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What has contributed to our having become much more sensitive than our forefathers were? Well, was not their life very different before the advent of fast-developing technology? And is it not true that two world wars have made our life more restless and less secure? Air pollution caused by various exhaust fumes is no basis [...]

The possibility of poisoning greatly occupied my mind when I myself fell victim to it and had to stay in bed as a result. One day I had been in search of certain herbs and while in the woods I crossed a clearing in which there were some wonderful specimens of deadly nightshade {Atropa belladonna). [...]

There is a variety of fairly severe cramps that may be caused by a nerve or brain disease such as encephalitis, or may be brought on by an infection such as tetanus. Severe cramps may also be the result of urine poisoning, as in the case of uraemia and eclampsia. Each of these conditions requires [...]

Although iodine deficiency always plays a part in causing goitre, other minerals and trace elements are essential for successful treatment. Experience has shown that calcium is as important as iodine, so for treating and preventing goitre I recommend a diet high in calcium. White cabbage salad and sauerkraut are rich in this mineral, as are [...]

Another good remedy for low blood pressure is hyssop, a plant that has been known and used since biblical times. Bible readers will recall God’s instruction to Moses in connection with the sacrifice of the lamb at Passover. At that time the Jews were commanded to paint the door posts and lintels of their houses [...]

Description and Possible Medical Problems We all get common but minor oral irritations such as canker sores, abrasions, and cold sores. They’re an annoyance, and we have to avoid certain foods for a few days, but usually they disappear on their own within a week to 10 days. These sores are usually painful. But what [...]

Thanks to water fluoridation and a conscientious dental campaign by the American Dental Association, many children today will go through life cavity free. The rest of us weren’t so lucky. Although Americans as a whole practice better oral hygiene today, years of neglect and regular childhood visits to the dentist for another round of cavities [...]

If you suspect you have otitis externa, it’s important to get treatment for it right away. Applying a heating pad and taking aspirin or acetaminophen will help ease the pain before you can get to your doctor. Your physician will clean the canal and remove excess water with suction or a special cotton swab before [...]

Presbyopia most often starts to appear in your mid-40s. You may find it also takes longer for your vision to adjust when you switch from looking at a faraway object to one that is up close—and vice versa. And the amount of time it takes for your eyes to adjust to the dark may also [...]

In the old days, it seemed as if people who are prone to allergies experienced flare-ups only in the summer, when ragweed is in full bloom. Today, however, it seems as if allergies occur all year round. The chemicals that we use both at home and at work are frequently the culprits, from pollutants, cosmetics, [...]