Chapped lips can not only be unsightly, but they can also be extremely painful. What starts out often as simply dry skin can turn into deep cracks and cuts, making it difficult to eat, drink and even smile.

The Joshi Detox Diet, also known as Joshi's Holistic Detox and Dr. Joshi's 21-Day Detox Diet, is a weight management plan that was designed by osteopath and holistic health clinic owner Nish Joshi.

Tulsi is the Sanskrit word for holy basil. This medicinal herb has a long history as part of the Ayervedic tradition, according to Drugs.com, a drug information site that provides peer-reviewed information to consumers. The herb grows wild in tropical and sub-tropical regions, according to MedicinalHerbInfo.org.

Essential oils have been used for thousands of years to treat various ailments and skin conditions, and for perfumes. Some are thought to moisturize, assist in tissue rebirth and help reduce eye wrinkles, according to “The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Healing Remedies.

Composed of nearly 40 percent protein, bee pollen is described by Dr. Joseph Mercola as one of nature's most nourishing foods. Though bee pollen has been used for years in Chinese medicine, it has recently gained more attention in western societies, as well.

An ingrown toenail occurs when your nail grows into the skin of the nail bed, usually on the side. It can be a very painful condition and can easily become infected. One remedy for an ingrown toenail is to soak the affected foot in a bath containing Epsom salts.

Stinging nettles suffer from a problem of perception -- consuming anything whose name includes "stinging" does not sound like a good idea. Thin hairs on this plant may irritate your skin if handled without gloves, and there is even a stinging nettle eating competition to test contestants' pain threshold.

Cleansing programs can help jump-start a diet or get you off of a plateau, but they can also help you clean your body. If you're trying to change lifestyles or cleanse your body after excesses, a two-day cleanse can be a good way to accomplish your goals.

Epsom salts, a crystallized mineral derived from magnesium sulfate, often appears in "detox" bath blends and salt scrub products. Its exfoliating, softening action also helps release impurities from the body while adding mineral content.

Anyone who steps off a curb awkwardly or bends down in the wrong direction or just overdoes at the gym can experience a sudden jolt of pain that cries, “STOP”. Doubts about the seriousness of any new injury should prompt immediate medical attention.

Hydrocolon cleansing, or colon irrigation, is an alternative therapy used for detoxification. The procedure involves using water, herbal solutions and enzymes to eliminate toxins in the gastrointestinal system.

The idea of using magnets to benefit the human body isn’t a new idea. The "Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine" reports that magnets were a part of the healing arts as long ago as 200 B.C. in China.