One of the most commonly used ways to diagnose shingles is by looking for its fairly unique symptoms. Shingles usually starts by causing a very severe burning or tingling pain that is limited to one side of the body or face. After the pain begins,...
Herpes simplex is a disease that affects the mouth or genital region, according to Medline Plus. Herpes simplex virus 1 begins in childhood, and affects the lips, face and mouth. Herpes simplex 2 is sexually transmitted, and leads to genital...
Hepatitis is the term used to indicate liver inflammation. Children with hepatitis often have other symptoms, such as pain in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen, where the liver is located, and jaundice, a yellowish discoloration the skin....
Shingles is a disease that results from a reactivation of the herpes zoster virus, which is responsible for causing chickenpox. The body is never able to completely eliminate the virus, which can allow the virus to reactivate. Shingles can occur...
The early uses of wild, uncultivated garlic are scattered in the histories of the ancient people of the Indus Valley, Egyptian and Mediterranean regions. Regaled as an aphrodisiac by some and pungent faux pas by others, wild garlic consistently...
The liver is an important organ involved in the storage of sugars for the body's energy use. It also helps the body get rid of waste products and toxins, and manufactures proteins important in the body's immune response. When the liver is damaged,...
The painful rash known as shingles, or herpes zoster, affects nearly one-third of the population at some point in their lives. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that anyone can come down with a case of shingles, but it’s...
Alga, called a super food, provides notable nutritional benefits. Spirulina platensis, a micro-algae found floating in alkaline warm-water sources, is the most nutritious of the various forms of algae. It contains higher concentrations of...
Almost everyone has contracted herpes simplex virus type 1 by adulthood, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine's website MedLine Plus. HSV-1 causes cold sores. It is generally transferred by kissing or coming into close contact with...
The labia minora are the two folds of smooth, pigmented skin that lie within the larger labia majora and protect the entrance to the vagina. They are also a common site for the genital herpes lesions that, according to the Centers for Disease...
Cold sores are itchy, painful blisters and sores caused by the herpes simplex virus. The National Institutes of Dental and Craniofacial Research says that most develop on the lips or surrounding skin, however about 10 to 15 percent of people also...
Herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus, which comes in two strains--HSV-1 and HSV-2. Herpes can infect the mucosa of the genital tissues or the mouth and can also spread to the eyes. Herpes testing can be done to see if a patient is...
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus, or HSV. Generally, HSV Type 2 causes genital herpes, and HSV Type 1 causes oral herpes, but according to the Mayo Clinic,Type 1 can also be spread to the...
Herpes is viral infection caused by one of two types of the herpes simplex virus. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, symptoms include blisters and sores on the mouth, nose, genitals, buttocks or, occasionally, other skin sites. For...
Star anise is a star-shaped fruit, measuring about 1 inch wide, that grows on a small tree native to China. The dried fruit is sold intact or ground into a powder. Star anise has a licorice-like flavor and is a staple spice in Chinese cuisine....
Peppermint (Mentha x peperita) is a vigorous-growing herbaceous perennial most popularly known for its refreshing, distinctively scented oil, which is used in candy canes and ice cream. Peppermint leaves are used in cold-relieving tea in winter...
Cold sores result from infection with the herpes simplex virus. The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, one of the National Institutes of Health, estimates that 500,000 Americans contract the virus each year. Of these, NIDCR...
In the September 2009 edition of the "Journal of the Canadian Dental Association," Dr. Giuseppe Ficarra and Dr. Catalina Birek explain that doctors and dentists don't know how pregnancy influences the course and treatment of fever blisters....
If you are a sexually active male, you are at an increased risk of becoming infected by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). This virus, commonly referred to as herpes, is transmitted through oral, anal or genital contact with an infected partner....
Herpes is a group of viruses that can cause painful blisters and sores. Commonly, these sores occur on the lips, in the mouth or around the sexual organs. These viruses are the leading cause of viral illness, second only to the cold virus,...
According to the American Social Health Association, 90 percent of adults test positive for infection with herpes simplex-1, the virus that causes most cold sores. However, not all people have cold sores. Some experience symptoms so mild that they...
Honey, royal jelly and propolis are all natural substances produced by honeybees. To obtain these products, they must be harvested from honeybee hives, which are kept by a beekeeper and are collectively called an apiary.
Juniper oil is an extract from the juniper berry. Although the name suggests that juniper berry is a fruit, it is actually a cone from the juniper plant. Juniper berries have been part of natural medicine for over a century. NYU Langone Medical...
Sorrel, an herb sometimes used as a vegetable, imparts a sour, lemon taste suitable for culinary use. This is just one benefit, because sorrel provides high quantities of vitamins and minerals. Eating sorrel does present some dangers, too, so...
The USDA reports that Melaleuca Alternifolia is the scientific name for the Tea Tree. The plant is native to Australia. When the leaves of these trees are steam distilled, they yield what we know as tea tree oil, which has been used by Australian...
The herpes virus causes both cold sores and genital herpes, depending on where it enters the body. Because there is no cure for herpes, an infected person carries the virus for life. Herbal treatments have attracted attention as a natural,...
Herpes is a viral infection characterized by painful blisters and sores around the mouth, in the case of oral herpes, or around the buttocks and genitals, in the case of genital herpes. According to MedlinePlus, some people with herpes experience...
Cold sores are painful, itchy sores caused by one of two types of the herpes simplex virus, usually type one. In the June 9, 2008 issue of the "Archives of Internal Medicine," dermatologist Christina Cernik, M.D. explains that cold sores usually...
Cold sores are painful, unattractive blisters and open sores that usually form on or around the lips. They are caused by the highly contagious herpes simplex virus. According to MedlinePlus, a patient information service jointly maintained by the...