Living With Acid-Alkali Imbalance
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Acid-Alkali Imbalance I had a question the other day about acid-alkali imbalance. Acidity and alkalinity are measured according to pH. Water has a pH of 7.0 and is considered neutral – neither acid nor alkaline. Anything with a pH below 7.0 is acidic, while anything with a pH…
Living With An Abscess
A Natural Approach To Health Living With An Abscess I had a question the other day about an abscess. An abscess is a tender mass surrounded by a colored area from pink to deep red. Abscesses are usually easy to feel by touching. The middle of an abscess is full of pus and debris. Painful…
Living With Acid Reflux
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Acid Reflux I had a question the other day about acid reflux. At the entrance to your stomach is a valve, which is a ring of muscle called the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). Normally, the LES closes as soon as food passes through it. If the LES doesn’t…
Living With Adult ADD/ADHD
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Adult ADD/ADHD I had a question the other day about adult ADD/ADHD. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been called attention-deficit disorder (ADD) and hyperactivity. But ADHD is the preferred term because it includes the 2 main aspects of the condition: inattention and hyperactive-impulsive behavior. Adult ADHD symptoms may include:…
Living With Trigeminal Neuralgia
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Trigeminal Neuralgia I had a question the other day about trigeminal neuralgia. Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic pain condition affecting the trigeminal nerve, which carries sensation from your face to your brain. If you have trigeminal neuralgia, even mild stimulation of your face, like brushing your teeth or…
Living With A Foot Ulcer
A Natural Approach To Health Living With A Foot Ulcer I had a question the other day about foot ulcers. Foot ulcers are often caused by diabetic neuropathy or vascular disease. Any foot problems in diabetic people can lead to a serious infection, so foot care is very important. Diabetic foot ulcers are red…
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