Living With Hepatitis
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Hepatitis I had a question the other day about hepatitis. “Hepatitis” means inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis A, B, and C, are distinct diseases and can be caused by viruses, medications and alcohol. To determine which type you have you need a laboratory test. Hepatitis A. In most…
Living With Varicose Veins
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Varicose Veins I had a question the other day about varicose veins. Varicose veins are twisted, enlarged veins near the surface of your skin. They’re most common in your legs and ankles. They usually aren’t serious, but they can sometimes lead to other problems. Varicose veins are caused…
Living With Tourette's Syndrome
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Tourette’s Syndrome I had a question the other day about Tourette’s syndrome. Tourette’s is a brain condition that starts in childhood. Children with Tourette’s make sounds or movements (like coughing or twitching) they can’t control. These are called tics. Tics usually start at about age 2. They may…
Living With Parkinson's Disease
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Parkinson’s Disease I had a question the other day about Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease affects the way you move. It happens when there’s a problem with certain nerve cells in your brain. Normally, these nerve cells make an important chemical called dopamine. Dopamine sends signals to the part…
Living With Muscular Dystrophy
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Muscular Dystrophy I had a question the other day about muscular dystrophy. Muscular dystrophy is a group of inherited diseases where your muscles that control movement progressively weaken. In some forms of the disease, your heart and other organs are also affected. There are 9 major forms of…
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…
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