An umbilical hernia is caused by excess pressure at the abdomen, specifically near your navel. Excess pressure causes your intestines to bulge through a weakened abdominal wall, causing swelling and pain.
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Hammertoes are the result of birth defect, ill fitting shoes or pressure from bunions. Children's hammertoes are treated to effectively remove pressure and prevent future complications that could arise such as nerve damage.
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The liver functions as a filter for your blood by removing toxins and harmful bacteria. Maintaining liver function is vital to your overall health in order to keep disease at bay. Flushing the liver after illness or just on a monthly basis keeps it at optimum performance.
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Colloidal silver is used in the treatment of skin infections as well as internal bacterial infections. According to Dr. Robert O. Becker, M.D. of EMR Labs, colloidal silver kills bacteria on contact, healing infection as it has for centuries.
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Diarrhea refers to frequent bouts of loose, watery stools that leave your stomach churning throughout the day. The Doctors Book of Home Remedies notes that diarrhea is the body's natural way of cleansing bacteria out of your bowels. Bacteria can come from food or a virus that has affected your health.
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Moles refer to the occurrence of the clustering of skin cells. This cluster forms a flesh-colored bump at first. In time, the cluster changes color to a deeper shade of black or brown, due to over pigmentation.
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Patches that appear lighter or darker than the surrounding skin on your neck are usually not a sign of a serious medical problem but can be cosmetically frustrating.
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Sebaceous cysts are fluid filled bumps that occur on the scalp as well as the face and upper part of the body. They are also referred to as epidermoid cysts and are normally harmless growths.
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Acid reflux, or GERD, is an extremely unpleasant burning sensation in the chest and throat caused by the rise of stomach acids into the esophagus. There are many triggers that can worsen acid reflux, such as spicy foods, acidic fruit juices, caffeine and fried foods.
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Chemical relaxers put stress on African American hair while over-processing the hair shaft. Relaxers chemically force curls and waves to become straighter, posing the risk of hair breakage and loss. Proper ethnic hair care is a must to keep the already fragile hair in good condition.
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Fasting refers to the process of abstaining from solid foods in an attempt to purge your body of toxins during religious rites or as a method of weight loss. You are instructed to only take in liquids such as juices or water for the course of your fast.
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Cysts that form on the back of your knees and legs are known as Baker's cysts. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, Baker's cysts form when the fluid from your joints builds up, causing your skin to protrude and mild to moderate pain.
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Vaginal yeast infections are caused by an overgrowth of harmful bacteria known as candidas. This bacteria thrives in dark moist environments and causes irritation of the affected skin along with itching and burning. Home treatment can be very helpful in the early stages of a yeast infection.
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Rashes are caused by skin irritants such as chemicals, plants, heat or friction as with shaving. Although causes of irritation differ, physical characteristics of different rashes can be very similar. Identified by inflammation, redness and a splotchy appearance, rashes may be painful or just itchy.
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Skin discoloration is normally a result of the skin's natural pigmentation, called melanin, overproducing in any given area. This discoloration affects the topmost layer of skin, leaving you with brown patches. The main culprit in melanin overproduction is excess sun exposure.
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Stacker 3, developed by NVH Pharmaceuticals, is a combination of fat blocking ingredients including caffeine, chitosan and aspirin. Procured from shellfish, chitosan is meant to aid in the fat blocking process by preventing certain fats from being absorbed and processed into the body as calories.
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Your skin 's natural color is a result of melanin which is responsible for pigmentation. When your skin produces excess melanin, a condition known as hyperpigmentation occurs, leaving you with darkened skin tone in certain areas..
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Scarring of the skin occurs after a deep wound has healed or after improper healing of lesions such as acne and boils. Scars take on different colors due to pigmentation gathering in the area. Purple is one of those colors that can affect acne, boil and burn scars.
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Cellulite is identified by dimpling or uneven skin texture through fat deposits just underneath your skin. Although mostly present on the buttocks and thighs, some people do suffer from small fatty deposits on the face, specifically around the jawline and neck.
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Brown stains on your teeth are normally a result of coffee and cola consumption. Over time these beverages stain the teeth on the surface and these stains can enter cracks and crevices present on the enamel of the tooth. Even some medications can stain your teeth, according to Ronald I. Maitland, D.M.
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