The meninges are the membranes covering the brain, which are full of blood vessels. Meningitis is the inflammation of the meninges. There are two causes of meningitis: viruses and bacteria Viral meningitis is debilitating but not as severe as bacterial meningitis, which is less common but can be fatal.

Complications of bacterial meningitis may require specific treatment. Rest, fluids, and good nutrition, as well as measures to control fever and relieve pain, will ease discomfort and aid in re
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Hypothyroidism occurs if your thyroid gland, which is a gland located in your neck, is producing too little thyroid hormone. When your thyroid hormone does not meet the needs of your body, it causes "slowing-down" of your body's processes. You may experience from mild to severe symptoms depending on the severity of the disease.

Many people want to treat hypothyroidism safely and effectively using natural treatments. Often doctors will recommend treatment with prescription medications that hel
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Repetitive actions which stress the knee joints such as competitive jump roping or track and field events can cause chondromalacia patella. Injury such as a knee fracture or even a dislocation can be a contributing factor. Improperly aligned bones in the foot or knee are another cause of the anterior knee pain.

Pain behind the kneecap usually results from a direct blow or a fall, or it may result from maltracking, meaning that the kneecap is pulled off its normal path, usually to the outside
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A 2005 study published in BioFactors came to a similar conclusion. Twenty one patients with congestive heart failure were given CoQ10 supplements and then a placebo. The patients were found to have signficiantly improved left ventricular contraction in their hearts while taking the CoQ10 in comparison with the placebo. In addition, no side effects were reported.

Cardiovascular disease is still the leading cause of death among Americans and Britons alike. Heart disease also kills more women th
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Back pain during pregnancy usually develops because of a the physiologic and biomechanical changes that occur during pregnancy. As abdominal muscles are stretched they become ineffective in maintaining a neutral posture. Because of the change in posture, the ligaments and supporting muscles become weak, and the spine loses stability. Just as pain would develop if you were to hold your finger back as far as it would go for a prolonged period of time, so would straining the ligaments in your spine
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