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The fungi that cause this condition are living germs, like small plants that grow and multiply on all humans. Some people may actually have the fungus on their skin, but unless the conditions are agreeable (to the fungi i.e.), athlete's foot will not develop. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Furuncle-233.htm A Staphylococcal skin infection, which involves a hair follicle; often referred to as a boil or a furuncle. A group of boils is known as a carbuncle. Symptoms and findings include a tender pea-sized (or larger), red nodule; may ooze pus or weep. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Gallstones-84.htm Pebbles within the gallbladder, gallstones are formed by the abnormal composition of bile and/or cholesterol. A pear-shaped sac located under the liver, the gallbladder stores bile secreted by the liver. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Gastritis-85.htm Gastritis can be defined as an inflammation and irritation of the lining of the stomach. 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Herpes simplex virus can lead to the outbreak of infections on the lips, mouth and face (Herpes Simplex Virus type1). http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/High---Triglycerides-220.htm Triglycerides (high), a common form of hyperlipidemia (elevation of one or more of the lipids including cholesterol, triglycerides, and phospholipids). It is an increase in the concentration of very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) in the plasma. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/High-Blood-Pressure-95.htm When the force of the blood gushing against the walls of the blood vessels (the tiny tubes that carry blood throughout your body) is higher than normal because the blood vessels have either become less able to stretch or have gotten smaller; then the patient is suffering from High Blood Pressure or Hypertension. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Hives-97.htm Hives, allergic disorder of the skin, is characterized by sudden evanescent or repeated appearance of weals, irregular, round skin lesions accompanied by inflammation and itching. Technically known as urticaria, they commonly appear on covered areas of the skin, and rarely on the palms, soles, or scalp. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Homocystinuria-98.htm Homocysteine is an amino acid (a building block of protein) produced in the human body. An increase in it’s production may lead to artery blockage (arteriosclerosis), high cholesterol levels, and an increased ability to clot blood leading to blood vessel blockages. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Housemaid8217s-Knee-99.htm Housemaid’s knee or Prepatellar Bursitis is another name for bursitis in front of the knee. A bursa (bursae, plural for bursa) is a closed fluid-filled sac that functions as a gliding surface to reduce friction between tissues of the body. When this bursa becomes inflamed, the condition is known as "bursitis. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Hyperemesis-Gravidarum-100.htm Hyperemesis gravidarium is estimated to occur in .5 percent to two percent of pregnant women. Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy in general is estimated to occur in 50 to 90 percent of all pregnancies. Hyperemesis gravidarium usually occurs before the 20th week of pregnancy, often between the fourth and tenth week. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Hypochlorhydria-103.htm Hypochlorhydria occurs when the stomach produces insufficient amounts of Hydrochloric acid.This condition is usually mistaken for acidity, as the symptoms are similar. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Hypoglycemia-104.htm When the blood levels of glucose (fuel used by the cells for energy/heat) drop too low to fuel the body’s activity then the individual is said to be suffering from Hypoglycemia or low blood sugar. Hypoglycemia can occur as a complication of diabetes, as a condition in itself, or in association with other disorders. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Hypothyroidism-105.htm A decreased activity in the thyroid gland (front of the neck) resulting in an inadequate secretion of thyroid hormones lead to a condition called hypothyroidism. The thyroid hormones are essential to increase oxygen use in cells and fuel vital processes in every part of the body. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Impotence-106.htm The continuing disability to achieve and/ or maintain a penile erection sufficient to complete agreeable intercourse is called impotence or erectile dysfunction. In 1992, the National Institute of Health defined erectile dysfunction as the inability to attain or sustain an erection adequate for satisfactory sexual intercourse. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Indigestion-107.htm Indigestion, also known as upset stomach or dyspepsia, is a painful or burning feeling in the upper abdomen, often accompanied by nausea, abdominal bloating, belching, and sometimes vomiting. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Infertility-Male-108.htm Infertility refers to the inability of a couple to conceive after at least a year of regular sexual intercourse, without the use of contraceptives. Primary infertility refers to a couple that has never been able to conceive .The couples that have previously been pregnant at least once fall in the category of secondary infertility. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Inflammation-of-Bursa-225.htm It is also referred to as acute and chronic Tendonitis or Tennis elbow. Bursa is an inflammatory condition in the tendons or bursa, the sac-like membrane, which contains joint protecting fluids. Both conditions can develop deposits in the shoulder, elbow, hip or knees. