Living With Pouchitis
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Pouchitis I had a question the other day about pouchitis. Many people with serious ulcerative colitis end up having their diseased colon removed and their bowel reconnected with a surgical procedure. This surgery creates an internal pouch (from the small intestine) to hold waste before it’s eliminated. Pouchitis…
Living With Polymyalgia Rheumatica
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Polymyalgia Rheumatica I had a question the other day about polymyalgia rheumatica. Polymyalgia rheumatica is an inflammatory problem. Your joints and the areas around them get stiff and may ache. It mostly happens in your neck, shoulders, upper arms, and hips. The exact cause of polymyalgia rheumatica isn’t…
Living With Eosinophilic Esophagitis
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Eosinophilic Esophagitis I had a question the other day about eosinophilic esophagitis. In eosinophilic esophagitis, a type of white blood cell (eosinophil) builds up in the lining of the tube connecting your mouth to your stomach (esophagus). This buildup, which is a reaction to foods, allergens or acid…
Living With FPIES
A Natural Approach To Health Living With FPIES I had a question the other day about FPIES. Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES) is a type of food allergy affecting your gastrointestinal tract. According to the FPIES Foundation, classic symptoms of FPIES include profound vomiting, diarrhea, and dehydration. These symptoms can lead to severe lethargy, change…
Living With Ocular Migraines
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Ocular Migraines I had a question the other day about ocular migraines. Ocular migraines cause vision loss or blindness lasting less than an hour, along with or following a migraine headache. The problem is rare. It affects about 1 out of every 200 people who have migraines. Some…
Living With Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Fetal Alcohol Syndrome I had a question the other day about fetal alcohol syndrome. Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a birth defect that can happen when a pregnant woman drinks alcohol. FAS affects children differently. Symptoms can range from mild to severe. They can include: >Problems with the…
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