Search Results for: inflammation

Physician hold a copper IUD in hand showing how small it is

October 21, 2022/Women's Health

What You Need To Know About Using a Copper IUD for Birth Control

… is wrapped in a copper wire. The copper triggers an immune response in your uterus that causes inflammation, which makes it difficult for sperm to survive.“Copper creates an environment that’s toxic to sperm …

Plated salmon marsala, with leafy greens

October 31, 2024/Recipes

Recipe: Salmon Marsala

… another reason to use olive oil beyond this recipe, it has polyphenols and other antioxidants to fight inflammation and free radicals, keeping your cells in peak condition and helping to prevent diseases down the road …

December 30, 2022/Digestive

What You Should Know About Your Gut Health

… gut microbiome, plays a role in your body’s ability to digest food, metabolize nutrients and reduce inflammation.Stranger thingsThis story from gastroenterologist Bret Lashner, MD, sums up nine weird facts you may not have …

Person eating healthy meal of salmon, rice and veggies

May 27, 2025/Skin Care & Beauty

How To Make Your Hair Grow Faster

… go-tos for strengthening your hair (nails and skin, too).“Biotin improves hair growth and helps with inflammation,” Dr. Bergfeld notes. “The hair follicle, the skin and the nails all benefit.”Get your fill of …

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March 21, 2024/Skin Care & Beauty

6 Natural Ways To Find Relief From Rosacea

… or fully manage rosacea on their own, they can be helpful, especially when it comes to reducing inflammation and redness.Aloe veraAloe vera has a great reputation when it comes to alleviating a nasty sunburn …

Child snoring during his nap while sleeping on his front.

February 8, 2023/Children's Health

Does Your Child Snore? These Could Be the Reasons Why

Not all kids are quiet when they sleep.On average, 1 in 10 children snore during the night — and we’re not talking about the occasional little stuffy nose sound, either. This is the sort …

Plate of grilled chicken on a bed of wheat pasta and cooked spinach on a wooden table

December 7, 2023/Recipes

Recipe: Grilled Chicken Pasta With Spinach and Garlic

… doesn’t come to mind. But garlic has quite a few perks to offer, from bacteria- and inflammation-fighting properties to helping regulate your blood pressure. Spinach: Though it may not look like it, this …

Ginger tea in a clear glass cup surrounded by ginger root with honey and lemons in the background.

October 25, 2023/Primary Care

Does Ginger Ale Really Help With Nausea?

… of certain chemotherapy treatments. Fresh ginger contains a compound called gingerol, which includes antioxidant properties and reduces inflammation.So, how should you use ginger? Peel it and mix with decaf tea or warm water.Dr …

chopped and whole onions on cutting board

May 30, 2023/Nutrition

Stop the Tears: Why Onions Are Good for You

They may bring tears to your eyes and a stench to your breath. But onions also add a lot of flavor to dishes. Whether you like this root vegetable raw or cooked, there are many …

Person elevating broken and bruised toe on pillow.

December 6, 2021/Orthopaedics

Suspect a Broken Toe? How To Tell – and What Not To Do

Maybe it happened while stumbling around your house barefoot in the dark or while running up a flight of stairs. But we’ve all done it: stubbed a toe hard. In those first few moments …