Diseases and Conditions

Know how to prevent, treat and control the symptoms of various diseases and medical conditions. We explain what's happening in your body when disease strikes, and what you can do to feel better faster.

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Learn about Alginic acid and antacid combinations in this article.

By Elizabeth Scherer

More often than not an allergy can be reversed by using alternative methods to combat the symptoms. See what we uncovered about the relationship between exercising and nasal allergies.

By Bobbie Hasselbring

If you have a nasal allergy chances are that you are taking a decongestant to combat the symptoms, but be careful as they can have some side effects. Take a look at what the side effects of nasal decongestants can have on your body.

By Bobbie Hasselbring

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A physical exam is an important tool that your doctor uses to gauge how healthy you are. See what a physician is looking for in a physical exam with the helpful information inside this article.

By Bobbie Hasselbring

Antihistamines can give relief of most allergy symptoms but they can have some nasty side effects. Learn more about antihistamines and what side effects you should watch for.

By Bobbie Hasselbring

Antihistamines are a type of medication that can help ease the symptoms of an allergy. Discover how this drug can help treat and a wide range of allergies.

By Bobbie Hasselbring

How are allergy tests done? Learn more about how an allergy test is conducted, what you can expect and how to implement the result to treat your allergy symptoms.

By Bobbie Hasselbring

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Most of us dread the sinus drainage and congestion that comes with the annual cold. Imagine what a nuisance these symptoms become when they occur on a daily basis. Learn about chronic sinus congestion and how to cope with he condition.

By the editors of PureHealthMD

Digestive enzymes are substances secreted predominately by the stomach and small intestine. Learn about their function in digestion, and find out under what circumstances patients may need supplemental digestive enzymes.

By the editors of PureHealthMD

Eliminating dust mites completely is impossible, but you can greatly reduce their population in your home to cut down on the allergens they produce in their feces, which we can inhale into our lungs. Learn about controlling dust mites.

By the editors of PureHealthMD

The shoulder blade provides the foundation for proper shoulder joint function and shoulder health. Learn about the purpose of the shoulder blades and find out what problems can prohibit proper function.

By the editors of PureHealthMD

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Tension headaches can be debilitating. Many of us automatically reach for the bottle of medication when they hit, but there are other ways to find relief. Learn about the source of this pain and what headache exercises can do to help.

By the editors of PureHealthMD

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that generally refers to recurrent diarrhea and/or constipation. Learn about the discomfort and diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome.

By the editors of PureHealthMD

Flushing the sinuses can be very therapeutic for those suffering from acute or chronic nasal congestion or allergies. Learn the proper method for sinus flushing.

By the editors of PureHealthMD

Smoking is one of the many possible causes of back pain. Learn about the effects smoking has on back pain and some possible explanations as to why.

By the editors of PureHealthMD

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Yeast overgrowth may be a factor in several chronic conditions, such as chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia. Learn about the causes and treatment of yeast overgrowth.

By the editors of PureHealthMD

All the money and fame and influence in the world won't make it OK for you to eat bacon cheeseburgers if there's a history of heart disease in your family. While celebrities get to take a pass on some of life's unpleasant experiences, no one has immunity against heart attacks.

By Tom Scheve

It's hard to be prepared for death. Too much is unknown about what dying feels like or what happens after we die. However, we do know a bit about the process that occurs in the days and hours leading up to death.

By Molly Edmonds

There's a reason why the person hacking a lung up on public transportation is subject to such dirty looks -- he or she is subjecting the whole bus or train car to infection. But how do infections just hang in the air?

By Molly Edmonds

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If you've ever had to work through a nasty cold, you may have asked yourself why you ended up so sick in the first place.

Cholesterol occurs naturally in our bodies and it is often associated with a bad thing. Check out what we have uncovered about the relationship between cholesterol and a person's sex life.

By Molly Edmonds

Are looking for information on congestive heart failure? Take a look at what we have gathered for you on this subject inside this article.

By Maria Trimarchi

Do you how hypertension can affect many different parts of the body? Discover what hypertension is, how it afflicts the body and what you can do to avoid this illness.

By Maria Trimarchi

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High cholesterol is bad but can low cholesterol present any dangers? Find out the answer to this question and more in this article.

By Maria Trimarchi

Do you know what your eyes can say about your cholesterol levels? Check out what we have uncovered about the relationship between eyes and cholesterol.

By Maria Trimarchi