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Flu And Cold Symptoms Causes Suggestions

FLU & COLD.
The flu is a disorder caused by a virus. This virus is most frequently found in the respiratory ducts, even though it may also be located in other parts of the body, like the muscle and causing pains and cramps
It is evidenced by body discomfort and headache, breathing [...]



Erysipelas Symptoms Causes Suggestions

ERYSIPELAS

This is an infection caused by bacteria which affects the skin with a much defined contour and is very painful.
Symptoms:
A sudden high temperature may occur, which could reach 104 degree F. it takes the form of a spot with much defined contours, is red in color and generally starts [...]



Epilepsy Symptoms Causes Suggestions

EPILEPSY

Epilepsy is a cerebral nerve disease which is characterized by internal sensations of chance of attacks.
Symptoms:
There are two types of attacks: changes in internal sensations or the loss of consciousness. There are the only symptoms produced by this type of attacks. While in the case of other type there [...]



Ears Infections Symptoms Causes Suggestions

EARS, INFECTIONS

Sharp Pain and Ruptured Ear Drums
“How to eliminate earwax”
The ear is composed of 3 areas:
The outer ear, which is the visible part of the ear plus the auditory duct that ends at the tympanic membrane.
The middle ear, which is formed by 3 small bones that transmit the [...]



Dyslexia In Children Symptoms Causes Suggestions

DYSLEXIA IN CHILDREN

This is nervous problem consisting in the confusion of words or letters which are inverted or skipped when writing, reading or taking. Example : they confuse “d” with “b” or “q” with “p”.
Symptom: The child gives the impression of not wanting to learn at school. What is [...]



Dry Skin Symptoms Causes Suggestions

Symptoms: Dry skin are evidenced by an excessive dryness of the face and hands, cracked, wrinkled, ashen or whitish skin in which the skin cells flake off. Generally, this problem is more common in winter.
Suggestion: Although dry skin can be caused by a lack of vitamins – E, A and D [...]



Diverticulum Symptoms Causes Suggestions

There are sacs produced when the colon and intestinal membranes are inflamed, forming little lateral sacs toward the outside of the intestine.

Symptoms: When these sacs are filled with food, stomach problems begin because these sacs are not emptied after digestion. They keep food inside and produce putrefaction, gases and [...]



Diarrhea Symptoms Causes Suggestions

DIARRHEA

Diarrhea is characterized by an increase in the number of bowel movements (going to the bathroom) that contain an increase of liquid. Diarrhea is a way in which the organism rids itself of toxins and bacteria, which is why it should not be stopped suddenly. Instead, it should be allowed to flow for one day [...]



Detoxification Of The Liver And Kidneys Symptoms Causes Suggestions

DETOXIFICATION OF THE LIVER AND KIDNEYS
The liver and the kidneys are the main filters in charge of cleaning the body of toxins, which come from foods, drugs, the environment etc.
Symptoms: Some of these toxins tend to be released by the skin, which can cause pimples, secretions and irritation on any part of the body. From [...]



Diabetes Symptoms Causes Suggestions

DIABETES

Diabetes most frequently found in adults is Diabetes Mellitus Type II (Type I is found in children). This disease occurs when a sugar concentration (glucose) in the blood is elevated.
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines diabetes in the following manner. “Diabetes mellitus is a state of chronic hyper glycemia produced by various factors; genetic, nutritional, [...]



Dehydration Symptoms Causes Suggestions

DEHYDRATION

Dehydration is the dryness of the body in the internal organs as well as on the skin. Dehydration is the cause of death of a great number of children.
Symptoms:

Dry mouth.
Eyes without sparkle (dry) and sunken in
Little urination and urine of a dark color
Rapid weight loss.
Dry skin, brittle without elasticity; upon pinching [...]



Cysts Symptoms Causes Suggestions

CYSTS

Benign tumor Cysts are fibrous and abnormal formations of the tissues in the shape of a bag, filed with a runny, semi-runny or pasty content. They are also known as benign tumors.
Cysts may appear on any part of the body, however, the areas where they most frequently occur are: Uterus, Colon, Skin, Breast, Lungs, Stomach, [...]



Cystitis Symptoms Causes Suggestions

CYSTITIS

Cystitis is the inflammation of the bladder produced principally by a bacterial infection, frequently E – coli which is normally found in the intestinal tract. This disease is more common in women.
Symptoms:

The desire to go the bathroom frequently, often with a sensation of pain.
Itching, irritation and [...]



