Imagine that you're relaxed and drifting off to sleep when suddenly an arm or leg twitches and you have the sensation of falling out of bed. If this has happened to you, you've experienced what sleep specialists call a hypnic jerk or sleep start.

There is no single homeopathic cure for stomach pain since tummy troubles can be caused by a host of different things. Before choosing a remedy, a homeopath will try to determine the cause of the pain--for example, menstrual cramps, indigestion or overindulging--and consider what other symptoms are present.

Epsom Salt, or magnesium sulfate, has been used for hundreds of years to help soothe aching muscles and remove toxins from the body. Epsom Salt can also help relieve stress by soaking in a salt water bath, treat skin problems and treat the common cold. Compounds found in Epsom Salt can help treat constipation as well.

Meditating at the office isn't always easy to pull off. But taking even two minutes can increase productivity, improve concentration and boost your mood.

Although you doubtless appreciate the role your muscular system plays in your daily activities, you may be unaware of the different types of muscle tissue in your body and the special role each plays in keeping you functioning to your best advantage.

Molds are naturally occurring fungi that grow wherever moisture is present. The most common health effect of mold exposure is allergic reaction in sensitive individuals.

The first trimester of pregnancy is a busy time for a woman's body. Hormonal changes occur rapidly, creating an upheaval in the way you look and feel. Some symptoms at 3 months of pregnancy will be exciting to experience and others not so much. Each one is ultimately temporary.

Enzymes are specialized proteins your body uses to carry out a wide variety of chemical reactions. Without enzymes, these reactions would not occur fast enough to sustain human life.

Kefir is an increasingly popular fermented milk beverage that has been linked to a variety of health benefits.

Apple cider vinegar is made from fermented apple cider and is sweeter and less bitter than many other vinegar types. In its raw, unfiltered form, apple cider vinegar is full of beneficial bacteria -- also known as "probiotics" -- that can aid with gastrointestinal issues and help boost the immune system.

As soon as food enters your mouth, it starts the process of digestion. Food needs to be broken down into smaller nutrients so that the body can store or utilize it. Your body produces specialized enzymes that work on digesting the different types of foods you consume.

There are many different roles that nucleic acids, which include DNA and RNA, play in the human body and in other living organisms. Scientists continue to identify new and different functions of nucleic acids on a regular basis.