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Reiki is a form of alternative therapy that began in Japan in the early 20th century. There is no scientific evidence to support the effectiveness of Reiki in preventing, treating, or curing any medical condition. Reiki can, however, complement medical treatment of various diseases and does not act as a substitute for standard treatment options....

Body dysmorphic disorder facts* *Body dysmorphic disorder facts medical author: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a mental illness characterized by a preoccupation with minor or imaginary physical flaws, usually of the skin, hair, and nose. The cause of body dysmorphic disorder is not well understood. Symptoms include excessive anxiety and stress...

Diabetic ketoacidosis facts Share Your Story High ketone levels in the blood is life-threatening. Diabetic ketoacidosis is a life-threatening complication of type 1 diabetes (though rare, it can occur in people with type 2 diabetes) that occurs when the body produces high levels of ketones due to lack of insulin. Diabetic ketoacidosis occurs when the...

Fungal infections that can occur in people with COVID-19 are often caused by breathing in fungi in the air or on contaminated objects such as masks. As the world rolls up its sleeves to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, new challenges are emerging day by day. One of those challenges is that bacterial and fungal infections...

What is belly fat? Belly fat and weight gain are mostly affected by how many calories you take in during the day, how many calories you burn during the day, and how old you are. Compared to other fruits, like berries, bananas have more calories and are therefore higher in energy, but as part of...

Your diet for Crohn’s disease will vary depending on the food triggers that result in your symptoms. Crohn’s disease is one of the two inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), apart from ulcerative colitis. It is a chronic condition that has no cure. However, medications, surgery (when necessary) and dietary modifications can help you lead a better...

A woman experiencing abdominal pain. A diverticulitis flare-up is usually an abdomen pain on the left side.Source: iStock Things to know about diverticulosis and diverticulitis Readers Comments 25 Share Your Story Most people with diverticulosis (diverticular disease) have few or no symptoms, and the symptoms that occur with diverticulosis probably are not caused by the...

Things to know about ulcerative colitis The cause of ulcerative colitis is believed to be somehow related to abnormal immunologic reactions of the body to the bacteria normally found in the colon. Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammation of the large intestine (colon). The cause of ulcerative colitis is unknown. Intermittent rectal bleeding, crampy abdominal pain,...

Type 1 diabetes definition and facts Readers Comments 1 Share Your Story Type 1 diabetes is a condition in which the body stops making insulin. Type 1 diabetes mellitus (formerly known as insulin-dependent diabetes or juvenile diabetes) is a condition in which the body stops making insulin. This causes the person's blood glucose level (blood...

How does a ketogenic diet work? A ketogenic diet is a high-fat, low-carb diet that causes your body to rely on ketone bodies for energy. The best foods to eat on a ketogenic diet are meats and non-starchy vegetables and the worst foods to eat are high-fat meats and ketogenic snack foods. A ketogenic diet,...