Intestinal parasites are worms that spend at least part of their life cycle in the human intestine. Common intestinal worms include tapeworms and roundworms, such as ascarids, hookworms, pinworms, Guinea worms, threadworms and whipworms.
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Dopamine is a neurotransmitter, which is a chemical that carries messages between cells. It’s involved in regulating many everyday activities, including memory, sleep, mood, learning, movement and behavior.
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Uterine fibroids are benign muscle tumors that appear in premenopausal women. One of the symptoms of fibroids is heavy and prolonged menstrual bleeding. This is not only uncomfortable, but can lead to anemia if not treated. Herbs may help stop heavy menstrual bleeding naturally.
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Intestinal mucus is a thick, slimy substance produced in the mucous membranes of your colon, or large intestine. It helps protect your intestinal walls against pathogens and damage from food and wastes that pass through your digestive tract.
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Upper respiratory infections like bronchitis and pneumonia often produce a cough, which is the body’s attempt to clear the airways of mucus. Commercial cough expectorants thin mucus secretions and help remove them from the lungs, but they can have unpleasant side effects.
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Dizziness and lightheadedness are symptoms of vertigo, also known as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. During an attack of vertigo, the room may seem like it’s spinning, and you may feel faint, nauseous and sweaty.
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Brain cells may degenerate due to many illnesses, including stroke, Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. Once cells are damaged, the road to recovery may be long and involve physical and medicinal therapies to repair the damage and restore brain function. Natural herbs may help in this process.
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A stroke is an interruption of the blood supply to your brain that results in the death of brain cells. You may experience symptoms like difficulty walking and speaking, numbness on one side of your body, headache and blurred vision.
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Staph infections occur when staphylococcus bacteria, which normally live on the skin or in the nose, get into the bloodstream and attack other organs, causing diseases like pneumonia, endocarditis, impetigo, blood poisoning, boils and toxic shock syndrome.
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Poor appetite can be a symptom of a deeper physical or psychological problem. Many disorders, including gastrointestinal problems, depression, stress, anorexia and liver disease, may involve loss of appetite, sometimes with life-threatening consequences.
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Skin tags are tiny benign skin lesions found in areas around the neck, groin and armpit. They can be caused by a virus; a hormonal imbalance; or the friction of something rubbing against your skin, such as a piece of jewelry or a car seat belt.
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Sulfur and iodine are essential natural elements for healthy cells. Sulfur is a component of many amino acids, proteins, vitamins and hormones. It’s important for healthy hair, skin and digestion. Iodine is necessary for your thyroid to function properly.
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Nerve damage, also called neuritis and neuropathy, can result from injuries, infections, diabetes and viral diseases, toxic agents, autoimmune disorders, muscle spasm and vitamin deficiency. Damage to peripheral nerves may affect how you feel heat and pain, and how your muscles respond to stimuli.
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Tinnitus is a ringing, buzzing or hissing sound in one or both ears. Some common causes include damage to the cells of the inner ear, hearing loss due to aging, ear damage from loud noises, fluid pressure on the inner ear, stress and depression.
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Herpes is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. The strain that affects the facial area is called type 1, or HSV-1. Type 2, or HSV-2, usually affects the genital area. Symptoms include pain, itching and blisters, and may last for several weeks.
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Many disorders, common irritants and microbes can cause lung congestion. High blood pressure or heart problems can fill your lungs with fluid because your heart isn't pumping properly. Allergies and air pollution cause your bronchial tubes to increase mucous production.
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Interstitial cystitis, or IC — also known as painful bladder syndrome — is a chronic inflammation of your bladder wall. IC causes chronic pain in your pelvic area, pain when urinating, and a sense of urinary urgency and frequency.
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