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Xiao Yao San is a blend of herbs used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). In TCM, Xiao Yao San is said to clear liver stagnation. Ongoing research is evaluating whether Xiao Yao San’s properties benefit such health conditions as hypertension (high blood pressure), functional dyspepsia (indigestion), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and various psychological disorders. As an herbal blend, Xiao Yao San contains several herbs and plants. The dried ingredients of Xiao Yao San can be hand-blended or purchased as a dietary supplement....

Part D is not the only way to get prescription drug coverage when you are a senior citizen or have a disability. There are some options you can use instead of a Part D plan and others you can use in addition to a Part D plan to get the coverage you need. You have a decision to make. If you are eligible for Part D, should you apply for it?...

Breast cancer can spread to axillary lymph nodes. Breast cancer staging often involve axillary lymph node biopsy because this is usually the first site where breast cancer spreads. And many types of breast cancer treatment can lead to axillary lymphadenopathy (swelling of these nodes). This article will outline the function of axillary lymph nodes and what happens when they are biopsied and dissected. The Function of Axillary Nodes The lymphatic system is comprised of lymph fluid, lymphatic vessels, and lymph nodes, as well as the spleen, tonsils, and adenoids....

“Te ves más gorda—parece que has subido un poco de peso,” fue el primer comentario que mi padre me hizo cuando nos vimos por primera vez después de siete meses de pandemia. Al principio del 2020, yo había estado haciendo varios trabajos por contrato. Habiéndome graduado recientemente de la universidad, estaba navegando esa nueva etapa de vida mientras trataba de descifrar cómo ganarme la vida. Pero cuando COVID-19 fue declarado pandemia en marzo, perdí todo mi trabajo en cuestión de días....

Headache and migraine triggers may differ from person to person, but headaches can be a symptom of heat-related disorders, such as heat exhaustion. Although heat itself doesn’t cause headaches, its effects on the body can. This article explains how environmental conditions and lifestyle factors during hot weather can cause headaches, as well as how to treat them. How Hot Weather Causes Headaches Dehydration Many people look forward to the summer months, because they can engage in more activities and sports outside....

Getting that sunkissed look without the dangers of sun exposure is appealing. Many people know that tanning beds can be dangerous, but what about spray tans? What’s really in the spray tans, and are the chemicals dangerous? Read on to find out more about what is known about the safety of spray tans and whether they’re as safe as some people might think they are. The Safety of Spray Tans From the standpoint of your exposure to ultraviolet rays (UV rays), spray tans are safe....

Nipple pain can be caused by hormonal changes from pregnancy or menstruation, trauma to the nipple from breastfeeding or sexual activity, allergy, infection, and more. While the cause of nipple pain usually isn’t serious, in rare cases, it can be a sign of breast cancer. Depending on the cause, nipple pain can extend into the areola—the ring of the pigmented skin around the nipple. Nipple pain may ache, tingle, throb, burn, or feel tender....

A cone biopsy, also called conization, is a surgical procedure that is used to remove a cone-shaped piece of tissue from the cervix and cervical canal. Cone biopsy is useful when diagnosing or treating cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN), a precancerous condition, or cervical cancer. Purpose of Test There are a few reasons why your healthcare provider may order a cone biopsy. In some cases, the procedure is recommended if a person receives abnormal Pap smear results....

After a gastrectomy surgery, you’ll have both a short hospital stay and then a longer recovery period at home. Most people will have restrictions on activity when first going home from the hospital. The healthcare team will give instructions on pain management, diet, safe activity levels, and when it will be possible to return to work or school. The recovery from surgery will be gradual and it may take several weeks to safely get back to pre-surgery activity levels....

An inguinal hernia is when a section of the intestine bulges through a weak spot in the inguinal canal. The inguinal canal is a passageway through the abdominal wall near the groin. The first sign of an inguinal hernia is usually an unexplained bulge in the groin area. This type of hernia can be present at birth or develop over time. This article looks at the causes, symptoms, and risk factors of an inguinal hernia, and how they are treated....

