The term "upset stomach" is a broad term relating to symptoms accompanying inflammation or other problems in the stomach or intestines. This inflammation is also called gastroenteritis and may result from infections, viruses, contaminated food or adverse reactions to medications.

Eggs are composed of a yellow yolk and translucent white fluid called albumen. They can be eaten raw, scrambled, poached, boiled, fried or as an ingredient in innumerable dishes. They help in coagulation, foaming, emulsification and browning. However, eggs—and in particular egg whites—can cause adverse side effects.

Crumbled blue cheese is a common ingredient in specialty salads and as a specialty topping on foods such as burgers and pizzas. It can be found in salads such as wedge salads with iceberg lettuce, crumbled bacon and ranch dressing, and in summer salads with ingredients such as pecans, walnuts, strawberries and lettuce.

Overworked, strained, or sprained muscles can find relief in muscle rub creams. Most creams work by drawing blood to the injury area, but others provide soothing cooling sensations that ease inflammation, or penetrating homeopathic herbs that encourage muscle healing.

Antiseptic creams, also known as antibiotic or first-aid creams, are sold over the counter. They contain either streptomycin or penicillin antibiotics capable of killing bacteria that cause infections.

CeraVe cream is formulated for areas of very dry skin. Thicker than lotion, the manufacturers claim it provides moisture; protects the skin; and is noncomedogenic, nonirritating and fragrance free. CeraVe Moisturizing Cream has 23 ingredients and is touted as preventing moisture loss and helping the skin regenerate.

Urea is the main ingredient in many topical skin creams that are most often used as skin moisturizers. Urea cream has several other potential uses, such as treating nail fungus and cervicitis. You can use urea cream topically by applying it to your skin, but you shouldn’t take it by mouth.

If you are tired of trying to cover or hide age spots, over-pigmented skin spots or too many freckles, skin care specialists at Kojic Acid.org recommend Kojic acid creams. They are all combinations of kojic acid mixed with a variety of vitamins and recognized skin-care chemicals.

Psoriasis is more than simply dry skin—it is a medical condition that affects over 3 percent of Americans, or approximately 5 million people.

The list of foods that pregnant woman are told not to eat is both longer and more surprising than anyone expects. Off-limit foods include raw sushi, deli turkey, sprouts and certain cheeses -- including blue cheese.

Eggs can be part of a healthy diet even though they're high in saturated fat and cholesterol. In fact, according to a summary of literature published in "The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition" in 2013, eating eggs isn't associated with a greater risk of cardiovascular disease.

If you're concerned about your cholesterol intake, it's wise to know the cholesterol content of the foods you eat. This will help you make cholesterol-conscious food choices. Because high cholesterol is linked to cardiovascular disease, you may have an interest in reducing your cholesterol intake.