Arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that affects the joints of the body. There is no single cure for the ailment but there are a number of effective treatment methods for helping patients cope with the symptoms of arthritis. Home remedies...
Baldness is a condition that mainly strikes men over the age of 40. While some baldness can be hereditary, the main cause of hair loss is inadequate nutrition. Other causes of hair loss can include stress, child birth and major surgery. Hair...
Sunburn, the pink or red skin that results from intense sun exposure, can take several days to heal. Symptoms like tenderness, pain, minor blistering and peeling can make those days seem to pass slowly indeed. According to dermatologist Rodney...
Fatigue is a common complaint among adults. Since fatigue is a symptom and not an illness, it can be difficult to determine the exact cause of fatigue. This can make finding a remedy for fatigue a challenging task. While some types of persistent...
A glowing, clean, clear complexion is one of the hallmarks of beauty, health and well-being. Yet there's no need to break the bank on high-priced products from boutiques or salons; you can make a gentle yet effective facial cleanser and toner by...
Headache pain may range from an annoying pressure behind your eyes to the full-scale assault of a migraine. The Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine reports that 90 percent of all headaches are primary headaches, meaning they do not stem from...
Bedwetting is considered an issue with children around the age of five or six who have incidents more than twice a month. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, more than 5 million children within this age group still wet the bed at...
Blackheads can appear on the face, back, and chest areas as dark, yellow or black bumps. They are follicles that are plugged up with sloughed-off cells and sebum, which is an oily and waxy substance secreted by the skin. Blackheads are often...
Hyperpigmentation is a skin condition that causes dark spots or brown spots due to excess melanin in the skin. Although the condition is typically harmless, many patients feel self-conscious about the dark spots and search for home remedies to...
Calluses are hardened skin developed when your skin comes in frequent contact with an object or surface. The callus is developed by your skin to prevent it from injury when contacting the surface. The most common places to develop a callus are on...
Bad breath is embarrassing, but it's often a condition that's easy to fix at home. Good oral hygiene, including the use of mouthwash, can prevent or eliminate bad breath. Home remedy mouthwashes are made from common and easily obtainable...
With allergy season comes runny noses, watery eyes, and that dry cough that keeps you awake at night. Some people flock to the drugstore when allergy season starts, to buy up antihistamines and other allergy medications. This is not always...
Influenza, also known as the flu for short, is no stranger to most of us. The dry, scratchy throat, cough, chills, fever and body aches take their toll on our energy levels and mood. The first instinct when flu symptoms hit is to go to bed and...
If you don't have clear skin, you may not want to spend a fortune on products that may or may not work. Also, topical acne treatments can cause adverse skin reactions, such as dryness and irritation. Mild acne can be typically treated at home...
Spots or discolorations on the surface of the skin, whether they are light or dark, can be extremely embarrassing for people, especially when they appear on their face or other easily visible areas. However, there are some home remedies that can...
Stop suffering with itchy, swollen skin. Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a skin condition that causes itchiness and inflammation on the skin's surface. Eczema can appear anywhere on the body, but is most often present behind the knees...
Areas of excess pigmentation on the skin, often referred to as hyperpigmentation, are a common problem and can occur for a number of reasons. According to the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology, hyperpigmentation is usually a harmless...
Tiredness, otherwise known as fatigue or weariness, is defined as a lack of energy or motivation. There are a host of mental and physical conditions that can cause tiredness and fatigue, including infection, sleep disorders and food allergies. If...
While it's not an issue of life-or-death, acne is a cause for embarrassment in teenagers and adults alike, and can result in disfiguring scars. Home remedies work from the inside and the outside, but they are not foolproof. If home remedies don't...
Most often caused by friction resulting from excess heat and moisture within a shoe, blisters can be painful reminders for runners to take care of their feet. While blisters are generally considered a minor irritation, a blister can alter a...
Your skin takes more daily abuse than nearly any other part of your body, and your face can really show it. Sun damage, poor diet, lack of sleep, not enough hydration--every single one of those factors can make your skin look dull, contribute to...
A child with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be a handful for any parent or caretaker. ADHD manifests itself in your child through inattention, distractibility, uncontrolled behavior and, even more problematic, defiance and...
Toothpaste can do much more than just clean and protect the teeth in your mouth. Use white, non-gel toothpaste for a variety of tasks around your house.
A July 23, 2009, "USA Today" article reports that nearly 30 percent of Americans experience sleeping issues. Insomnia, or the inability to fall asleep or maintain a quality sleep, affects most Americans at some point in their lives, especially...
Nothing really cures the common cold but there are many things that can be done at home to improve the symptoms of the illness, including cough remedies. The Mayo Clinic explains that colds tend to last for about a week but home remedies can...
Any number of things can cause an outbreak of Irritated, itchy skin, including insect bites, excessively dry conditions or sunburn. Mayo Clinic's website warns that if your itchy skin is very uncomfortable, persists for more than 14 days, affects...
Commercial cosmetic masks often contain artificial preservatives, fragrances and colors that may be hazardous, according to information gathered by the Environmental Working Group, a consumer watchdog group that studies the ingredients used in...
A cough can linger for weeks after an illness. Coughing can also be triggered by smoking, acid reflux or allergens. Whether your cough is dry or productive, it may get in the way of your everyday activities. Many natural home remedies exist to...
In addition to daily denture cleaning, you may find the need for a denture-whitening product to help remove coffee, tea, berry or other stains. Particularly after prolonged use, dentures may need a thorough cleaning periodically to restore their...
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