Decoding Your Skin Symptoms

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We asked dermatologists to help us spot the [similarities and differences between psoriasis and its dupes](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGLM6al0EAPa0MDjEpYeBtxgolrUdOHWD1W4LytIS8ER1VglFklzDkptFx3wULd0PuUVwmQ-xg=). [Healthy Self - Why Does My Throat Feel Tight?](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGLM6al0EAPa0MDjEpYeBtxgolrUdOHWD1W4LytIS8ER1VglFklzDkptFx3wULd0PuUVwmQ-xg=) [Why Does My Throat Feel Tight?](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGLM6al0EAPa0MDjEpYeBtxgolrUdOHWD1W4LytIS8ER1VglFklzDkptFx3wULd0PuUVwmQ-xg=) If you have persistent tightness or the ongoing sensation of a lump in your throat, it can be uncomfortable to say the least. [Here’s what may be going on](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGLM6al0EAPa0MDjEpYeBtxgolrUdOHWD1W4LytIS8ER1VglFklzDkptFx3wULd0PuUVwmQ-xg=). 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If you are being treated for high blood pressure, however, combining this supplement with your hypertension meds can [drop your blood pressure to dangerously low levels](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGLM6al0EAPa0MDjEpYeBtxgolrUdOHWD1W4LytIS8ER1VglFklzDkptFx3wULd0PuUVwmQ-xg=). [Healthy Self - Quick and Easy Chickpea Curry](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGLM6al0EAPa0MDjEpYeBtxgolrUdOHWD1W4LytIS8ER1VglFklzDkptFx3wULd0PuUVwmQ-xg=) What’s for Dinner? [Quick and Easy Chickpea Curry](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGLM6al0EAPa0MDjEpYeBtxgolrUdOHWD1W4LytIS8ER1VglFklzDkptFx3wULd0PuUVwmQ-xg=) If you’re trying to add more anti-inflammatory foods to your diet, look no further than this [flavor-packed curry dish](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGLM6al0EAPa0MDjEpYeBtxgolrUdOHWD1W4LytIS8ER1VglFklzDkptFx3wULd0PuUVwmQ-xg=). Turmeric, the key spice in curry powder, has been studied extensively for its antioxidant benefits, while chickpeas are rich in polyphenols and fiber to help curb inflammation. 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