If the body receives a cutting injury, cells know when to stop reproducing once they have “filled in” a cut.  With cancer, one cell gets the idea to reproduce and begins doing so for no apparent reason.  The cells that it reproduces form a hard lump.  This is cancer.  Often a cell from this lump, or tumor, will spread to another part of the body and begin reproduction there.  These cells are not receptive to the normal signal to stop....

Candida albicans is a yeast-like fungus that is found in every individual.  When we speak of a “yeast infection,” we are usually referring to “Candida albicans.”  Normally this fungus lives in healthy balance with the other bacteria and yeast in the intestines, mouth, and genital tract. However, certain conditions can cause this fungus to multiply, weakening the immune system and causing the infection known as “candidiasis.”  Almost every woman will have a yeast infection at some time or another.  This is particularly common during pregnancy, when the acidity and sugar content of a woman’s vaginal secretions are altered.  Because this fungus can travel in the bloodstream to many parts of the body, various symptoms may develop....

Canker sores occur in the mouth.  They can appear on the tongue, inside the cheeks or lips, or on the gums.  Canker sores have white centers and are surrounded by a red border.  The size of the sores can range from as small as a pinhead to as large as a quarter.  They appear quickly and often leave quickly, usually lasting from one to three weeks....

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common, painful disorder caused by compression of the median nerve as it passes between the bones and ligaments of the wrist.  Compression of the nerve causes weakness of the hands and wrist; pain when gripping and burning; tingling, stiffness, or aching which may radiate to the forearm and shoulder.  Symptoms may be occasional or constant, and usually occur most at night....

Many physicians have reported that one of the least known, relatively non-invasive treatments for hardening of the arteries is a process called “Chelation Therapy.”  The term “chelate” is derived from the Greek word “chele” which means “the crab’s claw.” The word “chelation” was first introduced in 1920 in an attempt to theoretically describe the action of Ethylene diamine Tetraacetic Acid, or EDTA, and its ability to hold onto a metal ion.  EDTA is a modified protein, or synthetic amino acid, which has strong electromagnetic attraction primarily for certain metallic substances (such as lead, aluminum, cadmium, calcium and zinc).  Theoretically, this amino acid encircles the metal or mineral and allows it to be removed from the body through the urine in a harmless form....