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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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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="8jihb-0-0"><span data-offset-key="8jihb-0-0">Some parts that make up the body's structure are </span><span class="adverb"><span data-offset-key="8jihb-1-0">incredibly</span></span><span data-offset-key="8jihb-2-0"> complex. Take the circulatory system, for example, which contains the heart and blood vessels. This system </span><span class="complexword"><span data-offset-key="8jihb-3-0">handles a lot of responsibility.</span></span><span data-offset-key="8jihb-4-0"> many crucial functions. It transports blood, nutrients, waste products, immune cells, and clotting cells. It is also </span><span class="adverb"><span data-offset-key="8jihb-5-0">closely</span></span><span data-offset-key="8jihb-6-0"> tied to the lymphatic system and our immune system. </span></div>
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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="8jihb-0-0"><span data-offset-key="8jihb-6-0">As you can see, no one part of our anatomy functions completely separate from the others. </span>All the parts of the structure must get along in order for the body to function.</div>
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General Interest

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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.

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.

Wellness

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The human brain is so much more than a three-pound block of grey matter. It controls all our life functions, conscious and unconscious. It encapsulates all our memories, emotions, creativity, and morals. There are only a few things in our body that are not governed by our brains.

The brain is made up of a cerebrum, cerebellum, and brainstem. Within that, it is further divided into two hemispheres and several lobes. The cerebrum handles basic senses like touch, vision, and hearing, as well as more complicated functions like speech, reasoning, and emotion. The cerebellum is responsible for movement, posture, and balance. The brainstem helps with unconscious functions like breathing, heart rate, sleep cycles, and swallowing.

Within the main part of the brain, the cerebrum, there are natural fissures. These fissures are called lobes, and each serves a specific function but do not work on their own. For example, the frontal lobe handles personality, behavior, and emotion; this cannot work without the parietal lobe. The parietal lobe interprets language as well as visual and audible senses. Without a lobe to interpret what we see and hear, we cannot for react to stimulus.

Brain

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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="bf7ku-0-0"><span data-offset-key="ad8go-0-0">There are a lot of strange methods doctors used to swear by. Medical history is chock-full of risky procedures with high mortality rates. </span><span class="hardreadability"><span data-offset-key="ad8go-1-0">Some ingredients thought of as medical essentials, like mercury and black salve, are these days proven to be dangerous</span></span><span data-offset-key="ad8go-2-0">. Before anesthetic, the best surgeons were the ones who could work the fastest. Crowds used to gather around individuals unfortunate enough to </span><span class="complexword"><span data-offset-key="ad8go-3-0">require</span></span><span data-offset-key="ad8go-4-0"> their teeth pulled. Doctors could make money by charging an observation fee.</span></div>
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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="3fj5k-0-0"><span data-offset-key="3fj5k-0-0">Looking far back enough, nobody knew about germs and bacteria. People thought sickness traveled through the air as miasma. They defined this miasma as pollution and noxious odors. The theory was that disease epidemics stemmed from rotting organic matter. Though this theory was later disregarded, believing in miasma kept things somewhat clean. People worked to remove anything rotten from their towns. </span><span class="hardreadability"><span data-offset-key="3fj5k-1-0">The miasma theory of disease was also responsible for doctors wearing beak-like masks to ward off the plague</span></span><span data-offset-key="3fj5k-2-0">. Because they believed odors caused disease, the beaks contained berries and flowers.</span></div>
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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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Mental health is a state of psychological and emotional well-being. It can also be seen as the absence of mental illness. A healthy brain is important for people of all ages. However, the prognosis for many patients dealing with mental illness is pretty good, and many people live healthy and happy lives by effectively managing their symptoms.

Just like medicine that is focused on physical ailments, there are varying degrees of severity to mental illnesses. Some illnesses range from very minor to extremely debilitating. And just like physical ailments, the sooner a patient can be accurately diagnosed and receive treatment, the better.

Maintaining good mental health and wellness is beneficial, but not easy. There can be a lot of reasons why a person develops a mental illness. The cause could be genetic, environmental, stress-based, situational, or the result of unresolved past trauma.

