Alopecia areata is a condition characterised by hair loss which may occur anywhere over the body, however it primarily affects the scalp. Patches of hair loss are experienced and the cause of the problem is unknown. Naturopathically addressing nutritional deficiencies is recommended as well as immunity, hormonal imbalances and sluggish liver function. In Chinese Medicine […]

SOME SYMPTOMS OF POLYMYALGIA RHEUMATICA ARE: Persistent pain for at least 1 month involving two of the following areas: neck, shoulders, and pelvic girdle Morning stiffness lasting longer than 1 hour. Absence of other diseases capable of causing the musculoskeletal symptoms Depression Loss of weight DIET TIPS FOR PAIN AND INFLAMMATION Increase Magnesium rich foods […]

Multiple sclerosis is a neurological disease characterised by multiple areas of inflammation and demyelination of the brain, spinal cord and optic nerve. This means that the myelin sheath which covers and protects the nerves slowly become destroyed while the axons of the nerves remain intact. An analogy of this is to imagine stripping the plastic […]

WHAT IS LUPUS? Lupus Erythematosus is a serious autoimmune disease that affects the body’s connective tissues.  Lupus Erythematosus occurs when the body produces abnormal antibodies that attack normal body tissue as if it were a foreign invader and for this reason it is called an autoimmune disease because the body begins to attack itself and degrade […]