Wellness
There are many approaches and countless factors that make up a persons overall wellness. HowStuffWorks has extensive coverage on the different types of natural medicine such as DIY remedies and traditional Chinese medicine.
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Montezuma's revenge, Delhi belly, Turkey trot, and Casablanca crud. Such colorful names give you a good idea of the misery to expect from traveler's diarrhea. Learn 17 home remedies to fight this stomach woe.
Varicose veins can be more than a cosmetic problem. They may also cause aching, throbbing, or burning pain; a feeling of heaviness in the lower leg; and swelling around the ankles. Learn 18 home remedies for varicose veins.
If you experience frequent headaches, clicking and popping in the jaw, or face, neck, or shoulder pain, you may be experiencing problems with your temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Learn 6 home remedies for this condition.
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We kneel on them, run and jump on them, yet few of us think to protect them. Knees are among the most injury-prone joints in your body. Learn 15 home remedies to save your knees.
"This job is a pain in the neck" may be more than just a saying. Tension on the job, poor posture or the wrong mattress can cause neck stiffness. Learn 15 home remedies for neck pain.
Some people can't escape annoying noise by simply covering their ears because the sound is inside their heads. The medical name for this sometimes-tormenting condition is tinnitus. Learn 9 home remedies on how to cope.
You take a drink of iced tea and the stinging sensation in your teeth sends you flying out of your seat. You're suffering from "sensitive teeth."" Learn about 5 home remedies for this uncomfortable condition.
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Shingles, also called the herpes zoster virus, occurs when the chicken-pox virus reappears in the body during adulthood. Learn more about shingles, including 10 home remedies to try to ease the pain.
If baby's not happy, you're not happy. Learn how to prevent and reduce the discomfort of diaper rash using safe, gentle home remedies. Find out how to keep baby's bottom healthy and free from irritation.
When you want to look your best, dry hair really gets in the way. Read about simple, effective home remedies to calm fly-away hair and restore the shine and luster that's been lost.
Many people suffer from asthma, but there are home remedies that can help treat this breathing disorder. Learn 25 simple remedies for preventing and relieving symptoms like wheezing and coughing.
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Back pain is common, and it can put you out of commission fast. Read this article for a list of home remedies that can help you avoid, and soothe, an aching back.
Getting a rash from poison ivy, oak, or sumac can be a huge discomfort, but a number of natural treatment options can offer relief. Learn simple home remedies for poison ivy.
While it may be disturbing to see blood drip from your otherwise placid nose, nosebleeds are typically harmless annoyances. Learn about the home remedies you can use to stop the flow of a bloody nose.
Nobody wants to have bad breath. The good news is that there are simple ways to treat halitosis. Learn home remedies that can help keep your breath fresh and odor-free.
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Almost everyone has been stung or bitten by an insect. Learn how home remedies can take the pain out of a sting, and even prevent an insect from biting in the first place.
Bronchitis is caused by a virus and often follows a cold or the flu. Its symptoms include a hacking cough, chest pain, and shortness of breath. Fortunately, home remedies can help ease bronchitis symptoms.
Bursitis is a painful inflammation of the bursae that can affect anyone, at any age. Read this article for simple home remedies that alleviate -- and prevent -- the ache of bursitis.
Calluses and corns are common foot problems caused by repeated friction and pressure. Discover self-help strategies to take the pressure off these sore spots, and home remedies that alleviate discomfort.
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Canker sores are small, white sores that develop inside the mouth. While they heal relatively quickly on their own, they can be painful. Learn home remedies that can help reduce the pain.
Pets suffer from occasional illnesses and from ongoing physical and emotional disorders. Sometimes all that's needed is a remedy from the kitchen. Learn about home remedies you can use to improve your furry friend's health.
Cold sores are unsightly blisters that form on and around the lips and nose. They are painful and contagious, and there is no cure. Fortunately, there are home remedies that can safely treat them.
A poor appetite can stem from many factors. Perhaps the most common causes are emotional upset, nervousness, tension, anxiety, or depression. Learn about home remedies you can use to stimulate a healthy appetite.
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Postnasal drip happens when mucus production goes awry. An overproduction of mucus can cause that typical dripping feeling in the back of your throat. Use these home remedies to find relief from postnasal drip.
While colic does not indicate a serious medical condition, it can be quite stressful for parents and baby alike. Discover how you to soothe a colicky baby with tried-and-true home remedies.