… eye — or trying to remove an object with your finger — may end up abrading the cornea and creating a much more serious situation, he says.Instead, allow your tears to flow in response to the …
… by your respiratory system to combat inflammation.What causes mucus overproduction?Your body can go into overdrive creating mucus when you:Have a cold.Have irritated sinuses (sinusitis).Have allergies.Are exposed to smoke or …
… produce a sticky film (plaque). Acid in the plaque wears down the outer tooth layer (enamel), eventually creating a cavity.The main symptom of tooth decay is sensitivity when eating or drinking foods and beverages …
… GI) tract. The gut is responsible for digesting and absorbing your food and drink, as well as creating and eliminating waste.You have bacteria throughout your body, but your colon and large intestine are the …
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… this recipe featuring roasted beets, balsamic vinegar and a few items from your spice rack.Or get creative by mixing roasted beets, fresh figs, walnuts and bacon for a unique salad.Beet burgers?One of …
… be due to weak contraction or stiffness. This can allow fluid to back up in your lungs, creating a condition called pulmonary edema. Your body coughs persistently in an effort to eliminate the excess fluid …
… workplace behaviors reported that “[e]ven the actions of a single toxic person can have ripple effects, creating more widespread discontent and conflict. In other words, one bad apple can spoil the whole barrel.”If …
… iced teas, too — without added sugar or preservatives.Cold drink recipesNot sure where to start on the creative front? Registered dietitian Julia Zumpano, RD, LD, shares some fun recipes to cool you off when just …
… is unplugging your body’s natural alarm system.“Let’s say your shoe is rubbing wrong and creating a blister,” says Dr. Nicolosi. “Normally, you’d stop what you were doing if you felt it …
… cell. That’s why it’s effective for injections in a hospital; it dehydrates and kills germs creating a sterile injection site.Alcohol is also a diuretic, meaning it causes your body to eliminate fluids …
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