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 […]

A delicious and nutritious, warming vegetable broth. Just the thing to satisfy the Autumn craving for sustaining and mineral rich foods. The ingredients support the opening of the lungs by providing warmth; and the gut healing properties will ensure that you don’t get the Winter coughs and colds this year.  Have a warm broth for […]

Skin friction caused from clothing, movement or shaving (which can also break the skin) makes the underarm skin susceptible to bacterial attack. The skin under the arms is sensitive and susceptible to invading micro-organisms. Sweat encourages bacteria to breed, so a dark, sweaty armpit is a prime breeding ground for staph bacteria to breed and […]

Gingivitis (bleeding gums, periodontal disease) is an inflammation of the gums (or the underlying bones) caused by oral bacteria. This infection results in the formation of plaques which is a combination of bacteria and food wastes. A build up of this plaque can progress to a more serious condition known as periodontitis which can cause […]

Drinking Lemon juice increases digestive secretions due to its bitter properties and helps alkalise the whole body. This effect can progressively increase the overall health of your immune system, liver function, digestive function and lymphatic system. All of these systems if compromised are contributing factors to the overproliferation of the detrimental bacteria which causes yeast […]

Interstitial cystitis (irritative bladder syndrome, leaky bladder syndrome) is a chronic non-bacterial inflammation of the bladder involving the mucosa and muscular tissue and resulting in reduced bladder capacity.  The underlying reason of interstitial cystitis is not due to infection and the cause is presently unknown, however is most likely associated with allergy or autoimmunity.  Symptoms include increased […]

Dental cavities are caused by bacteria or acidic substances breaking down the surface/ amalgalm of the teeth making them porous and exposed. A build up of dental plaque will also decay the teeth faster. Dental caries are simply holes in the teeth where the first two layers of the protective coating are degraded. DIET TIPS […]

Small painful blisters/ pimples which appear on the tongue can be very uncomfortable as well as painful. They resemble small pimples or ulcers. Generally these can be attributed to a diet which is too acidic. The mouth is essentially part of the digestive tract and another possible cause may be inadequate digestive function. Other causes […]

Gout is a painful condition caused by increased amounts of uric acid in the circulation which is produced as a by product of purine metabolism in the kidneys. Uric acid is a metabolic waste which in increased amounts will crystallise and with the help of gravity accumulate in the lower legs (most notably the big […]

If you suspect you are suffering from arthritis, prompt diagnosis will help you to address the condition appropriately.  Firstly a differential diagnosis is required to determine the exact type of Arthritis. Arthritis is a multifactorial complication and needs to be addressed from different aspects. These are diet, lifestyle, liver function, neurotransmitters, inflammatory mediators and medications. […]