Dietary

Controlling your diet is a natural and effective way to help manage your health and wellness. Certain foods that can help to ease gastrointestinal pains, help treat diabetes and make IBS more manageable. When we think of the word “diet”, it’s easy to only think of hunger pains, cutting calories, and celebrity diets. It’s time to give your head a shake and see diets as a way to supplement your healthcare needs.

Maybe fad diets like Keto, Paleo, and the Mediterranean diet have piqued your interest. Did you know that these can be used as supportive care in addition to medical treatment? These diets might sound hard to get into, but we provide tons of diet-friendly meal ideas for you and your family.

If you’re dieting to get to your goal weight, we’ve got you there! We’ve got tons of low-calorie or low-carb recipes for you to try out. Maintaining a healthy weight is an important part of the lifestyle and wellness balance.

Lifestyle

Whether you're looking for the finest superfood or you're curious about the benefits of that starfruit you just picked up at the market, Facty has the details. From the best exercises to get fit fast to the real facts on the latest fad diet, we have the answers to your questions.

Respiratory

Breathing is something most of us take for granted. However, if you have difficulties breathing or suffer from certain diseases, you can benefit from respiratory therapy. It usually includes diagnostic procedures, critical care procedures (for example, asthma management and ventilation management), and therapeutic procedures.

Bacterial infections are the most common cause of respiratory problems. Smokers and people with chronic lung illnesses are at higher risk of developing a disease. Most often, antibiotics can effectively treat infections.

Your doctor can also prescribe specific therapeutic devices for your respiratory condition, for example, humidifiers, ventilators, suction equipment, and oximeters. These are necessary for people who have difficulty breathing on their own.

If you are on home oxygen therapy, special equipment can tell whether your oxygen saturation is adequate. You should also use special devices to monitor and record your condition regularly. Your doctor will be able to adjust your treatment plan based on this data.

Ailments

An "ailment" is a general term for minor to moderate physical illnesses, diseases, and disorders. In Facty Health, many different diagnoses fall under the ailment category. For example, acid reflux, eye disorders, skin problems, and GI problems, are considered an ailment.

In this category, you can discover natural home remedies for common symptoms. You will find that there is probably a miracle ingredient hiding in your pantry right now. Learn what foods to stay away from and which foods can help ease certain conditions. You can even learn to spot the early warning signs of some of the more severe diseases. Expect to find detailed and interesting information about the types of ailments, their symptoms, causes, and treatments.

If you have questions about a specific ailment or you just have a general curiosity for medicine, this would be a good place to start.

Skin

Your skin changes over time. Stress, lifestyle decisions, and the sun can make it feel tired and rough, not to mention numerous skin conditions that can affect nearly all of us. That's why skin treatments are not ‘one size fits all.' If you have been struggling with skin issues, and creams and antibiotics aren't helpful - or if you can't tolerate side effects of medicine - you could consider treatments that are provided by professional dermatologists.

 

From general dermatology services to special laser procedures, there is a treatment that can significantly improve your skin. Some of the most popular skin conditions that can be successfully treated include acne, contact dermatitis, skin lupus, connective tissue diseases, genetic disorder, congenital skin problems, blistering diseases, and T-cell lymphoma, to name a few.

 

Several types of medical procedures - for example, light therapy and chemical peels - may be helpful. Moreover, acne bacteria can be killed with heat energy and pulsing light. Special treatments also shrink oil glands to decrease oil production.

Diabetes

Diabetes is a metabolic disease; it is also termed diabetes mellitus. It is a long-term health condition. There are three different types. Diabetes 1 occurs when the body does not produce any insulin. Insulin is needed to regulate blood sugar levels. Diabetes 2 occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin. Gestational diabetes may affect females during pregnancy. High blood sugar levels lead to polyuria (frequent urination), polydipsia (increased thirst) and polyphagia (increased hunger).

Pre-diabetes is a condition where the cells in the body are becoming insulin resistant. Insulin injections, a special diet, and exercise are used to treat Diabetes 1, the second type is more common, and treated with tablets, following a special diet, and insulin injections may be needed, but are not a daily treatment. People with diabetes may develop secondary health problems - eye complications, such as diabetic retinopathy, hypertension, foot complications, hearing loss and many health risks increase with diabetes. The body also heals much more slowly.

Conditions

"Condition" is a general term for particular abnormal diseases that negatively affect a part or all of the body. Conditions are not due to any external injury. Therefore, a broken bone does not classify as a condition, whereas Herpes, OCD, Shingles, and Ulcers do.

