Elemental is defined as "primary or basic, related to or embodying the powers of nature." The elemental diet is a medical dietary strategy that uses very simple food solutions to provide essential nutrients, without adding a lot of stress to someone's already-overloaded digestive system. Variations of the elemental diet have been used safely by doctors since…
Corneal ulcers are a fairly common eye condition that often results from an open sore on the cornea becoming infected. The cornea plays a vital role in eye health and vision. Proper treatment by an ophthalmologist is critical to prevent further damage to the eye and prevent permanent vision changes or blindness. (1) The ulcer…
Are you struggling with symptoms of an ear infection and wondering how to cure an ear infection fast? Ear infections, whether they afflict adults or more commonly children, can be really unpleasant and outright painful. Ear infections can be in the outer, middle or inner ear. For this article, I'm going to focus on the…
Your skin is a very complex organ and its appearance has the power to express a lot about your overall health. In fact, your skin is the biggest and heaviest organ of your entire body. It provides protection and structure for your veins, tissue, other organs and bones. It’s not only those of us who…
What is a fennel bulb? For starters, fennel is technically an aromatic herb, but it's bulb-like stem (aka fennel bulb) is commonly used as a vegetable. Thanks to its similar texture, celery is sometimes seen as a fennel bulb substitute, but fennel has a unique flavor all its own. Unlike celery or any other vegetable, fennel…
Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of arthritis. The condition causes pain and stiffness in the back, and over time it can actually cause the bones in the spine (called the vertebrae) to fuse together. It also causes arthritis between the spine and pelvis, and may also affect other joints. Because it is a long-term inflammatory…
If you’ve ever spent an evening overindulging in alcohol, chances are you’ve experienced the group of unpleasant symptoms known as a hangover. Headaches, nausea, vertigo and abdominal pain are just a few of the troublesome symptoms associated with consuming alcohol to excess. When you awaken, your first thoughts may center around how to get rid…
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (sometimes called NHL, or simply lymphoma) is a group of diseases that actually includes more than 20 different disorders. How common is non-Hodgkin's lymphoma? Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is currently the seventh most common cancer in men and women in the United States. (1) In the U.S. alone more than 66,000 new cases of NHL…
Pruritus, or skin itching, is a common skin problem associated with many different diseases — some of which only affect the skin and others that stem from underlying conditions affecting the whole body. Almost everyone will deal with skin itchiness, dryness and irritation at some point, but what makes pruritus different is its intensity and…
I understand the lure of store-bought salad dressings. They're quick and easy! But if you're buying the truly healthy kind, they can also be pricey. In fact, one of my favorite ways to save money on groceries is to make my own salad dressings. It's actually a lot simpler than you probably think, and by…
