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Arnica is one that has gotten a lot of arthritis patients' attention because of its purportedanti-inflammatoryproperties. While natural, arnica carries serious side effects if dosed orally and is reserved for topical use. What Is Arnica? Berndt Fischer/Oxford Scientific/Getty Images Since the 1500s, the fresh or dried flowers of the arnica plant have been used for medicinal purposes. Arnica is also used to treat muscular aches, joint pain, andarthritis. It is believed that the arnica plant has anti-inflammatory properties....

Arousal during sleep iscaused by a change in the pattern of brain wave activity, as measured by anEEG. Arousal typically represents a shift from deep sleep to light sleep or from sleep to wakefulness. What Is Arousal? Astronaut Images / Getty Images It is a change in brain wave activity. Arousal typically represents a shift from sleep to a state of being awake. Change in Brain Wave Activity You might notice arousal during sleep....

It also measures the pH or acid-base balance in your blood. ABG tests are used to evaluate lung and kidney functions and the body’s metabolic state. This article discusses the arterial blood gas test, its purpose, and what the results mean. Getty Images This photo contains content that some people may find graphic or disturbing. Getty Images What Is the ABG Test? Every cell in your body requires oxygen to live....

Arthritis is the most common extraintestinal complication, affecting an estimated 25 percent of all IBD patients. The two most common forms of arthritis experienced by IBD patients are peripheral arthritis and axial arthritis. Peripheral Arthritis Peripheral arthritis is most common in people withulcerative colitisorCrohn’s diseaseof thecolon. pixelfit / E+ / Getty Images Typically, the course of the arthritis follows that of the IBD, withflare-upsand remission coinciding. There is no single test that can diagnose peripheral arthritis....

Youve probably heard that some types of arthritis can lead to joint deformities. An Overview of Rheumatoid Arthritis What Does Arthritis in the Hand Look Like? Around half of those with RA are able to achieve remission, though it isn’t always long term. Keep in mind that everyone is different. The degree of arthritis symptoms in the hands will vary widely from person to person. In addition to disease-modifying drugs, surgery may be used to correct damage that is interfering with function....

However, dont stop taking your medication until you consult with your healthcare provider. Methotrexate Methotrexateis the most commonly prescribed disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) for rheumatoid arthritis. It causes hair loss in about 1% to 3% of patients. i love images / Getty Images Leflunomide Leflunomide is another commonly prescribed DMARD (often with methotrexate) for rheumatoid arthritis patients. The cause of the hair loss is similar to methotrexate and occurs in about 10% of users....

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved several versions. They mimic the work that thepancreasdoes (automatically checking blood sugar levels and adjusting insulin doses accordingly). punch in 1 diabetesis an autoimmune condition in which the body attacks the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. FREDERICK FLORIN / Staff / AFP / Getty Images Insulin is a hormone that helps regulate blood glucose (sugar) levels. It is part of theendocrine system(glands that make hormones)....

Study participants reported stronger feelings of hunger after drinking sucralose-sweetened beverages than drinks sweetened with sucrose. How Do Artificial Sweeteners ‘Trick’ the Brain? Consuming this non-caloric sweetener may “trick” your brain because it expects calories to follow a sweet taste. Bebe Istrate / 500px/ Getty Images When those calories don’t come, the hunger response is stimulated, Page said. Future studies are needed to validate the findings and determine long-term effects....

This article explains different types of these formulas and how they work. Purpose of Artificial Tears Yourtearsplay an important role in keeping you healthy. Tears keep the surface of your eyes clean and moist and help protect your eyes from debris and bacteria. Jrgen Hopf / EyeEm / Getty Images Although they may appear to be nothing more than water, your tears are actually quite complex. Some artificial tears are thin like water and some are thick, almost like a gel....

Often included as one identity or sexual orientation on the LGBTQIA+ spectrum, asexuality itself is a spectrum. Research suggests that up to 1% of the population is asexual. Some people who identify as asexual experience no physical attraction or arousal and have no desire to have sex. Marcela Ruth Romero / Getty Images Some asexual people may enjoy the idea of sex or even sexual fantasies but dont like actually having sex....

Design by Julie Bang / Verywell Verywell Health: Are pigmentation changes permanent with skin conditions like eczema? What can I do to lessen these changes? Dr. Woolery-Lloyd: No. Design by Julie Bang / Verywell The pigment changes are rarely permanent. The most common pigment change ishyperpigmentation, which is darkening of the skin. Usually, onceeczemaresolves, the hyperpigmentation will fade over time. The other possible pigment change with eczema ishypopigmentation, which is lightening of the skin....

Additionally, it is always possible to develop new triggers based on environmental exposures as well as possible irritants. Dr. Garshick:There are life stage and age-related changes that may make the skin more sensitive. Some may relate to age-related, environmental, orhormonal changes. Thai Liang Lim / Getty Images Some people may find that pregnancy worsens their eczema as they experience an increase in dry and itchy skin.

Xiaoyu Liu / Verywell Immunizations are a major part of childhood doctors visits. Some vaccines, likeTdap, need a booster every 10 years. (The CDC also recommends a dose of Tdap during each pregnancy.) Xiaoyu Liu / Verywell Others, like the shingles (herpes zoster) vaccine, arent necessary until youre 50. A lot can happen during this time. Maybe a year goes by, and you forget to make a physicaland then another year goes by....