Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHome RemediesOTC TherapiesPrescriptionsSurgeries and ProceduresCAM Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Home Remedies OTC Therapies Prescriptions Surgeries and Procedures CAM Vertigocan be treated with a wide range of options. The same treatment doesn’t work for everyone. The type of treatment you need depends on the cause of your problem. In some cases, the issue resolves on its own. Some of the most common treatments include lifestyle changes, prescriptions, and certain therapy methods....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It WorksUnlikely BenefitsPossible BenefitsPrecautions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Works Unlikely Benefits Possible Benefits Precautions There is no scientific proof that putting Vicks VapoRub on your feet will help ease a cough and other cold symptoms. However, there is some evidence that putting Vicks VapoRub on your feet with socks can improve cracked heels, ease foot pain, and treat toenail fungus....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Big Are Your Intestinal Villi?Conditions That Can Damage VilliWhen to See a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Big Are Your Intestinal Villi? Conditions That Can Damage Villi When to See a Healthcare Provider Intestinal villiare tiny, finger-like projections made up of cells that line the entire length of yoursmall intestine. Villi absorb nutrients from the food you eat and then shuttle them into your bloodstream so they can travel where they’re needed....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefitsNutritionDeficiencySide EffectsWho Should Avoid It? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits Nutrition Deficiency Side Effects Who Should Avoid It? Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is a water-soluble compound involved in over 100 enzyme reactions in the body.It is crucial for brain development and immune system function. The role of vitamin B6 has been studied extensively for cancer, dementia, and heart health. However, a lot of the evidence is mixed....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPrescriptionsSurgeriesOTC TherapiesHome Remedies and LifestyleComplementary and Alternative MedicineExperimental TreatmentsNext in Vitiligo GuideLiving Well with Vitiligo Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Prescriptions Surgeries OTC Therapies Home Remedies and Lifestyle Complementary and Alternative Medicine Experimental Treatments Next in Vitiligo Guide On its own, vitiligo is usually notpainfuland is not life-threatening. Some people with the condition choose not to treat it because it does not affect their health or self-esteem....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSelf-ChecksPhysical ExaminationLabs and TestsImagingDifferential DiagnosesNext in Von Hippel-Lindau GuideHow Von Hippel-Lindau Is Treated Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Self-Checks Physical Examination Labs and Tests Imaging Differential Diagnoses Next in Von Hippel-Lindau Guide Von Hippel-Lindau(VHL) disease is diagnosed through a physical exam, laboratory testing, and imaging. seksan Mongkhonkhamsao / Getty Images Self-Checks/At-Home Testing There aren’t currently any at-home testing kits to diagnose VHL....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLifestyleOTC MedicationsPrescriptionsSurgeries and ProceduresComplementaryNext in Von Hippel-Lindau GuideLiving With Von Hippel-Lindau Disease Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Lifestyle OTC Medications Prescriptions Surgeries and Procedures Complementary Next in Von Hippel-Lindau Guide Although there is no cure forVon Hippel-Lindau(VHL) disease, the symptoms it causes can be treated. Often, the most common treatment is surgery to remove the cyst or tumor causing the problem. If the tumor is cancerous, medications such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or targeted therapy may also need to be given....

Walking is a safe and effective form of exercise for nearly everyone, including people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This low impact activity (meaning it’s easy on joints) can improve the body’s ability to use oxygen, build endurance, strengthen muscles, and enhance an overall sense of well-being.A regular walking routine also can make it easier for someone with COPD to be more self-sufficient and better able to tolerate exercise....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It Promotes Weight LossOther BenefitsPlansEffects on AppetiteTips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Promotes Weight Loss Other Benefits Plans Effects on Appetite Tips Walkingis an excellent form of exercise to help meet weight goals and improve overall health and fitness. You can benefit from various walking speeds and amounts of time spent walking. There are lots of ways to create a walking plan that fits your needs....

For most of us, a day of thunderstorms on a summer Saturday means staying inside with a cup of tea and a good movie. For others, though, a thunderstorm may be a brutal trigger for a headache. Landscapes, Seascapes, Jewellery & Action Photographer / Getty Images Let’s read about the science behind how a thunderstorm and other weather-related changes may precipitate head pain. Weather as a Headache Trigger It’s fairly common for a person withheadachesormigrainesto subjectively report weather as a trigger for their attacks....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHealthy WeightEffect on PeriodEffects of Weight GainEffects of Losing WeightTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Healthy Weight Effect on Period Effects of Weight Gain Effects of Losing Weight Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Gaining weight or losing weight can have animpacton your menstrual cycle—either positive or negative. For example, a weight change might take you from irregular to regular, or it might make your periods come less frequently or stop altogether....

You probably recognize if you need to lose some weight, but how might weight loss improve your sleep? And how much weight do you need to lose? Fromsnoringtosleep apnea, weight loss can have significant benefits and lead to better rest. Discover how weight loss may improve your sleep and reduce your risk of sleep apnea. Universal Images Group / Getty Images Excessive Weight Can Ruin Your Sleep For those who are overweight or obese, this excessive weight can be ruining your sleep and your health....

If you’re frequently tossing and turning at night, you might want to consider swapping out your comforter for a weighted blanket tohelp you sleep. A weighted blanket is a knit or sewn blanket that is weighed down with a heavy material or with sand, rice, or plastic beads.This extra weight can provide a calming sensation to some people, according toMichelle Drerup, PsyD, DBSM, a licensed psychologist and Director of Behavioral Sleep Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic....