Halitosis, commonly known as bad breath, is a condition that can significantly impact an individual’s social interactions and self-esteem. While occasional bad breath is normal, chronic halitosis can indicate underlying health issues. This article delves into the causes of halitosis, natural remedies, lifestyle changes, and dietary suggestions from a naturopathic perspective. Causes of Halitosis Understanding […]

If you are experiencing Candida like symptoms such as alternating bowel habits, flatulence or bloating or consume a high sugar and refined foods diet then an overgrowth of Candida may be adversely affecting your body. Also if you have recently taken a course of anti-biotics or have been under stress, again you may have higher […]

Onychomycosis is characterized by the presence of fungal nail infections which may cause the development of thickened, brittle, or crumbly nails or toenails. The infection may be painful and the nails may separate from the nail bed.  The nails may also change in color to yellow, green, brown, or black in color, and they may […]

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 […]

Ringworm is the name commonly given to an infectious fungal diseasemedically called Dermaphytoses. This fungus produces symptoms ofitching, redness, small blisters and scaly skin on the feet, hands,nails, scalp and arms. Other names for this skin complaint are Tinea or Athletes Foot. There are many treatment options for helping to soothe and calm theitch associated […]

Thrush is a fungal infection caused by an overgrowth of the yeast organism Candida albicans. If reoccurring thrush is a problem for you, you need to address this complaint. If left untreated it may cause further complications to health. Often the bacteria responsible for thrush lays dormant or at low levels for a long time […]

There are some underlying conditions which may cause a fungal infection to occur. It may be helpful to investigate whether the fungal foot infection is caused by a superficial candida complaint (intestinal dysbiosis). Candida infections are caused by an opportunistic microflora which over proliferates in the body when the conditions are right. Some situations where […]

Yeast is an organism which requires food, warmth and moisture to thrive and reproduce. It converts sugars and starches via fermentation into carbon dioxide and alcohol. There are different types of yeasts which benefit the health of the body by improving immunity and nutritional status and also some which may contribute to fungal infections. The […]

Candida (intestinal dysbiosis) is caused by an opportunistic microflora which over proliferates in the body when the conditions are right, such as an acidic, damp and sugary environment. There are four different forms of Candida infections, the one which affects the face is superficial Candidiasis which involves areas of the skin and mucous membranes, including […]

Sucrose is a simple sugar composed of fructose (fruit sugar) and glucose which is obtained from sugar cane, it may also be known as Beet sugar, Cane sugar and table sugar. The presence of sucrose in the stool is an indication of the bodies inability to digest and absorb sucrose in the diet. This food […]