Gallstones occur when one of the compounds in bile, particularly cholesterol, becomes so saturated that it forms a solid. If a gallstone lodges in the bile duct, it can cause severe pain, inflammation, infection, and sometimes even jaundice due to the backup of bile. However, there are some herbal remedies to prevent and treat gallstones. Avoiding gallstone trouble is advised, and often can be achieved by healthy eating.
Children suffering from migraine headaches may experience fewer and less severe headaches by taking oral magnesium, according to a new study in Headache (2003;43:601-10). This is the first study in children to suggest oral magnesium can effectively treat this often debilitating condition. Migraine headaches affect 3 to 13% of all children in the United States and are one of the most common ...
