Your individual degree of symmetry may give off signals that others perceive unconsciously. Humans have bodily symmetry, similar to other animals and organisms in nature, which may be a factor that helps us control and interact with other people and organisms.

Found predominantly in the joints and tendons of the wrists and hands, ganglion cysts are non-cancerous lumps filled with fluids. The causes of ganglion cysts are unknown, but they might be attributed to prior injuries to the areas in which they are found. Ganglion cysts can be painful or not.

Almost everyone has problems with occasional constipation, and approximately 63 million people in North America have persistent constipation problems, according to an April 2004 "American Journal of Gastroenterology" article.

Being a teenager can mean dealing with the daily stresses of trying to fit in, keeping up with school work and activities, and body image issues. Some teens are so busy that they gain an unhealthy amount of weight, in part because of poor diet and lack of exercise.

A member of the legume family, the fenugreek plant has an innocuous appearance, but it packs a potent punch for women of all ages.

Every new mother wants to give her baby the best nutrition possible. Breast milk is the perfect food for your baby, so it’s only natural to worry whether you have an adequate supply.

When you eat a meal, your body gets to work digesting it using enzymes. The job of these substances is to break up the food into particles that can be absorbed by your body. Several of these enzymes -- amylase, lipase and proteases -- are produced in an inactive form in the pancreas, an organ in your abdomen.

Sulforaphane belongs to a group of phytochemicals, or disease-fighting compounds in plant foods, known as the isothiocyanates. Along with related phytochemicals, it helps to prevent against the development of cancer.

If you have high cholesterol, a plant rhizome that's commonly used as a cooking spice may help lower it. Ginger has been used as a remedy for headaches, nausea, vomiting, motion sickness and arthritis.

Undergoing anesthesia and surgery is stressful, and the recovery period--during which your body needs to fight off infection while making new tissue and blood vessels--is demanding as well. Michael T. Murray, N.D., naturopath and co-author of "Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine,"

Although a persistent cough can interfere with your toddler’s sleep and make her sound very ill, coughing is not usually a sign of serious illness. Coughing protects your toddler’s airways by keeping them clear of mucus and other secretions.

Numerous conditions can cause pain in the breast area. According to MayoClinic.com, breast pain may be caused by breast structures, or it may be caused by extra-mammary pain or pain that originates in a structure outside the breast. Chest wall problems can often mimic breast pain.