Fungal infections may sound unappealing, but they are are common and include yeast infections and athlete's foot. You can get an infection by breathing in microscopic fungus spores or having them land on your skin.

Atopic dermatitis, the most common form of eczema, causes intense itching and rashes -- primarily on the legs, arms and face. According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, 30 percent of the U.S. population suffers from this skin condition.

Stomach viruses are the most common reason children vomit, according to Dr. William Sears, author of "The Portable Pediatrician." Antibiotics have no effect on viral infections; they normally go away on their own after several days, but can be very upsetting to children.

Ginger is a root herb that can be used for medicinal purposes. Ginger can be used to treat nausea, states the National Institutes of Health. Since nausea is a common symptom of acid reflux, consumption of ginger may help treat acid reflux.

Some natural health practitioners say that performing a parasite cleanse can improve overall health by removing parasites and the toxins they release from your body. Parasites may be picked up from sources such as bad food, insect bites or from cleaning up infested pet droppings.

Peppermint essential oil is commonly used by aromatherapists for its uplifting, invigorating properties. The peppermint plant is actually a hybrid of the watermint and spearmint plants. The essential oil is produced by extracting the oil from the whole plant through a steam distillation process.

Aloe vera gel is a slick substance from the interior of the thick aloe vera leaf, while aloe latex comes from just under the leaf skin. Applying aloe vera gel topically is generally considered safe, but consuming aloe vera latex or juice extracted from the latex has many disadvantages.

During your pregnancy, your prenatal care provider likely warned you to avoid toxins, such as pesticides and paint fumes, while your baby was developing. After your pregnancy, you may be concerned that a lifetime of living in a polluted world and eating processed foods is leaching toxins into your breast milk.

Peppermint oil is one type of essential oil that can be ingested. It is added to candies, gum and other food items. You can also make a peppermint drink to take for a number of digestive concerns like nausea, diarrhea, indigestion and cramps.

Your colon, or large intestine, is the last stop in the digestive process. It prepares waste to be removed from your body through excretion. Infrequent bowel movements can cause stool to backup. Proponents of colon cleansing believe that when waste remains in your colon too long it releases toxins that cause disease.

Cleansing the palate, or clearing the taste buds of one taste to prepare them for a new one, is commonly discussed in wine tastings.

Muscle weakness in pediatrics, also known as hypotonia, may be a symptom of an underlying medical condition. If you suspect that your child is experiencing abnormal muscle development, consult a doctor as soon as possible.