Atrial fibrillation is the disturbance of the heart beat to an irregular pattern. Atrial fibrillation is due to normal wear and tear on the heart muscle and also due to cardiovascular problems such as hypertension (high blood pressure). During atrial fibrillation, the electrical activity of the atria becomes uncoordinated. The atria beat so rapidly, as […]

Vertigo is a disorder characterised by an illusion of motion, persons suffering from this describe it as a sensation of spinning, to-and-fro motion or falling even though you are not. Sometimes the sensation is so strong it can cause vomiting and loss of balance. It may last for a few minutes, hours or even days […]

Co Enzyme Q10 is an essential nutrient that plays an integral role in the production of Adenosine-tri-phosphate (ATP), the energy source for all body processes.  Humans consume small amounts in foods such as mackeral, sardines, chicken and liver.  It is also produced in limited amounts endogenously (within the body) and is present in every cell […]

A stroke is much like what a heart attack is to the heart, but it occurs in the brain. A stroke involves the sudden interruption of blood flow and oxygen to areas in the brain and can cause brain damage and loss of function and may cause symptoms such as paralysis, numbness or weakness often […]

The following information is of a general nature to help you become more informed about health issues and complimentary therapies. It is recommended that you consult with a Healthcare professional who can assist you further and recommend a treatment strategy specifically for you which takes into consideration personal and family history, medications, supplementation, diet and […]

Blood Pressure is the force exerted by the blood against the walls of the blood vessels, caused by heart contractions forcing a constant volume of blood around a closed system. Under certain circumstances your blood pressure can go up, this is called high blood pressure or hypertension.  The opposite is called hypotension, the most common symptoms […]

Vitamin D is mostly found in animal products; remember also that the skin converts the sunlight to Vitamin D3 via activation through the liver and kidneys. There is much concern these days about sunlight causing skin cancers, however small amounts (10-15 minutes) of direct sunlight in the mornings and afternoons is a sufficient amount to […]

Poor circulation is a debilitating and very frustrating issue. If not addressed properly it can create also a number of other issues regarding cardiovascular function, memory issues and general health, vitality and wellbeing problems. Compromised circulation can be an isolated issue or can be secondary to other complaints and should be addressed symptomatically while also […]

Oedema occurs when there is an excessive accumulation of fluid in the tissues (retention of fluids). This increased amount of fluid causes the tissues to swell and results in heaviness of limbs (especially the legs), aching legs and reduced circulation. The condition is commonly associated with other underlying conditions such as congestive heart complications, tissue […]

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 […]