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For centuries honey has been used for many beneficial purposes other than as a sweetener. Honey has been scientifically proven to contain antimicrobial and antibiotic properties. Below is just a...
It is still flu season and with a new flu strain such as the Swine Flu epidemic makes many of us feel uneasy. There are many different methods of preventing the flu.
Just burned yourself with a curling iron? Or, do you have another burn or cut you're worried might turn into an ugly scar? Many times, a scar can be prevented before it forms. If the injury is...
They say that most minor accidents occur at home, but that does not rule out road trips, on the way to school, soccer practice or on the way back from Grandma's house. Having a first aid kit...
Staph, a highly contagious bacteria, can cause a variety of infections in the human body. Some of these infections could lead to severe health issues and are potentially deadly. Simple staph...
It's not uncommon for people to be burned mildly here and there throughout life. However, second degree burns are much more serious and must be treated immediately.
Ohhh, your dogs look so cute, except for those reddish-brown tear eye stains which never seem to go away. Many of the smaller breeds (Maltese, Shih Tzu, Lhaso Apso, Terrier, Poodle, Bichon Frise)...
You feel that familiar tingle and know what's coming next. Maybe you've had a cold and like me develop cold sores on your nose from using harsh tissues. Or maybe the stress levels caused by the...
If you start finding that your feet or foot is beginning to be dry and cracked, it could be a fungus. Here is a simple solution for your stinky foot.
Garlic is a potent, broad-spectrum, herbal antibiotic. Whether applied topically or taken internally, it has been proven to kill a wide range of bacteria. Garlic owes this powerful antibiotic...
this article is about caring for a gauged piercing properly.
Whenever you have an injury that breaks the skin, such as a cut, gash or puncture wound, you are in danger of getting it infected. If this happens, the wound will become swollen and red, and...
Did you know that any dark, moist part of your body can develop a yeast infection? In fact, my two year old son commonly gets yeast infections in his belly button. If you notice that your belly...
Impetigo is a highly contagious bacterial skin infection that occurs most frequently in children. It is characterized by red and blistery sores that usually appear around the mouth and nose, as...
Are you or someone in your family at high risk for a food-borne illness right now? Take the following quiz to find out.
Thrush is a yeast infection that can present itself on different areas of the body. In babies, it is commonly seen on, and inside, of their mouth. It may also appear in the digestive track. Thrush...
There will be certain times when we have to follow instructions. If instructions are not followed precisely, there can be problems. We get instructions every day, whether it may be from the doctor...
Once you get a tattoo you are basically stuck with it on your body for the rest of your life. Tattoos are quite expensive and are not easy or cheap to remove from your body. It is important that...
Turf burns are very painful abrasions caused by skidding across the lawn or astro turf. This is a common injury to sports players such as football, soccer and lacrosse. Infection can set in if not...
If your baby has ever had a diaper rash you know how painful it can be for a baby! My baby has been through so many because she is very sensitive. She is allergic to pampers and even though we...
Gonorrhea bacteria is becoming increasingly resistant to the antibiotic drugs usually used to treat it. Unfortunately, this is causing a rising number of cases in which a gonorrhea infection...
Ear infections are a common condition for children. Recurrent ear infections require extensive attention to avoid the potential development of benign tumors and permanent hearing loss. Here's how...
Learning to live with chronic Lyme disease is an ongoing process. The disease changes through the years, therefore, the way to cope involves adjusting to its presence. Some days or weeks may be...
Once again you were shaving your legs and felt that darned burning feeling. You look down only to find that stream of blood running down your leg. You're already late for work, what are you going...
Chronic sinus infections are extremely common. As many as 32 million adults suffer from the problem, making it one of the most common chronic diseases in America. Symptoms of a chronic sinus...
Studies have shown that feeding children healthy foods, helps to boost their immune systems and keeps them from getting sick. It's easy to add more healthy foods into their diet, and by adding...
Safly remove a tick. When the ticks head gets inbeded in the skin.Do not try to pull off the tick.Use this easy and safe way to remove the tick.
Everyone should know how to treat first degree burns. This knowledge may save you - and those around you - from pain and scarring in the future. The least severe of them all, first degree burns...
To be prepared for anything, you should know how to treat second degree burns. Skin with a second degree burn will look red and blotchy. It may also appear wet and glossy. Second degree burns can...
A paper cut is typically not a large cut, but boy oh boy, it can hurt like crazy. As is true of any other type of cut, you will want to treat a paper cut immediately in order to prevent it from...
I AM NOT A DOCTOR SO THIS IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE -- BUT I AM A SURFER: When you cut yourself in the ocean, especially in Tropical Climates, healing a wound can be difficult. Here is how a surfer...
Since my kids were little, and had gotten sick~ I would automatically run them to the doctor, and they would be put on an antibiotic- 3 1/2 Years ago my daughter, Jessica had gotten a bad tooth...
We are constantly surrounded by bacteria and viruses and curing these infections generally means filling a prescription. Using natural antibiotic herbs is the safe alternative to build up the...
They're called superbugs. Average, ordinary bacteria that once were easily killed by simple drugs like penicillin and erythromycin have developed antibiotic resistance. This is partly due to...
Nitrofurantoin is a medication commonly used for the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs). It is an antibiotic that works by fighting harmful bacteria. Nitrofurantoin operates by...
Hangnails can go from pesky to painful very quickly. If you don't treat them right away, they can get infected and cause even further problems. The good news is that by following a few simple...
The sinuses are located around the nose with small openings that allow air and fluid to drain into the nose. When any of these four pairs of sinuses become congested, it requires treatment to...
Tattoos are an artistic symbol of expression, a way of preserving memories or trends permanently on your skin. Taking good care of a new tattoo is just as important as picking one out. If tattoos...
Staphylococcus (staph) is a bacteria that exists everywhere. It usually causes no problems other than boils. But boils can progress into a generalized lethal infection, septicemia. Over time,...
Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) is a member of the buttercup family and is also known as eye balm, ground raspberry, Indian paint and Indian turmeric. It grows in shady areas with rich soil and...
Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the skin. It occurs when bacteria penetrate the outer protective layer of the skin, typically through a wound, but occasionally from other sources such as an...
Legionellosis is a bacterial infection caused by the Legionella pneumophila bacterium. It takes two forms: Pontiac fever, which is the mild form of the disease, and Legionnaires' disease, which...
Scrub typhus is an infection caused by the Orientia tsutsugamushi bacterium. It is native to the area contained by northern Japan, far east Russia, northern Australia and Pakistan where the...
Klebsiella infections are caused by bacteria in the Klebsiella genus. Klebsiella pneumoniae is the most common source of klebsiella infections and has become more familiar in hospital settings. It...
It's an inevitability of childhood. At one time or another all children will come home with skinned knees. Whether they are proof of being able to ride a new bike or the result of a playground...
Mastitis is a painful infection of the breast experienced by women who are breastfeeding. Preventing or quickly relieving engorgement by nursing your baby or expressing your breast milk can help...
Infertility problems have increased for couples over the past 25 years. As many as 25% of couples have trouble conceiving. Male infertility is the cause in about 35%-50% of cases. However, many ...
Many parents of young children have experienced the frustration of watching their child suffer a middle ear infection, otherwise known as otitis media. Unfortunately, many of these children...
Abscesses are infections under the skin and occur most often in cats that go outdoors and get into fights with other cats. Cats are prone to abscesses because their skin heals quickly and can trap...
Psoriasis symptoms can sometimes appear without warning, even to those with no pre-diagnosed likeliness for the disease. In mild cases, the rough, red, splotchy areas of skin can be treated with a...
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