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Nasal polyps

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  Nasal polyps Diagnosis Your doctor can usually make a diagnosis based on your answers to questions about your symptoms, a general physical exam and an examination of your nose. Polyps may be visible with the aid of a simple lighted instrument. Other diagnostic tests include: Nasal endoscopy.  A narrow tube with a lighted magnifying lens or tiny camera (nasal endoscope) enables your doctor to perform a detailed examination inside your nose and sinuses. Imaging studies.  Images obtained with computerized tomography (CT) can help your doctor pinpoint the size and location of polyps in deeper areas of your sinuses and evaluate the extent of swelling and irritation (inflammation). These studies may also help your doctor rule out other possible blockages in your nasal cavity, such as structural abnormalities or another type of cancerous or noncancerous growth. Allergy tests.  Your doctor may suggest skin tests to determine if allergies are contributing to chronic inflammation. With a skin

Foods and Their Health Benefits

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  Five Prophetic Foods and Their Health Benefits Salman Ali • Jun 08, 2020 Muslims derive guidance and base their life upon two sources: The Holy Quran and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).  These two sources provide guidance for Muslims with regard to every aspect of daily life such as how to be morally upright, how to conduct ethical business, and even how to regulate one’s diet in order to achieve optimal health. The Sunnah provides us with a substantial amount of information regarding the Prophet’s discourse on his preferred foods that have innumerable health benefits in the prevention and curing of certain illnesses. The following list provides five prophetic foods along with their benefits: 1. Dates:  Dates are a staple food throughout the Middle East and the Islamic world (Ali et al., 2018). From the hadith sources, we know that dates were the Prophet Muhammad’s favorite fruit to eat. Holy Prophet (PBUH) said “If anyone is fasting let him break his fast with dates. In c

What happens if we eat dates at night?

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  How does potassium affect the body? Potassium is one of the most important minerals in the body. It  helps regulate fluid balance, muscle contractions and nerve signals . What's more, a high-potassium diet may help reduce blood pressure and water retention, protect against stroke and prevent osteoporosis and kidney stones. What is the benefits of eating dates? They are high in several nutrients, fiber and antioxidants, all of which may provide health benefits ranging from  improved digestion to a reduced risk of disease . There are several ways to add dates to your diet. One popular way to eat them is as a natural sweetener in various dishes. They also make a great snack. Amount Per   100 grams Calories   282 % Daily Value* Total Fat   0.4 g 0% Saturated fat  0 g 0% Cholesterol   0 mg 0% Sodium   2 mg 0% Potassium   656 mg 18% Total Carbohydrate   75 g 25% Dietary fiber  8 g 32% Sugar  63 g Protein   2.5 g 5% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 3% Iron 5% Vitamin D 0% Vitamin B6 10% Cobalamin 0