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 […]

Kidney Stones are a mixture of minerals such as Calcium oxalate or Calcium Phosphate and uric acid. These substances solidify over time in the kidneys due to inefficient metabolic waste filtration through the kidneys. It is not best practice to suggest that these stones can be broken down or eliminated as there is a risk […]

Interstitial cystitis (irritative bladder syndrome, leaky bladder syndrome) is a chronic non-bacterial inflammation of the bladder involving the mucosa and muscular tissue and resulting in reduced bladder capacity.  The underlying reason of interstitial cystitis is not due to infection and the cause is presently unknown, however is most likely associated with allergy or autoimmunity.  Symptoms include increased […]

A stroke is much like what a heart attack is to the heart, but it occurs in the brain. A stroke involves the sudden interruption of blood flow and oxygen to areas in the brain and can cause brain damage and loss of function and may cause symptoms such as paralysis, numbness or weakness often […]

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome CFS is a condition many people suffer from when convalescing from chronic illnesses (bacterial infections and virus’).  It involves constant, extreme, disabling fatigue which is not relieved by bed rest.  The flu-like symptoms may continue on for many years in some individuals and is likened to an autoimmune condition. Symptoms experienced by many alongside […]

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 […]

The condition of the skin can often be a reflection of the internal environment of your body, what happens within eventually presents on the skin. There are many reasons for poor skin quality, some of these are nutrient deficiencies, dehydration, liver congestion and over heating, dirty blood, hormonal imbalances and poor diet are all contributing […]

The kidneys are a pair of organs situated at the back of the abdomen, below the diaphragm on each side of the spine just under the rib cage and weigh about 150gm each.  Its functions are to regulate blood pressure, reduce acidity (metabolic acidosis), dispose of waste material from the blood, regulate water and fluid […]

Oedema occurs when there is an excessive accumulation of fluid in the tissues (retention of fluids). This increased amount of fluid causes the tissues to swell and results in heaviness of limbs (especially the legs), aching legs and reduced circulation. The condition is commonly associated with other underlying conditions such as congestive heart complications, tissue […]

Kidney cysts are small benign fluid filled pouches which are unharmful to the body, however if they swell then they can cause some secondary complications such as pressure, pain or discomfort in the abdominals or wherever they are situated. Many Naturopaths view these cysts as wastes that have not been eliminated properly by the kidneys.  If […]