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Salt therapy is a form of alternative medicine that treats respiratory ailments using salt. This healing method is based on a Polish practice of immersing patients in mineral water in the 12th century. As the name implies, salt therapy utilizes dry salt to treat various ailments. It works by exposing the patient to a room covered in salt (salt caves, …

Lyme disease is an infectious disease caused by a strain of bacteria from the Borrelia type. This bacteria is spread to human beings through infected ticks. Although Lyme disease is treatable, it is notoriously hard to diagnose. In fact, some patients are unaware of being sick until diagnosed by a doctor. By the time the disease is diagnosed, the symptoms …

Mercury is a type of heavy metal found in the environment, including minerals, soil, and fossil fuel. This metal is absorbed by the body via inhalation, skin contact, and from the food we eat. There are three types of mercury found in our environment. These are: elemental, inorganic, and organic mercury. Mercury is harmful to the body because it damages …

Billions of parasitic microbes live in the intestines. Eating contaminated food and water, insect bites and exposure to infected people and animals are just a few of the causes of getting parasites. These microbes life off from the nutrients in our bodies and release harmful toxins that could cause diseases. A parasite cleanse is one way to eliminate these nasty …

Spider veins refer to small, dilated blood vessels that develop around the face, nose, and chin. Spider veins also develop on the legs, especially on the upper thigh, below the knee joints, and around the ankles. The blood vessels twist and turn, causing red, purple, and blue patchwork of discoloration on the skin. This condition is caused by excessive pressure …

Urobilinogen is a colorless by-product of reduction in bilirubin. This chemical is formed in the intestines through bacterial action on bilirubin. The normal value of urobilinogen in the urine should be 17umol/l. If there is a spike in the urobilinogen level via a urine sample, you need to have yourself checked by a doctor. An increased value of urobilinogen in …

Cicatricial alopecia – known simply as scarring alopecia – is an umbrella of hair loss disorder that affects about 3% of hair loss patients. This is a rare form of alopecia that affects men and women of all ages in the world. Although a part of several hair loss disorders, scarring alopecia may also serve as a symptom to autoimmune …

Patellar tendinitis – also known as jumper’s knee – is a common injury that involves the inferior patellar region of the knee. The inferior patellar region of the knee is comprised of a tendon that connects the kneecap or patella to the shinbone. The tendon contracts with the muscles to extend the knee when kicking, running or jumping. Patellar tendinitis …

Glaucoma refers to an umbrella of eye conditions caused by a damaged optic nerve. Usually, the damage is caused by high pressure in the eyeball. Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the US. Although this condition is common among aging patients, glaucoma affects people of all ages. Unfortunately, signs and symptoms occur only when the condition has worsened. …

Influenza B is a flu virus that affects the respiratory system. The virus causes breathing problems due to respiratory infection, stomach issues, and high fever. The Influenza virus is typically airborne and is transmitted through inhalation via the nose or mouth. Although treatable, influenza can be fatal to infants and the elderly. When Influenza B is not treated immediately, it …