Warts The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the culprit causing warts of whatever variety. This virus family triggers extra cell growth. With warts, the outer layer of skin becomes thick and hard. Unsightly bumps of various sizes appear. A wart can grow anywhere a person has skin. However, they are most…
Nosebleeds Nosebleeds are fairly common occurrences, especially with children. The location of the nose and a large number of blood vessels in the nose predispose it to bleed from time to time. The medical term for a nosebleed is epistaxis. Who knew? I have never heard that term used…
#15 -TCM Headaches – 4 Stomach/Spleen The Stomach/Spleen Meridian pair will be the topic of the next part of this article. When we speak of “earth” people, we are speaking of those who are strong in the characteristics of this meridian. This Meridian, #4 – Earth…
#14 -TCM Headaches – 3 Large Intestine/Lung Below is a brief explanation of two ways in which headaches and migraines may be connected to the large intestine/lung meridian pair. A more complete explanation, as well as discussion of a couple of interesting neurotransmitters created in the gut but…
#13 TCM Headaches – 2 Bladder/Kidney The Bladder/Kidney Meridian, as well as the physical organs of bladder and kidneys, is associated with the season of Winter. Water is the element associated with this meridian pair. In winter, life appears to have ceased. In reality, at least in Chinese…
Eating Disorders Dying to Be Thin Eating disorders are not fads. They are not a simple phase that a teen will, eventually, grow out of. Reasoning with the person, discussing and teaching them about nutrition and health, has no lasting effect on their disorder. Severe eating disorders are mental disorders…
#6 – Headaches – Hypoglycemia Hypoglycemia is a family heritage of mine. I thought I understood the subject pretty well. However, I have learned some new things while doing research for this article. Therefore, I hope some of what I have learned helps someone with their own blood sugar-related…
Depression Breaking Free of the Sadness “He who has health has hope, and he who has hope has everything.” ~Thomas Carlyle~ Depression – a debilitating and persistent feeling of sadness. Such feelings are quite common, also. These feelings are so common, in fact, that nearly everyone has felt…
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease What is Hand Foot and Mouth Disease? Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease is a highly contagious viral infection. With a name like “hand, foot, and mouth, this disease certainly sounds like something whole-system and serious, doesn’t it? Nasty and no fun…
LABOR AND DELIVERY In order to cover labor and delivery properly, we would need to write an entire book or two. The following is merely a list of the most commonly used remedies during labor and delivery. There is a little bit of information provided to guide your choice—or…