Electrical muscle stimulation -- often called "e-stim" or "TENS" -- is a type of treatment often used in physical therapy or other rehabilitation settings. The two primary uses for this treatment are pain relief and muscle re-education. In most settings, there is a machine that provides an electrical current.

Blackheads and other forms of acne affect teenagers and adults alike. Contributing factors include bacteria, inflammation, clogged pores and an excess of an oil known as sebum, notes the American Academy of Dermatology.

Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in your body. Bromelain and serrapeptase are enzymes that accelerate the break down and digestion of proteins. Bromelain is produced from the fruit and stems of pineapples.

A urinary tract infection affects as many as 8 million people every year, according to the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse. This type of infection is caused when bacteria breach the layers of the urinary tract and immune system, infiltrating the ureters and bladder.

People fast for religious and health reasons. The time for fasting can range from part of the day to several days or longer. Some fasts involve no eating food or drinking liquid. Other fasts involve drinking juices. Fasting can be difficult, but breaking a fast can be even harder, according to Health Recipes.

Rich in natural minerals and exfoliating elements, sea salt is a luxurious addition to a daily facial care regime. Making your own sea salt facial scrubs is affordable and simple while allowing you to select the ingredients that suit you best.

According to NHS, the most common causes of blisters include friction from skin rubbing against a rough surface, medical conditions such as chickenpox, herpes or eczema or a skin reaction to a product like soap, wool or hair spray, and blisters on the face can be extremely uncomfortable and embarrassing for sufferers.

Fever occurs in response to an infection, illness or disease. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, a fever is present when the body temperature rises above 99 degrees F. A mild fever usually requires no treatment.

Brain cells may degenerate due to many illnesses, including stroke, Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. Once cells are damaged, the road to recovery may be long and involve physical and medicinal therapies to repair the damage and restore brain function. Natural herbs may help in this process.

The honey and lemon diet is claimed to be an effective home remedy for weight loss. The diet is based on drinking a glass of warm water mixed with 1 tsp. of honey and fresh-squeezed lemon juice first thing in the morning on an empty stomach.

There are several types of fungal infections that can affect the scalp, with ringworm being the most common. Scalp fungus can easily spread from one person to another through sharing clothes and towels. Some common symptoms of scalp fungus include split ends, dull frizzy hair and bald spots on the scalp.

Lavender has been used for treating a variety of conditions, including anxiety, insomnia, depression, headaches, hair loss and skin disorders. Lavender produces sedative, soothing effects when inhaled, according the University of Maryland Medical Center, but research does not support most other medicinal uses.