Also known as: Ur, Urz Uruz Pronunciation: oo-rooze Letter sound: U (as in “brute”) Translation: Aurochs (wild European ox), Brute Strength Uruz Rune Number 2 Uruz Element Water and Earth Uruz Associated Colors Dark green Uruz Associated Deities Thor, Urd, Odin Uruz Astrological Associations Taurus and Mars Uruz Magical Correspondences Tiger Eye, Birch, Iceland Moss,…
The knee is where the leg bends and moves, giving it mobility and flexibility. It supports the body’s full weight when standing, walking, running, and bending. It is also very important when getting up from a sitting position, going up and down stairs, or just lifting. Causes of Knee Pain Overuse Injury Arthritis Obesity Age…
Hemorrhoids, also called piles, are a common health issue. These swollen veins can cause pain, itching in the anus, and bleeding from the rectum. In addition, it causes pain and discomfort. About 1 in 20 Americans have hemorrhoids that cause pain. People of all ages, genders, races, and cultures get them. As you get older,…
When the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or because tissues are not sensitive enough to insulin’s effects, the body cannot effectively metabolize glucose (sugar). As a result, blood glucose levels rise, harming peripheral organs like the nerves, eyes, skin, and red blood cells. Most people with diabetes have type 2 diabetes. The disease affects…
There are many muscles in the back, but when we talk about back pain, we usually mean the spine. The spinal column is made up of 33 vertebrae that are arranged as cervical, dorsal, and lumbar. Back pain can be a mild ache or so bad that it’s impossible to live with. Back pain is…
As part of your hair’s normal growth cycle, losing a little hair every day is normal. Most people’s hair grows back, so they keep a full head of hair. But illness, hormone changes, stress, ageing, and genetic conditions can all mess with your hair’s growth cycle. The most common type of hair loss is called…
Hypotension, or low blood pressure, is when your blood pressure is much lower than usual. It can be a problem on its own or a sign of a wide range of other diseases. Since most people with low blood pressure don’t have any symptoms, it’s impossible to know how many people really have it. But…
Blood pressure is the force or pressure of the blood against the walls of a blood vessel. When you have high blood pressure or hypertension, the pressure against the walls of your blood vessels is always too high. Hypertension can cause problems throughout the body, such as dizziness, headaches, fatigue, restlessness, trouble breathing, trouble sleeping,…
Bedwetting, also called nocturnal enuresis, is when urine is released accidentally or unintentionally while sleeping. Even though bedwetting isn’t a serious problem, it can be stressful for the kids and their families. When kids wet the bed, they may feel embarrassed or ashamed. They might not go to sleepovers because they are afraid they will…
Asthma is a disease in which your airways narrow and swell, and you might produce more mucus than usual. This can make it hard to breathe and cause coughing, wheezing, and feeling short of breath. For some people with asthma, it isn’t a big deal. For others, it can be a big problem that makes…