Living With Hemophilia
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Hemophilia I had a question the other day about hemophilia. Hemophilia refers to a group of inherited disorders that cause abnormal bleeding. The bleeding occurs because part of the blood — called plasma — has too little of a protein that helps blood clot. Symptoms of hemophilia range…
Living With Epilepsy
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Epilepsy I had a question the other day about epilepsy. Epilepsy is a common condition that causes repeated seizures. The seizures are caused by bursts of electrical activity in your brain that aren’t normal. Seizures may cause problems with muscle control, movement, speech, vision, or awareness. They usually…
Living With Cystic Fibrosis
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Cystic Fibrosis I had a question the other day about cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis is a disease that causes mucus in your body to become thick and sticky. This glue-like mucus builds up and causes problems in many of your organs, especially your lungs and pancreas. People who…
Living With Autism
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Autism I had a question the other day about autism. Autism belongs to a group of developmental disabilities called autism spectrum disorders. The term “spectrum” means it affects each child differently. The disorder involves delays in the development of basic skills, like the ability to socialize or form…
Living With HIV/AIDS
A Natural Approach To Health Living With HIV/AIDS I had a question the other day about HIV/AIDS. Human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, is the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). This virus weakens your ability to fight infections and cancer. People with HIV are said to have AIDS when they develop certain infections,…
Living With Swollen Ankles and Feet
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Swollen Ankles and Feet I had a question the other day about swollen ankles and feet. Swollen ankles and feet are common and usually not cause for concern, especially if you’ve been standing or walking a lot. But feet and ankles that stay swollen or are…
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