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Influenza-109.htm A respiratory system disease, caused by ortomyxovirus. There are three groups of Influenza viruses, based on the antigens of their protein coats. Visurs subgroups differentiate based on surface proteins. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Insect-Bites-112.htm Sting or bite from an insect; bees, bumblebees, wasps, hornets, fire ants, yellow jackets, ticks, mosquitoes, chigger bites, etc. Body parts involved are skin on any part of the body, lymph glands in the neck, armpit, groin or elbow. The stings may cause an allergic reaction, sometimes resulting in death. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Insomnia-110.htm A persistent inability to sleep, remain asleep through the night, or feel refreshed by sleep is known as insomnia. Insomnia can be classified into: Transient (short term)- lasting from a single night to a few weeks. Intermittent (on and off)- persistence of transient insomnia. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Jaundice-113.htm Jaundice refers to reduced liver function and is characterized by a yellowish skin color, which also taints the whites of the eyes. Neonatal jaundice is a common condition that affects nearly half of all newborn babies. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Jet-Lag-114.htm Jet lag, scientifically known as circadian dischronism, affects our body temperature, heartbeat, blood pressure and physiological patterns, leading to feelings of disorientation, fatigue, and sleeplessness. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Kanner8217s-Syndrome-115.htm Kanner’s Syndrome (Infantile Autism) is one of the most disabling illnesses of neurological, emotional and intellectual development, afflicting about one in every 2,000 children. Autism has its origins in the first weeks or months of life. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Lactose-Intolerance-117.htm Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest significant amounts of lactose , the predominant sugar of milk. This is not the same thing as a milk allergy. Lactose intolerants may only avoid the products that cause the suggestive symbols of the intolerance and still get the required amount of Calcium. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Leukorrhea-119.htm Leukorrhea is a whitish, somewhat thick discharge from the vagina. Normally, vaginal discharge occurs intermittently throughout the menstrual cycle, with a somewhat greater than usual amount during pregnancy. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Lice-120.htm Lice are tiny parasites that live on human beings and feed on blood. They seldom cause serious medical problems, but they are both annoying and contagious. Every four hours or so, a louse bites into a tiny blood vessel for a meal. You don't feel the initial bites, because lice inject an anesthetic. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Light-Sensitivity-121.htm Light sensitivity, also called photophobia, is a sensitivity or intolerance to light. Usually, the iris is unable to constrict enough to reduce the light entering the eye, but not in this condition, which is normally a symptom of associated disorders or diseases, such as corneal inflammation, aphakia, iritis, or ocular albinism. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Liver-Abscess-122.htm Abscess is a condition when pus accumulates in the body. It can form in a tissue, organ or confined space and can be cause by infections from bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi. Liver Abscess is the condition where there is a pus-filled cavity in the liver, secondary to a bacterial infection. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Liver-Cirrhosis-124.htm In Cirrhosis of the liver, scar tissue replaces normal, healthy tissue, blocking the flow of blood through the organ and preventing it from functioning normally. It results from various diseases, conditions and lifestyles. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Liver-Health-123.htm The liver continuously filters blood that circulates through the body, converting nutrients and drugs absorbed from the digestive tract into ready-to-use chemicals. It also removes toxins and other chemical waste products from the blood and readies them for excretion. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Lung-Health-125.htm Lung Cancer, biologically known as Bronchogenic Carcinoma, is spreading much faster than other types of cancer. Each year there are more than 40,000 people diagnosed as suffering from lung cancer all over the world. The lung cancer rate is on the rise among women because of the increase in smoking. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Macular-Degeneration-4.htm Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) is the leading cause of blindness in adults over the age of 60. Approximately one out of five people age 65 to 74, and one of three people over age 75 in this country will suffer some visual impairment due to Age Related Macular Degeneration. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Malaria-127.htm Malaria is a serious, sometimes fatal, disease caused by a parasite. Humans get malaria from the bite of a female anopheles malaria-infected mosquito. There are four species of malaria, which commonly infect man, namely, P.falciparum, P.vivax, P.malariae and P.ovale. Malaria occurs in over 100 countries and territories. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Malnutrition-128.htm Inadequate intake or digestion of nutrients results in malnutrition. Meeting the body’s needs for energy and nutrients is essential for good health. Intakes of energy and nutrients below or in excess of needs for a prolonged period of time can adversely affect your health. