Worms

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Symptoms

The presence of worms may trigger no recognizable symptoms, or may cause local irritations, especially at the anus. Worms may also cause weakness, fatigue, lack of vitality, grinding of teeth at night, loss of appetite, irritability, frequent colds, brittle and hard fingernails with rigid longitudinal lines, anemia, and loss of weight.

What Are Worms?

From Modern Western Medicine

Several […]

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Warts

By |2018-04-03T19:32:16+00:00March 22nd, 2011|Categories: Natural Healing Encyclopedia|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

Symptoms

Usually there are no other symptoms.

What Are Warts?

From Modern Western Medicine

Warts are caused by the papilloma virus, of which there are 30 types. A wart is a contagious, harmless growth that forms on the skin or mucus membranes. Warts appear only on the uppermost layer of skin. They have no roots, seeds, or branches. Sometimes, capillaries […]

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Yeast Infections (Candidiasis)

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Symptoms

Yeast infection, or candidiasis, manifests in a wide array of symptoms, depending on the severity of the infection, where the yeast has infiltrated, and the immune system’s response. Common symptoms include the following:

  • Recurrent vaginal infection
  • Fatigue
  • Depression
  • Inability to concentrate
  • Constipation or diarrhea
  • Gas
  • Bloating
  • Abdominal pain
  • Muscle or joint pain
  • Headaches
  • Allergies
  • Skin rashes
  • Nail fungus
  • Menstrual problems
  • Prostatitis
  • Hypoglycemia
  • Hyperactivity
  • Athlete’s foot

  

What Are Yeast Infections?

From Modern Western Medicine

The most common form […]

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Ulcer (Stomach, or Peptic)

By |2018-04-03T19:32:17+00:00March 22nd, 2011|Categories: Natural Healing Encyclopedia|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Symptoms

The primary symptom of an ulcer is usually a gnawing pain or burning sensation in the stomach. Other symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, belching, or a noticeable increase in appetite (a sign of duodenal ulcer, one that occurs in the first stage of the small intestine). With duodenal ulcers, eating causes a temporary […]

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Toothache

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Symptoms

Pain, oftentimes acute and severe, is caused by a single tooth or teeth or gums.

What Is A Toothache?

From Modern Western Medicine

Most toothaches are cause by dental caries (or decay), but a fractured tooth or a deep, unlined filling may also cause inflammation and pain of gums and teeth (see Periodontitis). Sometimes a toothache can be caused […]

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Fungal Infections of the Skin

By |2018-04-03T19:32:17+00:00March 21st, 2011|Categories: Natural Healing Encyclopedia|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

What Is A Fungal Infection?

From Modern Western Medicine

Fungal infections range widely in their severity and significance. Fungus is a form of plant life, often a single cell, which lacks chlorophyll. It includes yeast, molds, and mushrooms. Fungi are so ubiquitous that they are constantly in contact with the skin, mucus membranes, and tissues of the body. […]

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Flatulence

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Symptoms

The passing of abnormal amounts of gas through the anus, with or without discomfort.

What Is Flatulence?

From Modern Western Medicine

Intestinal gas is created when air is swallowed and makes its way into the intestine. Fermented foods and bacteria in the intestines may also produce gas, which is released through the anus.

From Traditional Medicine

Flatulence occurs when imbalances exist […]

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Fibroid Tumors of the Uterus

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Symptoms

Typically, fibroids are symptomless, especially if they are small. However, a large fibroid can erode the lining of the uterus, resulting in heavy and prolonged menstrual periods. Large fibroids can exert pressure on the bladder, causing discomfort or urinary frequency; or on the bowel, causing constipation and backache. In some cases, a fibroid can cause the […]

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Fibrocystic Breast Disease

By |2018-04-03T19:32:18+00:00March 21st, 2011|Categories: Natural Healing Encyclopedia|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Symptoms

Breast tenderness and the presence of cysts within the breast tissue, often manifesting just before and during the menstrual cycle. Eventually, the cysts remain in place, making the breasts nodular, with some cysts deep within the breast and others free moving near its surface.

What Is Fibrocystic Disease?

From Modern Western Medicine

Cysts are fluid-filled sacs that appear in […]

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Fever

By |2018-04-03T19:32:18+00:00March 21st, 2011|Categories: Natural Healing Encyclopedia|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Symptoms

A sudden and significant increase in body temperature, as measured by touch or with a thermometer. Fever is often accompanied by other symptoms, including pale, dry skin, sweating, cold chills, weakness, malaise, headache, and changes in breathing. There can be alternating conditions of dry, cold shivering and feelings of heat and sweating or combinations of both, […]

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