Multiple Sclerosis, or MS as it is often called and also known as disseminated sclerosis or encephalomyelitis disseminata, is an inflammatory disease in which the fatty myelin sheaths around the axons of the brain and spinal cord are damaged, leading to demyelination and scarring as well as a broad spectrum of signs and symptoms in the central nervous system. This destruction of the myelin sheath interferes with communication between the brain and the body. Symptoms of MS include partial or...
Athlete’s foot (also known as ringworm of the foot and tinea pedis ) is a fungal infection of the skin that causes scaling, flaking, and itch of affected areas. It is caused by fungi in the genus Trichophyton and is typically transmitted in moist areas where people walk barefoot, such as showers or bathhouses. Although the condition typically affects the feet, it can spread to other areas of the body, including the groin. To treat athlete’s foot naturally apply Melaleuca (Tea...
You probably have some sort of routine for staying clean on the outside. Regular shower or bath time. Washing hands. Clean clothes, etc. But what do you do to make sure your insides are clean. There are probably millions of people who’s digestive systems are not functioning as well as they can or should. Are you one of them? Quite possibly! Of course, the biggest part of having a healthy inside is through proper nutrition. Lots of fresh veggies, fruits, healthy grains, etc. You...
There have been multiple states with confirmed cases of Measles showing up in the past month, including 5 in our own county! Some symptoms of Measles may include: Bloodshot eyes Cough Fever Light sensitivity (photophobia) Muscle pain Rash Usually appears 3 – 5 days after the first signs of being sick May last 4 – 7 days Usually starts on the head and spreads to other areas, moving down the body Rash may appear as flat, discolored areas (macules) and solid, red, raised areas (papules)...
Amidst all the sad events that have happened in the past few days in Japan and surrounding areas there is another scare that can go a lot further. There have been two explosions at the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan and US Navy vessels have detected low level radiation 1oo miles away. If there is a meltdown that releases radioactivity into the air, the radiation could reach the North Western USA and Western Canada within 2 weeks I’ve been told. This creates a high risk of Thyroid...
Despite the fact that everyone gets warned about having antibiotics too often, they still seem to get prescribed very frequently. Including for children’s ear infections which are starting to show that about 80% of kids don’t heal any faster with the antibiotics. Antibiotics also have their own range of side effects and issues. These can include indigestion, yeast infections, jitters (like on caffeine), sensitivity to the sun and one can even weaken tendons. In kids I’ve seen...