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Measles-129.htm Measles is one of the infectious diseases of childhood that causes a skin rash. Other names for it are red measles or seven-day measles. Serious complications, such as pneumonia, croup or encephalitis, can occur. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Melanoma-130.htm Malignant melanoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer, which is related to melanin, the pigment forming cells in the skin. Melanoma usually looks like a mole or a freckle, which is changing. It is now the fourth most frequent cancer after lung cancer, prostate cancer and breast cancer. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Meningitis-131.htm Meningitis is an infection, which causes inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis can either be bacterial or viral. Bacterial meningitis is very serious and should be treated immediately to prevent permanent damage. Viral meningitis is milder and occurs more often than bacterial meningitis. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Menopause-132.htm The transition period in a woman's life when the ovaries stop producing eggs, menstrual activity decreases and eventually ceases, and the body decreases the production of the female hormones, estrogen and progesterone, is known as menopause. Known as the "change of life," menopause is the last stage of a gradual biological process. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Migraine-133.htm Migraine is a biological disorder of the central nervous system, involving a complicated relationship between the blood supply to the brain and its nerve network. A recurrent, throbbing headache generally felt on one side of the head, migraines usually begin in early childhood, adolescence, or young adult life. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Mitral-Valve-Prolapse-90.htm Mitral valve prolapse is a condition of the mitral valve, a two-flapped heart valve between the left atrium and left ventricle. In MVP, one or both of the valve flaps are too large, and the mitral valve does not close evenly with each heartbeat. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Morning-Sickness-134.htm Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy is commonly known as morning sickness. The disease is called so because the symptoms are especially worse in the morning. It is separate from the condition classified as hyperemesis gravid arum, which implies persistent, severe vomiting throughout pregnancy. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/MSG-Sensitivity-135.htm MSG is found in many foods and ethnic cuisines. Chinese restaurants often add large amounts of MSG to stir-fried dishes. It is also used as a flavor enhancer in Japanese cooking, and is extremely common in all kinds of American manufactured foods such as soups and sauces. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Mucous-Colitis-136.htm Mucous Colitis or Spastic Colon is a condition of abnormally increased spontaneous movement (motility) of the small and large intestine, generally exacerbated by emotional stress. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Mumps-137.htm Mumps is an acute, contagious, generalized viral disease, usually causing painful enlargement of the two salivary glands in the cheeks at the angle of the jaw. Mumps is usually a childhood illness, however, teens and adults who are not immunized can also contract it. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Myalgia-138.htm Myalgia refers to achy muscles and generalized muscle pain. It is a chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculo-skeletal pain, fatigue, and multiple tender points. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Nausea-139.htm Motion sickness and pregnancy are the most common causes of nausea - a feeling of dizziness usually accompanied by vomiting. Motion sickness is a normal response of a healthy individual when exposed to an environment characterized by unfamiliar motion and conflicting orientational sensory inputs. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Nephrolithiasis-141.htm NEPHROLITHIASIS is a condition in which one or more stones are present in the pelvis or calyces of the KIDNEY or in the ureter. A KIDNEY stone is a hard, pebble-like mass composed of a calcium compound. Stones can lodge in the, ureter or bladder. KIDNEY STONES are common. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Nephrotic-Syndrome-142.htm Nephrotic syndrome (also known as Ellis type II or nephrosis) occurs when the filters in the kidney leak an excessive amount of protein. The protein level in the blood then falls, allowing fluid to leak across very small blood vessels into the tissues. Swelling around the eyes, abdomen and legs is a consequence of this process. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Nervousness-143.htm Nervousness is characterized by an excitability of the nervous system. Excessive excitability of the nervous system characterized by shaken mental poise and stability, muscle tremor or weakness and a feeling of uneasiness are some of the most common attributes of Nervousness. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Nevus-144.htm Nevus is a rare disorder that consists groups of abnormal blood vessels (venous malformations) affecting the skin and gastrointestinal (GI) tract. G. Gascoyen reported the first case of the abnormal blood vessels in 1862. In 1958, W. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Oral-Health-145.htm One of the easiest cancers to detect, oral cancer involves the cancerous growth of cells in the oral cavity. It may appear on the lips, gums, and tongue and throughout the back, roof and floor of the mouth. Cancer cells growing at these sites may spread to the neck's lymph nodes and the jawbones, if left undetected. