9 Impressive Health Benefits of Kalonji (Nigella Seeds) Overview Also known as black cumin, nigella, or by its scientific name Nigella sativa, kalonji belongs to the buttercup family of flowering plants. It grows up to 12 inches (30 cm) tall and produces a fruit with seeds that are used as a flavorful spice in many …
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How to Identify and Treat a Food Phobia Fear of food Cibophobia is defined as a fear of food. People with cibophobia often avoid food and drinks because they’re afraid of the food itself. The fear may be specific to one type of food, such as perishable foods, or it may include many foods. A phobia is …
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Understanding Hemosiderosis What is hemosiderosis? When your red blood cells die, they release that iron, which becomes hemosiderin. Hemosiderin is one of the proteins (along with ferritin) that stores iron in your body’s tissue. Excessive accumulation of hemosiderin in tissues causes hemosiderosis. This condition is different from hemochromatosis, which is an inherited condition that causes you …
Viremia What is viremia? Viremia is a medical term for viruses present in the bloodstream. A virus is a tiny, microscopic organism made of genetic material inside a protein coating. Viruses depend on a living host, like a human or animal, for survival. They survive by invading cells and using those cells to multiply and …
What Is Jujube Fruit? Nutrition, Benefits, and Uses Overview Jujube fruit, also known as red or Chinese date, is native to Southern Asia but has become popular around the world. These small round fruits with a seed-containing pit grow on large flowering shrubs or trees (Ziziphus jujuba). When ripe, they’re dark red or purple and …
Calcinosis Cutis Overview Calcinosis cutis is the accumulation of calcium salt crystals in your skin. The calcium deposits are hard bumps that don’t dissolve. The shape and size of the lesions vary. This is a rare condition that has many different causes. These range from infection and injury to systemic diseases like kidney failure. Often …
Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve The lateral femoral cutaneous nerve is a branch of the lumbar plexus, exiting the spinal cord between the L2 and L3 vertebrae. It emerges at the lateral edge of the psoas muscle group, below the ilioinguinal nerve, and then passes beneath the iliac fascia and the inguinal ligament. It divides into two …
Everything You Should Know About Tailor’s Bunion What is tailor’s bunion? A tailor’s bunion, also called a bunionette, is a bony lump that forms along the side of the little toe. It happens when the fifth metatarsal bone enlarges or shifts outward. The fifth metatarsal is the very bottom bone on the little toe. A …
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Notalgia Paresthetica What is notalgia paresthetica? Notalgia paresthetica (NP) is a nerve disorder that causes intense and sometimes painful itching in your back. It mainly affects the area between the shoulder blades, but the itch can spread to your shoulders and chest. The name of this disorder comes from the Greek words “notos” (“back”) and …
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