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How peppermint oil may help nausea, IBS, itching, and more Original
Peppermint oil may help relieve headaches, nausea, irritable bowel syndrome, and itching. The essential oil has muscle-relaxing properties, which are responsible for many of its benefits. It's important to pick an organic peppermint oil for treatment since it's free from synthetic pesticides. Visit Insider's Health Reference library for more advice.
Does cold exposure improve metabolic health?
The idea of making yourself cold to improve health—with an ice bath, cold air, or dip in an icy lake—has been around for centuries. But in the past decade, research suggests there may be more benefits of cold exposure than we thought, like increased glucose uptake and improved insulin sensitivity. The basic idea is that when we expose our bodies to cold temperatures, they have to work harder and expend more energy to stay warm.
4 science-backed health benefits of peppermint oil and the best ways to use it Original
This article was medically reviewed by Jason R. McKnight, MD, MS, a family medicine physician and clinical assistant professor at Texas A&M College of Medicine. Putting peppermint oil on a damp washcloth and applying it to the forehead may calm nausea. Madeleine_Steinbach/Getty Images Peppermint oil may help relieve headaches, nausea, irritable bowel syndrome, and itching. The essential oil has muscle-relaxing properties, which are responsible for many of its benefits.
If you have both acne and dry skin, then your skincare routine may be to blame — here's how to fix it
This article was medically reviewed by Debra Jaliman, MD, a board-certified dermatologist with a private practice in New York City. Dry skin combined with acne is likely the result of a problematic skincare routine. Boy_Anupong/Getty Images Dry skin doesn't necessarily cause acne, but the products that you use to treat one issue may be worsening the other.
Elderberry may be one of the best immune-boosting fruits — here's how it can benefit your health
This article was medically reviewed by Samantha Cassetty, MS, RD, a nutrition and wellness expert with a private practice based in New York City. The color of elderberries comes from their antioxidant pigments. Westend61/Getty Images Elderberry can have many benefits for your heart and immune system due to its high concentration of vitamins and antioxidants.
How does the flu shot work? How it protects against the flu and why it changes every year Original
The formulation of the flu shot changes each year. Marko Geber/Getty The flu shot works by introducing your body to antigens, which produces antibodies that can help your immune system fight off a flu infection. The flu shot is made of inactivated flu viruses, so it can help you build immunity without actually making you sick.
Cholestasis of pregnancy is a rare liver condition that affects 1% of pregnancies in the US
caption The itching may come on gradually, so make sure to mention itchy hands and feet to your OB-GYN. source triocean/Getty Images Cholestasis of pregnancy occurs when there’s a buildup of bile in the blood. It’s a serious condition and in a small number of cases can lead to stillbirth. Cholestasis happens in about 1% of pregnancies in the United States.
Cholestasis of pregnancy is a rare liver condition that affects 1% of pregnancies in the US
caption The itching may come on gradually, so make sure to mention itchy hands and feet to your OB-GYN. source triocean/Getty Images Cholestasis of pregnancy occurs when there’s a buildup of bile in the blood. It’s a serious condition and in a small number of cases can lead to stillbirth. Cholestasis happens in about 1% of pregnancies in the United States.
Cholestasis of pregnancy is a rare liver condition that affects 1% of pregnancies in the US
triocean/Getty ImagesThe itching may come on gradually, so make sure to mention itchy hands and feet to your OB-GYN. Cholestasis of pregnancy occurs when there’s a buildup of bile in the blood. It’s a serious condition and in a small number of cases can lead to stillbirth. Cholestasis happens in about 1% of pregnancies in the United States.
Cholestasis of pregnancy is a rare liver condition that affects 1% of pregnancies in the US
Cholestasis of pregnancy occurs when there's a buildup of bile in the blood. It's a serious condition and in a small number of cases can lead to stillbirth. Cholestasis happens in about 1% of pregnancies in the United States. The condition usually occurs in the third trimester and causes severe itching — what doctors call pruritis — that begins in the palms of the hands and soles of the feet and can spread to other parts of the body.
Cholestasis of pregnancy is a rare liver condition that affects 1% of pregnancies in the US
Cholestasis of pregnancy occurs when there's a buildup of bile in the blood. It's a serious condition and in a small number of cases can lead to stillbirth. Cholestasis happens in about 1% of pregnancies in the United States. The condition usually occurs in the third trimester and causes severe itching — what doctors call pruritis — that begins in the palms of the hands and soles of the feet and can spread to other parts of the body.
What Does the Internet Teach Your Teen About Sex?
Source: mooremedia/Shutterstock By A.M. Hammond To sate their curiosity about sex and relationships, teens turn to their friends for advice, and of course, to the wide, wild expanse of the internet—which can be problematic if they wind up in unsavory digital spaces. An emerging body of research shows that boys are more likely than girls to go online for sexual information.
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