In order to understand whether lemon juice is effective in treating uric acid it is important to understand - what is uric acid? And, what brings about this painful condition? A heterocyclic aromatic organic compound called purine that is present in many food products is broken down by the body for assimilation. During this process of breaking down purine, uric acid is left behind as a waste product...

Piles is not really a disease in itself but is a condition that could at times be symptomatic of some disease. In most cases however piles is simply a physical condition that is the result of severe strain and pressure on the veins in the anal region...

Sore throats and nasal congestion are among the most common of problems that we have to deal with. Whether caused by viral or bacterial infections, or simply as a reaction to irritants in our polluted atmosphere, natural remedies prepared with easily available home ingredients work quite well...

An infection of the nails with fungi occurs when one or more of the nails are infected. A nail fungus infection may begin as nothing more than a white or yellow spot beneath the tip of the nail but as the infection spreads deeper it can cause a discoloration and thickening of the nails...

Bone spurs are not a particularly uncommon problem, particularly among the aged. Bone spurs almost always tend to develop in joints if affected by degenerative joint diseases like osteoarthritis...

A burning sensation and the feeling of blockages or improper evacuation of the bladder is typical of urinary infections but could also be symptomatic of a kidney stone. Urinary infections are a lot more common so it is likely that you do suffer from a UTI, in addition to the fact that a kidney stone that causes symptoms can be excruciatingly painful...

Sore gums can be extremely painful and if neglected can even lead to bleeding gums, which are a lot more painful. As with most dental problems it is best that you visit a dentist as almost all home remedies for dental ailments are only effective against the symptoms and for relief...

Stinging nettles have a lining of fine hairs along their stem and on the leaves. When skin contact is made with the plant or these hairs, chemical irritants are released...

halitosis is the medical term used to describe a common condition known as bad breath. Bad breath or halitosis is a condition that almost everybody experiences during some stage of their life...

While it is true that prevention is better than cure, it may not always be possible to prevent certain events such as fleas from infesting your household or pets. Chances are that you will spot them on your pet at some point of time...