Living With Leukemia
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Leukemia I had a question the other day about leukemia. Leukemia is cancer of the blood cells. It starts in the bone marrow, the soft tissue inside most bones. Bone marrow is where blood cells are made. When you have leukemia, the bone marrow starts to make a…
Living With Prostate Cancer
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Prostate Cancer I had a question the other day about prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in a man’s prostate gland. The prostate sits just below the bladder. It makes part of the fluid for semen. In young men, the prostate is about the…
Living With Breast Cancer
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Breast Cancer I had a question the other day about breast cancer. This is a topic with very personal meaning to me. I’m a breast cancer survivor, having gone through double mastectomies, chemotherapy, radiation and reconstruction. Breast cancer occurs when abnormal cells grow out of control in one…
Living With Von Willebrand's Disease
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Von Willebrand’s Disease I had a question the other day about von Willebrand’s disease. There are 2 types of von Willebrand’s disease – inherited and acquired. Acquired von Willebrand’s disease is a rare bleeding disorder that might be caused by other medical problems or medicines. It prevents blood…
Living With Difficulty Swallowing
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Difficulty Swallowing I had a question the other day about difficulty swallowing. Difficulty swallowing is also called dysphagia. It’s usually a sign of a problem with your throat or esophagus. Although dysphagia can happen to anyone, it’s most common in older adults, babies, and people who have problems…
Living With Tonsillectomy
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Tonsillectomy I had a question the other day about tonsillectomy. A tonsillectomy is the surgical removal of your tonsils. Your adenoids may or may not be removed at the same time. A general anesthetic is always used to sedate a child having a tonsillectomy. Adults may need only…
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