thickness, along with conditions that can affect it. If pregnancy occurs, the lining helps to maintain the pregnancy....

It’s used to treat conditions like insomnia, anxiety, and depression. There are even those who contend that vervain has anti-tumor properties that can help fight cancer. Vervain, also known as common vervain or common verbena, is native to Europe and Asia. Illustration by Julie Bang for Verywell Health The plant is recognized by its jagged, tooth-shaped leaves and clusters of delicate, mauve or pale-purple blossoms. Alternative practitioners believe it offers many health benefits, but more research is needed to determine these claims....

Afever reduceris something used to help bring down afever. Fever reducers may differ for children vs. adults. This article discusses fever-reducing medications and other ways to help bring down a fever. Nico De Pasquale Photography / Getty Images An oral temperature of 99.5 degrees or higher is considered a fever in children. Common OTC Fever Reducers The various names for medicines toreduce a fevercan get confusing. Here are common brand names....

The heart is a vital, fist-sized muscular organ located slightly on the left side of the chest. Coronary veins remove oxygen-poor blood. This data pipe regulates the pace and pattern of heartbeats. A normal resting heart rate is between 60 and 100 beats per minute. Pulseis an artery’s palpable expansion and contraction as blood is ejected from the heart during each heartbeat. It is commonly measured at the wrist’s radial artery or the neck’s carotid artery....

Antihistamines like Allegra, Zyrtec, and Claritin work by blocking histamines and calming your allergic response. Zyrtec works quickly for the treatment ofallergic rhinitisand hives, typically within less than an hour. You should follow the medication’s label unless advised to do so by your physician. Shannon Fagan / Getty Images Many people do not experience any fatigue on Zyrtec; others report fatigue with Allegra. They can determine the next steps, which may includeallergy shots....

Though uncomfortable, this rash is typically harmless. For example, allergic contact dermatitis might occur when a person who is allergic to latex wears latex gloves. Latex along with metals and personal care products are common allergic contact dermatitis triggers. BSIP / Getty Images BSIP / Getty Images Allergic contact dermatitis accounts for 20% of allcontact dermatitisreactions. This photo contains content that some people may find graphic or disturbing. Reproduced with permission from DermNet New Zealandwww....