Living With Edema

A Natural Approach To Health       Living With Edema I had a question the other day about edema. Edema is the accumulation of fluid in spaces between the cells in your soft tissues. Any part of your body can develop edema. The swelling can be localized in your face, arms, and neck, or…

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Living With Down Syndrome

A Natural Approach To Health     Living With Down Syndrome I had a question the other day about Down syndrome. Down syndrome is a condition caused by the presence of extra genetic material in the cells of a developing embryo. The disorder occurs in approximately 1 in every 733 births, and usually results in…

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Living With a Dog Bite

A Natural Approach To Health Living With a Dog Bite I had a question the other day about a dog bite. A bite or scratch from a dog (or cat) that breaks your skin poses a danger of infection, especially if the wound is deep. Bites also carry the risk of rabies. Most household pets…

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Living With Dermatitis

A Natural Approach To Health Living With Dermatitis I had a question the other day about dermatitis. Dermatitis is a general term for any type of inflammation of the skin. Types of dermatitis include atopic dermatitis, nummular dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, irritant contact dermatitis, and allergic contact dermatitis. The inflammation of your skin produces scaling, flaking,…

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Living With Copper Toxicity

A Natural Approach To Health   Living With Copper Toxicity I had a question the other day about copper toxicity. Trace amounts of copper are essential for your body. Since copper isn’t made by your body, you need to get it through your diet. Many things in your body need copper to work right, plus…

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Living With Copper Deficiency

A Natural Approach To Health   Living With Copper Deficiency I had a question the other day about copper deficiency. Copper is an essential trace mineral. Even a mild copper deficiency impairs the ability of your white blood cells to fight infection. Copper is necessary for absorption of iron in your body, and it’s found…

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