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What Causes Mysterious Bruising?

Posted by admin on February 21, 2012 in Mystery Symptoms with No Comments

What causes mysterious bruising? Are you noticing bruises on legs, arms, and other parts of your body you never noticed before? Mysterious bruising could be a simple sign of clumsiness or forgetfulness. You may just not remember what you’ve bumped into.

However, if bruising is frequent and bruises on legs, arms and other parts of your body don’t go away after a couple of days, there could be an underlying medical cause. Let’s take a look at the five most common causes of mysterious bruising.

ITP

ITP or idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura is something I have personal experience with. ITP is an autoimmune disorder characterized by low platelets, easy bruising and bleeding. Like most autoimmune diseases, there is no clear definable cause. Some believe like I do, that ITP is linked to gluten intolerance. I have both. This disease tends to strike young women most.

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Unusual Causes of Acne

Posted by admin on December 20, 2011 in Mystery Symptoms, Natural Beauty with 2 Comments

Acne can be so embarrassing, annoying and hard to get rid of. If you still struggle with acne no matter what type of cleansers you use or how much acne cream you slather on, it’s frustrating! Don’t give up yet. Learn some unusual causes of acne and pimples and what you can do to get rid of those zits!

What is Acne?

There are four main types of acne; blackheads, whiteheads, papules and pustules. The two types people commonly seek treatment for are wide patches of raised bumps (papules) and large, pus-filled sacs (pustules). Acne occurs when pores become blocked and skin gets inflamed. Acne often appears on the face, chest, back and upper arms but can appear elsewhere on the body.

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What Causes Mysterious Yeast Infections?

Posted by admin on December 13, 2011 in Mystery Symptoms with 1 Comment

Are you living with mysterious yeast infections? Chronic, recurrent yeast infections can make you feel sick, disgusting and unattractive. If you suffer from frequent vaginal yeast infections, you’re not alone.

Millions of women just like you are going through the same thing. This article will explain the cause of chronic yeast infections so you can narrow down the culprit and get on with your life!

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Natural Relief for Panic Attacks

Posted by admin on December 7, 2011 in Mental Health, Mystery Symptoms with No Comments

Panic attacks are horrible. You feel closed-in, shaky, sweaty and like the world is coming down around you. I know how you feel. I used to have them all the time. Every day you wonder when the next anxiety attack is coming. You can’t take it anymore. This article can help you find natural relief for panic attacks.

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Causes of Panic Attacks

If you’ve been told by a psychiatrist you have a mental illness, you don’t. Anxiety is not a mental illness. It’s the way your body has learned to respond to certain stimuli. It’s a pattern your body and mind has become stuck in. Again, you do not have a mental illness. Learn some of the common causes of panic attacks and what you can do to get some natural relief.

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You're not alone and you're not crazy.

When you suffer from mystery symptoms, that's what you need to hear. I know how it feels to be called a hypochondriac or told your symptoms are "all in your head". They're not. I suffered for 22 years with chronic stomach pain, muscle aches, yeast infections, brain fog and terrible fatigue until a homeopathic doctor told me he knew what was wrong with me: I had gluten intolerance. This blog is dedicated to you. You're still struggling to figure out what's causing your mystery symptoms. Don't give up. The answer is out there and I can help you find it.