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Osgood-Schlatter-Disease-146.htm Originally described simultaneously by Osgood and Schlatter in 1903, Osgood-Schlatter disease is one of the most common causes of knee pain in young athletes. Also known as bone infarction, ischemic necrosis, osteochondrosis, it causes swelling, pain and tenderness just below the knee, over the shinbone. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Osteoarthritis-147.htm Of the many types of arthritis, Osteoarthiritis is by far the most common. Also called "degenerative joint disease," it develops gradually. The "osteo" means bone and the "arth" means joint at which two bones meet. The disease is also named “Osteoarthrosis.” Osteoarthiritis and Osteoarthrosis are terms, which are used synonymously. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Osteochondrosis-148.htm Osteochondrosis (os te o kon dro"sis) is an abnormal condition of bone and cartilage formation in children. It involves temporary degeneration of tissue due to inadequate blood supply, followed by spontaneous regeneration. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Osteomalacia-149.htm Osteomalacia means "soft bones". Osteoid is the bone protein matrix, composed primarily of type 1 collagen. When there is insufficient mineral or due to some kind of osteoblast dysfunction, osteoid does not mineralize properly, and get accumulated. Many cases of osteomalacia are related to abnormalities in vitamin D. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Osteosteosarcoma-151.htm Osteosarcoma is the most common type of bone cancer in children. It occurs most often in the bones on either side of the knee and in the upper arm. Osteosarcoma is a type of bone cancer that develops in the osteoblast cells that form the outer covering of bone. It occurs most often in children, adolescents, and young adults. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Otitis-Media-152.htm Otitis Media or Ear infections can occur in the middle ear or the ear canal. The ear canal is the tube that ends at the eardrum. When the ear canal is exposed to water from baths or swimming, the ear canal may become infected with bacteria and appear red and swollen. This is commonly called an outer ear infection, swimmer's ear or otitis externa. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Ovarian-Health-153.htm Ovarian cancer starts in a woman's ovaries. The two ovaries, one on each side of the pelvis, produce eggs and are the main source of the female hormones estrogen and progesterone. The sixth most common cancer (other than skin cancer), ovarian cancer also ranks fifth as the cause of cancer death in women. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Pap-Smear-154.htm Pap smears are used primarily to detect cancer of the uterine cervix or precancerous conditions - Abnormalities of the cervix that may lead to cancer. Since its introduction in the early 1940's, the Pap smear is credited with saving tens of thousands of women's lives and decreasing deaths from cervical cancer by more than 70%. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Parotitis-140.htm Parotitis is inflammation or infection of the parotid salivary gland. This is the main salivary gland, and lies under the angle of the jaw and the ear lobe. If it is swollen, the ear is pushed up and out in a characteristic fashion, which helps differentiate this condition from a simple lymph gland infection (lymphadenitis) in the same area. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Periodontal-Disease-187.htm Periodontal disease, or gum disease, is a bacterial infection of the gums, ligaments and bone that support the teeth and anchor them in the jaw. The bacterium, which acts mainly on certain carbohydrates in our diets, are normal inhabitants of the mouth, living in a thin film called plaque. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Photosensitivity-157.htm Flashing or flickering lights, or even geometric shapes or patterns can sometimes trigger seizures. This fairly rare condition is known as photosensitive epilepsy. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Piles-158.htm Pile, also known as Hemorrhoids, are enlarged veins in the lower portion of the rectum or anus. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Pimples-218.htm This is a disorder of the skin's oil glands that results in plugged pores and outbreaks of lesions, and is the most common of all skin disease. Nearly 17 million people in the United States have acne. People of all ages can get acne, but it is most common in adolescents. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Pneumonia-234.htm Pneumonia is a serious infection or inflammation of your lungs. The air sacs in the lungs are filled with pus and other liquids. Oxygen has trouble reaching your blood. If there is too little oxygen in your blood, your body cells can't work properly. Because of this and spreading infection through the body pneumonia can cause death. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Postherpetic-Neuralgia-160.htm Postherpetic neuralgia is defined as pain in the area of herpes zoster lesions persisting or recurring for at least one month after the acute infection. The incidence of postherpetic neuralgia increases with age and occurs in 35-63% of patients with herpes zoster who are older than 70 years of age. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Postpartum-Support-161.htm Although the birth of a baby usually brings exhilaration and feelings of new beginning, it can be also be a time of crisis. It involves an enormous change for the new mother and her family. It is, therefore, not unusual for many new mothers to experience sadness, anxiety and despair during the early weeks after birth. