For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Antibiotics are indispensable in fighting infections, but not everyone can take them without side effects. The Bastyr University’s Center for Natural Health estimates that as many as 39 percent of patients who take antibiotics develop diarrhea as a result.
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Although no one likes to admit they have it, jock itch, a symptom of a fungus overgrowth, can result in a maddening itch in the genital region.
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Wearing copper bracelets for medicinal benefits has a long history, all the way back to ancient Egypt, reports the "Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine." You may find copper bracelets in health food stores and holistic healing centers today.
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People begin smoking for a variety of reasons, but after their health deteriorates, they often want to kick the habit. Since nicotine is a habit-forming drug, quitting can be a challenge for many smokers.
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The root of the ginger plant, or Zingiber officinale, has a long history in the treatment of digestive disorders. The aromatic and slightly pungent root is also a food source used extensively in Asian and Middle Eastern cooking.
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Sore and tender gums can signify the onset of gingivitis, the early stage of periodontal disease, according to the Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine.
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Stevia, a natural sweetener that serves as a non-calorie alternative to sugar, comes from the Stevia rebaudiana plant, which is native to Paraguay. Overuse of some alternate sweeteners might cause loose bowels and diarrhea in some, but that effect is not evident when using refined stevia.
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Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, can affect one or more parts of the urinary system, including the kidneys, the bladder and the tubes that connect to them. If you’re experiencing abnormal colored urine, burning urination, cramping in the lower back or abdomen or fever, you could have a UTI.
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