Propranolol is in a family of pharmaceutical drugs called beta-blockers and sold under the brand name Inderal.

According to Harvard Medical School, “The human body can defend itself very well against most environmental insults and the effects of occasional indulgence.” Still, there are uncounted numbers of websites, books and magazines devoted to the idea that we can, and should, detox the body.

Blood pressure monitoring is an essential component of medical care, as this vital sign is checked at nearly every doctor’s appointment and monitored regularly while in the hospital. As the goal is to achieve target blood pressure levels, the monitoring technique is essential to get right.

Pain in your tendons—the fibrous matter that connects muscle to bone—is usually caused by a condition called tendinitis, or inflammation of the tendon. Injury or overuse leads to tendinitis, and the condition is most common in the shoulder, wrist, heel and elbow.

Created by a Chinese herbalist in the late 1870s, Tiger Balm is a mild analgesic made from a combination of natural ingredients -- primarily menthol and camphor, as well as mint and clove essential oils. Today, people around the world use the soothing balm to relieve minor aches and pains.

Some athletes and bodybuilders add raw egg yolks to protein drinks to boost their nutritional content. Egg yolks have valuable nutrition, whether cooked or raw. However, if you eat raw yolks, reports the Egg Safety Center, you risk becoming sick if the egg is contaminated with bacteria.

About 300,000 people in the United States fracture their ribs each year, according to Oregon Health and Science University. The pain can be severe and crippling. While many cracked ribs result from car accidents, other activities that can lead to rib injuries include falls, extreme coughing bouts and sports.

Epsom salt is a compound made of magnesium sulfate that carries a potential host of benefits. As a mouthwash, Epsom salt is used to combat chronic halitosis and sore throats, and can help relieve toothache pain as well. Gargling with Epsom salt also works as a germicide to keep your mouth clean in general.

The reason for morning sickness hasn’t quite been determined, but many pregnant women with the condition know it’s not necessarily limited to the morning hours.

Chapped lips can not only be unsightly, but they can also be extremely painful. What starts out often as simply dry skin can turn into deep cracks and cuts, making it difficult to eat, drink and even smile.

Meningitis is a serious medical condition in which the membranous tissue (meninges) that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord is infected, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Dill pickles -- and other salty foods -- cause your blood pressure to increase through the natural action of sodium on the body. Eating one pickle won’t kill you.