For individuals seeking natural wellness, herbal remedies like milk thistle, neem, and hawthorn berry tea offer alternatives for managing chronic health conditions.
Nail cuticle infections, also called paronychia, may be caused by bacteria, yeast or fungus. Symptoms include redness, swelling and tenderness at the base of the nail -- and sometimes pus-filled blisters and drainage.
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Periodontal disease is a chronic infection of bacteria around the teeth. Mild forms of the condition are gingivitis, with more severe forms known as periodontitis. The condition affects the gums, underlying bones of a tooth and the tooth itself.
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An ulcer on the leg is an open wound that has difficulty healing and is recurring. Causes of leg ulcers include poor circulation and diabetes, as well as valve and circulatory dysfunction.
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Poison ivy is considered a poisonous plant that releases urushiol, an oily substance found on the plant's leaves, stem and even roots. When urushiol comes in contact with human skin, 50 percent of people develop allergic contact dermatitis, according to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.
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