Wild cherry bark taken from the root, trunk and branches reportedly aids digestive and respiratory ailments. Native Americans and practitioners of Chinese herbal medicine used it long before herbalist Maud Grieve added it to her 1931 book, "A...
Babies who cry inconsolably for hours may have colic, a type of gastric upset believed to be caused by a still developing digestive system. Infantile colic affects about 20 percent of babies, according to the University of Maryland Medical...
According to Elmhurst College of Illinois, the chemical reactions that maintain organisms alive and functioning are called metabolism. The two types of metabolism are anabolism, which refers to the synthesis of nutrients required for cellular...
Cholesterol is a natural steroid your body needs to manufacture and protect cell membranes. If your body produces too much or eliminates too little, cholesterol can accumulate in your blood and put you at a higher risk for heart disease and...
Turkey rhubarb has been used in China for over 2,000 years. Today, in the United States, the supplement is used most commonly as a laxative. Modern research shows that turkey rhubarb root may have potential as a treatment for a number of...
A common ingredient in many perfumes and skin care products, oil of lavender has many useful applications for the mind and body. Its distinctive aroma is particularly useful for calming frazzled nerves and easing tension. Oil of lavender can be...
Around 40 percent of babies suffer from colic, according to 2010 information from KidsHealth.org. Defined as crying that starts when the baby is between three and six weeks old, colic lasts for at least three hours a day and occurs at least three...
Fussy babies tend to experience the same symptoms: crying inconsolably, clenching their fists, grimacing and drawing their legs up toward the abdomen. Sometimes fussiness indicates hunger, sleepiness or a needed diaper change. However, sometimes...
