Turmeric and cinnamon are spices that add flavor to foods and appear to have health benefits. These spices are inexpensive, calorie-free and easy to find in most supermarkets and natural foods stores.

Milk and apples have earned their status as health food because together they provide many essential nutrients, such as high-quality protein, dietary fiber, potassium and calcium. A good diet can help prevent chronic diseases, and a nutritious diet is even more important if you have high blood sugar.

Fever blisters, also known as cold sores, generally affect the skin outside your mouth -- lips, chin and cheeks -- although they may also occur on the roof of your mouth or on your gums.

A high-grade fever in children typically is symptomatic of a bacterial or viral infection. These conditions also can be accompanied by the onset of hyperactivity in the form of physical tics, seizures and mood disorders.

Garlic, an herb with a pungent flavor, has been used medicinally since ancient times, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center, and is a popular home remedy for a variety of conditions in 2011.

Glucose is an important energy source for your brain and body. Your body converts carbohydrates and simple sugars in your diet to glucose for fuel usage. Your pancreas releases a hormone called insulin to regulate blood glucose levels.

Melatonin -- an over-the-counter supplement -- can be a powerful sleep aid. New moms eager to catch up on sleep might be tempted to give it a try. However, if you're breastfeeding, its best to leave melatonin on the shelf.

Itchy skin, or pruritus, can occur with a wide variety of medical conditions and can be very distressing. Liver diseases with bile obstruction commonly have itching as a symptom, but the reason for itching is not clearly understood.

At some point in your life, you may have developed bumps or lumps on the skin on your legs. There are many reasons for skin conditions to arise and often the cause is not obvious.

Pinched nerves in the shoulder can cause discomfort and, for some, extreme pain. According to the American Chiropractic Association, a pinched nerve is a type of damage or injury done to the nerves, most commonly resulting from constriction or compression of some sort.

The rotator cuff is a group of muscles that acts to stabilize the shoulder joint during activity. The shoulder joint is one of only two joints in the body that has a wide range of motion in every plane, with the other joint being the hip joint.

Vyvanse is a stimulant medication used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. Like any medication, Vyvanse carries the risk of side effects and drug and food interactions. Caffeine may increase the severity of side effects caused by Vyvanse, states Drugs.com.