A pinched nerve is a condition marked by excessive pressure placed on a nerve by bones, connective tissues or muscles. Herniated disks and carpal tunnel syndrome are common causes of this condition. A pinched nerve may also be caused by arthritis,...
Cold sores and fever blisters are names for oral herpes, a viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. In the June 9, 2008 edition of "Archives of Internal Medicine," dermatologist Christina Cernik explains that the term "fever blisters"...
Herbs have been used since the dawn of human history for a variety of purposes. Though many have health benefits, some herbs may be toxic or interact adversely with prescribed medications. Use herbs as an adjunct to conventional treatments, not as...
The beet plant, or Beta vulgaris, produces a dark-purple vegetable known as the beet root or garden root. The leaves of the plant are known as the vegetable chard. Both the roots and the leaves of the beet plant are high in nutrients and...
Beetroot is a nutrient-rich vegetable, valued for its antioxidant and nitrite content. People have used it down through the ages to alleviate medical problems, and alternative medicine practitioners continue to use it today. Although it is of...
Beetroot juice and the powdered supplement are both made from beetroot, also known as the common garden beet. You might be familiar with this root vegetable served roasted as a side dish, although it is also pickled and served raw in slaws and...
