An ulcer on the leg is an open wound that has difficulty healing and is recurring. Causes of leg ulcers include poor circulation and diabetes, as well as valve and circulatory dysfunction.

Mineral oil is an extremely common ingredient in personal care products from moisturizers to foundation to lip balm, and it is also an ingredient in a myriad of hair products. Baby oil, for example, is made entirely of mineral oil.

Dandelion root tea works to stimulate appetite and aid digestion, and can be brewed from dried or fresh roots on your stovetop. If you make the herbal tea with fresh dandelion root, you'll likely find no shortage of the weedy plant in your own backyard.

Hives are itchy, raised red bumps that come up on the skin. They can be caused by an allergic reaction or stress. In some cases hives can cause more serious problems, such as swelling of the throat, and this requires emergency intervention.

A variety of remedies can treat stomach maladies. Depending on the condition, you may already have one treatment in your pantry: lemon-lime soda. Lemon-lime soda has a long history of use in easing upset stomachs.

"The Washington Post" reported in 2007 that more and more schools are encouraging students to eat peppermint candy to boost test scores. But is it really effective? Peppermint candy contains peppermint oil and sugar, two important ingredients that energize your brain.

Colon-cleansing products are purported to help remove toxins from the gastrointestinal tract and eliminate the buildup of matter. According to Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist Michael Picco, M.D., there is little scientific evidence that supports the benefits of colon cleansing.

Swelling and red rashes on the skin are no fun, and it could be a bacterial infection called cellulitis, according to PubMed Health. You may also experience a warmth on the skin, sensitivity to touch and fever.

There are quite a few muscle stimulating devices on the market that promise its users tighter and firmer abs. Unfortunately, the FDA explains that only one brand may be able to fulfill such a promise.

The early uses of wild, uncultivated garlic are scattered in the histories of the ancient people of the Indus Valley, Egyptian and Mediterranean regions.

Glucomannan is a water-soluble dietary fiber made from the stem of the konjac plant. The supplement helps to delay gastric emptying time, to encourage satiety and to slow the digestive system so you feel fuller longer.

Aloe vera is a tropical plant known for its healing and anti-inflammatory properties. Similar to a cactus, the leaves of the plant are thick with a pulpy interior. You use the pulp as a topical remedy, but you can also drink aloe vera juice to treat constipation, according to Linda B. White, M.D.