Living With Retinitis Pigmentosa
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Retinitis Pigmentosa I had a question the other day about retinitis pigmentosa. Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is an inherited disorder characterized by progressive peripheral vision loss and night vision difficulties leading to central vision loss. It affects approximately 100,000 people in the United States. The retina is the innermost…
Living With Abdominal Migraines
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Abdominal Migraines I had a question the other day about abdominal migraines. An abdominal migraine is a type of migraine headache. It usually happens in children with a family history of migraines. Abdominal migraines are rare in adults, but about 2% of all children may get abdominal migraines.…
Living With Pouchitis
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Pouchitis I had a question the other day about pouchitis. Many people with serious ulcerative colitis end up having their diseased colon removed and their bowel reconnected with a surgical procedure. This surgery creates an internal pouch (from the small intestine) to hold waste before it’s eliminated. Pouchitis…
Living With Eosinophilic Esophagitis
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Eosinophilic Esophagitis I had a question the other day about eosinophilic esophagitis. In eosinophilic esophagitis, a type of white blood cell (eosinophil) builds up in the lining of the tube connecting your mouth to your stomach (esophagus). This buildup, which is a reaction to foods, allergens or acid…
Living With FPIES
A Natural Approach To Health Living With FPIES I had a question the other day about FPIES. Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES) is a type of food allergy affecting your gastrointestinal tract. According to the FPIES Foundation, classic symptoms of FPIES include profound vomiting, diarrhea, and dehydration. These symptoms can lead to severe lethargy, change…
Living With Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Fetal Alcohol Syndrome I had a question the other day about fetal alcohol syndrome. Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a birth defect that can happen when a pregnant woman drinks alcohol. FAS affects children differently. Symptoms can range from mild to severe. They can include: >Problems with the…
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