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Premenstrual-Syndrome-162.htm Premenstrual syndrome refers to the emotional and physical changes that usually take place seven to 10 days prior to menstruation and may disappear just before or at the start of menstruation. The menstrual cycle reflects the changes that occur in the endometrium -- the membrane lining the uterus. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Prostatic-Hyperplasia-163.htm The prostate is a gland the size of a chestnut. It is only present in men, and it is situated under the bladder surrounding the urethra, the passageway that takes the urine to the outside. The gland produces seminal fluid, which is mixed with sperm to make semen, which the man ejaculates. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Psoriasis-165.htm Psoriasis is a chronic (long-lasting) skin disease characterized by scaling and inflammation. Scaling occurs when cells in the outer layer of the skin reproduce faster than normal and pile up on the skin’s surface. Psoriasis affects between 1 and 2 percent of the United States population, or about 5.5 million people. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Rabies-166.htm Rabies is a viral brain disease and is transmitted to humans by bites, or possibly by contamination of an open cut. Treatment of an infected person is critical. Untreated, rabies causes a painful death. Most animals can be infected by the virus and can transmit the disease to man. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Raynaud8217s-Disease-219.htm Raynaud’s syndrome is a circulatory disorder of blood vessels of the extremities. Constriction of those vessels is a normal physiological response to low temperatures, helping the body to conserve heat. In Raynaud’s syndrome nerve receptors in the extremities are overly sensitive to stimulation. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Regional-Enteritis-167.htm Regional Enteritis or Crohn’s disease causes inflammation in the small intestine. Crohn’s disease usually occurs in the lower part of the small intestine, called the ileum, but it can affect any part of the digestive tract, from the mouth to the anus. The inflammation extends deep into the lining of the affected organ. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Renal-Calculi-168.htm The urinary system functions to maintain proper water and salt balance throughout the body. The two kidneys are located deep behind the abdomen below the ribs and toward the middle-back. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Restless-legs-Syndrome-169.htm Restless legs syndrome (RLS), also called Ekbom’s syndrome, is a poorly understood neurologic disorder. Patients find it difficult to explain the unpleasant sensations they experience, often describing them as "pulling, searing, drawing, or crawling" beneath the skin usually in the calf area. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Retinopathy-170.htm Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is an eye disease that occurs in some premature babies. In premature infants, the normal growth of the retinal vessels stops, and abnormal new vessels begin to grow. There seems to be a barrier to the normal growth of vessels, a line beyond which the precursors of the vessels cannot pass. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Rickets-171.htm Rickets can be described as a disorder involving softening and weakening of the bones in children, primarily caused by lack of vitamin D and/or lack of calcium or phosphate. It is fairly rare and most likely occurs during periods of rapid growth where the body demands high levels of calcium and phosphate. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Schizophrenia-173.htm Schizophrenia is a group of psychotic disorders characterized by disturbances in thought, perception, affect, behavior, and communication lasting longer than 6 months. Approximately 1 percent of the population develops schizophrenia during their lifetime and more than 2 million Americans suffer from the illness in a given year. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Shingles-174.htm Shingles is an acute, localized infection caused by the virus, Herpes varicellae, and is characterized by painful blistering eruptions. It is accompanied by localized rash and pain. Sometimes the pain starts before the rash appears. The rash typically lasts 2 - 5 weeks. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Sinusitis-175.htm Sinusitis is a disorder involving infection and/or inflammation of the sinuses of the head. Sinuses are the air passages behind the cheekbones, eyebrows and jaw. There are 4 pairs of sinuses connected to the nasal cavity by small openings. Normally, air passes in and out of the sinuses and mucus and fluid drain from the sinuses into the nose. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/SLE-176.htm Systemic lupus erythematosus predominantly affects women and is more common in blacks. Although survival rates have improved, over one half of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus have permanent damage in one or more organ systems. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Sleep-Disorder-177.htm A persistent inability to sleep, remain asleep through the night, or feel refreshed by sleep is known as insomnia. Insomnia can be classified into: Transient (short term)- lasting from a single night to a few weeks. Intermittent (on and off)- persistence of transient insomnia. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Sore-Throat-178.htm A sore throat is an inflammation of the throat caused by either viruses or bacteria. It causes discomfort, pain, or scratchiness in the throat. Frequent and recurrent sore throats are common, especially in children between the ages of five and ten. