Cinnamon is a spice commonly used in cooking that comes from the bark of the cinnamon tree. When the bark is removed, it's called a cinnamon stick. Cinnamon has also been used as medicine in traditional healing systems for ages.

Ear piercing is one of the earliest types of body modification. It was replaced by the popularity of clip-on earrings in the 1900s, but pierced ears came back in style in the 1950s. Many people pierced their own ears at home until jewelry stores and doctors began offering the service.

Good posture is important for the protection of muscles, joints and ligaments. If you regularly sit or stand in positions that put unnecessary strain on your body, you may develop pain, injury, arthritis or abnormal positioning of the spine, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

Essential oils, which are concentrated natural plant fragrances, have been used in medicine for more than 6,000 years, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Young children may benefit from the cautious medicinal use of these highly aromatic medicinal oils.

Various medical procedures, such as a colonoscopic polypectomy to remove polyps, require an empty colon to perform the surgery. A patient will likely be given a prescription for a bowel preparation kit to cleanse the colon.

News media often report on high fat and cholesterol levels in the body. It is known that high levels of cholesterol can lead to health problems such as heart disease. While triglycerides are a part of a lipid profile, not as much attention was given to them until more recently.

Staph infections are caused by several species of bacteria that belong to the genus Staphylococcus. Most staph infections arise on the skin, although they may occasionally spread into the bloodstream to affect internal organs.

Basketball sleeves come in all different colors and designs. You will find players and NBA fans supporting these sleeves. While their initial purpose was to protect players from arm injuries, the basketball sleeve has become a staple item in the wardrobes of NBA players and their fans.

Sterols, also known as steroid alcohols, are a class of chemicals that play multiple important roles in the body. They have parts that can dissolve in fat-like molecules and parts that can dissolve in water.

The nose produces mucous on a continual basis and that mucous drains down the back of the throat. When that mucous increases in volume or changes in consistency, it can result in post nasal drip syndrome. Post nasal drip (PND) is one of the most common causes of cough and sore throat.

An ankle sprain refers to an injury to one or more of the ligaments on the outer portion of the ankle. Ankle sprains can range in severity from mild ligament stretching to more serious ligament tearing. Swelling and pain frequently accompany an ankle sprain.

Oregano is a species of the mint family and has numerous health benefits. The oil of oregano found at local grocery stores is not a true form of oregano. True oregano grows wild in specific conditions in Mediterranean regions.