Conditions + Treatments

Borage oil can help the skin look its best by supplying gamma linolenic acid, an important molecule for maintaining radiant skin. Borage flowers have been used since the 1500s in Europe, where they are used for their healing and soothing affects. In 1985, the United States began growing large quantities of borage plants for its seed oil, which is abundant in gamma linolenic acid.

Severe dehydration can lead to renal impairment called acute renal failure. When ARF happens your kidneys suddenly stop working properly. There are three classifications of ARF. According to Yahoo Health, 55 percent of ARF results from pre-renal acute renal failure.

Respiratory alkalosis is a condition caused by an excessive amount of respiration and low levels of carbon dioxide in the blood. The condition may be a result of anxiety and hyperventilation. Lung disease that causes shortness of breath can also lead to this condition. Dizziness, numbness in the hands and feet and lightheadedness are symptoms of respiratory alkalosis, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.

Blastocystis hominis is a parasite that can be found in stools of healthy people and in those with gastrointestinal problems such as diarrhea and stomach pain. Blastocystis can remain in the intestines for months or even years. It is not evident how the parasite spreads but is found predominantly in areas with inadequate sanitation and personal hygiene.

A sinus infection, also referred to as sinusitis, is the result of nasal passages and sinuses becoming inflamed. Causes for a sinus infection include allergies, a viral or bacterial infection, fungi and the use of inhaled illegal substances. Common symptoms of this condition are fever, sore throat, congestion in the nasal area, pressure and pain around the nose, cheeks or eyes, thick greenish or brown phlegm, and a cough. There are a number of over-the-counter products to treat or relieve your symptoms. If the infection is more severe, your doctor may prescribe an antibiotic, which you may have to take up to 2 weeks or more, depending upon how serious your sinus infection is. There are also alternative remedies that address this problem, that can be used in conjunction with conventional treatments.

As the body ages, the pigments in the skin fight to protect the body from exposure to the sun. One of the most comment signs are liver spots, also known as age spots. Liver spots are discolored patches of tan and brown that appear on the skin on the backs of hands, arms, face, chest and sometimes the back. Liver spots themselves are relatively harmless, but their appearance may be discomfiting. Treatment of liver spots can help reduce their appearance.

Alkalosis is a condition in which the arterial blood plasma is unusually alkaline. This typically means that the blood has an insufficient concentration of hydrogen ions. Alkalosis due to hyperventilation (increased respiration) is known as respiratory alkalosis. Alkalosis that results from a disorder of the metabolism is called metabolic alkalosis. You will need the results of several different blood tests in order to diagnose respiratory and metabolic alkalosis.

Respiratory alkalosis is a condition where pH values increase in the blood because of a decrease in carbon dioxide. The condition is caused by hyperventilation, a physiological response that increases oxygen intake to abnormal levels. Respiratory alkalosis can be chronic or acute. Chronic conditions are normally asymptomatic, but acute hyperventilation leads to dizziness and light-headedness. Hyperventilation causes can be from trauma or an underlying condition such as the body’s attempt to compensate for acidosis.

Sinus problems may be the result of allergies such as hay fever, cold and flu or pollution in the air. No matter the cause, the result is the same, sinus pressure, clogged breathing passageways, dripping nose, sneezing, coughing, wheezing and generally poor breathing. Remedies for sinus problems vary depending on what caused the condition. Common remedies for sinus problems include drugs, lifestyle changes and an array of home remedy treatments.

Let’s face it; people’s faces get puffy when battling allergies. It is a natural occurrence stemming from engorged nasal passages, which is where the excess of mucus flows as a defense mechanism to allergens. Below are a few options on how to avoid looking like the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man from the movie “Ghostbusters”: