Provides a summary of interactions with vitamins, herbs, and food

To lower high fat levels in blood. Brand Name(s): Mevacor. Generic Name: Lovastatin.

What is low amniotic fluid? Low amniotic fluid means that there is too little fluid around your baby in the uterus during pregnancy. Having a low amount of this fluid can affect how the baby grows. It may lead to problems during labor and delivery. Amniotic fluid protects your baby from being bumped or hurt as you move...

Low back pain is pain in your back anywhere below the ribs and above the legs. It can be dull or sharp. You might feel it in only one spot or over a broad area. Some people also have numbness, tingling, or weakness in one or both legs from a pinched nerve in the back. Most back pain gets better within 4 to 6 weeks with...

Healthy, satisfying sex is very important for relationships. And the fear of having sex because of back pain can be a big problem. If your sex life has suffered because of back pain, take heart. Many people have faced this problem. And there are steps you can take to deal with it. Talk to your doctor. This can be hard...

Covers exercises that may help reduce low back pain. Provides step-by-step instructions for each exercise. Groups the exercises based on whether pain is relieved by standing, sitting, or neither.

Learn easy ways to help prevent the return of low back pain.

Guides you through decision to have spinal manipulation. Describes treatment and how well it works for low back pain. Lists benefits and risks of both spinal manipulation and home treatment. Includes interactive tool to help you make your decision.

What is low blood pressure? Blood pressure is a measure of how hard blood pushes against the walls of your arteries as it moves through your body. Low blood pressure means that your blood pressure is lower than normal. It's also called hypotension (say "hy-poh-TEN-shun"). In healthy adults, low blood pressure may not...

Early symptoms of low blood sugar may include: Sweating. Feeling nervous, shaky, and weak. Extreme hunger and slight nausea. Dizziness and headache. Blurred vision. Confusion. If blood sugar continues to drop, you may start to have more severe symptoms.

Low bone density (sometimes called osteopenia) refers to bone density that is lower than the normal peak density but not low enough to be classified as osteoporosis. Bone density is a measurement that shows how dense and strong the bones are. Bones naturally become thinner as people grow older, because beginning at...

What is low testosterone? Men who have low testosterone do not make enough of the male hormone called testosterone. This hormone allows men to develop and keep physical male traits. It's also one of the hormones needed for sperm production. Low testosterone is also called testosterone deficiency or hypogonadism. Low...

A placenta is normally attached to the upper wall of the uterus. A low-lying placenta is a placenta that forms low in the uterus without covering the opening of the cervix. It is not a high-risk condition. It often gets better on its own as the pregnancy progresses. As the uterus gets bigger, the placenta will shift...

Offers tips for limiting sodium when eating at restaurants. Lists foods to avoid and options that are heart-healthy. Cautions that most restaurant food is higher in sodium.