Living With Osteogenesis Imperfecta

A Natural Approach To Health Living With Osteogenesis Imperfecta I had a question the other day about osteogenesis imperfecta. Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a genetic disorder characterized by bones that break easily, often from little or no apparent cause. OI is classified into different types to help describe how severely a person with OI is…

Continue Reading →

Living With Stress

A Natural Approach To Health Living With Stress I had a question the other day about stress. Stress is what you feel when you have to handle more than you’re used to. When you’re stressed, your body responds like you’re in danger. It makes hormones to speed up your heart, make you breathe faster, and…

Continue Reading →

Living With Breath-Holding Spells

A Natural Approach To Health Living With Breath-Holding Spells I had a question the other day about breath-holding spells. Many of us have heard stories about stubborn toddlers who hold their breath until they turn blue in the face. These might sound like amusing “terrible twos” stories, but they’re not funny to parents. Breath-holding spells…

Continue Reading →

Living With Liver Cancer

A Natural Approach To Health       Living With Liver Cancer I had a question the other day about liver cancer. Your liver continuously filters blood circulating through your body. It performs other important functions too, like removing toxins and other chemical waste products from your blood. Because all the blood in your body…

Continue Reading →

Living With Epidermolysis Bullosa

A Natural Approach To Health Living With Epidermolysis Bullosa I had a question the other day about epidermolysis bullosa. Epidermolysis bullosa is a group of rare diseases causing your skin to blister. The blisters may appear in response to minor injury, heat, or friction from rubbing, scratching or adhesive tape. In severe cases, the blisters…

Continue Reading →

Living With Dysautonomia

A Natural Approach To Health Living With Dysautonomia I had a question the other day about dysautonomia. Dysautonomia is a general term used to describe a breakdown of your autonomic nervous system. Basically, your autonomic nervous system controls your involuntary functions. Symptoms vary and can include problems with regulation of heart rate, blood pressure, body…

Continue Reading →