The scalp is a common site of rashes for a number of reasons. It is exposed to the environment, and so it can be irritated by toxins. The skin on the scalp is also thin and has numerous sweat and oil glands under it, making it sensitive to irritation and rashes.
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Taking care of your mouth is very important for maintaining good overall health. Neglecting your teeth and gums can make them susceptible to problems such as cavities, gum disease, bacterial infections, impacted wisdom teeth and temporomandibular dysfunction, which is known by the acronym TMJ.
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Depending upon the type, alcohol can be used for a beverage, a cleaning agent, first aid or as a fuel when camping and backpacking. For camp stoves, alcohol does not produce as much heat as other fuels, such as propane or white gas.
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Until recent years, bed bugs were no longer considered much of a problem in the U.S. -- and the saying "Don't let the bed bugs bite" was just an old-fashioned phrase whose meaning was almost forgotten -- but then bed bugs made a comeback.
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Bones, tendons, ligaments and cartilage make up the skeletal system. The primary function of the skeletal system is providing support for the body to maintain posture and movement. The skeletal system protects the internal organs such as the brain and heart.
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Your liver and kidneys are vital organs that help process and filter out food, medications, alcohol and other substances that enter your body. What you take into your body can pollute your liver and kidneys, make it hard for them to function properly.
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Acupuncture involves the insertion of thin needles into different areas of the body known as acupuncture points. While the practice of acupuncture itself is reported to be thousands of years old, its use in the United States is still relatively new.
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Your blood consists of red and white blood cells, platelets and protein-rich liquid called plasma. Donated plasma is used to treat a variety of medical conditions, including burns, blood clotting deficiencies and immunodeficiency disorders.
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Some home remedies for colds, particularly those that go back several generations, contain whiskey as a primary ingredient. The use of whiskey for relief of the common cold is popular, as it is believed to soothe a sore throat, improve cough symptoms, clear stuffy noses and promote sleep.
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A child who is ill with an infection likely needs a fair amount of rest and sleep to help her recover fully. However, it is often difficult to sleep when the infection is accompanied by uncomfortable or painful symptoms such as earache, sore throat, coughing and congestion.
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Broken toes are surprisingly common injuries that can take between four and six weeks to heal. Depending on the severity of your break, the medial plantar nerve in your big toe may have been injured, resulting in pain or numbness in your ankle and leg.
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There is an old saying that goes "If your feet hurt, everything hurts" and it may not be far from the truth. The reasons for foot pain are varied, but the common denominator is that foot pain can really slow you down.
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MayoClinic.com ranks nuts as one of five top foods to lower your cholesterol, so you can put almonds on your heart-healthy food list. But almonds, like most nuts, contain a lot of calories. If you eat too many and gain weight, you could raise your cholesterol levels. The U.S.
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Honey is a sugar-rich syrup that is purported to be a beneficial sweetener because it contains natural sugar, rather than artificial sweeteners such as high-fructose corn syrup. While honey can be beneficial in some ways, one nutritional use for which honey is unlikely to be beneficial is increasing testosterone.
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Ginger tea is a common herbal treatment for digestive disorders. It is also used for pregnancy-related nausea and painful menstrual periods, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. There is no scientific evidence to suggest, however, that it can help to start your period.
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Your child's stuffy nose and mild cough can travel downwards through the respiratory system and transform into a chest cold in no time. The congestion and breathing difficulties that are often symptoms of a chest cold might be scary, but in most cases are manageable at home.
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Chasteberry, also referred to as vitex, chaste tree and agnus castus, has a long history of use for addressing a variety of conditions triggered by female hormonal imbalances. Examples include breast tenderness, premenstrual syndrome and infertility.
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About 75 percent of women will suffer with a yeast infection at some point in their life and 5 to 8 percent will suffer with a whopping four or more yeast infections every year (see reference 1). The usual method of treatment for yeast infections is antifungal creams, tablets and/or suppositories.
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Traditional "black" tea is typically on the list of food items to avoid if you’ve got acid reflux. Green tea is less acidic and lower in caffeine than traditional black tea, but you may still wonder if it is bad for acid reflux.
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Gas is a common occurrence on a daily basis. You may not notice how much you pass gas in a single day because it is so normal. The average person passes gas about 10 times in one day.
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