Acupressure is similar to acupuncture but does not use needles. A practitioner uses her hands, and sometimes even knees and elbows, to press on certain pressure points on the body. You can even perform acupressure on yourself using your hands if you learn the correct pressure points.

You can sprain your big toe while playing sports, dancing or simply stubbing it. Known as “turf toe” among professional athletes who play on artificial turf, such a sprain can occur on all types of surfaces and in a wide variety of situations.

Silent reflux, medically known as laryngopharyngeal reflux, is a condition that occurs when acids in your stomach bypass your lower esophageal sphincter and enter your esophagus. It differs from gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, in that it typically does not produce heartburn.

The brain is a complex system of neurons that communicate through the release and uptake of chemicals known as neurotransmitters. Two of these neurotransmitters, serotonin and dopamine, play an important role in the regulation of mood, sleep, appetite, movement and posture.

A tummy tuck, also referred to as abdominoplasty, removes excess skin and then repositions the belly button. It can flatten and firm the abdominal region, but you must also maintain a healthy lifestyle with proper diet and exercise.

Whether it is caused by gas or the more insidious colic, hearing your baby cry in distress is miserable. The two most popular colic home remedies are gripe water and Ovol drops.

A variety of conditions and factors can cause red bumps to form on a child’s body. These bumps are the result of the body reacting to a virus or to environmental conditions. Viral rashes, heat rashes, contact allergies, insect bites and infections are some conditions that may cause red bumps on a child's body.

Olive oil is an old folk remedy for dandruff. When you apply olive oil-based treatments to your scalp, the oil moisturizes dry areas that may be flaking off.

Nearly all children will experience a clogged nose and ears, also referred to as congestion or stuffy nose. Most of the time, these uncomfortable symptoms result from a minor illness or allergies.

Many Americans have a taste for salty foods. In fact, 90 percent of Americans eat too much sodium, which can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. In the short term, a salty meal can make you feel bloated because your body is retaining water. In this case, drinking more water than normal may help.

Your immune system forms a barrier against infectious disease. Lymphocytes, a class of white blood cells, play a key role in recognizing and fighting harmful pathogens.

Garlic bulbs can pick up the bacteria that cause botulism from the soil. Storing garlic or any other low-acid vegetable in oxygen-free conditions at room temperature can encourage the growth of the toxins responsible for food-borne botulism, a dangerous illness.