Living With Lymphedema
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Lymphedema I had a question the other day about lymphedema. Lymphedema is a collection of fluid causing swelling (edema) in your arms and legs. One of the causes of lymphedema is surgery to remove lymph nodes, usually during cancer treatment. Normally, lymph nodes filter fluid as…
Living With Epidermolysis Bullosa
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Epidermolysis Bullosa I had a question the other day about epidermolysis bullosa. Epidermolysis bullosa is a group of rare diseases causing your skin to blister. The blisters may appear in response to minor injury, heat, or friction from rubbing, scratching or adhesive tape. In severe cases, the blisters…
Living With a Bee Sting
A Natural Approach To Health Living With a Bee Sting I had a question the other day about bee stings. If you’re stung by a bee, try to remove the stinger immediately. The stinger contains venom which continues to be released for several seconds after a sting. Your doctor can determine if you’re allergic to…
Living With Bedsores
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Bedsores I had a question the other day about bedsores. A bedsore is an injury to your skin and/or the tissues under your skin. Constant pressure on an area of skin reduces blood supply to the area. Over time, it can cause your skin to break down and…
Living With Cold Urticaria
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Cold Urticaria I had a question the other day about cold urticaria. Cold urticaria is an allergy to cold temperatures. Exposure to cold temperatures causes redness, itching, swelling and hives on skin that’s been in contact with the cold. Treatment for cold urticaria may include antihistamines taken before…
Living With Blocked Sweat Glands
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Blocked Sweat Glands I had a question the other day about blocked sweat glands. The medical term for blocked sweat glands is hidradenitis suppurativa. It happens usually in your armpits, and rarely, on your buttocks or groin or under your breasts. Heat, sweat, or incomplete gland development may…
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