It’s all in the pH… There’s been a lot of talk lately about the Alkalising diet….celebrities from Kirsten Dunst to Anthony Robbins are touting it as a way to reduce weight and inflammatory conditions. Others such as Jess Ainscough are using it in their battle with cancer. Our bodies regulate Blood pH to slightly alkaline […]
Cholesterol is an essential component for every cell membrane in the body and is also required for the synthesis of hormones and protection of the nerve fibres. It can be either introduced into the body from dietary sources (exogenous) and also manufactured (endogenous) within the body. It is needed in the digestive system to breakdown […]
Gallstones are a hard mass composed of bile pigments, cholesterol, calcium bilirubinate and calcium carbonate that can form in the gall bladder or bile ducts. A gall stone appears over many years and can range in size, some growing to a couple of centimetres. Many people will have gall stones present in their gall bladder […]
Fatty liver (Liver Congestion/ Toxicity; Liver Steatosis) is an ailment where there is an excessive accumulation or infiltration of fats (triglycerides) present in and around the liver. There are two types of fatty liver, one is alcohol induced (alcohol liver disease) and one is not. Fortunately the cells of the liver are able to regenerate […]
INFLUENZA (FLU) IS A COMMON, HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS VIRUS THAT AFFECTS THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. There are two basic seasonal influenza viruses – A and B – can cause a mild to serious illness in people and even death in young children, older adults and vulnerable people. These flu’s are called winter flu’s as they commonly emerge […]
A nasty chest infection warrants medical investigation if you are suffering from fever, chills, shortness of breath or chronic lethargy. It is advisable to seek the support of a health care professional who can properly diagnose your individual case and give you the support you require if you are unsure. If you have a history […]
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 […]
Recent research shows that red berries and vegetables have the potential to provide health benefits for numerous conditions. Most notably, they can help to prevent the development and progression of cardiovascular disease and cancer as well as age-related diseases. Red berries and vegetables are rich in antioxidants and phenolic compounds. These components provide the anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogenic and anti-mutagenic properties […]
The Tea plant originated in China and over the centuries as its popularity increased it was introduced throughout Asia and into Western cultures by Turkish traders. Green Tea is produced from a plant known botanically as Camellia Sinensis and comes in three forms: green,black and white. The different kinds of tea differ due to the process […]
Turmeric, an ancient Ayurvedic (Indian) medicinal, is a yellow spice traditionally renowned for its healing properties and has experienced a recent revival for people suffering from inflammatory diseases. Turmeric is arguably the most effective and powerful spice on the planet. The herb Turmeric contains a potent compound called Curcumin (Curcuminoids) which gives the spice its […]