Unlike physical ailments, there is a stigma behind mental illness due to the fact that it is fairly invisible. You never know who is dealing with what unless they choose to tell you. In addition to this, it's a newer school of medicine than physical ailments and is constantly evolving and being re-written. The mental health section of Facty Health is a good place to learn more about specific mental illnesses, their symptoms, and their treatments.

Mental Health

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Immune System

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Stress is the natural response of the body to challenging events, causing your mind to be focused and alert. However, when stress doesn't subside, the effects can be serious.
Stress can disrupt your sense of well-being and lower the quality of your life. It is a medical problem that can be overwhelming and persistent, which interferes with your normal functioning. Most commonly, stress is related to work, family, personal issues or housing.

The most common symptoms of stress include physical complaints, fears and worries, rapid heart rate, upset stomach, and the avoidance of social interactions. While the cause of stress is uncertain, the problem is often a result of a combination of factors including brain chemistry, genetics, life events, and personality.

There are special stress therapies that address both the social environment and emotional needs of a person who is experiencing stress. Your doctor will evaluate all your symptoms in the context of your situation and life events, all while helping you overcome stress and prescribing suitable treatments.

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.

Stress

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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.

Dietary

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Known as "the master mineral," magnesium is responsible for more than 300 metabolic processes in the body. Magnesium deficiency can lead to a host of symptoms including calcium deficiency, poor heart health, muscle cramps, tremors, nausea, high blood pressure, and respiratory illness. As such, it is important to ensure you are getting enough magnesium -- specifically, experts recommend an average daily intake of 310 to 360 mg of magnesium from food. Magnesium supplements are used as needed, to correct magnesium deficiencies.
<h2>1. Soothe Asthma Symptoms</h2>
Magnesium contributes to relaxing the muscles of the airway. People with asthma can benefit from increasing their magnesium intake. Patients in the hospital for respiratory distress are sometimes given magnesium to ease gasping or wheezing. The mineral is even available in intravenous or nebulized forms for those who require more intensive treatment. The anti-inflammatory properties of magnesium can help soothe chest tightness when asthma acts up, and these effects can also ease anxiety. <img src="https://facty.mblycdn.com/uploads/fh/2017/08/419376361.jpg" width="1000" height="667" />
<h2>2. Builds Healthy Bones</h2>
Magnesium is essential for bone formation. It regulates calcium levels and activates vitamin D synthesis in the kidneys. The bones store more than fifty percent of the magnesium in the body. Studies indicate that the higher one's magnesium intake, the greater their bone mineral density. Those who get enough magnesium throughout their lives are at a lower risk of developing osteoporosis. This is especially important for older, post-menopausal women, as magnesium levels in the bones decrease as they age. <img src="https://facty.mblycdn.com/uploads/fh/2017/08/286003409.jpg" width="1000" height="667" />
<h2>3. Eases Muscle Cramps</h2>
Magnesium is a muscle relaxant. People who experience muscle spasms could have mild magnesium deficiencies and benefit from an increase. The mineral can also help alleviate cramps following trauma to the bone and speed recovery by taking the pressure off the muscle compensating for the injury. Endurance athletes, especially, can benefit from increased magnesium intake. As muscle fatigue sets in, cramps and small muscle spasms can affect athletic performance and lead to injuries during activity. <img src="https://facty.mblycdn.com/uploads/fh/2017/08/232712878.jpg" width="1000" height="667" />
<h2>4. Lowers Blood Pressure</h2>
Increasing magnesium intake can decrease blood pressure. Experts link high blood pressure to heart disease and stroke. In one study, magnesium supplements lowered blood pressure for hypertensive people. Results show that magnesium supplements may reduce blood pressure in those already suffering from high blood pressure but may not affect those with normal levels. <img src="https://facty.mblycdn.com/uploads/fh/2017/08/312824303.jpg" width="1000" height="667" />
<h2>5. Improves Cardiovascular Health</h2>
