Up to 70 percent of women have uterine fibroids, according to the Center for Uterine Fibroids. Also called leiomyomas, uterine fibroids are noncancerous tumors that arise in the muscle layer of the uterus. The most common symptoms of leiomyomas...
The root of the Scutellaria baicalensis plant -- commonly called baikal skullcap -- is used as a treatment in traditional Chinese medicine. Scutellaria baicalensis may help reduce inflammation, boost immune function and protect your cells from...
Hepatocellular carcinoma, or liver cancer, is one of the most common types of cancer worldwide. Certain herbs may help improve the prognosis for this type of cancer, as has been observed primarily in animal studies. However, consult with your...
Asthma is a chronic disorder in which the smooth muscles of the bronchial tubes, or air passages, become narrowed, inflamed and filled with mucus, causing difficulty in breathing. According to the Mayo Clinic, an asthma attack can be triggered by...
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter used by your body's nervous system, including the brain. It carries messages about pleasure, pain and muscle movements between nerve cells. Certain herbs can help your body produce dopamine, and you also can use some...
Pneumonia is a serious respiratory condition in which the lungs become inflamed, compromising your ability to breathe properly. The illness can be bacterial, viral or fungal in origin, although the first line of treatment is usually with...
Drawing on centuries of painstakingly accumulated knowledge, practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine have remedies for almost every conceivable ailment, including sinusitis and its related disorders. Contemporary medical researchers have...
Warfarin is an anticoagulant drug prescribed for patients with heart problems, venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolisms. It prevents blood clots by acting on your liver to inhibit vitamin K’s clotting function. Many herbs that can interact...
According to Phyllis Balch in her book, "Prescription for Nutritional Healing," varicose veins and spider veins develop from one or a combination of different reasons. Heredity, poor circulation and the use of birth control pills are at the top of...
Hepatitis B, a viral infection, targets your liver and may cause both immediate and long-term disease. The virus that causes this condition, notes the World Health Organization, is passed from one person to another by contact with the body fluids...
Prostate cancer often does not cause any symptoms, especially in the early stages. Symptoms such as difficulty urinating, a need to urinate frequently or urgently, painful urination and bloody urine occur when the tumor enlarges the prostate and...
Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic, inflammatory skin disorder. Eczema patches and blisters may appear anywhere on your body, and you may experience severe itching, redness and oozing. The Mayo Clinic states that eczema may run...
Hepatitis C infection is the most severe type of hepatitis, or liver inflammation. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 8,000 to 10,000 Americans die of hepatitis C infections each year. It is one of the primary causes of...
Prostate-specific antigen is a protein produced by your prostate cells. Medical professionals commonly use this protein to screen for prostate cancer, to follow patients after prostate cancer treatment and to evaluate a prostate gland that does...
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. A stroke can...
A stroke occurs when your brain is deprived of blood and oxygen due to a clot, narrow arteries or a ruptured blood vessel. Symptoms may include trouble talking, walking and seeing, numbness on one side and headache. A stroke can lead to permanent...
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, which is abbreviated MRSA, is a strain of the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus resistant to common antibiotics. MRSA infections range from mild localized skin infections to more serious, life-threatening...
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that carries messages about pleasure, pain and muscle movements between nerve cells. A lack of dopamine in the brain is a major symptom of Parkinson's disease and other neurodegenerative diseases. Many of the drugs...
