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 Herpes Infection
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Herpes Infection I had a question the other day about herpes infection. There are at least 7 types of herpesviruses. We’re going to talk mostly about genital herpes here. Genital herpes is the most prevalent sexually transmitted disease in the US. More than 45 million Americans have it,…
Living With German Measles
A Natural Approach To Health Living With German Measles I had a question the other day about German measles. The medical name for German measles is rubella. German measles is a very contagious illness caused by the rubella virus. It’s usually a mild illness. But in rare cases, it causes more serious…
Living With a Fungal Infection
A Natural Approach To Health Living With a Fungal Infection I had a question the other day about a fungal infection. Certain types of fungi (most commonly Candida and Tinea) can infect your skin and/or mucous membranes. They can also grow under your nails, between your toes, or on internal surfaces of your…
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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