Nursing mothers get sick just like anyone else. When a viral or bacterial infection brings on a severe sore throat, it’s natural to be concerned about the possibility of medications passing into the breast milk and potentially harming the baby.

Calamine lotion is one of the staples of childhood and summer. It soothes skin and calms the itch from poison oak and poison ivy and insect bites. The lotion's primary ingredients are zinc oxide and iron oxide. Additional anti-itch medications are sometimes added to improve the lotion’s effectiveness.

The first symptoms of mononucleosis may appear as stomach problems, such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, which can make eating unappealing. Opt for small, frequent meals throughout the day to stave off digestive woes and keep your energy levels up.

As if the aches, pains and total misery of flu weren't bad enough, many sufferers also experience severe headaches.

When you feel your little one's fiery forehead, it's easy for panic to set in. While fevers in children are usually not serious, there are times when a fever warrants an immediate trip to the hospital.

Fingernails and toenails are living skin cells. Nails protect and support tips of the fingers and toes, and they help humans scratch an itch, tie a knot and pick up small objects. Nail growth is affected by illness or poor health.

A phlegm cough, known as a productive cough, is the body’s natural way of keeping the lungs and airways clear of mucus. Contact your doctor if you're coughing up blood or the cough lasts longer than 10 to 14 days, or if the cough is accompanied by fever, weight loss or a wheezing sound when you inhale.

Keflex, or cephalexin, belongs to a family of drugs called cephalosporins used to treat bacterial infections. Before you take any new medication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist about possible interactions.

There is little doubt that manipulating the air around us might have some health benefits. The advancements in technology have brought about terms that some might find confusing. The act of humidifying a room means increasing the moisture in the air. Ionizing air is different.

TheraFlu is an over-the-counter medication that helps to alleviate the symptoms of the common cold and the flu. It generally contains antihistamines, pain relievers and decongestants to combat the congestion, stuffiness, aches and pains of colds and the flu.

Shingles is a common name for the disease known as herpes zoster. It results, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians, when the virus that causes chicken pox reactivates within clusters of sensory nerves near the spinal cord.

Cellulitis refers to a skin infection that has spread through the dermis layer and into the tissues under the skin. The infection usually contains common skin bacteria such as staphylococcus or streptococcus. Cellulitis occurs at sites of skin breakdown, where bacteria have access to deeper tissues. According to the "