Questions on white spots and mouth ulcers: My partner has been a alcoholic for over 5 years, but she has recently started to get white spots over the back of her hands, she also has had a hard white ulcer type swelling at the tip of her tongue.  (4) - 9 Jan 2012

Are there any home remedies for treating mouth ulcers? Mouth ulcers are a very common condition to suffer from and can have a significant effect on the ease with which you are able to eat, thereby directly affecting a person’s appetite. Also known as canker sores, there are a number of natural remedies for mouth ulcers that will prove to be rather effective in their treatment...

Treatment for numbness of hands and legs: Please suggest effective medicine for numbness of hands / legs (aged 60 yrs) resulting in doing fine activities like difficulty in walking, eating, writing etc.  (5) - 9 Jan 2012

Numbness of hands and legs: Please do Yoga pranayama for 20 minutes daily in the morning and night on an empty stomach. Early morning sunbath is very useful...

Causes of Vocal Nodules: My sister is suffering from vocal nodule suggest home remedies  (1) - 9 Jan 2012

The larynx has two pairs of vocal cords, the false and the true vocal cords. When the true vocal cords vibrate due to passage of air from the lungs, sound is produced...

Vulvar Cyst: Will I be in pain following surgery to remove a vulvar cyst?  (1) - 9 Jan 2012

Lumps or swellings on the sides of the vaginal entrance are known as Bartholin cysts, a type of vulvar cyst. For cysts that are large in size and painful, the best treatment is surgical drainage...

Health advice on skin peeling from palms and fingers: How about skin peeling from the palm of the hands and fingers? At times they itch. It's very embarassing when using cleaning substances. I have to wear gloves because they get even more irritated. Wha  (2) - 9 Jan 2012

Moisturize your palms and fingers with petroleum jelly. Do not wash your hands too often...

Health advice on broken rib: whats a good treatment for sore or broken ribs. do you think acupuncture would help speed up the healing process?  (1) - 9 Jan 2012

How long does it take to heal bruised ribs? Bruising and fracture of ribs are immensely painful and may be characterized by pain and tenderness of rib bones and difficulty in deep breathing. Some of the causes of bruising and fracturing of rib bones are as under: Repetitive Trauma: This is caused by frequent and regular trauma caused by certain sports like rowing and golf, and frequent coughing as in pneumonia...

Home remedies to prevent acne and blackheads: How do you prevent black heads and acne on the face  (3) - 9 Jan 2012

How can I get rid of acne and blackheads fast? Acne is a common skin problem that affects people, particularly teenagers, all across the world. When this condition occurs, it can cause itching and irritation on the skin apart from creating the obvious problem of affecting the way an individual looks...

Reasons for Irregular Periods: I don't have regular periods this is decreasing my chances of getting pregnant. Please give me some home remedies to solve this problem.  (1) - 9 Jan 2012

Irregular periods or oligomenorrhea occurs quite commonly in many women. Normally menstruation occurs within an interval of 28 days every month...

Natural cures for swollen elbow: Natural Home remedies for swelling of elbow. I think it is also a muscular problem as I have difficulties to lift heavy materials. Doctors are not able to detect anything Can you please help me if possible. Thanks in adv  (5) - 8 Jan 2012

I had the same thing.  I rubbed it, took Glacosamine, ( that takes a month or so to help, I used liquid that seemed to work faster) and went to the chiropractor...

Advice on Chicken Pox: Can you go outside when you have chicken pox?  (5) - 8 Jan 2012

You can go outside but cover up. Tell everyone around that you have chicken pox especially men...