Living With Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma I had a question the other day about non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Lymphomas are either Hodgkin’s lymphomas or non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas. Hodgkin’s lymphomas have a type of cell called Reed-Sternberg cells. Lymphomas without these cells are non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas (NHL). Lymphoma is cancer that begins in the lymph system in…
Living With Thalassemia
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Thalassemia I had a question the other day about thalassemia. Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder causing your body to make less hemoglobin or abnormal hemoglobin. Hemoglobin helps red blood cells spread oxygen through your body. Low levels of hemoglobin may cause anemia. Severe anemia can damage organs…
Living With Lipodystrophy
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Lipodystrophy I had a question the other day about lipodystrophy. Lipodystrophy is a problem with the way your body produces, uses, and stores fat. It’s also called fat redistribution. Since the widespread use of antiretroviral therapy began, the numbers of HIV-positive people with lipodystrophy has increased. Today, lipodystrophy…
Living With Lichen Sclerosis
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Lichen Sclerosis I had a question the other day about lichen sclerosis. Lichen sclerosis is an uncommon condition creating patchy, white skin which is thinner than normal. Lichen sclerosis may affect skin on any part of your body, but most often involves skin of the vulva, foreskin of…
Living With Appendicitis
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Appendicitis I had a question the other day about appendicitis. Diagnosing appendicitis can be tricky. Time is critical, yet symptoms are frequently vague or extremely similar to other, less urgent ailments, like bladder infection, colitis, Crohn’s disease, gastritis, gastroenteritis, and ovary problems. Appendicitis can often be diagnosed by…
Living With Gastritis
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Gastritis I had a question the other day about gastritis. Gastritis is an inflammation, irritation, or erosion of the lining of your stomach. It can occur suddenly (acute) or gradually (chronic). Gastritis can be caused by irritation due to excessive alcohol use, chronic vomiting, stress, or the use…
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