Archive for the 'Miscellaneous' Category

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Sleep Bruxism – Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosing and Natural Treatment

Bruxism refers to an excessive clenching together of the bottom and upper jaw, accompanied by the grinding of the lower set of teeth with the upper set. Most people are unaware that they are grinding or gnashing their teeth because it frequently occurs at night (referred to as sleep bruxism). Usually, it is only when [...]

Understanding the Benefits of Combining Remedies

Often it isn’t clear – especially to those who are unfamiliar with natural health remedies –why there are multiple products for the same health issue, which remedy type to choose or why we recommend a combination of products.

Eye Inflammation – Types, Causes and Treatment

An inflammation of the eye generally occurs in response to viral or bacterial infection, allergies, environmental irritants, surgery or trauma. While most cases of eye inflammation are not too serious it is important to control the severity of the inflammation as well as the duration to be sure to avoid any scarring and permanent damage.

Eye Floaters – Diagnosing, Causes and Treatment

A floater is the term commonly used to describe small spots in your field of vision. Floaters cast shadows over the retina (the light-sensitive inner layer of the eye) and the retina in turn then sends visual signals to the brain, resulting in an image being seen. This causes the person to see small specks [...]

Bloodshot Eyes – Causes and Natural Treatment

Bloodshot eyes is a term commonly used to describe red eyes, caused when the small blood vessels on the surface of the eye (sclera) become enlarged and congested with blood. This occurs as a result of insufficient oxygen supply to the cornea or the tissues covering the eyes. Usually, bloodshot eyes are not really a [...]

Blood Clots – Symptoms, Causes and Natural Treatment

Blood clots consist of blood cells and fibrin strands that form to stop the flow of blood after an injury. Blood clots are vital for wound healing. If blood was not able to clot, death would occur from excessive bleeding from a simple cut.

Bitot’s Spots – Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosing and Natural Treatment

Bitot’s Spots are distinct white patches that appear on the conjunctiva – the membrane that covers most of the visible part of the eye. Bitot’s spots can expand and develop into a condition called xerophthalmia. Xerophthalmia is a major cause of blindness in children in Africa and Latin America, and usually occurs between the ages [...]

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