Almost every other commercial on TV seems aimed at those seeking pain relief. With so many choices, it is hard to decide what would be the most beneficial. It is important to know what is causing the pain before choosing a pain relief product...
Hundreds of injuries, illnesses and medical conditions can cause localized pain. Because topical pain relievers are generally safe and associated with few side effects, some people may turn to natural spray-on pain relief products to reduce the...
Back pain can be debilitating and can interfere not only with work, but with daily activities as well. Back pain costs Americans $50 billion dollars a year, at the very least. While persistent pain, numbness or tingling or other associated...
A cracked tooth is a serious dental issue that should be addressed by your dentist as soon as possible. In some cases, it may take a few hours -- or even days -- to meet with your dentist. If you don't have access to an emergency, 24-hour dental...
Sinus pressure and stuffy noses, whether from common cold or seasonal allergies, combine to heighten discomfort for days or even weeks. When symptoms of this nasal congestion begin, try turning to some home remedies from the kitchen and health...
Citric acid is commonly found in sour fruits and vegetables and has many commercial uses within several industries. Biochemically, it is a weak acid that plays an essential metabolic role within living things and also serves as an antioxidant. The...
Foot pain can have many causes. Standing for too many hours, overexerting yourself during physical activity or not wearing proper shoes all can cause foot pain. In addition to wearing comfortable, supportive shoes and trying to stay off your feet...
Tylenol PM is a drug used to reduce pain and discomfort that make getting to sleep difficult. Tylenol.com points out that it can be used temporarily to improve such symptoms, but the drug should not be used to treat sleeplessness that is not...
Absorbine Jr.® liniment has been used for over a century to temporarily relieve muscle and joint pain. It was invented by a married couple in their home, and as the product line expands, W.F. Young, Inc., remains committed to enhanced...
Spices and herbs have been used for thousands of years to treat medical disorders. According to "The Journal of Young Investigators," the phytochemicals found in certain spices and herbs attack microbes that cause illness. When these plants are...
A product called Tylenol Elixir was introduced in the United States in 1955 as the first aspirin-free pain reliever. Designed for children, it required a doctor's prescription. Since then, manufacturer McNeil Laboratories has made over 40 health...
If you have arthritis or joint pain or are recovering from a joint injury, you may be familiar with the over the counter supplement glucosamine. Those who use it believe that It may reduce joint pain and swelling in both humans and animals,...
According to Medline Plus, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine, teething typically occurs when a child reaches six to eight months in age. The two bottom front teeth, or lower central incisors, usually appear first, followed by the...
Caffeine is best known as an energizer, but it has mild pain-killing properties, as well. The drug is sometimes mixed with aspirin or other over-the-counter pain relievers to make a more effective product. The caffeine has its usual stimulant...
According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey III, use of pain killers is very high in the U.S. Approximately 147 million adults take analgesics on a monthly basis and, of these, 30 percent take more than one analgesic. As...
Although the use of magnets to heal pain dates back to the Ancient Greeks, its effectiveness remains scientifically unproven. Individual and random accounts seem to promise real potential for magnetic healing, if adequate trials are conducted to...
ThermaCare heat wraps come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Examples include heat wraps for the neck, hand, shoulder and lower abdomen. These heat wraps contain iron, charcoal, table salt and water, according to ThermaCare.com. Once the heat wrap...
Interstitial cystitis (IC) is otherwise known as painful bladder syndrome. In addition to frequency and urgency of urination, people afflicted with IC experience severe pain in the abdominal/bladder area. Nearly 100 years after the condition was...
Elastoplast is an international brand of bandages and other first aid remedies, sold in six countries around the world: Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong and South Africa. As a result, you may hear the products referred...
Canker sores appear as reddened areas with a center of white or yellow color. Canker sores usually emerge on the inner surface of the cheeks and lips and at the base of the gums or under the tongue. Canker sores may occur from stress, after mouth...
Calcium is an essential mineral, meaning it must come from dietary sources because the body cannot manufacture it. Coral calcium is a calcium salt harvested from beds of fossilized coral reef. In addition to calcium carbonate, coral calcium also...
Tylenol is a brand name of medicines first introduced in 1955 as a mild to moderate pain reliever, as cited in Mosby’s Drug Consult. In addition to pain relief, Tylenol sells products to relieve allergies and common cold and influenza...
Most people feel the effects of caffeine consumption, but if you develop a nervous stomach every time you ingest caffeine, you need to talk with your doctor. Caffeine affects your central nervous system, causing jitters, excitability and the...
Your gallbladder is a small organ attached to your liver. Its primary functions are to store and concentrate the bile your liver makes, and secrete it into your small intestines to aid in the digestion of fat. Biliary dyskinesia is a condition in...
Headache remedies vary nearly as much as the types and causes of headache itself. Although pain medications, whether over-the-counter or prescription, are at the center of most headache treatments, natural remedies from foods and plants can...
Gaiam is a company that specializes in products that enhance a healthy lifestyle. These include yoga and Pilates products, videos and exercise mats. Additionally, they sell a variety of healthy lifestyle products, such as energy-efficient light...
Prostate enlargement -- medically known as benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH -- is a common condition that affects aging men. Lifestyle modifications, prescription medications and surgery are among the treatment options for BPH. Men who are...
Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, are a common cause of doctor visits in children and adults alike. Nearly 10% of preschool girls have experienced a UTI, according to KidsHealth.org, and a study published in the November 2000 issue of the Annals...
Rheumatoid arthritis is a common inflammatory disease of the joints that causes stiffness, pain and deformities in the hands and feet. It affects about 1.3 million Americans today. If you or someone you know has rheumatoid arthritis, you may...
