Itchy skin (pruritus) can be caused by a number of factors. Generally it is either a local skin irritation or a disorder of the nervous system. Itching sensations can be experienced as skin irritations, crawling skin, inflammation, rashes or minor irritations. Common causes of itchy skin skin inflammation due to allergies, ezcema, dermatitis heavy metal […]
Heavy metals such as Lead are contained in many paints and can cause health complications if a person is overexposed to them. Heavy metals can be toxic to the nervous system and causing damage to the nerve endings as well as decreased ability of the liver and kidneys to remove wastes from the body. These […]
Heartburn and dyspepsia are digestive complaints which may cause symptoms such as discomfort, pain, a burning sensation felt behind the breastbone of the upper chest, feelings of fullness or bloating, wind, constipation, diarrhoea, undigested food in the stools, intestinal cramps and nausea. Heartburn typically commences 30 to 60 minutes aftereating and is caused by impaired […]
What is gastritis? Gastritis (inflammation of the mucosal lining of the stomach) is a digestive system ailment. It is characterised by pre-ulcerative inflammation of the lining of the stomach and atrophying (weakening) of the mucosal membranes. Gastritis is a condition which needs to be addressed as soon as possible to reduce any further complications to […]