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Tai Chi and Qi Gong

… on two ideas: Energy, called qi or chi, flows through the body along "energy pathways" called meridians. If the flow … gentle, graceful, repeated movements. Nature, including the body, consists of opposing forces called yin and yang. Good … chi and qi gong movements in an attempt to help restore the body's balance of yin and yang. Tai chi is a series of …

Strep Throat Complications

… can be related either to the strep infection or to the body's immune response to the infection. Complications … from the strep infection spreading to other areas of the body. Infection can spread to the: Middle ear ( otitis media … . Toxic shock syndrome . Complications related to the body's immune response to strep bacteria Sometimes in …

Stress Management Imagery Exercises

… twisted rope slowly unwinding. Tension swirling out of your body and down the drain. You holding a remote control and … Imagine the sounds, smells, sights, and feelings. Let your body and mind respond as if you were actually there. Your … daily hassles and tensions. Close your eyes and scan your body for tension or discomfort. Picture the colour red and …

Thyroid Hormone Production and Function

… hormones affect every cell and all the organs of the body. Too much thyroid hormone speeds things up and too … slows things down. They: Control the rate at which your body burns calories (your metabolism). This affects whether … down or speed up your heartbeat. Can raise or lower your body temperature. Change how fast food moves through your …

Ayurveda

… Ayurvedic medicine is holistic, which means viewing the body and mind as a whole. Ayurveda treats more than a … of nature (space, air, fire, water, earth) combine in the body as three components (doshas) known as Vata, Pitta, and … basic elements of nature and to specific functions of the body. A balance of these doshas is thought to be required …

Coronary Artery Disease Should I Have Angioplasty for Stable Angina

… break open and cause a clot, not by large plaques that slow blood flow and cause angina symptoms. Whichever treatment … What is angioplasty? Angioplasty is a procedure to restore blood flow in narrowed coronary arteries . During … an X-ray. This helps the doctor see narrow parts that limit blood flow. The doctor uses the catheter to put a small …

Poisoning

… The medical assessment of symptoms is based on the body parts you have. If you are transgender or non-binary, … sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood thinners (anticoagulants), medicines that suppress the … sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood thinners (anticoagulants), medicines that suppress the …

Suicidal Thoughts or Threats

Foodborne Illness During Pregnancy

… poisoning. Pregnant women also need to take these extra precautions to avoid listeria infection. Wash fresh fruits … poisoning. Pregnant women also need to take these extra precautions to avoid listeria infection. Wash fresh fruits …

Dementia

… move the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body. Vision problems in one or both eyes, such as dimness, … a cause that can be treated. For example, you might have blood tests to check your thyroid or to look for an … future strokes The doctor may prescribe medicines for high blood pressure and high cholesterol. These drugs can't …