Epsom salt is a popular treatment used for muscle soreness and other bodily aches and pains. According to the Epsom Salt Council, Epsom salt isn’t just folklore anymore as numerous studies show that Epsom salt is an effective over-the-counter remedy for treating a variety of conditions.
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Headaches and backaches are extremely common complaints. Headaches not caused by medical conditions are usually migraine, tension and cluster headaches, while many backaches result from simple muscle strain. Backache and headache together can sometimes indicate underlying medical conditions.
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A hernia is a protuberance of the intestines through a hole in your abdominal wall. A hernia that affects your groin is called an inguinal hernia.
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Numerous health effects or conditions are associated with calcinosis or calcium deposits under the skin. According to the Arthritis Foundation, calcinosis is the medical term for calcium deposits that can form under the skin or in the muscles.
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Stretch marks on the inner thighs happen to women who are in the third trimester of their pregnancy and people who have lost a great deal of weight at a rapid pace. One of the most common places stretch marks like to form are on your inner thighs.
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Itchiness is a hallmark symptom of many long- and short-term skin conditions, from eczema to psoriasis to hives. But this symptom has not historically been associated with acne. However, recent research demonstrates that itchiness is indeed relatively common with acne.
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The most common, widespread degenerative bone condition is osteoporosis, which occurs when bones become weak due to low levels of minerals. It is called the “silent” disease because no symptoms exist in early stages. This disease affects women four times more often than men.
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A colectomy is a surgical procedure in which all or a portion of a person's colon, or large intestine, is removed by a surgeon.
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Dealing with the death of a loved one is a profoundly painful experience. It is so painful, those who are close to someone who is grieving are often at a loss for words. Offering support during this time is important, though. There are ways to tell your grieving friend or relative that you care.
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Children are susceptible to rupture of the eardrum for several reasons. Some suffer from frequent ear infections, while others cannot resist poking things into their ear canals.
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Tooth decay is the leading cause of toothache for both adults and children, according to the Mayo Clinic. The pain of a toothache may be constant or it may increase after eating or brushing, causing such severe pain that sleeping, working and other activities are disrupted.
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As many as 80 percent of adults in the United States have lower back pain, making back pain the second most common reason people visit their doctors, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.
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When their sinus cavities become clogged with mucus due to a cold, the flu or allergy season, many people turn to oral decongestant tablets like pseudoephedrine, or Sudafed, for relief. Sudafed is not appropriate for some people, including infants and children, pregnant women, or individuals with high blood pressure.
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Estrogen is the female hormone that plays a role in various functions throughout the body. For women, estrogen helps maintain female features and is vital to your body's fertility. Estrogen also influences your mood and helps maintain your sexual organs.
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Sleep is a period of deep relaxation needed for the health and functioning of the mind and body. In some instances, it may be necessary to prevent sleep to complete tasks like work or studying.
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Tendons are often the first thing thought of with regard to joint pain, but there are also small cushioning sacs surrounding our joints called bursae that can become inflamed. According to Dr. Robert Rister in "Healing Without Medication," bursitis occurs when the bursae fill with extra fluid in response to trauma.
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Female birth control pills are intended to prevent contraception in women. They are most often a combination of synthetic forms of both types of female hormones, estrogen and progesterone.
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Progesterone is a hormone that helps maintain the uterine lining in preparation for a pregnancy. Birth control pills, hormone replacement therapy and pills to regulate menstrual cycles often contain a synthetic form of progesterone.
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The pituitary gland is a tiny gland located at the base of the brain. It is about the size of a pea and is located between the optic nerves. The pituitary gland is sometimes called the "master gland" because it controls hormone functions.
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Breast milk offers numerous benefits to your baby, from an enhanced immune system to a higher IQ level. It provides nutrients essential for brain function that enhance cognitive development. Breast milk is easier to digest than formula, which contains cow’s milk proteins that your baby must adjust to.
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