Skin friction caused from clothing, movement or shaving (which can also break the skin) makes the underarm skin susceptible to bacterial attack. The skin under the arms is sensitive and susceptible to invading micro-organisms. Sweat encourages bacteria to breed, so a dark, sweaty armpit is a prime breeding ground for staph bacteria to breed and […]

Common symptoms of menopause are hot flushes, excessive perspiration, night sweats and heat based symptoms. Other symptoms women may experience are a loss of sexual desire, dry skin and vagina, nervousness and anxiety, headaches, insomnia, fatigue, irritability, urinary frequency and muscle and joint pain. Menopause is not a condition/ disease but rather a shift in […]

Frequent thirst (polydipsia) is a common symptom experienced by many people, however if it continues long term it may be indicative of underlying conditions which need to be assessed and treated accordingly. In regards to symptoms of thirst it is always beneficial to assess the health of the liver, thyroid and kidneys as these are […]

Burning Mouth Syndrome is a disorder involving intense pain in any of several regions of the mouth (tongue, lips, mucosa, roof of mouth). Often the pain is relieved by eating and drinking and can be severe, like burning your mouth or tongue on a hot cup of tea. The cause is unknown and some other […]

Facial and chest blushing may be caused by the nervous system over producing stress hormones such as Cortisol and Adrenaline (adrenaline flushing). These stress hormones can increase blood flow and heat and to the skin resulting in flushing, this may also produce the sensation of heat or warmth around the area. When this occurs it […]

Keratosis Pilaris is a very common skin disorder. It is characterised by the appearance of rough bumps on the skin. Primarily, it appears on the back and outer sides of the upper arms, but can also occur on thighs and buttocks. An excess of the protein known as Keratin, accumulates within the hair follicles forming […]

Excessive perspiration (hyperhidrosis) can be a troublesome problem for many people. Perspiration helps to regulate the bodies temperature and cools the body when it is too hot, as is the case when we exercise. Through perspiration the body is also able to expel toxins from the body. The body also releases electrolyte minerals and chronic […]