WHAT IS LUPUS? Lupus Erythematosus is a serious autoimmune disease that affects the body’s connective tissues. Lupus Erythematosus occurs when the body produces abnormal antibodies that attack normal body tissue as if it were a foreign invader and for this reason it is called an autoimmune disease because the body begins to attack itself and degrade […]
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 […]
Giardiasis is an infection of the small intestine caused by an insidious parasite called Giardia Lamblia. A protozoa that often contaminates water it spreads via contaminated water, soil, animals, contaminated food, direct human contact and household pets. It lives in the intestines and is passed in the faeces. The parasite has a hard outer shell […]
A parasite is an organism that lives off of or inside of another organism, called a host, during all or part of its life. This is a type of symbiotic relationship in which the parasite needs the host in order to live to obtain nourishment. Many organisms, including some plants, animals, spiders, crustaceans, bacteria, and […]
INFLUENZA (FLU) IS A COMMON, HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS VIRUS THAT AFFECTS THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. There are two basic seasonal influenza viruses – A and B – can cause a mild to serious illness in people and even death in young children, older adults and vulnerable people. These flu’s are called winter flu’s as they commonly emerge […]
Respiratory symptoms may be linked to the exposure to the black mould (Stachybotrys) over a period of time. This is because the spores from the mould are inhaled and can be present within the lung tissue for some time and become a health hazard to humans. COMMON CONDITIONS LINKED TO BLACK MOULD EXPOSURE: Allergies, asthma, […]
Strep throat (pharyngitis) is an ailment characterized by inflammation of the pharynx (throat). This infection is common in school kids. The bacteria that cause Strep throat (group A streptococcus are highly contagious and the schoolyard is a perfect breeding ground. Therefore it is very important to teach your child the importance of hand washing. A […]