Many adults are incorrect in their assumption that children with dark purple, puffy eyes are not healthy or are sleep-deprived. Under-eye circles are in fact the result of several other conditions and are more noticeable in fair-skinned children....
Dark circles under the eyes of an infant or toddler are a fairly common symptom of a number of benign conditions, most often allergies or hay fever. Though they can have a somewhat alarming appearance, especially at first, these dark circles --...
A neti pot is a small container designed to clear nasal passages by rinsing out the nasal cavity. Warm salt and baking soda water or an over-the-counter saline nasal rinse is poured out of the spout of the neti pot into one nostril and runs out...
When a viral infection takes root in the body, a cold can occur as a result. A stuffy nose, a runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing are typical symptoms. You may also experience a fever, sore throat or coughing. Homeopathic remedies are diluted...
If your child has dark circles under her eyes, it's probably not a cause for concern. While dark under-eye circles may be a sign of illness, the illnesses that cause dark circles are typically mild and easily treated. If you are concerned about...
Sinuses are air-filled cavities present in the skull. Sinusitis is the inflammation of the sinuses caused by bacteria, viruses or fungi. It may be acute or chronic. While acute sinusitis is usually caused by bacteria, chronic sinusitis, in which...
Homeopathy is based on the Law of Similars: if a substance causes symptoms in a healthy person, that substance--when diluted repeatedly in a homeopathic remedy--can stimulate the body's natural healing abilities to overcome those very symptoms in...
Cold sores are painful, fluid-filled, blister-like lesions that appear on or surrounding the lips. Cold sores are caused by the contagious viral organism, herpes simplex virus, or HSV. Two types of herpes exist: Type 1 and Type 2. Cold sores are...
Out in the world beyond your front door, there lurk more than 200 viruses hiding in plain sight -- on board books, discarded tissues, rubber balls, even a friend's hand -- and waiting to set up shop in your child's nose or throat. As a result,...
People who suffer from cold sores know very well that a painful tingling on their lips is an early indication of the recurrence of a cold sore. The cause of a cold sore is the herpes simplex virus type 1, which remains in the body after the...
Cold sores, also known as herpes labialis, are small sores around the lips and mouth that are often caused by a virus known as herpes simplex virus 1, or HSV-1. These sores, especially when they appear for the first time, may be painful and last...
Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 infection and show up as small, red, fluid-filled blisters typically around the mouth. The suffer usually feels a tingling sensation one or two days before the appearance of cold sores,...
Steam distilling leaves of the Melaleuca alternifolia plant produces tea tree oil. People have traditionally used this oil topically for its antibacterial and anti-fungal properties, although more research is necessary to confirm these benefits,...
Cold sores are caused by certain strains of the herpes virus, which can result in sores or blisters breaking out around the mouth or on the genitals. Herpes simplex virus type 1 usually causes cold sores while herpes simplex virus type 2 is...
Cold sores are caused by Herpes Simplex Virus I. They first appear 3 to 10 days after exposure and can last for up to 3 weeks. The virus then remains in the body forever, and repeated outbreaks are triggered by several factors. These factors...
There are a variety of different mouth sores. Two of the most common are canker sores, which are not contagious and are more often inside the mouth, and fever blisters, which are caused by the herpes virus. These are very contagious and are more...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 45 million people in the United States are infected with herpes. According to Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, systemic agents are the most effective treatments for herpes....
L-lysine, also called lysine, is an essential amino acid, meaning it must be obtained through food or supplements because the body can't produce it. Protein-rich foods are the best sources, such as meat and poultry, cheese, eggs, nuts and...
A cold sore in your child's mouth can be very painful and embarrassing. Unfortunately, when your child gets a cold sore there is no easy, quick fix. The sore will need to run its course, which normally takes around one week. In the meantime, there...
The Australian native tea tree, or Melaleuca alternifolia, grows near streams and swamps and in open woodlands. Australian aborigines have long used the leaves for a variety medicinal purpose, and in 1922, an Australian chemist discovered...
The pleasant aroma, spicy taste and health benefits of ginger, cinnamon and anise transform your cup of tea from just a beverage to a healthy drink. The spices have anti-microbial, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal elements which serve to protect the...
In the June 2008 edition of "Archives of Internal Medicine,"internist Christina Cernik, M.D., explains that cold sores are a common complaint encounted by primary care physicians. Ninety percent of cold sores develop on the lips, according to...
If you suffer from recurrent bouts of cold sores, you would probably do nearly anything to avoid your next outbreak. Aside from the burning discomfort caused by cold sores, they are unsightly and can put a serious crimp in your social life. If...
"Cold sore" is a common term for the skin and mouth lesions produced by infection with either of the two types of herpes simplex viruses. According to dentists Paolo G. Arduino and Stephen R. Porter in the Feb. 2008 edition of the "Journal of Oral...
The Herpesviridae family of viruses includes several strains that commonly infect humans, including herpes simplex viruses 1 and 2, varicella-zoster virus and Epstein-Barr virus. All herpesvirus infections are lifelong, that is, once the virus...
Cold sores and pimple are two common skin complaints with very different causes. Cold sores result from infection with one of two types of the herpes simplex virus. Pimples, according to dermatologist Andrea L. Zaenglein in the 2008 edition of...
Cold sores are tiny blisters on the skin, usually around the mouth. According to the Mayo Clinic, herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) is usually the cause of cold sores on the face; however, herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2), which causes...
Lysine is an essential amino acid, meaning your body can not synthesize this amino acid and, therefore, you must obtain lysine through dietary sources. Lysine not only aids your body in the production of enzymes, antibodies, and hormones, but it...
Lysine and tryptophan are amino acids that are among the building blocks for proteins in the human body. Long associated with muscle tissues, proteins and their amino acid components actually play a vital role in several important bodily...
A tingling, a hard spot, or a red blister on your lip are all signs of a cold sore. Cold sores, also called fever blisters, are common. Though you can't cure or prevent cold sores, you can take steps to reduce their frequency and to limit the...
