Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common heart rhythm disorder in which the atria of the heart beat irregularly and often very rapidly. Normally, the heart contracts in a coordinated rhythm, but in atrial fibrillation, electrical signals in the atria become uncoordinated. This causes the atria to quiver, or fibrillate, rather than produce a strong, regular […]

Vertigo is a disorder characterised by an illusion of movement, often described as spinning, swaying, rocking, or a sensation of falling when you are actually still. This imbalance of sensory perception occurs when the brain receives conflicting signals from the inner ear, eyes, and body. The sensation can be brief or prolonged and may lead […]

Vitamin D—often called the “sunshine vitamin”—is one of the most important nutrients for whole-body wellness. While many vitamins can be obtained easily from food, Vitamin D is unique. It’s naturally found mostly in animal-based foodsand, remarkably, our bodies can produce it from sunlight. When UVB rays hit the skin, Vitamin D3 is formed and then […]

Essential fatty acids (EFA’s) are the fatty acids that humans must obtain from their diets. Our bodies require these for good health as the body does not manufacture them. Essential fatty acids are imperative for good health as they assist with many specific and important functions, such as: mood modulation and brain function (improvement of memory, […]