A urinary tract infection (UTI) is usually caused by detrimental bacteria colonising and over proliferating within the urinary tract. This increase in bad bacteria causes irritation and inflammation of the mucus membranes and the wall of the urinary tract. SYMPTOMS OF A URINARY TRACT INFECTION A stinging or burning pain during urination Increased frequency of […]

Helicobacter pylori is a species of bacteria which resides in the mouth and gastric mucosa. It is transmitted from person to person orally.  Helicobacter pylori can be present in many individuals without it causing health problems. If this issue is left unchecked this bacteria can be the causative factor behind many health complications.  This means that often […]

WHAT IS THE CAUSE OF A WHITE COATING ON THE TONGUE? over proliferation of Candida in the digestive system or oral thrush liver congestion dehydration high acidic sugary diets smoking alcohol consumption side effect to some antibiotics and medications diseases such as jaundice, Epstein-Barr virus and Lupus DIET TIPS FOR WHITE COATING ON THE TONGUE […]

What is gastritis? Gastritis (inflammation of the mucosal lining of the stomach) is a digestive system ailment. It is characterised by pre-ulcerative inflammation of the lining of the stomach and atrophying (weakening) of the mucosal membranes. Gastritis is a condition which needs to be addressed as soon as possible to reduce any further complications to […]