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Sperm-Motility-disorder-180.htm Infertility is defined by doctors as the failure of a couple to achieve pregnancy after a year of unprotected intercourse. In men, infertility is usually associated with a decrease in the number, quality, or motility (power of spontaneous movement) of sperm . There are multiple possible underlying causes for this. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Sprains-181.htm Joints are the junctions between bones and are supported by a strong band of fiber called the ligament. There are two main types of joints - the hinge joints (elbows, knees, fingers) and the ball and socket joints (hips, shoulders). Injuries to the to the tendons, muscles, or ligaments around an articulation (joint) are known as sprains. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Strains-183.htm Joints are the junctions between bones and are supported by strong bands of fiber called ligaments. There are two main types of joints - the hinge joints (elbows, knees, fingers) and the ball and socket joints (hips, shoulders). http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Strokes-184.htm Stroke is a cardiovascular disease that affects the blood vessels supplying blood to the brain. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel bringing oxygen and nutrients to the brain bursts or is clogged by a blood clot or some other particle. As a result of this rupture or blockage, part of the brain doesn't get the blood flow it needs. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Tardive-Dyskinesia-186.htm Tardive Dyskinesia, literally means 'late movement disorder'. It is a serious, irreversible neurological disorder that can appear at any age. It is a slow sinuous rhythmic uncontrollable movements caused by neurologic side effects of certain drugs including the tricyclic tranquilizers (phenothiazine) and other tricyclics. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Thalassemia-188.htm Thalessemia is a genetic blood disease caused by a defect in the rate of production of hemoglobin. The condition is further classified into Thalessemia minor and Thalessemia major (Cooley's anemia, beta Thalessemia). Thalessemia minor is the more common and milder form, in which life span is normal. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Thrush-189.htm Thrush is a popular name for vaginal candidiasis, an infection caused by a yeast-like fungus called Candida albicans. The fungus lives deep inside the vagina. Most of the time it does no harm as it's kept in check by the natural acidic environment. But when this delicate environment is disturbed, Candida can multiply and cause problems. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Tinnitus-191.htm Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, is the sensation of hearing ringing, buzzing, hissing, chirping, whistling or other sounds. The noise can be intermittent or continuous, and can also vary in loudness. It is often worse when background noise is low, so you may be most aware of it at night when you're trying to fall asleep in a quiet room. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Tonsillitis-192.htm The tonsils are masses of lymphatic tissue located at the back of the throat. They produce antibodies designed to help fight respiratory infections. Tonsillitis results when the tonsils become infected. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Tuberculosis-193.htm Tuberculosis is a chronic, contagious bacterial infection caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis, which spreads to other organs of the body by the blood or lymph system. Though the usual site of the disease is the lungs, other organs may be involved at times. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Ulcer-195.htm Ulcers are small, open craters or sores that develop in the lining of the stomach or the duodenum, the first section of the small intestine. It is a hole or break in the protective lining of the esophagus, the stomach or the duodenum. An ulcer is classified as gastric, if present in the stomach, and duodenal, if present in the duodenum. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Ulcerative-Colitis-194.htm Ulcerative colitis is a disease marked by ulceration and inflammation of the inner lining of the colon and rectum. The inflammation usually begins in the rectum and lower (sigmoid) intestine and spreads upward to the entire colon. Ulcerative colitis rarely affects the small intestine except for the lower section, the ileum. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Urethritis-199.htm This condition is caused by bacteria that can be picked up from the rectum or mouth of a partner. Some experience a discharge accompanied by painful urination, and gonorrhea may be the first diagnosis. Anyone who suspects that they may have urethritis should be tested immediately. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Urinary-Calculi-197.htm Urinary Calculi or kidney stone is a solid piece of material that forms in the kidney out of substances in the urine. A stone may stay in the kidney or break loose and travel down the urinary tract. A small stone may pass all the way out of the body without causing too much pain. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Urolithiasis-229.htm Commonly called kidney stones, urolithiasis means stones in the urinary tract. These stones occur four times more often in men than women. The pain of having a stone has been compared to that of childbirth. The stones can be made of calcium, uric acid, oxalate, struvite, or cystine. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Uterine-Fibroids-200.htm Uterine fibroids, also known as Leiomyomata and myomas, are benign overgrowths of muscle and connective tissue. Rarely cancerous, uterine fibroids are the most common tumors of the female reproductive organs. Fibroids are classified by their location, which affects the symptoms they may cause and how they can be treated. