Living With Jaundice
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Jaundice I had a question the other day about jaundice. Jaundice is a yellowing of your skin and eyes caused by a buildup of bilirubin in your blood. Bilirubin is a yellow-brown substance resulting from the breakdown of old red blood cells. If this…
Living With Insect Bites
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Insect Bites I had a question the other day about insect bites. Lots of insects bite, including mosquitoes, fire ants, fleas, gnats, no-see-ums, and ticks. Most insect bites are just a nuisance. They cause itching and redness, but are relatively harmless. Others can be serious. Tick bites…
Living With Insect Allergy
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Insect Allergy I had a question the other day about insect allergies. There are only a few stinging insects in the U.S. that can cause an allergic reaction: honeybees, hornets, yellowjackets, bumblebees, wasps, and ants. Insects of the group known as hymenoptera, which includes…
Living With Influenza
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Influenza I had a question the other day about influenza. Influenza, better known as “the flu,” is a highly contagious viral infection of your upper respiratory tract. There are 2 types of influenza viruses, called type A and type B, causing this acute infection of your…
Living With Inflammation
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Inflammation I had a question the other day about inflammation. Inflammation is a natural reaction to injury or infection. The affected tissues swell, redden, become warm and tender, and may be painful. Proteins called cytokines attack the threatening germ and repair damaged tissues. Too much…
Living With Incontinence
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Incontinence I had a question the other day about incontinence. Incontinence (loss of bladder control) is a common problem. There are many things that can cause this annoying problem. Incontinence can be either acute or persistent. Acute incontinence is usually caused by an infection. Persistent incontinence develops over…
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