Getting a deep colon cleanse may be able to remove years of toxicity from your system, according to Dr. Edward F. Group at the Colon Cleanse and Constipation Resource Center. Your colon processes your food and helps you eliminate waste; it's natural to want to keep it as clean and functional as possible.

When your thyroid gland becomes enlarged, the term goiter describes the swelling, the Cleveland Clinic reports. Your thyroid gland, located in your neck, becomes larger when growths occur within the thyroid gland. This health problem caused by poor iodine intake requires treatment.

The Internet is littered with kidney-cleansing regimens, many of which involve watermelon. Don't be duped by their glowing testimonials and scientific-sounding rationales.

It has been proven that some cells and tissues in the body emit electromagnetic pulses. (ref 1) Therefore, proponents postulate, when cells and tissues are unhealthy, the flow of pulses is interrupted, which causes various illnesses of the body.

The herpes simplex virus, commonly known as herpes, is transmitted through direct contact. There are two strains of the virus -- one that causes cold sores and the other that causes genital herpes. Most people with herpes have outbreaks multiple times within a year, with itchy, painful sores and blisters.

A little known compound called methylsulfonylmethane can have a profound effect on your health. Because MSM contains sulfur, which is one of the basic elements of life, it is used for the proper functioning of proteins.

Anyone who has ever had a serious earache understands how the pain can reduce a grown man to tears and make a baby scream inconsolably through the night. However, it’s good to know there are things you can do to relieve the pain almost instantly. Natural Home Remedies.

The most common type of enema is the type you can buy at a pharmacy to treat constipation. Your doctor may also use an enema to diagnose various types of gastrointestinal diseases. The type of enema you need depends on your circumstances and the recommendation of your doctor.

Back spasms are painful contractions or cramps in the muscles of the back. The pain can be the result of overdoing it during an athletic workout or as simple as just moving wrong while getting out of bed or performing a household chore.

Vertigo is a dizzy or spinning sensation, or a feeling of being unsteady or lightheaded. Vertigo may occur on its own, or be a symptom of other disorders such as low blood pressure, nervous disorder, ear or eye conditions, or head injuries and concussions.

Apple cider vinegar is not a probiotic, but it is made with an ingredient that is helpful to probiotics, according to research done by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service.

Your spleen is used to filter blood, produce red blood cells and provide lymphocytes and antibodies for your immune system. Most people seem to function fairly well when they lose their spleens, which are very sensitive to trauma.