You're probably aware that dietary fiber is generally healthy, helping move food through your digestive tract and possibly preventing constipation and other problems.

Amino acids are building blocks of protein, and glutamine is the most abundant amino acid found in the muscle and blood.

While the occasional pimple is no big deal, ongoing acne can cause emotional turmoil and negatively affect your self-esteem. While no one remedy will work for everyone, vitamin A is a well-researched acne fighter.

A little known compound called methylsulfonylmethane can have a profound effect on your health. Because MSM contains sulfur, which is one of the basic elements of life, it is used for the proper functioning of proteins.

Since well before the advent of modern medicine, people used plants and other nature-derived remedies to treat and cure all sorts of maladies and illnesses. Papaya, a fruit grown in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia and the Americas, has long been purported to aid the digestive tract.

Ulcers are open sores or tears that appear in the lining of internal organs, most commonly found in the stomach or intestines, but can be found in the esophagus as well. Peptic ulcers are open sores that start off as sore spots, then become reddened and inflamed, eventually breaking the surface of lining or skin.

According to Johns Hopkins University, more than 40 percent of Americans report using alternative medicine therapies for pain control when prescribed medications prove to be ineffective.

Created by a Chinese herbalist in the late 1870s, Tiger Balm is a mild analgesic made from a combination of natural ingredients -- primarily menthol and camphor, as well as mint and clove essential oils. Today, people around the world use the soothing balm to relieve minor aches and pains.

Your ears can feel blocked, clogged or plugged for a number of reasons. For example, the sensation may be a result of cold or flu symptoms or, more commonly, you can have a buildup of wax in your ears, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Collagen, the most abundant protein in the body, is part of the connective tissue for bones, muscles, blood cells, cartilage, arteries and organs. As you age, the production of collagen decreases, leading to a slew of potential side effects.

Magnesium and other minerals are essential to keep your body healthy, and magnesium deficiency may play a role in many diseases, including cardiovascular disease, migraines and depression.

Some people with insomnia may have trouble falling asleep, while others can fall asleep easily but wake up in the middle of the night, unable to go back to sleep. Certain medical conditions, medicines, stimulants, emotions or stress can cause insomnia.