Stools appear in a variety of colors and consistencies. Stools containing oil are also known as steatorrhea. When you have oil in your stool, it may appear grease-like, float to the top of the water and have a foul odor.

Tea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) is a botanical extract valued for its antimicrobial properties. Topically, it can be effective in treating skin surface infections, such as acne, fungal nail infection (onychomycosis) and athlete's foot.

Essential oils command the prices they do because of the large amounts of plant material that go into the making of each small vial. Often, this cost exceeds what the beginning herbalist or fragrance crafter wants to pay.

Reflexology is the ancient art of foot massage which originated in China and which was also known to the Ancient Egyptians. It is believed that energy runs through the body in channels known as meridians and that massage of the feet stimulates these energy channels, promoting healing and relaxation.

YogaToes are rubbery toe separators that separate the toes from each other, away from the ball of the foot and down from the top of the foot. They are designed to affect the muscles of the feet much like a workout or massage affects other parts of your body.

Eczema -- which is characterized by swollen, itchy, red patches of skin -- isn't life-threatening, but it can be extremely uncomfortable. This disorder is common, which is why many people turn towards home remedies to ease their symptoms.

Uterine fibroids are growths in your uterus that are noncancerous and often cause no symptoms. Women are most likely to experience uterine fibroids during childbearing years, and your diet can play a large role in whether you develop fibroids and how quickly they go away.

The different organs of the body each have their own energetic signatures, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine, or TCM. This means that particular habits and emotions negatively affect each organ.

People with chronic nasal congestion due to infection or allergies can find relief from symptoms through the use of a sinus rinse. A sinus rinse, also called nasal irrigation, is a technique in which a salt solution is passed through the nasal passageways to clear mucus and congestion.

Lapacho is a name for the herb Tabebuia avellanedae, more commonly called pau d'arco and taheebo. It is promoted as useful for treating a variety of health problems and illnesses, including cancer; however, no scientific evidence verifies that it works, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.

Drizzling a little honey on your cereal may be a sweet alternative to refined sugar. Adding oil from black seed, also known as nigella, black cumin or black caraway, to your honey may further increase the health benefits.

Electrical muscle stimulation is a process through which low-level electrical currents are used to stimulate muscles, forcing them to contract.