H. plylori (helicobacter pylori) is a powerful bacteria capable of invading the digestive tract, particularly the stomach. This bacteria is not rare and there may be a good chance you are living with it in a dormant or active state. Unfortunately it is a bacteria that can only be eradicated through medical intervention, however by working with your physician and, if available, a professional naturopathic doctor, you may be able to apply these updated alternative treatments for H. pylori as an adjunct to medication. Prevent It H. pylori mostly...
read moreIt’s undeniable that medical science has generated some highly effective painkilling drugs, but the use of some of these drugs has downsides. They are often made up of serious chemicals that can cause rough side effects, and many, especially opioids, are highly addictive, too. There are substances and health practices available that can be used to relieve pain instead, or as supplements to prescription painkillers you have found success with. Read on to learn a little more about them. Stretching and Motion The human body is designed to move...
read moreResearchers are continually looking at how various proteins affect the progression of illness. When it comes to eye disease, there is a specific gene that could be the root cause, holding key proteins actually coded to do serious damage to the retina. If you have this gene you could be at risk of developing macular degeneration, the leading incurable eye disease that results in blindness. However, now that this gene has been located, it may hold the key to stopping the onset of AMD (age-related macular degeneration) in some individuals. ...
read moreWhen veins become bulging and very visible they are referred to as varicose veins. Varicose is defined as, “abnormally swollen or dilated” and “pertaining to varices [enlarged veins], which often affect the superficial portions of the lower limbs”. Varicose veins can be painful, itchy and cause chronic discomfort. For some, this condition needs to be treated with medical intervention but for others these 6 natural remedies for varicose veins offer excellent applications that just may minimize or significantly decrease this disorder. If you or...
read moreStimulating nerves with electricity has long been an approach to relieving pain and reducing progression of a specific condition or disease. Labeled E-Stim, physical therapists use electrodes attached to the skin to activate compromised muscle fibers and acupuncturists attach clips to needles to send small pulses of electricity into targeted points for optimal application. Although electrical pulses have been used for several decades to attempt to treat macula degeneration, now a specific type of electrical manipulation known as...
read moreSometimes the human system has a much better chance of developing illness when the host creates a disease-friendly environment. This can particularly apply to macular degeneration, the number one leading cause of blindness in people over fifty years of age. Supporting healthy vision requires several things you can do to keep your sight functioning optimally. When you neglect to do these things you are opening yet another door for a compromise to occur which could result in some serious implications down the line. Explored here, these 5...
read moreUtilizing the medicinal properties of herbs can be an excellent way to allow your body to naturally heal itself. Although many conventional pharmaceuticals are derived from botanical sources, sometimes there can be unpleasant side effects where particular herbs may not be as hard on the system. One herbal supplement that has had multiple positive effects on the body is tribulus terrestris. Used for centuries in ancient healing circles, notably Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Indian Ayurveda medicine, this creeping herb widespread...
read moreDeveloping a urinary tract infection (UTI) is more common than you may think. It is also a condition that, if left untreated, can sometimes turn deadly. If you’re experiencing symptoms, these 5 natural remedies for a UTI may help. Certain alternative treatments for a UTI are often recommended by doctors, see if yours likes these before using. Check ‘em Off Here is a list of possible UTI symptoms as posted by Healthline. Some of these symptoms may present subtly so keep a close eye if any seem slightly familiar. A burning sensation when...
read moreMicrowave ovens have been in existence since the inventor discovered the technology by accident. That’s right, in 1945 while working in the lab studying powered radar, self-taught engineer Percy Spencer noticed that the chocolate bar in his pocket had melted. Although others had experienced this type of energy transference in the past, it was Mr. Spencer that had the entrepreneurial vision to bring it to the masses. Today, the microwave oven is used just about anywhere, yet some still feel that this way of cooking food is still unsafe....
read moreMacular degeneration afflicts upwards of eleven million people per year in the United States alone. Unless a cure is found, this number is expected to double by 2050. Although there are genetic factors that correlate with this disease, it is an accumulative path which means that it takes many years to develop. This is why people over the age of fifty begin the second half of their lives facing a multitude of health risks that include age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The more AMD is studied the more it is found that aside from a...
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