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a corkscrew-shaped bacteria that was identified in 1982 as a principal cause of stomach ulcers and chronic gastritis, conditions which were formerly believed to be caused by stress and poor diet. Symptoms of H. pylori may include stomach pain, bloating, nausea, and tarry stools. Blood, stool, and breath tests can be used to confirm the infection and may be followed by an endoscopic exam to look directly inside the stomach....

High arches (pes cavus) are the excessive, fixed flexion of the arch of the foot. While weight-bearing stress is typically distributed across the entire foot in people with normal arches, those with high arches carry their weight mainly on the heels, the lateral column of the foot (the entire side of the foot along the pinky toe area), and the balls of the feet. This places undue stress on the toes and ankles, leading to pain and instability....

In November 2020, when the pandemic’s second wave hit, Kiana Beaudin, enrolled member and executive director for Ho-Chunk Nation’s Department of Health, witnessed record-high COVID-19 cases. In one day, “our record high was 99 active cases,” Beaudin tells Verywell. Key Takeaways COVID-19 has had a disproportionate toll on Native American communities. Because every indigenous nation is autonomous and governs differently, their COVID-19 responses and vaccination efforts differ.Indigenous nations are vaccinating their communities at higher rates than U....

How can you best cope when you learn you have stage 4 colon cancer? What decisions will you need to make and what do you need to know to make the best choices for yourself personally? Let’s look at what having stage 4 colon cancer means, how long people usually live with this stage of the disease, and what you need to know to make the best decisions possible. What Is Stage 4 Colon Cancer?...

Hypertension (high blood pressure) means that blood flows through your arteries at higher-than-normal pressure. If left untreated, hypertension can cause complications such as heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. Hypertension affects nearly half of adults in the United States. An estimated 47% of Americans have systolic blood pressure greater than 130 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure greater than 80 mmHg, or are taking medication for hypertension. Hypertension is typically treated with heart-healthy lifestyle changes such as a healthy low-sodium diet and regular exercise....

The term “consolidation” is used to describe a disease process that replaces air in the lungs. Normally, your lungs consist of millions of tiny air-filled sacs called alveoli. By volume, your lungs are mostly air. When the lungs are diseased, the alveoli may be filled with something other than air. This might be pus (in the case of an infection), blood (in diseases that cause bleeding in the lungs), or fluid (in many other diseases)....

There is no cure for migraines. This means that adapting to life with migraines and learning how to cope may be the determining factors for your quality of life. While different strategies work for different people, the following are some general tips on how to navigate life with migraines. Emotional Having migraines means you are more likely to suffer from anxiety or depression than people who don’t have migraines. The relationship works in two ways....

Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is a medical condition in which the immune system attacks healthy cells in the brain and spinal cord. It is a lifelong disease with symptoms that can interfere with sleep at night and responsibilities and activities during the day. MS patients may experience symptoms that fluctuate, with some worse at night and others worse during the day. For example, muscle spasms and stiffness tend to get worse at night, while heat-related symptoms worsen during the day....

Poison ivy is an itchy, blistering rash that occurs when one’s skin comes in contact with the oil found on the leaves, stems, roots, and flowers of the poison ivy plant. A sticky chemical, urushiol oil, is quickly absorbed by the skin. The rash that results is actually a form of allergic contact dermatitis called Rhus dermatitis. While it resolves on its own in a week or more, the discomfort you experience in that time can be intense....

The wrist is one of the main joints affected by rheumatoid arthritis (RA) since this condition often starts in the small joints of the hand and wrist. About one in seven people in the United States has wrist arthritis. This condition can be mild to severe and cause a variety of symptoms, including wrist pain, that can disrupt everyday functioning. The wrist is the joint connecting the hand to the forearm, and is formed by the radius and the ulna bones....