Altitude sickness (mountain sickness) is an ailment that occurs when the body is unable to adjust to high elevations (lowered oxygen levels). With the decrease in air experienced at high altitude the body does not receive enough oxygen to sustain the bodies requirements and hypoxia (lack of oxygen in the tissues) may result. It is […]

Chemically comprised of Hydrogen and Oxygen, two chemicals essential for human life, water is an extremely valuable resource to human existence, we can only survive a few days without its life giving presence. The human body is about 60% water. In most tissues water is the main substance, accounting for 60% of red blood cells, […]

Only a small fraction of the water on earth is suitable for human consumption. In Australia we have already resorted to building large desalination plants that purify saline water from the ocean via methods such as reverse osmosis and distillation, and unfortunately these methods are extremely energy intensive.Sourcing healthy drinking water has become a major […]

Any form of synthetic hormone such as Oestrogen when introduced to the body will create a shift in the hormonal balance. This happens because you are supplying the body with a hormone which then results in a decline in the bodies natural production of the hormone. Consequently this creates a scrambling of messages and a […]

Conditions such as menopause, poor liver function, increased appetite, hormonal imbalances such as PMT, fluid retention, liver complaints, emotional problems, poor choice of foods, thyroid conditions, inactivity, sugar imbalances or diabetes can all play a part. However that said a healthy active lifestyle will go a long way to improving many of these conditions and […]

A healthy pH reading on a spit test is 7.4 (blue), a pH reading of anything below 7 means that your body tends towards being more acidic. High acid levels in the body (saliva, digestion, blood) can lead to inflammatory conditions, high free radical levels and other degenerative diseases. It is therefore important to observe […]

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common heart rhythm disorder in which the atria of the heart beat irregularly and often very rapidly. Normally, the heart contracts in a coordinated rhythm, but in atrial fibrillation, electrical signals in the atria become uncoordinated. This causes the atria to quiver, or fibrillate, rather than produce a strong, regular […]

Your metabolism is your body’s internal engine — the complex set of chemical processes that converts food into energy to fuel every heartbeat, thought, and movement. A healthy metabolism supports energy, vitality, hormone balance, weight management, and mental clarity. When it slows or becomes inefficient, fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, and hormonal imbalances can appear. […]

The retina is the area at the back of the eye that contains millions of tiny light receptors that convert the visual images into electrical impulses. These impulses are then relayed along the optic nerve to the brain which interprets the information and forms images. If the retina becomes detached from the underlying layer the […]

Congratulations on your decision to start a family — this is such an exciting and meaningful time. Preparing your body for pregnancy is one of the best investments you can make in your future baby’s health. Both partners benefit from a period of detoxification, hormone balancing, and nutritional optimisation, which may support fertility, reduce the […]