Salves are used topically to heal skin. A commonly used salve is Chapstick. Its oil and wax base has been promoted to smooth and seal dry, cracked lips. Herbs, oil and wax are the main ingredients in salve preparations. Commonly used herbs are... Recent Article published on 8/31/2010 by SarahM

One of the biggest health benefits of quitting smoking is the increased lung capability that former smokers regain after constantly polluting their lungs with tar and other damaging chemicals. While the lungs naturally clear themselves, there are... Recent Article published on 8/31/2010 by Drew Lichtenstein

Massage therapy is a growing field in the United States. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), "Employment of massage therapists is expected to increase by 19 percent from 2008 to 2018, faster than the average for all... Recent Article published on 8/31/2010 by Carl S. Miller

The bitter melon fruit is grown in tropical areas, parts of the Amazon, east Africa, Asia and the Caribbean, for use as food and medicine. The plant is a vine, with long leaves and yellow flowers; the fruit, an oblong gourd, resembles a... Recent Article published on 8/31/2010 by Caroline Romero

Bladderwrack is a sea vegetable high in vitamin C, and has been used to treat goiters, thyroid problems, and heartburn. Bladderwrack can be found in powder and capsule form, and is available via health food stores for purchase. When purchasing... Recent Article published on 8/30/2010 by Alex Smith

Cold sores, also known as fever blisters, are painful lesions that develop in the mouth. While cold sores resolve on their own, home remedies---such placing a tea bag on the sore---can help control the pain and duration. Recent Article published on 8/30/2010 by David Harris

The Bible says that Beryl will be a part of the walls of the New Jerusalem. This gemstone is colorless in its purest form. When Beryl contains impurities, it can be golden yellow, yellow-green, white, pink, blue, and aquamarine. Emeralds and... Recent Article published on 8/30/2010 by Kathryn Rateliff Barr

The connection between antiperspirant use and breast cancer is a widely debated topic within the medical community. Antiperspirants are made with aluminum-based compounds that may be absorbed by the skin and cause estrogen-related effects that... Recent Article published on 8/30/2010 by Stephany Seipel