Medical conditions are classified by specific symptoms and signs. While each person's experiences can vary, there are consistent signs and symptoms that doctors will look for when diagnosing their patients. We always recommend that people seek a professional diagnosis. Afterward, supplement medical advice and opinion with accurate and easy to read information.

Most people only spend an average of a couple minutes with their doctor during a checkup. Oftentimes patients don't receive the fullest explanation of their diagnosis. Easily search through the vast amount of articles that Facty Health offers for ones that address your specific needs. From there, allow us to help you with those unanswered questions.

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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="87abn-0-0"><span data-offset-key="87abn-0-0"><span data-text="true">The flu is an infectious disease also known as the influenza virus. The symptoms of the flu are </span></span><span class="complexword"><span data-offset-key="87abn-1-0"><span data-text="true">similar to</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="87abn-2-0"><span data-text="true"> the common cold. But the flu is often accompanied by fever, headache, sore throat, and muscle soreness. Symptoms can range from mild to severe, depending on the person that it is affecting. It is most dangerous for those with compromised immune systems, newborns, and seniors.</span></span></div>
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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="dgmp8-0-0"><span data-offset-key="dgmp8-0-0"><span data-text="true">Influenza affects millions of people each year. Approximately 250,000 to 500,000 people die each year due to the virus. Although these deaths are almost exclusive to those in the high-risk category.</span></span></div>
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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="c7r3i-0-0"><span data-offset-key="c7r3i-0-0"><span data-text="true">The virus spreads through the air through coughs and sneezes. Symptoms can occur two days after exposure. Doctors usually recommend getting a yearly vaccine which can reduce people's risk. Frequent hand washing and good hygiene is another way to increase your immunity.</span></span></div>
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Wellness

Wellness is associated with your lifestyle. Wellness depends on many factors, such as proper weight control, good nutrition, avoiding risk factors such as alcohol abuse and smoking and exercise. People who manage their lifestyle are more productive, healthier and have fewer workplace absences.

Since lifestyle is the leading factor determining your general health, it is important to set healthy goals and have control over your life. The choices you make have a huge influence on your wellness; therefore consistent self-care is vital. While medicine can cure the disease, the wellness lifestyle encourages you to take responsibility for your life.

Wellness is not an absence of diseases. It is an approach developed to achieve the balance between social and emotional functioning. Wellness is a process through which you start making choices towards a healthier lifestyle.

Wellness is a positive approach to life, which emphasizes the importance of the mind and spirit. A wellness-oriented lifestyle means that everything you feel, say and do has an impact on your health.

One out of every nine men in the U.S. receives a diagnosis for prostate cancer during their lifetime, though the disease is rarely fatal, and the majority of men experience no symptoms in the early stages. This type of cancer is usually slow&#x2d;growing.

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There are many different types of cancer and it can start in any part of the body. Cancer is when cells start to grow and mutate, therefore, crowding the body and pushing out the normal healthy cells. Cancer can also spread from one part of the body to another, and its severity is referred to in as stages 1 to 4.

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Its hard to pin down specific cancer only symptoms as it goes hand in hand with many ailments such as weight loss, night sweats, a cough, problems going to the toilet, aches and pains and sores that won’t heal. However, if you find a lump under the skin in any area of your body, a doctor should check you immediately.

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Chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery are the most common forms of cancer treatment. The type of treatment you will need depends on the type of cancer it is, as it will respond differently if it is in the form of a tumor, or in the blood or bones.

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Bladder or urinary tract infections (UTI) are one of the most common bacterial infections. Being aware of the symptoms can help prevent complications.

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A bladder infection is the most common kind of urinary tract infection or UTI. Along with the bladder, it is possible for the ureters, urethra, and even the kidneys to become infected. Specifically, a bladder infection occurs when bacteria have been able to grow inside the bladder.

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A person might first notice a bladder infection when they experience pain or burning during urination. For women, a bladder infection is most likely to occur as a result of bacteria from the bowel reaching the urethra and, in turn, the bladder. For men, it's most likely that the restriction of regular urine flow caused the infection – in many cases, this might be an enlarged prostate.

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Bladder infections can be treated with antibiotic medication, as well as drinking lots of fluids which help to flush out the bacteria from the bladder and the urinary tract. Eating healthily and drinking more water can also reduce the chances of the infection recurring.

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Causes of pain in the arm can range in severity. Though often traced to exertion or minor injury, long&#x2d;lasting or intense pain could be more serious.

