[...]... pneumonia, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center KEY T ER MS Candidiasis—Any of a variety of infections caused by fungi of the genus Candida Complete colectomy The surgical removal of all four parts of the colon Crohn’s disease—An immune system disorder that effects the small intestine that sometimes spreads to the colon Ileostomy The removal of a pouch at the end of the small intestine... the Journal of the American College of Nutrition reports on two studies done at the University of Kentucky Subjects who consumed the yogurt containing L acidophilus L1 had cholesterol levels drop by 2.4% in one study and 3.2% in the other Although the percentages are small, the effect on the risk of heart disease could be significant Immune response A study published in the December 1998 issue of the. .. ulcerative colitis (UC), an inflammation of the walls of the bowel accompanied by the formation of ulcers The condition can result in permanent bowel damage One of the studies also showed probiotics appear to be useful in preventing and treating pouchitis, an acute infection in part of the intestines of patients who have undergone an ileostomy (removal of a pouch at the end of the small intestine) and restorative... E, 3 r d E DI T I O N xv INTRODUCTION The Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine (GEAM) is a one-stop source for alternative medical information that covers complementary therapies, herbs and remedies, and common medical diseases and conditions It avoids medical jargon when possible, making it easier for the layperson to use The Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine presents authoritative, balanced... between the ages of 12 and 25 years old Up to 20% of women develop mild acne It is also found in some newborns The sebaceous glands lie just beneath the skin’s surface They produce sebum, an oily secretion that helps to preserve the flexibility of the hair and moisturizes the skin These glands and the hair follicles within which they are found are called sebaceous follicles These follicles open onto the. .. rubbing on the skin by such objects as bicycle helmets, backpacks, or tight clothing can worsen acne The most common sites of acne are the face, chest, shoulders, and back, since these are the parts of the body where the most sebaceous follicles are found In teenagers, acne is often found on the forehead, nose, and chin As people age, the condition tends to appear towards the outer part of the face Adult... used to diagnose an abscess Recent 2 Often, the pus of an abscess must be drained by a physician Ordinarily, the body will handle the remaining infection Sometimes antibiotics are prescribed The doctor may often put a piece of cloth or rubber, called a drain, in the cavity of the abscess to prevent it from closing until all the pus has drained Expected results Once the abscess is properly drained, it... (ImageState / Alamy) Other names for aconite are wolf’s bane, monkshood, blue rocket, and friar’s cap Wolf’s bane is a direct translation of the Greek word Lycotonum The Greeks left the plant as poisonous bait for wolves or moistened arrows with the juice of the herb in order to kill wolves The plant was nicknamed monkshood and friar’s cap because of the shape of the flowers The plant in its fresh... form of touch therapy that uses the principles of acupuncture and Chinese medicine In acupressure, the same points on the body are used as in acupuncture, but they are stimulated with finger pressure instead of with the insertion of needles Acupressure is used to relieve a variety of symptoms and pain Most liniments or lotions made with aconite for external use contain a 1.3% concentration of the herb... healthy amounts of acidophilus can also be decreased by chronic diarrhea, stress, infections, and poor diet The species of Lactobacilli that inhabit the GI tract cause an increase of acidity The bacteria do this by producing lactic acid from milk sugar (lactose) The increased acidity may promote the absorption of calcium, as well as of some other minerals Lowered pH also discourages the growth of many pathogenic . alt="" The GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA of ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE