Infections
Athlete's Foot
The most common fungal infection of the skin, athlete's foot typically begins between the toes, causing itching, scaling and sometimes painful breaks in the skin. This generally harmless but ...
Boils
Boils are painful, pus-filled bumps that form under your skin when bacteria infect and inflame one or more of your hair follicles.
Cold Sores
Many people eventually become infected with the virus that causes the unsightly and painful lip blisters called cold sores. Using antioxidants, immune boosters, and especially the amino acid lysine, ...
Colds & Flu
Sooner or later, just about everyone comes down with a miserable cold or a dose of flu - and some unfortunate people seem to get infected again and again. Vitamin ...
Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis is an inflammation or infection of the transparent membrane (conjunctiva) that lines your eyelid and part of your eyeball.
Cystitis (Urinary Tract Infection)
Modern science has proved what folk healers have long claimed: these troublesome and potentially serious infections, one of the most common health problems for women, can often be relieved with ...
Ear Infections
Ear infections are among the most common illnesses of early childhood. Three out of four children have had at least one ear infection by age 3, according to the National ...
Genital Herpes
Genital herpes is a highly contagious sexually transmitted disease. The cause is a strain of the herpes simplex virus (HSV). This virus enters your body through small breaks in your ...
Gum Disease (Gingivitis)
Gingivitis is a mild form of gum disease that causes inflammation and bleeding. Untreated, it can lead to periodontitis, a far more serious condition.
Scabies
Scabies are tiny mites living on the skin and feeding off dead skin cells.
Shingles
Remember chickenpox? Its virus is still lurking in your nerve cells and can flare up at any time during your adult years, causing the intensely painful blisters known as ...
Swimmers' Ear
When your ear is exposed to excess moisture, water can remain trapped in your ear canal. The skin inside becomes soggy, diluting the acidity that normally prevents infection.
Tonsillitis
Open your mouth wide in front of a mirror. Do you see your tonsils? They're located on each side of your throat, just behind and above your tongue. Years ago, ...