The spleen is an organ that often goes unnoticed by the average person. While it serves an important role in the body’s function, it is not critical to survival in the manner of the heart or lungs.

Medicaid is a combination state and federal health insurance program for low income individuals that is administered by the individual states. Each state sets its own standards for Medicaid eligibility and services provided, within federal guidelines. Each state also provides its own application forms and claim forms. Claim forms are usually submitted by the health care provider. Claim forms only need to be filled out by individuals when specific health services are not covered or when a health care provider does not submit claims to Medicaid.

Optivar is a medicated eyedrop prescribed for allergies, itchy eyes and conjunctivitis. Because the eyes are connected to the sinuses, it’s perfectly normal to taste eyedrops in the back of your mouth. The bad news is that there’s not much you can do to eliminate the taste. Just know two things: The taste does not last long, and if it’s especially distracting, you can try to mask the flavor.

Melasma is a skin condition that causes brown patches to develop on sun-exposed areas, especially the face. Melasma affects mostly women, with only 10 percent of cases occurring in men, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Heredity, prolonged sun exposure, certain medications and hormonal fluctuations caused by pregnancy or birth control pills can all cause melasma.

Whether you use black seed as a spice or in capsules for headache relief, consider making black seed a staple in your home. Black seed has so many uses for health, it’s known in Arabia as “the seed of blessing.”

Dietary fiber is an important aspect of our health. Fiber lowers the risk for cancer, heart disease, obesity and a host of other health complications. This article provides options for how you can incorporate more fiber into your diet with a variety of fiber-rich foods.

Do you want to lose weight, without using weight loss drugs? Did you know that, you can lose weight with Chinese herbs? The Chinese are well versed in the art of promoting good health and healing. You can find many herbs that boost your metabolism to aid in lose weight. Most of these herbs can be found at a Natural or health food market. If your weight loss plan is extensive, it might be cheaper to buy the herbs in bulk form/

Some people can grow long, beautiful hair with little effort. However, it may be difficult for you to grow hair. Rather than accept short hair, take the necessary measures to strengthen and quickly grow your hair. Before you know it, you’ll have long and healthy locks. Read on to learn how to grow hair quickly.