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Your body is where you reside all of the time. Even when you're asleep, it's hard at work keeping you alive and well. Many of its functions are automatic like your breathing and your metabolism. Sometimes your body can start to break down or malfunction. Often these problems are environmental or genetic, but sometimes they are due to the lifestyle choices that we make.

Preventing these problems can be done by controlling your diet, exercising right, getting enough sleep, and easing up on your indulgences. You don't have to cut out everything indulgent, after all, happiness has some of the best health benefits of all. A healthy lifestyle can be the best preventative medicine. Though preventative care can help, your body can still present issues. Facty Health can be where you go to learn more about the particular issues that you are facing. Whether it is severe (like abscesses, tumors, or STIs) or non-severe (like nosebleeds, canker sores, or rashes), we have got information about it.

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Dizziness can make a person feel off&#x2d;balance and increase the risk of a fall. Many things can lead to dizziness, some serious and others more minor.

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A healthy gut is an important component of a strong immune system and good health overall. These foods can keep your stomach happy and healthy.

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Ginseng is one of the most popular herbal remedies for a long list of conditions and ailments. The benefits of ginseng have been tapped for centuries by the Chinese and Native Americans to help people reap the many health benefits of this wonder herb.

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Which nutrients your body will get and how much depends on your diet. Nutrients are chemical substances that help your body maintain tissues, make energy, regulate different processes, etc. Nutrition is the process of taking nutrients from various foods. There are six classes of nutrients: lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, water, minerals, and vitamins.

The third three classes are known as macronutrients because our bodies need them in large quantities. Lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins are unique because they are the only elements that provide the body with energy. Energy is measured in calories.

Water is also a nutrient that some scientists categorize as a macronutrient because our bodies need it in large quantities. Water is quickly lost through sweat and evaporation, so you need to fill up by drinking liquids and eating fruits, vegetables and other foods that contain water.

Consuming a healthy diet with vegetables, fruits, protein, and dairy ensures the body has enough nutrients to use.

Food

The foods you eat have a huge influence on your ability to enjoy life. One of the main effects of food is the feeling you get from eating a delicious meal. There are many different chemical substances in food, including macronutrients, micronutrients, water and dietary fiber. Macronutrients, for example, protein, are present in large amounts. Micronutrients are present in smaller quantities, for example, vitamins.

Food can also contain flavors, colors, active substances such as steroids, caffeine and salicylates, additives and natural toxins. Different characteristics of food depend on the presence of chemicals in them.
The chemical nature of food can be changed by preservation, storage and, of course, cooking. Moreover, food chemicals can interact with each other. For example, the way in which our bodies absorb carbohydrates depends on dietary fiber, even though our bodies don't absorb the fiber itself.

Which foods you eat have long-term effects on your health. Healthy foods help prevent some chronic diseases and decrease recovery periods from the disease.

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We spend around 1/3 of our lives sleeping. Unsurprisingly, many health issues stem from difficulties sleeping, but sleep position can impact wellness, too. Some studies indicate that changing sleep positions can ease certain illnesses and conditions. Additionally, some postures could aggravate already-existing issues.

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Anatomy

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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="1smsj-0-0"><span data-offset-key="1smsj-0-0">Anatomy is a branch of biology. This branch of science in particular deals with organisms and their biological structure. Human anatomy, along with physiology and biochemistry, forms the basis of medicine.</span></div>
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General Interest

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Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation throughout the digestive tract. Most people experience symptoms in the small intestine and colon, spreading into the bowel tissue. While the exact cause is unknown, scientists found heredity and a malfunctioning immune system may play a role.

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Crohn’s Disease is a condition of the bowel and gastrointestinal tract. Caused by an abnormal response in the immune system, this disease is often hereditary and is also more common in those under 30.

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Symptoms are similar to that of Gastritis: abdominal pain, weight loss, bloating and diarrhoea, but with Crohn’s, you must also be aware of mucus or puss in your stools, rectal bleeding and severe pain and fever.  It can also lead to other parts of the body becoming inflamed such as the joints, skin, eyes and mouth.

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Blood tests, stool samples, and x-rays will need to be done then your doctor will help treat you with continued medications, nutritional supplements or surgery if needed.

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Pregnancy tests are fairly reliable these days, but they aren't right 100% of the time. To avoid surprises, women and their partners should know the ten most frequent early pregnancy signs.

