Shoulder instability, shoulder dislocations, arthritis and rotator cuff tears are among the reasons why you may elect to undergo shoulder surgery. While there is no specific diet to follow after shoulder surgery, maintaining a healthy, well-balanced diet can be beneficial to your recovery.

Located on either side of your spine at the bottom of your ribcage, your kidneys are are bean-shaped organs that remove waste products from the blood. About the size of a fist, each kidney has about one million nephrons, tiny units inside the kidney where waste removal takes place.

Cleansing programs can help jump-start a diet or get you off of a plateau, but they can also help you clean your body. If you're trying to change lifestyles or cleanse your body after excesses, a two-day cleanse can be a good way to accomplish your goals.

Regular exercise helps you control the amount of fat in your body and may promote healthy cholesterol levels. An article on KVAL.com reports that social stress may promote obesity and unhealthy cholesterol levels.

Epsom salts, a crystallized mineral derived from magnesium sulfate, often appears in "detox" bath blends and salt scrub products. Its exfoliating, softening action also helps release impurities from the body while adding mineral content.

Anyone who steps off a curb awkwardly or bends down in the wrong direction or just overdoes at the gym can experience a sudden jolt of pain that cries, “STOP”. Doubts about the seriousness of any new injury should prompt immediate medical attention.

Hydrocolon cleansing, or colon irrigation, is an alternative therapy used for detoxification. The procedure involves using water, herbal solutions and enzymes to eliminate toxins in the gastrointestinal system.

The idea of using magnets to benefit the human body isn’t a new idea. The "Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine" reports that magnets were a part of the healing arts as long ago as 200 B.C. in China.

A red face on your child can be confusing for parents, especially if you know your child doesn’t have a sunburn. Fifth disease, scarlet fever and eczema can all cause redness of the face on your child. All these conditions have different methods of treatment, so consult with your doctor for a proper diagnosis.

Calcium bentonite is a type of clay that featured largely in the folk medicine traditions of indigenous North American, South American, African and Australian cultures for generations.

The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint that allows you to move your arms up, down, forward, backward and in and out. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, this flexibility in movement makes the shoulder prone to dislocations.

The aloe vera plant is a member of the succulent family. It originates from North Africa but has been naturalized in North America and Europe.