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Leukemia is a cancer that starts in the organs that make blood, namely the bone marrow and the lymph system. Depending on specific characteristics, leukemia can be divided into two broad types: acutem....
Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) is a viral infection that can be spread between cats. Feline leukemia is by far the most serious disease that affects up to 3% of the US feline population, often with fatal results.
A nosebleed is characterized by bleeding from the interior of the nasal cavity. It can be caused by heat, dry air, trauma to the nose, certain medications, or a medical condition.Anterior nosebleeds,s....
Suma is the common name for a tropical ground vine native to the Amazon rain forest of Central and South America. Its botanical name is , and it belongs to the Amaranthaceae family. Referred to by ths ...
Bioflavonoids, or flavonoids, are a large class of antioxidants. They are compounds abundant in the pulp and rinds of citrus fruits and other foods containing vitamin C, such as soybeans and root veg, ...
Maitake, , is a mushroom found growing wild in Japan and in forests in the eastern part of North America, where it grows on dying or already dead hardwood trees. The word means "dancing mushrn....
Qi gong is a form of slow-moving meditation that activates the internal healing processes of the body that can help to prevent and reduce the growth of cancer.
There are many herbs used by holistic veterinarians to successfully treat a variety of conditions that work gently and without harsh side effects. Also, as many pet owners can attest, herbal medicines can be much easier to give to dogs and cats than a pill.
Bruises, or ecchymoses, are a discoloration and tenderness of the skin or mucous membranes due to the leakage of blood from an injured blood vessel into the tissues. Pupura refers to bruising as the m....
Pau d'arco (pronounced pow-darko) is a large tree that grows in the Amazon rain forest and in tropical areas of South America. The botanical names for the species most commonly used are and .s....
Rolfing, also known as Structural Integration, is a system of deep tissue massage that can help people with frozen shoulder eventually regain full shoulder range of motion and strength.
Hyperthermia involves raising the body's core temperature as a means of eradicating tumors. The treatment simulates fever. Some therapies actually bring on fever through the introduction of fed....
is a perennial plant, with a strong, camphor-like odor. It is in the mint family. It grows well in warm temperate or subtropical areas. The plant is native to areas of India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Srid....
Cancer is not just one disease, but a large group of almost 100 diseases. It is a genetic disease, with two main characteristics of uncontrolled growth of the cells in the human body and the ability s....
Scabies, also known as , is a contagious, parasitic skin infection caused by a tiny mite ().Scabies is caused by a tiny, 0.3 mm-long, parasitic insect called a mite. When a human comes into contact ws....
Just as RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) guidelines have been developed for humans, AAFCO (Association of Animal Feed Control Officials) provides nutritional guidelines for pets and animals. However, these guidelines may not maintain optimum health or address the specific needs of the individual animal.
Shiitake mushroom () is a fungus native to Japan, China, and Korea. Although these mushrooms are cultivated worldwide as of 2004, Japan is still the largest producer of shiitake mushrooms, producing m ...
Turmeric is a member of the botanical group, which is part of the ginger family of herbs, the Zingiberaceae. Its botanical name is . Turmeric is widely grown both as a kitchen spice and for its medi, ...
Grape seed extract is the primary commercial source of a group of powerful antioxidants known as oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs), also generically called pycnogenol, a class of flavonoids. Laborak....
Melatonin is a hormone produced naturally in the pineal gland at the base of the brain. It is important in regulating sleep, and may play a role in maintaining circadian rhythm, the body's nats....