The heart muscle also benefits from magnesium, which helps regulate heartbeat and protects the organ from stress. Many stressors, such as muscle cramps, indigestion, pain, and even constipation, can influence the health of the cardiovascular system, and all these conditions may improve with magnesium. The mineral may also help lower cholesterol and blood pressure, two leading contributors to heart attack risk. Additionally, rapid administration of magnesium after a heart attack reduces the risk of mortality and is sometimes used to treat congestive heart failure by reducing irregular heartbeat. <img src="https://facty.mblycdn.com/uploads/fh/2017/08/123739936.jpg" width="1000" height="667" />
<h2>6. Improves Digestive Health</h2>
Magnesium may help prevent and relieve constipation thanks to its ability to relax the intestinal muscles, thereby allowing for smoother movement of food and waste through the gut. Magnesium also attracts water to the intestines, which softens stool for easier elimination. Doctors may recommend magnesium supplements to people who experience chronic constipation or prescribe a laxative with magnesium in it. Magnesium oxide has more laxative benefits than other forms.<img src="https://facty.mblycdn.com/uploads/fh/2017/08/583399804.jpg" width="1000" height="667" />
<h2>7. Reduces Risk of Diabetes</h2>
For those with metabolic syndrome or pre-diabetes, increasing magnesium may help prevent full-blown type-2 diabetes. Magnesium helps regulate blood sugar levels by reducing insulin resistance. Several studies report a link between magnesium deficiency and type 2 diabetes. In one study, people with diabetes who took magnesium supplements experienced improved blood sugar levels. <img src="https://facty.mblycdn.com/uploads/fh/2017/08/531008755.jpg" width="1000" height="667" />
<h2>8. Ease Anxiety and Depression</h2>
There is a well-known link between magnesium deficiency and symptoms of anxiety and depression. Since magnesium plays a major role in brain function and mood, people who do not have enough magnesium can experience mild anxiety or depression. During times of significant stress, the magnesium supply is used up more quickly by the body, leading to even more stress. Keep in mind that magnesium may help improve anxiety and depression specifically linked to magnesium deficiency. <img src="https://facty.mblycdn.com/uploads/fh/2017/08/559779211.jpg" width="1000" height="667" />
<h2>9. Boosts Athletic Performance</h2>
Magnesium supplements can increase exercise performance thanks to another role magnesium plays: disposing of lactic acid. During intense physical activity, lactic acid can build up in the muscles and cause pain. Controlled studies of both professional athletes and casual sports enthusiasts demonstrated improvements in race times and overall athletic performance in subjects taking magnesium supplements. The control group was noted to have much less improvement. Professional athletes and those who work out regularly need more magnesium than sedentary individuals.<img src="https://facty.mblycdn.com/uploads/fh/2017/08/549174217.jpg" width="1000" height="727" />
<h2>10. Reduces Inflammation</h2>
Magnesium deficiency can cause chronic inflammation, a symptom of many medical conditions including arthritis, Crohn's disease, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and numerous autoimmune diseases. Sufficient magnesium intake may reduce markers of inflammation. The minerals' anti-inflammatory properties may also help reduce the occurrence and intensity of flare-ups in certain conditions. <img src="https://facty.mblycdn.com/uploads/fh/2017/08/586169414.jpg" width="1000" height="667" />
<h2>11. Reduces Occurrences of Migraines</h2>
One of the symptoms of magnesium deficiency is a headache or a migraine. In one study, patients who regularly experienced migraines were given magnesium supplements for 12 weeks. In weeks 9-12, migraine attack frequency was reduced by 41 percent among magnesium takers. You may not have to take magnesium supplements to reduce the recurrence of migraines. Simply upping your intake of magnesium-rich foods could help.<b> </b>As with any chronic medical condition, consult with your specialist or primary care doctor before taking supplements. <img src="https://facty.mblycdn.com/uploads/fh/2017/08/566085970.jpg" width="1000" height="667" />
<h2>12. Increases Vitamin and Mineral Absorption</h2>
People who are deficient in magnesium are most likely low in other vitamins and minerals as well. Magnesium helps in regulating calcium levels, and it aids in the absorption of vitamin D. Without magnesium, you would not be able to properly absorb sodium, potassium, or phosphorus. Deficiencies in these vitamins and minerals can lead to serious medical concerns, making magnesium's job a vital one. <img src="https://facty.mblycdn.com/uploads/fh/2017/08/366258458.jpg" width="1000" height="667" />

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.

Food

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.

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