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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="cp86s-0-0"><span data-offset-key="cp86s-2-0"><span data-text="true">The first trimester shows how your body is adjusting to its new state. During this trimester, women can experience mood swings, weight gain, cramps, and cravings. Some women even begin to feel morning sickness at this point. </span></span></div>
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Family

Family is important. We grow up in them and dream of starting our own. Whether we want two and a half kids and a Golden Retriever or no kids and a condo in Spain, those ideas start brewing early and are bound to change and grow over time.

But creating and managing a household, whatever its makeup, is no easy feat! That's why Facty is here — to provide you with some tips and ideas for getting everything out of your family, whether it's big or small, nuclear or unique, biological or hand-selected. From preparing for a new baby to making the most of retirement, we can help!


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Pacemakers prevent or reduce irregular heartbeats. They are implanted under the skin to treat symptoms of bradycardia or slow heart rate.

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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="84udb-0-0"><span data-offset-key="84udb-0-0"><span data-text="true">The heart is a muscular organ about the size of a fist located in the upper chest between the lungs. Its job is to pump blood throughout the entire body, supplying it with oxygen and nutrients.</span></span></div>
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Heel pain affects the back or underside of the foot, often producing a sharp pinching or dull ache. Although heel pain is unlikely to be a symptom of a serious condition, it can get in the way of enjoying everyday activities. We use our feet a lot, and this kind of pain tends to be distracting, if not debilitating.

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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="7t9a1-0-0"><span data-offset-key="7t9a1-0-0"><span data-text="true">The human foot is a structure consisting of bones, muscles, joints, and soft tissue. Feet bear the weight of the human body, allowing us to stand, walk, run, jump, and do a lot of other things as well! Though they are strong, they can be quite fragile at times.</span></span></div>
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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="5rk5p-0-0"><span data-offset-key="5rk5p-0-0"><span data-text="true">There are 26 bones in the human foot. These bones come in three categories: tarsal bones, the metatarsal bones, and phalanges. The foot itself comes in three parts. There is the hind foot, which includes the ankle and heel. There is the midfoot, consisting of the bones that form the arches of the feet. And there is the forefoot, containing the metatarsals and phalanges (toes).</span></span></div>
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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="9ssro-0-0"><span data-offset-key="9ssro-0-0"><span data-text="true">Because of its position in the body, and its frequent use, the foot is prone to sprains, breaks, and infection. Genetic factors, such as fallen arches flat feet, can cause back and leg pain. Feet contain pressure points that connect to the rest of our bodies. Reflexology is a type of massage </span></span><span class="adverb"><span data-offset-key="9ssro-1-0"><span data-text="true">solely</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="9ssro-2-0"><span data-text="true"> focused on the feet. This type of massage activates the foot's pressure points. Foot health is important to </span></span><span class="complexword"><span data-offset-key="9ssro-3-0"><span data-text="true">overall</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="9ssro-4-0"><span data-text="true"> body health. When they cramp, swell, or tingle it can bring you great discomfort.</span></span></div>
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Blood has four main components, with red blood cells being the most abundant of the four. Red blood cells contain important molecules that allow them to carry oxygen and carbon dioxide through the body. They are flexible and can change shape easily, allowing them to fit through blood vessels of any size.

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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="8t9tm-0-0"><span data-offset-key="8t9tm-0-0"><span data-text="true">There are about 1.5 gallons (or 5.5 liters) of blood in the average adult body. Blood regenerates every second. Two million new red blood cells a second, to be exact. We all know that the circulatory system transports oxygen throughout the body. </span></span><span class="hardreadability"><span data-offset-key="8t9tm-1-0"><span data-text="true">But did you know that it also transports electrolytes, carbon dioxide, hormones, and amino acids</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="8t9tm-2-0"><span data-text="true">? </span></span></div>
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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="2djib-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2djib-0-0"><span data-text="true">Blood consists of red cells, white cells, platelets, and plasma. The circulatory system closely relates</span></span><span data-offset-key="2djib-2-0"><span data-text="true"> to the lymphatic system. </span></span><span class="hardreadability"><span data-offset-key="2djib-3-0"><span data-text="true">Lymph fluid is plasma that has filtered through the body and returned to the lymphatic system</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="2djib-4-0"><span data-text="true">. </span></span></div>
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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="71uvp-0-0"><span data-offset-key="71uvp-0-0"><span data-text="true">The circulatory system is prone to cardiovascular diseases. For example, stroke, hypertension, and heart failure affect these areas. Healthy eating, exercise, and restricting tobacco and alcohol intake prevent conditions like these. Certain conditions, like high and low blood pressure, are hereditary. It is important to know your family history. Inform your doctor of any history of heart problems.</span></span></div>
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