Staph bacteria can cause an infection by invading your body through a cut or scrape in the skin. Openings in the skin don't have to be gaping wounds to invite staph infection. Nicks from shaving are all necessary to start the infection. People...
Arthritis of the hip is any deviation from the normal smoothness of the surfaces that make up the hip joint. The term arthritis is a bit of a loose description that denotes rough, worn and painful joint surfaces. There are many different causes of...
The dry heat of a sauna can range from 160 to 200 degrees F. While this may seem extreme for some, most users enjoy the heat because the humidity of nearly all saunas falls below 20 percent. This lower humidity means the body can cool itself...
Corticosteroid injections treat a number of conditions, including tendinitis, acne and carpal tunnel syndrome. MayoClinic.com defines corticosteroids as compounds that mimic the effects hormones on the body, which are naturally produced by the...
Camomile, more often called chamomile, is a general name for two species of plants: German camomile, Matricaria recutita, and Roman or English camomile, Chamaemelum nobile. Both species are found in Asia, Europe and North America. While German...
Arthritis is an inflammatory condition that affects the joints, causing swelling, stiffness, limited mobility and pain. PubMed Health says approximately 37 million people in the U.S. have arthritis, which equates to almost 1 out of every 7...
Ticks are parasitic, spider-like pests that typically inhabit wooded areas. They feed on animal blood, attaching to the skin to take a meal. Ticks endanger humans due to the risk of acquiring an infectious disease through a bite. Tick-borne...
Arthritis comes in many forms and is caused by numerous factors. It can manifest itself as a mild ache or be severe enough to render a person unable to function. It can severely impact a person's quality of life, to the point where even the most...
In addition to injuries and muscle strain, many medical conditions can trigger leg pain and aching. Chronic arthritic conditions, infections and blood vessel abnormalities are common causes of leg pain. Diagnosis of the cause of leg pain begins...
You may consider trying a “detox” diet if you have chronic aches, fatigue and maladies such as digestive troubles and sleep interruptions. One popular diet in the “detox” category is the Master Cleanse Diet –...
Inflammation is a sign that your body is trying to repair tissue damage or fight off invading pathogens. This is normal, but persistent inflammation can lead to chronic illness. Rheumatism, arthritis and eczema are examples of chronic inflammatory...
Arthritis is defined as inflammation of joints and is characterized by pain, swelling, stiffness and limited mobility. There several types of arthritis including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout. You are at an increased risk for...
The excretory system includes every aspect of removing toxins, salt, excess water and metabolic by-products from the body. The intestines and colon remove solid waste as feces and the kidneys remove the waste filtered from the blood through the...
Venereal diseases, called sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infections caused by various bacteria, viruses, and parasites. The Centers for Disease Control reports that about 19 million new cases of STIs occur annually. Infections from...
Unless you eat organic foods exclusively, you're likely to have purchased packaged, processed foods and meats. Most of these foods contain added preservatives and chemicals; and many harbor bacterial toxins that harm the body. Processed meats in...