Living With Thrombophlebitis
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Thrombophlebitis I had a question the other day about thrombophlebitis. Phlebitis means inflammation of a vein. This problem usually occurs in your extremities, particularly your legs. If the inflammation is associated with the formation of a thrombus (a blood clot) in your vein, the condition is called thrombophlebitis.…
Living With Sprains and Strains
A Natural Approach to Health Living With Sprains and Strains I had a question the other day about sprains and strains. A sprain isn’t the same thing as a strain. If your muscle is stressed beyond its capability, it becomes strained. Putting undue weight on your muscles and using them for prolonged periods without rest…
Living With Spider Bites and Scorpion Stings
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Spider Bites and Scorpion Stings I had a question the other day about spider bites and scorpion stings. The bites of all spiders can be poisonous and painful. But, most spiders aren’t big enough to cause serious harm. Infants, older adults, and people who have allergies are at…
Living With a Snakebite
A Natural Approach To Health Living With a Snakebite I had a question the other day about snakebites. There are 4 types of poisonous snakes in the U.S.: copperheads, coral snakes, cottonmouths (or water moccasins), and a variety of rattlesnakes. Approximately 4,000 – 7,000 Americans are bitten by poisonous snakes each year, usually in the…
Living With Smoking Dependency
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Smoking Dependency I had a question the other day about smoking dependency. Every time you smoke, you inhale more than 4,800 different chemicals (69 are carcinogens), including nicotine. Nicotine is extremely addictive. It’s a stimulant on your central nervous system. When nicotine is ingested, adrenaline increases, raising your…
Living With a Skin Rash
A Natural Approach To Health Living With a Skin Rash I had a question the other day about a skin rash. Skin is your body’s largest organ. It’s made up of 3 layers – the epidermis (outer layer), the dermis (middle layer), and the subcutaneous layer (inner layer). Your skin acts as a shield between…
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