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Varicose-Veins-201.htm Varicose veins are elongated, dilated, twisted, superficial veins whose valves are congenitally absent, or have become incompetent. This condition occurs usually in the legs. The disease is signified by swollen or enlarged blood vessels caused by a weakening in the vein’s wall or valves. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Venereal-Diseases-202.htm Venereal diseases, also called Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), are among the most common infectious diseases in the United States today. More than 20 Stds have now been identified, and they affect more than 13 million men and women in this country each year. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Venous-Insufficiency-203.htm There are several different basic diagnoses associated with the veins of the legs. Most are clear and well defined. Thrombosis is an obstruction of blood flow caused by a clot. A leg ulcer is an open ulcer in the leg, and varicose veins -- well, you know what varicose veins are. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Vitiligo-205.htm Vitiligo is a skin condition in which there is loss of pigment from areas of skin resulting in irregular white patches with normal skin texture. It is a spontaneous irregular depigmentation of skin, which can occur at any stage in life. It is not contagious. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Warts-206.htm Warts are contagious growths that are found on the skin or mucus membranes. Viruses that cause warts are called human papillomavirus (HPV). Warts are usually skin-colored and feel rough to the touch, but they can be dark, flat and smooth. The appearance of a wart depends on where it is growing. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Water-Retention-207.htm Water retention is the accumulation of fluids in the body. It often occurs in the feet and ankles, but any part of the body can experience it. Persistent retention of fluid maybe caused by kidney, bladder, heart or liver disfuctionalities. The bloating or swelling, which occurs due to this illness, can cause muscle aches and pains. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Weight-gain-223.htm Although being healthy is everything, but still many people are obsessed with being skinny and they want to gain some weight. To gain one pound of weight per week, you will have to consume 500 calorie everyday. You can get these extra calories from your diet. And resistance exercises will convert these extra calories into muscle. If you are also looking for something that can help you in gaining some weight other than high calorie foods, here you are. We carry top selected and standardized products for gaining weight, all at reasonable prices. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Weight-loss-208.htm Excessive body weight is a hazardous problem in this fast moving world which can affects person’s social activity. Everyone wants to look smart, preserving the healthy body weight is important to maintain both physical & emotional comfort. Weight loss simply means to reduce the excessive body fats in order to improve health, fitness and appearance. Weight loss occurs when there is imbalance in energy production and energy utilization. When an individual is getting more energy but having sedentary lifestyle it means he is storing more and more fat in his body which can lead to obesity. Losing the body weight is very important because it can protect you from many health problems like heart disease, high blood pressure and high blood cholesterol. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Worms-211.htm Worms are parasites that live in the gastrointestinal tract and are common in children. There are different types of worms, namely tapeworms, threadworms, hookworms, pinworms and roundworms. These worms come from unsanitary living conditions and poor food preparation. They range in size from half-inch pinworms to tapeworms more than 30 feet long. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Xanthoma-212.htm Skin conditions with fatty bumps beneath the surface of the skin. Xanthelasmas and xanthomas are common skin disorders, particularly among older adults and persons with elevated blood lipids (fat levels). Xanthelasmas are small deposits of fatty materials under the surface of the skin. They are not painful. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Xerophthalmia-224.htm Technically, the term is XEROS + OPHTHALMIA =dryness of the eyes. Xeropthalmia: Dry eyes. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Xerostomia-213.htm Xerostomia, or the feeling of a dry mouth affects thousands of people, particularly the elderly. It is invariably associated with hypo function of the salivary glands. The amount and type of secretion depends on the activity of both the Para sympathetic and sympathetic nervous system. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Yeast-Infection-214.htm Candidasis is the name given to different species of yeasts, the most common including candida albicans, candida tropicalis, and candida parapsilosis, which can lead to candidiasis or moniliasis. This is the most common fungus disease. Candidasis is yeast that lives in the human body, and is normally controlled by bacteria in the intestines. http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Zollinger-ellison-syndrome-215.htm Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (gastrinoma) is a rare disorder that causes tumors in the pancreas and duodenum, and ulcers in the stomach and duodenum. The pancrea is a gland located behind the stomach. It produces enzymes that break down fat, protein, and carbohydrates from food, and hormones like insulin that break down sugar.