A variety of remedies can treat stomach maladies. Depending on the condition, you may already have one treatment in your pantry: lemon-lime soda. Lemon-lime soda has a long history of use in easing upset stomachs.

"The Washington Post" reported in 2007 that more and more schools are encouraging students to eat peppermint candy to boost test scores. But is it really effective? Peppermint candy contains peppermint oil and sugar, two important ingredients that energize your brain.

Blood tests are a common way for your doctor to monitor your health and nutritional status, check for the presence of health conditions and assess your risk for disease.

Colon-cleansing products are purported to help remove toxins from the gastrointestinal tract and eliminate the buildup of matter. According to Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist Michael Picco, M.D., there is little scientific evidence that supports the benefits of colon cleansing.

Regular physical activity is crucial when it comes to maintaining -- and building -- muscle mass and bone density. Despite its many benefits, though, exercise is also associated with the development of some side effects, such as leg weakness.

People with heart failure or who have recently had cardiac surgery must be vigilant when beginning an exercise therapy routine. The American Heart Association says that the goal of exercise training is to help the cardiac patient regain activity tolerance but to do so cautiously.

Swelling and red rashes on the skin are no fun, and it could be a bacterial infection called cellulitis, according to PubMed Health. You may also experience a warmth on the skin, sensitivity to touch and fever.

There are quite a few muscle stimulating devices on the market that promise its users tighter and firmer abs. Unfortunately, the FDA explains that only one brand may be able to fulfill such a promise.

The early uses of wild, uncultivated garlic are scattered in the histories of the ancient people of the Indus Valley, Egyptian and Mediterranean regions.

Like other forms of blood donation, a plasma donation can prove lifesaving to others. Plasma is the liquid portion of your blood. It contains many important proteins that help fight infections and enable the blood to clot. But before heading to a local donation facility, there are some eligibility rules to consider.

Until your baby was born, you would never have understood how such a tiny bundle could cause so much stress. With each of her hiccups, grunts, squeaks and cries you are concerned that she isn’t okay and wonder if you should be doing something more to keep her satiated.

Battery acid is often super-concentrated and can have a pH of 2.0 or lower, so it's critical to use a copious amount of water to flush the affected burn region and dilute the chemical reactivity of the acid. Ues plenty of water.