For the diabetic, the presence of acetone in the urine is a warning that needs quick response in order to prevent ketoacidosis, a potentially fatal condition. Diabetics can avoid acetone buildup by practicing good diabetic management.

Senior center services offer benefits to millions of elderly Americans. Involvement in senior center activities and services promotes health, independence, and a greater sense of inclusion and self worth in older adults. Yet in 2007, the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services found that, “nationally less than 10 percent of older adults regularly participate in senior center activities.” Strategies to boost involvement in senior centers include eliminating barriers to participation, providing practical services and varied activities, advertising, and promoting leadership and volunteerism.

MSG, or monosodium glutamate, was isolated by scientists in 1907. Essentially a salt loaded with glutamic acid (an amino acid), MSG has been used as a flavor enhancer ever since it was patented in 1909. MSG produces a taste known as “umami,” which corresponds to the savory sensations found in meat, potatoes and rich greens like seaweed. In recent years a number of health concerns have arisen around MSG, most of which have been discounted by scientific studies. Regardless, some people still claim headaches from consumption of the additive, so it’s worth knowing what foods contain it.

Protopic (tacrolimus), manufactured and marketed by Astellas Pharma, is a topical ointment used to treat of atopic dermatitis (eczema), the symptoms of which is dry, red, itchy skin that often develops scaly patches or blisters. After receiving numerous allegations of dangers posed by Protopic, the FDA in 2006 required its strongest “black box” safety label on Protopic packaging.

Diarrhea is an uncomfortable condition that leaves many people afraid to leave their homes. Medical science recognizes that diarrhea is an important function of the body because it eliminates something unhealthy from your digestive system. Take a few steps at home to get through episodes of diarrhea as quickly as possible.

Cushing’s syndrome is a disorder caused by exposure to high levels of cortisol for an extended period of time, according to the National Institutes of Health. This disorder is also known as hypercortisolism and can cause obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes and discolored stretch marks. Cushing’s syndrome is a rare disorder that occurs in adults between the ages of 20 and 50, according to the National Institutes of Health. Treatment for Cushing’s Syndrome involves taking prescription cortisol-reducing medication, surgery or radiation therapy, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Cushing’s disease, also called Cushing’s syndrome, is a hormone disorder caused by exposure to high levels of cortisol. High cortisol can be caused by overproduction in the adrenal glands, or by taking oral corticosteroid medication. Cushing’s disease can cause changes in physical appearance, high blood pressure, osteoporosis and diabetes, and treatments can reduce the risk of developing those complications.

Oreganol, also called oil of oregano, is an essential oil that is extracted from remote, wild, pollution-free mountain Mediterranean oregano plants, and steam-distilled, cold-pressed and blended with extra-virgin olive oil as a carrier oil. It was introduced and marketed as Oreganol P73 by North American Herb and Spice, and its extensive medicinal properties and uses are extolled in two books by Dr. Cass Ingram, D.O.

Seeds from several species of cotton plants are harvested to make cottonseed oil. The oil is used in cooking, feed for animals and nonfood items, and as an ingredient in chips and snacks.

Gamma aminobutyric acid, or GABA, is one of a group of amino acids that works within the central nervous system and the digestive system. Abnormal GABA secretions can offset communications between the body’s central nervous system and digestive processes, resulting in constipation. Constipation relief occurs when GABA secretions and GABA receptors are functioning normally.