Have you been outside today? Biophilia is a way humans can connect with themselves through nature. It is that mesmerising shift we feel when we walk through a fresh rainforest or soak our feet in the healing water of the ocean. Connection with the earth we walk on is an important aspect of our own […]
There are many reasons why people experience headaches, it is a multifactorial problem which requires support of all systems which are affected. Some common causes may be linked to hormonal imbalances, food intolerances, liver intolerances, bowel congestion, high or low blood pressure, structural misalignment, nutrient deficiencies, side-effects to medications, tiredness, stress or digestive complaints and […]
Alopecia areata is a condition characterised by hair loss which may occur anywhere over the body, however it primarily affects the scalp. Patches of hair loss are experienced and the cause of the problem is unknown. Naturopathically addressing nutritional deficiencies is recommended as well as immunity, hormonal imbalances and sluggish liver function. In Chinese Medicine […]
It is recommended to speak to your doctor concerning your symptoms and please make further investigations into why you are experiencing severe menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhoea). Tests are of benefit to find the cause behind your symptoms and to also rule out any physical causes such as polycystitic ovaries, endometriosis, uterine fibroids or pelvic inflammatory disease. […]
Is your excess hair oil is staining my pillow! If the stains are not being caused by styling gels then it is possible your husband may produce an excess of hair oil. This may be contributed to having high levels of oils (sebum) excreted from the skin, sebaceous glands and pores of the scalp. CAUSES […]
The presence of excessive bodily and facial hair in females is often called hirsutism. Hirsutism may develop in children or adults as the result of androgen excess due to tumors or due to the increased production of androgen in the adrenals which affect the female reproductive organs with a masculine influence. CAUSES OF HIRSUTISM There […]
WHAT IS ROACUTANE USED FOR? ROACUTANE (Isotretinoin) is a pharmaceutical medication derived from Vitamin A and is reserved for use in severe cases of acne and treatment is up to 4-5 months. Results are seen in many individuals, however when discontinued the problem can be exacerbated. Roacutane acts by suppressing the production of sebum in […]
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 […]
Endometriosis is a painful condition which involves small sections of uterine tissue within the endometrium to migrate into the muscular wall of the uterus, out along the fallopian tubes or sometimes implants itself onto the surface of the ovaries, the pelvis, scars, or digestive system organs. This outcast endometrial tissue responds to monthly cycles of […]
Detoxification is a mind-field of opinions but essentially the best detox program is one that is tailor made to your needs. For example, what works for one person may not necessarily be the miracle cure for you as people eliminate toxins in different ways. It is a positive step if before you start the detox […]