Dating back to before the 18th century, many cultures have been using garlic for both medicinal purposes and food, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. In modern times, garlic is still used for eating as well as a tool to help prevent many diseases and illnesses.

Ionic foot spas are supposed to neutralize and remove charged toxins from the body through pores in the feet.

Peppermint is not only one of the world's oldest medicinal herbs, but it is also one of the most versatile. The essential oil -- derived from its leaves -- has long been valued by herbalists and natural healers for its wealth of therapeutic effects, including antispasmodic and pain-killing properties.

Many people have experienced the pain of an earache. Whether it comes from the middle ear or the outer ear, an earache can be very painful, though most of the time it is not a medical emergency.

Pneumonia is a serious lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa and other microorganisms. The University of Maryland Medical Center states that pneumonia is a common illness that affects millions of Americans every year.

Valerian has been used as a treatment for insomnia, anxiety, restlessness and stomach cramps for centuries.

Skin discoloration is normally a result of the skin's natural pigmentation, called melanin, overproducing in any given area. This discoloration affects the topmost layer of skin, leaving you with brown patches. The main culprit in melanin overproduction is excess sun exposure.

Detox diets, designed to flush out unhealthy toxins in your body, may inadvertently rid your body of healthy bacteria as well. And many detox plans restrict your consumption to eating fruit and vegetable juices, depriving you of nutrients needed for optimal balance.

An enema bag and tubing set is used to hold fluid and deliver it into the rectum and large intestine for cleansing for the treatment of constipation.

Senna pods are the seed pods of the senna plant. Herbalists and natural doctors recommend senna pod supplements to treat mild cases of constipation. You should, however, take precautions when you use any laxative to treat constipation, including senna pods.

Holistic medicine's name comes from the Greek word halos, which means whole, and refers to a practice of medicine which treats the body, mind and spirit. Holistic medicine differs from traditional Western medicine in terms of philosophy, diagnostic techniques and treatment options.

You may have heard of probiotics, foods that contain live cultures of beneficial bacteria that live in your digestive tract and help keep it functioning well.