Living With Cancer

A Natural Approach To Health Living With Cancer In memory of Meredith. I had a question the other day about cancer. This is a topic with very personal meaning to me. I am a breast cancer survivor, having gone through a double mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiation and reconstruction. In addition, I lost my sister-in-law to ovarian…

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Living With Traveler’s Diarrhea

A Natural Approach To Health Living With Traveler’s Diarrhea I had a question the other day about traveler’s diarrhea. Traveler’s diarrhea is a stomach and intestinal infection happening as a result of unsanitary handling of food and water. Food handlers who don’t wash their hands after they use the bathroom can transmit the infection to…

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Living With Flatulence

A Natural Approach To Health Living With Flatulence I had a question the other day about flatulence. Flatulence is another word for having gas. Gas (flatus) is made in your stomach and intestines as your body breaks down food into energy. All people pass gas, some people more than others. It’s normal to pass gas…

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Living With Rickets

A Natural Approach To Health Living With Rickets I had a question the other day about rickets. Rickets is a disorder caused by not enough vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate. Rickets leads to softening and weakening of your bones and is seen most commonly in children 6-24 months of age. There are several different types…

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Living With Scoliosis

A Natural Approach To Health Living With Scoliosis I had a question the other day about scoliosis. Scoliosis is a curve toward the side in the normally straight vertical line of your spine. When viewed from the side, your spine should show a mild roundness in your upper back and show an inward curvature in…

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Living With Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)

A Natural Approach To Health         Living With Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) I had a question the other day about urinary tract infections (UTIs). Your urinary tract is the system that makes urine and carries it out of your body. It includes your bladder and kidneys and the tubes connecting them. When…

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