After surgery, your surgeon may apply a dressing coated with medical adhesive to support the area and prevent infection. The surgeon will change the bandage within the first 24 to 48 hours after the procedure and may instruct you to change it at home every day.

Most women occasionally feel hot, faint or lightheaded during pregnancy, due to the extra weight as well as an increased toll on your heart. However, these feelings should subside quickly with rest. If the problem continues, it might be a sign of a nutrient deficiency.

Herbs have been used for centuries in the treatment of health conditions. More women are interested in using them to treat infertility, defined as the inability to conceive within a year of unprotected intercourse. One herb that fertility experts are often asked about is vitex.

If your infant experiences a fever, coughing, loss of appetite, irritability and a rash, several different conditions could be to blame. Your baby could have a virus such as roseola or hand, foot and mouth disease, or she could be suffering ill effects from a recent vaccine or even from teething.

Garlic, also know as alliums sativum, is not only a cooking ingredient, but is also used medicinally to treat various conditions. Garlic enemas traditionally have been used as home remedies for fever, internal parasites and diarrhea.

Long after a cigarette has been stubbed out, the smell may remain, warns Nick Gromicko in "Tobacco Odor Removal" for the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI).

Arnica is a flowering plant often used in homeopathic and herbal treatments for recovery from surgery, dental work, sprains, bruising, sports injuries, burns, ulcers, edema, arthritis, wounds, phlebitis, joint pain, swelling due to fractures and skin problems.

Mustard, an annual in the cabbage family, produces tiny black seeds with a pungent quality. The black mustard plant is native to southern Europe, while the brown mustard plant originated in Asia.

The process of transitioning from female to male typically takes a significant period of time. Transgender men may wish to significantly reduce breast size as part of this transitioning process.

Most people think of cholesterol in a negative way. However, cholesterol actually plays a very important role in the functioning of the body. According to The Mayo Clinic, cholesterol is found in every cell in our body and without it our bodies would not function properly.

Antidepressants are the most commonly prescribed medication for adults ages 18 to 44 years. In addition to depression, antidepressants treat a number of other conditions, including anxiety, panic disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD.

Some home remedies suggest soaking wounds in an Epsom salt bath, but no evidence seems to support the idea.