If you're getting your ears pierced for the first time, you may be feeling nervous about the pain. Most people find that because a piercing is over very quickly, the anticipation of the pain was worse than the pain itself. There is no reason to be...
If you have an ear piercing that is less than six weeks old and the jewelry falls out, you may be able to reinsert it yourself. Jewelry that has been out long enough that the hole has begun to close may need to be reinserted by a professional...
Bunions are bone spurs that form on the inner aspect of large joint of the great toe. Many factors can contribute to their formation, however, poorly fitted foot wear is the leading cause. A study conducted by the American Orthopedic Foot and...
It does not matter if it is sudden and severe or chronic and achy -- upper back pain can put a crimp on your daily activities. However, upper back injuries are usually short-lived and the result of a definable problem such as poor posture or a...
Breast shells are a plastic disc with holes of varying sizes in the center. Some have small holes and others have large holes depending upon their purpose. Shells used for cracked or sore nipples tend to have larger holes to allow room for the...
Reiki is the Japanese term for a specific form of energy healing that incorporates both physical contact to channel energy through a practitioner to a client and distance healing methods. By focusing on energy and symbols to shape that energy,...
Antiseptic mouthwash can be used to treat some of the symptoms that cause sore throat. In fact, according to health maintenance organization Kaiser Permanente, prescription-strength antiseptic mouthwashes are a commonly prescribed treatment. Most...
A labret is a form of body piercing on the lower lip. As is the case with any oral piercing, a labret can cause bacteria and plaque to build up in the mouth. This can lead to dental complications, such as gingivitis, according to The Open...
While acne is never welcome, pimples inside the nose can be particularly uncomfortable. Acne inside of the nose may sensitive upon contact, and extended contact may prevent the sores from healing. Fortunately, by incorporating basic hygiene and by...
Burns, scratches, scrapes and minor cuts are among the everyday mishaps that peel skin away and leave it open to pain, bacteria and infection. Many minor skin injuries or inflammations can be healed at home with traditional folk treatments. In...
Tinnitus is a condition characterized by chronic ringing in the ears. Other sounds may accompany the ringing, such as buzzing or whispering. The cause of tinnitus is unknown, although certain conditions, such as ear infections or hearing loss, may...
Yoga and shamanism have separate origins and underpinnings With roots in ancient India, yoga means "union" in Sanskrit. Through poses, breath work and meditation, practitioners claim yoga forms a bond between your body and mind. Often associated...
Shaving is a common method for getting rid of unwanted hair, according to KidsHealth. A razor removes the top layer of hair that has already grown out of the hair shaft. However, sometimes shaving causes razor burn and bumps on the neck. These...
Eczema is an allergy-related skin rash. Conditions such as atopic dermatitis, one form of eczema, stem from hereditary conditions or allergic reactions to skin care products, cleaning solutions and other irritants. Eczema symptoms may include...
If you spend too much time in the sun, you may go home with a painful sunburn. After most of the tender symptoms of your sunburn recede, you must cope with itchy skin that takes longer to subside. Fortunately, you can find relief from an itching...
Rheumatoid arthritis is an immune system disorder in which the body attacks the cells of the joint membranes and bones, according to Dr. James Balch and Phyllis Balch, authors of "Prescription for Nutritional Healing." The body replaces damaged...
Treating dry, cracked hands is a necessity for some people, especially those who experience dry, winter weather and low humidity climates. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, dry skin often becomes worse in the winter or with...
Aloe vera comes from the aloe plant and its use dates back to ancient Egypt. Research has shown aloe vera gel to be effective for treatment of minor burns and abrasions, according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine....
Circumcision is a surgery to remove the foreskin from the penis. It is an elective procedure performed on the majority of newborn males in the United States. It is usually done in the first two days of life but can be performed at any age. Side...
Hydrogel has many uses in the medical and scientific worlds and can come in a variety of forms. The primarily water-based compound is often paired with other compounds or elements to produce an array of products. Hydrogel is commonly found in...
A tummy tuck procedure, medically called an abdominoplasty, removes unwanted fat from the abdomen while tightening abdominal muscles. The surgery is performed through an incision that runs from one hipbone to the other, leaving you with an...
Magnetic therapy has been in use as a method of healing for thousands of years in countries, such as Russia, China, Europe, Egypt, India and Greece. In the United States, this type of therapy is open to much debate. According to a research paper...
Libido is commonly referred to as sexual drive or the desire to want to have sex. When women lose their libido it can be frustrating for both them and their partner. Some reasons for lack of libido are evident while others are more challenging to...
Praised by many, tea tree oil has been used by the aboriginal people of Australia for hundreds of years as a natural treatment for a range of diseases and health conditions. The oil essence is collected from the long, slender leaves of the tea...
A hernia is a protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm, which is a sheet of muscle between your abdomen and chest. In some cases, hernias are congenital; in other cases, they may be caused by smoking, age or obesity, according to...
The black widow is one of the few dangerous spiders in the United States. Even though black widow spider bites can cause health problems, they are rarely lethal. Individual reactions to bites vary greatly but effective treatment rarely requires...
A small skin rash pimple that is clear inside is commonly molluscum contagiosum. Bumps are small, about 2 to 5 mm in diameter, according to MayoClinic.com. The bumps are easily spread by rubbing or scratching the skin. Molluscum contagiosum is...
Your baby's umbilical cord is her source of life as it connects her body to yours during pregnancy. Once your baby is born, begins breathing oxygen and obtaining nutrition from milk or formula, the umbilical cord is no longer needed. The cord is...
A blepharoplasty, or eyelid lift, is a surgical procedure in which excess skin is removed from your upper eyelids. The procedure is most often a cosmetic concern, though in some severe cases the sagging of excess skin can interfere with your...
Bone fractures are breaks or cracks in the bone that generally require immobility devices like casts or braces to heal properly. Learn more about fractures, including symptoms and treatments, in this video.
The collar bone is extremely sensitive and develops fully later in life. Learn how to treat a broken collar bone from a certified personal trainer in this health video.