Clove oil is a traditional remedy for tooth pain. Eugenol, the active numbing ingredient in clove oil, numbs the nerves on contact, although researchers are not sure how it works. Clove oil is also a natural analgesic, and it also has anti-bacterial properties, according to Jamile B. Taheri, et al., authors of "

Elliptical machines offer a form of low-impact aerobic exercise. They cause less stress on joints and muscles than jogging or running, even on a treadmill. In addition, many models also work the arms and upper body with moving handles.

Tachycardia, or elevated heart rate, is a type of arrhythmia, or a disorder of heart rate or rhythm. Arrhythmias, notes the National Center for Biotechnology Information, are caused by dysfunction in the heart's electrical conduction system.

Waste buildup in the colon can contribute to toxin buildup and may provoke bouts of constipation or hardened stools. This is why it is important to remove residue particles of old feces and other fecal matter in the colon.

Obesity is defined as a body mass index of greater than 30, reports the University of Maryland Medical Center. As obesity is associated with a number of acute and chronic health conditions, it should come as no surprise that many obese people are interested in getting fit.

With chronic diseases and obesity on the rise, it’s important for your child to develop healthy eating habits now so he can achieve optimum physical and cognitive growth, a healthy weight and a reduction in his risk for chronic disease. Growth at this stage involves changes in appetite and physical activity.

It eventually happens to almost all contact lens wearers: You fall asleep while still wearing your contacts. With approximately 10 percent of Americans wearing contact lenses regularly, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, concerns about sleeping with contact lenses are common.

Epimedium is a genus of plants commonly called horny goat weed because of their claimed aphrodisiac effects. Epimedium sagittatum is one particular species of this genus.

Manufacturers of detox foot pads claim that if you stick one pad per day on the bottom of your foot for 30 consecutive nights, the ingredients the pads will draw toxins out of your body while you sleep. But it is questionable if detox foot pads really work, and there are warnings to heed.

Blood oxygen level is an important medical tool used to determine how effectively you are taking oxygen into your body. If you're in good health, normal blood oxygen levels almost always fall within a very predictable range.

Anxiety disorders affect around 18 percent of American adults in a given year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. The neurotransmitters gamma-aminobutyric acid, serotonin and norepinephrine are all thought to be involved in the development of anxiety disorders.

A fever is the most common reason why parents contact their child's pediatrician, according to Senders Pediatrics. If your baby develops an elevated temperature, it's natural to want to do whatever you can to help her feel better.