Health, Food, and Remedies Vocabulary

Flashcards for vocabulary related to health, food, and remedies.

Chest infection

An infection in the chest.

Earache

Pain in the ear.

Headache

Pain in the head.

Nosebleed

Bleeding from the nose.

Rash

A skin irritation.

Sore throat

A painful throat.

Stomachache

Pain in the stomach.

Toothache

Pain in the teeth.

Arthritis

Inflammation of the joints.

Bacteria

Very small living things that can cause disease

Boost

Improve or increase something.

Immune system

The body's defense system against illness.

Joint

A place where two bones are connected in the body.

Remedy

A medicine or treatment to cure an illness or injury.

Root

The part of a plant that grows underground.

Swelling

An area of the body that is larger than usual, usually because of illness or injury.

Wound

An injury to the body, especially one in which the skin is cut or broken.

Acne

A skin condition with inflamed spots.

Flu

A common illness that makes you feel hot or cold with a sore throat.

Hay fever

An allergy that causes sneezing and a runny nose in the pollen season.

Sprained ankle

Damage to a ligament in your ankle caused by a sudden twisting movement.

Sunburn

Red, painful skin caused by being in the sun too long.

Symptom

A change in your body or mind that shows you are not healthy.

Travel sickness

Feeling sick when travelling.

Hang on

Wait for a short time.

Hang out

Spend time relaxing.

Bittersweet

Having both good and bad feelings.

Burn

To be hurt by fire or heat.

Fat

Substance in foods such as meat, cheese, etc.

Fibre

The part of food that helps your body eliminate solid waste.

Heart disease

A disease that affects the heart.

Memory

The ability to remember things.

Mineral

Substances that help plants and animals grow.

Nutrient

A substance that helps plants and animals grow.

Nutritious

Good for your health

Pressure

The force that something applies when being pushed

Boil

To heat a liquid until it boils

Brew

To make beer or other alcholic drinks

Chop

To cut into small pieces

Diabetes

A disease in which the body cannot control the level of sugar in the blood

Grind

To break or crush into very small peices

Herb

A plant used for adding flavor to food

Preparation

The process of getting ready