Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDehydration and AnxietyDehydration and MoodSymptomsTreatmentHow Much to DrinkBoosting Water IntakePreventing Anxiety Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Dehydration and Anxiety Dehydration and Mood Symptoms Treatment How Much to Drink Boosting Water Intake Preventing Anxiety Dehydration occurs when you haven’t consumed enough fluids to make up for fluid loss.Symptoms commonly include feeling thirsty and light-headed, having a dry mouth, and urinating less. A lesser-known side effect is that dehydration can lead to anxiety....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Depression?Physical SymptomsDiagnosisWhen to See a ProviderTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Depression? Physical Symptoms Diagnosis When to See a Provider Treatment Depressionis a mental health condition that causes sadness and low mood. We associate symptoms such as feeling down and losing interest in activities with depression, but depression can come with a host of physical symptoms as well....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHypertension and DiabetesHigh Blood Pressure SymptomsComplicationsTreatment and Prevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Hypertension and Diabetes High Blood Pressure Symptoms Complications Treatment and Prevention Diabetes and high blood pressure (hypertension) often occur together. A person with diabetes is twice as likely to have high blood pressure as someone who does not have diabetes. When you have diabetes, high blood sugar can damage your blood vessels and the nerves that help your heart pump....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesIs Diarrhea a Symptom of Diabetes?TreatmentWhen to See Your Healthcare ProviderPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Is Diarrhea a Symptom of Diabetes? Treatment When to See Your Healthcare Provider Prevention Diarrheais common among people living with diabetes, with about 75% of them reporting some type of gastrointestinal (digestive) symptoms.Chronic diarrhea, often seeming worse at night, may occur. Diabetic diarrhea is also associated with fecal incontinence....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns of Poor CirculationSupplements for Blood FlowL-arginineNiacinIronOmega-3 Fatty AcidsCapsaicinGingerCurcuminBeetrootOther Ways to Improve Circulation Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs of Poor Circulation Supplements for Blood Flow L-arginine Niacin Iron Omega-3 Fatty Acids Capsaicin Ginger Curcumin Beetroot Other Ways to Improve Circulation Certain dietary supplements that include vitamins, minerals, and herbs may help improve blood flow, or circulation, throughout the body. In the circulatory system, the heart acts as the hub of blood flow....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBack PainCausesIs It Serious?When to Get CarePain Relief Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Back Pain Causes Is It Serious? When to Get Care Pain Relief Back pain is not a common symptom of uncomplicated diverticulitis. If you have diverticulitis and experience back pain, another cause may be responsible, or a complication may have developed. As people age,diverticular diseasebecomes more common. “Diverticulosis” is the term used to describe when there are diverticula (small pouches) in the lining of the colon....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Dizziness?Is Dizziness a Symptom of Allergies?Treatment and Management of DizzinessWhen to See Your Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Dizziness? Is Dizziness a Symptom of Allergies? Treatment and Management of Dizziness When to See Your Healthcare Provider This article will explore whether dizziness could be a symptom of allergies. It also discusses potential causes of dizziness and treatments for allergies and this related symptom....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDizzinessConnectionTreatmentWhen to Seek CareFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Dizziness Connection Treatment When to Seek Care Frequently Asked Questions Dizzinesscan be a symptom of many different conditions. Though it is not considered a symptom ofhigh blood pressure(hypertension), it can indicatelow blood pressureon its own or frommedications that lower blood pressure. Read on to learn more about how blood pressure fluctuations can lead to dizziness and when to see a healthcare provider....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNutritionHealth BenefitsSide EffectsInteractionsStorage Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Nutrition Health Benefits Side Effects Interactions Storage Pomegranatejuice has become a popular drink, in large part due to much-trumpeted health claims. Pomegranates are the fruit of thePunica granatumtree. The fruit itself is bitter, so only the seeds are eaten. One pomegranate has nearly 30 milligrams (mg) ofvitamin C, about 40% of the daily recommendation....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTea and HydrationEffects of TeaWhy It Won’t Dehydrate YouDaily Water Intake Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Tea and Hydration Effects of Tea Why It Won’t Dehydrate You Daily Water Intake While certain types of tea contain caffeine, which can be mildly dehydrating, it’s typically not enough to significantly impact daily hydration and health.Even caffeinated teas, when consumed in moderation, can be hydrating because they’re mostly water....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Tea Decreases Iron AbsorptionFoods Affecting Iron AbsorptionResearch on Tea and IronTea With Meals Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Tea Decreases Iron Absorption Foods Affecting Iron Absorption Research on Tea and Iron Tea With Meals Some studies have suggested that drinking coffee, tea, and other caffeinated beverages inhibits iron absorption, but can herbal teas, such as chamomile,peppermint, or ginger tea, also reduce iron absorption?...

Drinking too muchwatercan cause dizziness, confusion, and nausea when your intake exceeds what yourkidneyscan eliminate through urination. On rare occasions, severe fluid overload, or water intoxication, can even be fatal. Too much water dilutes the amount ofsodiumin the blood needed for the body to function normally. Low sodium levels, known ashyponatremia, can affect many organ systems, most predominately thecentral nervous system. Drinking too much water is rarely a problem for healthy people, but you don’t have to have an underlying kidney condition for this to affect you....

Key TakeawaysOzempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are type 2 diabetes drugs that are occasionally prescribed to help with weight loss, and some users are questioning whether they might interfere with hormonal birth control.Ozempic and Wegovy are GLP-1 medications that could slow gastric emptying and subsequently affect the absorption rate of other medications.Mounjaro, which is slightly different from Ozempic and Wegovy, does feature a label warning that the absorption of oral contraceptives may be affected....