What is commonly unknown is that the ear is connected to the same cavity as your nose, mouth and throat. This means an infection that causes congestion or a runny nose also affects the ears. [...]
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, is a disease that causes inflammation in your lungs. It is now the fourth leading cause of death in the United States with over one hundred and fifty thousand [...]
Unlike many infections or diseases that affect the lungs and airways, cystic fibrosis is caused by a genetic mutation that results in a chronic bacterial infection in the airway (Knowles & Durie, 2002). Cystic fibrosis [...]
Acne is a distressing skin condition that occurs when hair follicles become plugged with bacteria, oil, and dead skin cells. It often causes unsightly whiteheads, blackheads or pimples. Acne usually appears on the face, forehead, [...]
The common cold and flu seem to develop in November when most people suffer from these infections. Viruses are responsible for the common cold as well as the flu. The common cold is caused by [...]
Bronchitis is an inflammatory disease in the lungs that causes swelling and excessive mucous production. It is normally caused by a viral infection and/or a bacterial infection (CDC, 2017). But it is not a serious [...]
Asthma is a disease where the lungs and airways become inflamed and restricted. There is a strong genetic component to asthma. That is to say, one may carry genes predisposing themselves to developing it. Currently, [...]
Sinus allergies are seasonal for most people and is commonly known as hay fever. They can also be year-round for someone with a bad immune system. Sinus allergies are caused by things in the environment [...]
Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic, progressive disease and is treated with inhaled medication to optimize the patient’s lung health through decreasing their symptoms, especially breathlessness. Halotherapy is the inhalation of micronized [...]
By: Dr. David Orman The Salt Scene There is an old adage which states that we should dig the well prior to the onset of thirst. In other words, one can never prepare too early. [...]
By: Dr. David Orman The Salt Scene You have a big day tomorrow. Maybe it is the first day of school and you want to make a great first impression. Perhaps you have a job [...]
How Treatments at the Salt Scene Can Help Heal Grief by: Dr. David Orman It is the sour side of life, standing in stark contrast to the sweetness we all love. We cannot avoid it [...]
