A nasal furuncle not only disturbs facial aesthetics, depending on its size and time of maturation, it can also be extremely painful. However, appropriate and timely treatment usually leads to a quick and uncomplicated healing. What is a nasal furuncle? A nasal furuncle most often results from inflammation of the hair follicles at the tip … Nasal Furuncle: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Saliva production or salivation occurs in the oral cavity by the numerous minor salivary glands in the oral mucosa and three major salivary glands also located in the oral cavity. Since saliva, in addition to its physical functions, also performs important biochemical tasks with regard to digestive initiation (sugar), defense against infection and relief of … Salivation (Saliva Production): Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Not only adults of different age groups suffer from an existing visual impairment. Even very young children and newborns can already develop a visual impairment. What is a visual impairment? A visual impairment is considered to be a more or less intense impairment of vision or the ability to perceive visually. Without treatment, a visual … Visual Impairment: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Sweet potato is very popular thanks to its sweet taste and versatile use. Despite its name, the tuber is only distantly related to the conventional potato. Originally, the plant comes from Latin and Central America; however, today it is also grown in Africa as well as some southern European countries. Here’s what you should know … Sweet Potato: Intolerance & Allergy
Carbohydrates are an important group of physiological energy sources. The group of substances produced by photosynthesis makes up the largest portion of biomass on Earth. What are carbohydrates? Carbohydrates are an important group of physiological energy carriers. The group of substances produced by photosynthesis makes up the largest portion of biomass on Earth and is … Carbohydrates: Function & Diseases
The large-fruited cranberry is best known by its English name, cranberry. In Low German, it is called Kraanbeere (= cranberry). The blueberry-like fruit sometimes comes into commerce in Germany under the name Kulturheidelbeere. This is what you should know about the large-fruited cranberry. The large-fruited cranberry is best known by its English name, cranberry. In … Large-fruited Cranberry: Intolerance & Allergy
Hormone balance refers to the interaction of all hormones in the body. It is controlled by the endocrine system. Disturbances in hormone balance can lead to serious diseases. What is hormone balance? Hormone balance refers to the interaction of all hormones in the body. It is controlled by the endocrine system. The body’s hormone balance … Hormone Balance: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
The ultralong feedback mechanism is a feedback process in the human body that is particularly important for hormone balance. One such self-regulating feedback loop is, for example, the interplay between the thyroid hormone and the thyrotropin (TSH) it releases. If this feedback loop is disturbed, it results in diseases such as Graves’ disease, an autoimmune … Ultralong Feedback Mechanism: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Antiphlogistics, or anti-inflammatories, include agents or treatments that curb inflammatory processes in the body. These are a reaction of the body’s tissues to external mechanical, physical, or infectious stimuli. When the body’s immune system is no longer able to fight off these stimuli, antiphlogistics are used. What are antiphlogistics? Antiphlogistics, or anti-inflammatories, include agents or … Anti-inflammatory Drugs: Effects, Uses & Risks
As a complex system, the hormone system controls the coordination of the functions of all organs of the organism. In humans, over thirty different hormones (messenger substances) are responsible for this. The medical specialty of endocrinology deals with the disorders within the endocrine system. What is the endocrine system? The endocrine system includes both endocrine … Endocrine System: Structure, Function & Diseases
Ginger is known to us as a spice plant, however, it is also highly valued in medicine. Among other things, the spicy tuber helps with nausea and in the treatment of rheumatic diseases. Occurrence and cultivation of ginger Today, it is impossible to imagine the shelves without ginger as a spice, especially the Asian cuisine … Ginger: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Garden blackroot is a traditional root vegetable. When peeled, it visually resembles asparagus plants. Therefore, it is colloquially called poor man’s asparagus. Other names for the vegetable are: True salsify, Spanish salsify or winter asparagus. Here’s what you should know about garden salsify. Garden black salsify is a traditional root vegetable. When peeled, it visually … Garden Black Root: Intolerance & Allergy