By Jessica Lietz
Chronic sinus infections in children may cause pain, trouble sleeping and irritability, which can make playing and learning tiresome and difficult. Using medical and home remedies to prevent and treat chronic sinus infections and control risk factors can reduce potential complications and shorten the duration of illness. Consider this information from the Mayo Clinic about chronic sinus...
By Lovelyn Bettison
According to dentalguideusa.com, temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ) affects 5 to 12 percent of the population. TMJ is a painful condition that is caused by swelling in the muscles surrounding the jaw joint and the misalignment of the joint itself. The lower jaw is connected to the rest of the skull by the tenporomandibular joint and a complex series of strong muscles. These muscles work in...
By Kevin Rail
Chemicals have their time and place in this world. They are used to clean swimming pools, to unclog drains, to degrease engines and also to clean stains off a sidewalk. But one place they are not intended for is the human body. This especially goes for the hair. There are actually ways to make hair grow faster that don't involve artificial substances. This means no injections, no...
By Dana Severson
Body acne can happen to any woman while she's pregnant because of the changes in her body, namely the fluctuation in the level of hormones. It has nothing to do with hygiene, though it often feels like it does. To make sure you keep your body free of blemishes, there are ways to treat acne, both before and after it's started. Drink plenty of water. While proper hydration is important to...
By Jessica Lietz
Acne can appear anywhere on the skin where there are oil glands. According to the Mayo Clinic, the back has more oil glands than anywhere else on the body, and acne that develops on the back, shoulders and chest may be worsened by sweating and friction from clothing. Medications for acne on the back, shoulder and chest include ointments, antibiotics and derivatives of vitamin A. Benzoyl...
By Kristan Nolan
Vitamin E is an antioxidant that is found in foods such as nuts, avocado, leafy greens, eggs, meat and milk. As an ingredient in skin products, such as oils, lotions and deodorants, vitamin E may have both beneficial and detrimental side effects. Vitamin E can help protect the skin from the sun, environmental elements and other pollutants, because a small amount can penetrate the skin to reach...
By Larry Parr
Apple cider vinegar can be purchased, or you can make your own by crushing organically-grown apples and allowing the juice to ferment for several weeks in a wooden barrel. True unfiltered and unprocessed apple cider vinegar contains dark, cloudy, web-like bacterial structures known as "mothers." These structures can be seen if the bottle is held up to a light. You may have to go to a...
By Kevin Rail
Hair growth has a lot to do with genetics. But there are also ways to help the process along. There are certain vitamins that are good for hair growth. These vitamins can be found in various foods. Zinc and vitamin B-6 can help with hair growth. Two foods that they are found in are roast beef and chick peas. Iron helps produce hemoglobin, which helps distribute oxygen to the tissues of the body ...