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The holistic approach to treating sarcoid is based on restoring the balance of your body’s energetic and chemical imbalances at several different levels. All approaches are based on natural substances and consider your body as a whole and not parts of diseased or healthy organs. Use of melatonin in the holistic treatment of sarcoidosis Melatonin […]
Holistic practitioners combine modern scientific treatment with complementary or alternative medicine such as massage, acupuncture and chiropractic. The holistic doctor looks at everything and then gives a pharmaceutical option as well as an alternative treatment that could include homeopathic remedies. Homeopathic treatment is not something that many doctors and institutions embrace, but it comes under […]
NBC National News quoted The Washington Post in March 2000 about FDA concerns about mixing dietary supplements and conventional drugs. There has been concern that millions of people are taking dietary supplements (considered herbs, homeopathics, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes and some diet products) and are experiencing reactions when mixing these things with common and […]
These data are taken from the medical literature. • More than 700,000 Americans have their gallbladder removed each year. • After surgery to remove the gallbladder – cholecystectomy – about 10-15% of patients will eventually experience pain and digestive problems; it is known as postcholecystectomy syndrome. • The most common symptoms of postcholecystectomy syndrome are […]
Skin problems of concern can range from symptoms as nagging as acne, pimples, psoriasis and eczema to a sallow, sallow complexion. In Chinese medicine, there are some basic principles that we follow to heal skin problems like acne, pimples, eczema, and psoriasis. No matter what kind of skin problem we have, it can be very […]
If you’ve done a lot of internet research, you’ll have come across a heated debate about the rise of detox diets and body cleansing programs and whether they can improve fertility. But can you really fix fertility problems with a masterful cleansing diet? This is a question that you mostly have to decide for yourself […]
Do you have chronic diarrhea after antibiotics and have you been told you have C. difficile infection? Even when you take antibiotics, do you have flare-ups of watery diarrhea with a characteristic foul odor, or blood or pus in your stools? Are you tired all the time? Do you have abdominal pain, fever, nausea and […]
When fibroids were diagnosed before deciding to have fibroid surgery, I felt it was important to understand the following a) What is a fibroid? b) What are the normal symptoms of fibroids? c) Risk factors for fibroids d) Alternative treatment of fibroids In this article, I will share with my readers information that I have […]
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that affects many people and is quite debilitating, although mostly benign in nature. Common symptoms include abdominal pain, discomfort, cramps, bloating, and loose movements or constipation. Symptoms vary from person to person and therefore treatment can vary significantly between affected individuals. The diagnosis is usually made based […]
The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs located on either side of our lower back. They act as filters, removing toxins from our blood and then causing the body to expel those toxins as waste through our bladder and urine. The kidneys also balance PH homeostasis and regulate electrolytes, including salts. Kidney disease affects 5 to […]