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It is available over the counter in different forms ranging from teas and tinctures to capsules and powders. Lion’s mane is so-named because of its shaggy appearance. It has a long history in complementary and alternative medicine, includingtraditional Chinese medicine. Ivan / Getty Images Even so, research supporting the health claims of lion’s mane is lacking. Neurotrophins are proteins that help nerve cells survive, grow, and differentiate. It is also thought to exert adaptogenic effects and reduceinflammation in the brainwhich can also influence moods....

Is Coffee Good for Acne, Oily Skin, or Anti-Aging? Most of us wouldn’t dream of starting our day without a hot cup of coffee. The benefits of coffee go beyond your morning pick-me-up. Svetl / iStock / Getty Images It may have surprising benefits for your skin. This is good news for your skin, asantioxidants help fight aging. Coffee seed oil can increase collagen and elastin, making the skin look and feel firmer....

It offers information about ways to boost your own vitamin D levels. Why Vitamin D? You may think of vitamin D as you do other vitamins such asvitamin Cor B. Lilly Roadstones / Getty Images Yet vitamin D is unique in that it functions more like a hormone than a vitamin. Listed below are a few of the conditions that vitamin D may help treat or prevent. Non-melanoma types ofskin cancershave nearly a 99% survival rate....

It can cause jitteriness and difficulty sleeping, though, among other side effects. That means some supplement products may not contain what the label says. Cavan Images / Getty Images What Is Yerba Mate? Cavan Images / Getty Images Yerba mate primarily comes from Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. However, keep in mind that no supplement is intended to treat, cure, or prevent disease. Improved Energy Levels Yerba mate contains caffeine, which stimulates the central nervous system....

Breast Cancer Look-Alikes on Exam and Mammogram Most of us have known someone who hadbreast cancerdespite a normal mammogram. What are some conditions that might be mistaken for breast cancer but are otherwise benign? In fact, sometimes these can completely overlap (the purpose of this article). Istockphoto.com / Stock Photo©Anetlanda Mammograms have a specificity of 93%. This means that 7% of the time when a mammogram strongly suggests cancer, it is something else....

Almost all of us will have experienced a fasciculation at one time or another. A fasciculation is simply a small, involuntarymuscle twitchthat occurs spontaneously on any body part. Thetwitchcan be large enough to be felt but generally not large enough to cause a muscle jerk. Jeannot Olivet / E+ / Getty Images However, in a condition called benign fasciculation syndrome, these twitches are frequent and widespread. Jeannot Olivet / E+ / Getty Images...

The survival rate forlung canceris highest when caught and treated in the early stages. These tumors can behave similarly to malignant tumors in some ways, but there are important distinctions. They are very rare and therefore little is known about their prognosis or best treatments. Illustration by Joshua Seong. © Verywell, 2017. There are, however, exceptions. Benign tumors in or near the airways (endobronchial tumors) may result in obstruction of the airways....

These crystals are usually located in two parts of the ear called the utricle and saccule. When they come loose, they can lead to symptoms like dizziness and vertigo. These symptoms are usually triggered by head motion. piranka / Getty Images BPPV is the most common cause of vertigo.It usually only occurs in one ear at a time. Occasionally BPPV has been associated with a history of small strokes orMeniere’s disease....

In certain circumstances, however, surgery can be the first-line treatment of BPH. BPH cannot be cured but can effectively be managed with treatments. The primary aim of BPH treatment is to alleviate LUTS and improve urinary flow. Photo composite by Lecia Landis for Verywell Health; Getty Images Less commonly, there are instances when prostate surgery may be a reasonable first-line option. Who Treats BPH? An enlarged prostate is typically treated by a specialist of the male reproductive and urinary tracts known as aurologist....

Bentyl (dicyclomine) is a medication for the treatment ofirritable bowel syndrome (IBS). And because of its side effect profile, Bentyl is no longer frequently prescribed. This article takes you through how Bentyl treats IBS, possible side effects, and how to take it. Ariel Skelley / Blend Images / Getty Images What Does Bentyl Do? Bentyl is classified as ananticholinergicmedication because it reduces the effect of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine within the body....

Some people can’t tolerate benzoyl peroxide, no matter how carefully they use it. If this is the case for you, don’t worry. There arebenzoyl peroxide-free treatment optionsthat may work better for you. BURGER / PHANIE / Canopy / Getty Images Dry Skin Nearly every acne treatment causes some amount of dryness. you could minimize dry skin by using an oil-free moisturizer as needed. Moisturizers labeled as “noncomedogenic” are less likely to block pores and lead to more acne....

Water is the best drink for an ulcer. What Drinks Are Good for Ulcers? Invariably, the best thing to drink if you have an ulcer is water. David Harrigan / Getty Images You don’t need alkaline water or any other special water. The main goals are to keep well-hydrated to promote healing and to help ease stomach pain. Some people regard certain beverages as helpful in healing ulcers or reducing pain....

For example, you’ll need to eat lean protein and low-fat dairy and avoid fatty foods. This is because thebilefluids that are normally stored in the gallbladder now go directly into the small intestine. This article explains how gallbladder removal may alter the way your digestive system works. Verywell / Cindy Chung There is no standard diet that you should follow after your gallbladder surgery. Changing your diet allows the bile that remains to work more efficiently in your small intestine....