Fatty Liver Disease: Causes, Symptoms, and Natural Ways to Support Liver Health
Fatty liver disease occurs when excess fat (primarily triglycerides) accumulates in the liver cells. When fat builds up in the liver, it can interfere with normal liver function and may lead to inflammation or liver damage over time. Fatty liver disease is sometimes referred to as hepatic steatosis and generally occurs in two main forms: […]
Indigestion (Dyspepsia): Causes, Symptoms, and Naturopathic Ways to Improve Digestion
Indigestion—also known medically as dyspepsia—is a common digestive complaint characterised by discomfort or pain in the upper abdomen after eating. It often occurs when the digestive system is not breaking down food efficiently. Dyspepsia may involve symptoms such as bloating, belching, heartburn, or nausea and can range from occasional discomfort to a persistent digestive problem. From […]
Facial and Chest Flushing: Causes, Diet, and Natural Ways to Calm the Heat
Understanding Facial and Chest Flushing Facial and chest flushing occurs when blood flow to the skin increases, often accompanied by a sensation of heat or warmth in the affected areas. This phenomenon is commonly linked to the nervous system overproducing stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline—a reaction sometimes referred to as adrenaline flushing. These […]
Candida Food Choices
It can be challenging to find the right foods to eat while trying to eradicate candida from the body. However if you keep it simple and choose the foods which encourage the proliferation of beneficial bacteria and reduce the harmful bacteria then you should get good results. Please remember that the more diligent you are […]
Candida
An overgrowth of detrimental bacteria/ yeasts is called Candida albicans. It is a serious health condition as Candida can proliferate throughout your digestive system weakening your immunity, digestion, liver and bowel function and can lead to skin rashes. Candida (intestinal dysbiosis) is caused by an opportunistic microflora which over proliferates in the body when the […]
Gastritis
Gastritis is an inflammation of the stomach lining (mucosal lining) that can cause discomfort, bloating, pain, nausea, and digestive disturbances. Left untreated, gastritis may progress to stomach ulcers, reflux, intestinal permeability (“leaky gut”), or even gastric cancer. Naturopathic management focuses on soothing inflammation, supporting digestion, and restoring the integrity of the stomach lining through diet, […]
Alkalise
WHY SHOULD WE ALKALISE? Eating a clean and fresh diet has an alkaline effect on the body. This means that your system will better able to reduce inflammation and therefore tissue and joint pain. A balanced pH creates healthy cells to effectively absorb the nutrients they require and eliminate waste products. Having a balanced pH […]