The chronic viral disease hepatitis C causes inflammation and swelling of the liver. Many hepatitis C patients use alternative health treatments along with standard medical care, reports the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. A supplement of...
Hepatitis C is a blood-borne infection that causes inflammation of the liver. The condition is chronic, leading to compromised liver function, liver cirrhosis and liver cancer. The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) states that roughly...
An allergy is an inappropriate response by your body's immune system to a normally benign substance. Almost any substance can cause an allergic reaction, and allergy symptoms may include nasal congestion, sneezing, coughing, wheezing, itching,...
The thymus gland lies behind the sternum, or breast bone, and partially in front of the heart. It is a specialized gland of the immune system. The idea behind consuming glandular material from other animals is that "like stimulates like," and the...
Hepatitis C is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). It spreads through infected blood, sexual contact and from mother to child during childbirth. According to the National Institutes of Health, most people with hepatitis C are...
Human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, always remains in your body, notes the University of California-San Francisco Medical Center. Over time, this virus damages certain white blood cells -- T cells -- and decreases your body's ability to combat...
Exhaustion, or fatigue, is unique from sleepiness, although exhausted individuals commonly experience the need to sleep. Fatigue is associated with a reduced desire or motivation to perform your normal, everyday activities, according to...
Wheezing refers to the sound made when your air passages are narrowed during breathing. There are several different causes of wheezing, including asthma. Depending on the underlying medical condition, certain nutrients in your diet can help to...
Also known as the Scandinavian detox diet plan, BioFirm, by manufacturer New Nordic, is a supplement tablet that contains ingredients designed to cleanse your intestines. The product has been available in Scandinavia since the 1990s, but as of...
If you have caught a cold, the chances are good that you also have an infection of the upper respiratory tract. Chrystle Fiedler writes in the "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Natural Remedies," when the immune system fights a cold, the symptoms are...
Chronic hepatitis C is an illness caused by the hepatitis C virus. There are several ways that you could develop this condition, including being born to a mother infected with the hepatitis C virus, having sexual intercourse with an infected...
Acute bronchitis is a health problem characterized by inflammation of the mucus membranes lining your bronchial tubes. The Children's Hospital Boston states that acute bronchitis is usually a mild condition that may be caused by a virus,...
Many different health conditions can cause a chronic cough, but the symptom is most commonly due to asthma, chronic bronchitis and certain other respiratory diseases. Your diet and overall nutrition can influence these types of conditions, as well...
Cleanwell All-Natural Hand Sanitizer uses thyme and essential oils to keep hands germ-free. The all natural formula keeps allergic reactions down and is gentler on skin than synthetics. There are 11 ingredients in the formula, not including water.
Red thyme essential oil is an extract of the common thyme (Thymus vulgaris), a low, creeping aromatic herb of the mint family more commonly used for culinary purposes. Red thyme oil has a sweet leaf-like smell and is amber to reddish in color. It...
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, hair grows about one-half inch every month. During the aging process the rate of growth slows. Hair shedding has a normal cycle of about 50 to 100 hairs per day. In 2009, Americans spent...
Diet plays a major role in managing certain diseases, like chronic kidney disease and gout. Following a strict diet for one condition can be difficult; adding a second into the mix can be even tougher. Always check with your doctor or dietitian...
