A mucous cyst, also called a mucocele, is a small, fluid-filled sac inside your mouth. It may be due to a blocked or ruptured salivary duct or a sinus infection. If you suck on your lips, or have tongue or lip piercings, you may be at risk for a mucocele. They are not harmful, but they can be annoying.

There's sometimes a price to pay for weightlifting. Wrist sprains and strains can test your dedication to the sport. Fortunately, most weightlifting injuries resolve quickly, and you have a few options for self treatment.

Kefir is a thick drink made by fermenting milk with kefir grains composed of lactic acid bacteria, yeast and polysaccharides. The grains culture the milk, infusing it with healthy organisms.

Protein is a found throughout the human body in muscle, bones, hair, nails, skin and enzymes. It is the main structural component of the cells in our body. Amino acids are the basic building blocks of protein.

Colonoscopy is a diagnostic procedure which allows the physician to examine and visualize the lining of the colon or large intestine for the presence of any abnormalities.

For more than 4,000 years, traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine have included Ganoderma lucidum as a remedy to promote longevity and treat asthma, cough, fatigue and liver disorders, according to Drugs.com.

The most common method of sperm collection for semen analysis or insemination is self-collection by masturbation and ejaculation into a sterile collection cup. Typically, the patient is given a clean private area that is stocked with erotic videotapes and magazines to assist with arousal.

Baby wipes help keep babies' skin clean and free of irritation. These inexpensive disposable moist towelettes can also help clear your skin if you have acne, although their use won't guarantee baby smoothness.

Your liver is the processing plant of your body: Its job is to designate nutrients like proteins and fats for use and to send the toxins that result from protein breakdown to your kidneys.

An abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck, is a procedure to remove loose or excess skin resulting from pregnancy, weight gain and poor elasticity of the skin.

Medicinal ginger use dates back at least 2,000 years, according to the experts at the University of Maryland Medical Center. A study published in the September 2006 issue of “Phytotherapy Research” used rats and mice to confirm that ginger does reduce inflammation, soothe pain and help regulate blood sugar.

During your pregnancy, it is often confusing determining which herbal supplements are safe to use. Angelica sinensis, or dong quai, is a root used by herbalists for centuries to improve circulation, alleviate menstrual pain and help with reproductive problems.