Muscular Symptoms Causes Suggestions

CRAMPS, MUSCULAR PAIN

Muscular cramps are involuntary contractions of the muscles that occur spontaneously or when doing exercises or physically straining activities.
Symptoms: Contraction of some muscle in the body causing pain, making it difficult to stretch or relax the muscle. It occurs most frequently in the legs, but can happen [...]



Constipation Symptoms Causes Suggestions

Constipation is the difficulty to defecate due to intestinal constipation.
Symptoms: A desire to defecate, pain and intestinal discomfort, swelling in the abdomen, cramps and colic; in some cases up to several days without being able to defecate with grave harm and body poisoning. Constipation is one of the main [...]



Cold Symptoms Causes Suggestions

COLD, FLU, CATARRH, COUGH
Cold is the principal cause of inflammation of the mucous membrane and of excessive mucous discharge.
When this mucous rises and gets deposited in the nasal cavity, the frontal bone and around the eyes, it produces sinusitis (a head cold, sinus infection).
Symptoms: Excessive mucous, water eyes, [...]



Cirrhosis Symptoms Causes Suggestions

CIRRHOSIS
Disease of the liver, disease of the alcoholic.
Cirrhosis is a degenerative process of the liver where an inflammation and aging of the cells and tissues is produced.
Symptoms: Temperature, indigestion, and constipation or diarrhea, jaundice (liver disease which causes the skin to become yellow), ascites (accumulation of serious fluid [...]



Chronic Fatigue Symptoms Causes Suggestions

CHRONIC FATIGUE (weariness, Exhaustion)
Weariness, fatigue and exhaustion are problems which cause a person to be unable to continue working, due to a total loss of physical and mental energy.
Symptoms: Loss of appetite, apathy, lack of energy, depression, melancholy and body aches.
Causes:

Excessive stress.
Loss of sleep.
Poor diet and nutrition.
Intestinal infection.
Diabetes or [...]



Cholera Symptoms Causes Suggestions

Cholera is as illness caused by contagious and dangerous bacteria. It causes a very serious case of diarrhea.
Symptoms and signs: Strong and frequent diarrhea which starts suddenly and is as much as a liter an hour. The excrement (feces) is runny and grayish, without fecal odor, sometimes [...]



Chicken Pox Symptoms Causes Suggestions

Chicken pox is a childhood disease and is produced by a virus. This is a minor illness.

Symptoms: An itching occurs with the presence of red pimples which burst and cause ulcers or scabs. These appear on the body and alter on the face, arms and legs.
Causes: Are by contagious contact with others. Symptoms appear [...]



Cellulilts Symptoms Causes Suggestions

Inflammation of the subcutaneous tissue in certain areas of the body like: the thighs, the abdomen, the forearms, it come from an accumulation of fat, proteins, liquids and toxins in the abdomen, the waist, the gluteus and the hips.

Symptoms: Formation in the skin of fatty deposits appearing porous like an orange peel.
Causes: It is [...]



Cataracts Symptoms Causes Suggestions

Cataracts are a condition in which the lens of the eye (crystalline lens) becomes cloudy or opaque. It becomes difficult to focus on objects and things seem dark to the person. The whitish or opaque appearance indicates a change in the lens fibers. It is similar to the change in color of an [...]



Colon Cancer Symptoms Causes Suggestions

COLON CANCER

When foods lack fiber, they remain in the colon for longer periods of time, increasing the risk of cancer in that area.
In addition, excess fats cause the gall bladder to generate acids, that when accumulates can become carcinogenic.
Studies done at the Cornell Medical Center of New York concluded that following a diet lower [...]



Cancer Symptoms Causes Suggestions

Colon, breast, leukemia, etc.

When you cut yourself, new cells are produced to replace those lost or eliminated. The reproduction of cells stops when the proper amount has been created. When the cells in a certain part of the body continue reproducing new cells uncontrollably and without any reason, they produce a hard tumor. [...]



Bursitis Symptoms Causes Suggestions

Inflammation of the bursa, or bursa, or sac-like cavity, which contains a lubrication liquid located between the joints, muscles and bones making movement easier by lessening friction.
Symptoms: Soreness and pain that limits movement, inflammation in the joints, muscles, tendons and bones. There is a tendency for fluid to collect between joints and muscles with [...]