The underarm area is a warm, moist, and sensitive region of the body, which makes it particularly vulnerable to irritation and infection. Skin friction from clothing, repetitive arm movement, sweating, and especially shaving can all disrupt the delicate skin barrier. Even tiny abrasions or nicks from shaving create microscopic entry points for bacteria. When combined […]

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form when minerals such as calcium oxalate, calcium phosphate, or uric acidcrystallize in the kidneys. These stones develop when the kidneys’ natural filtration of metabolic waste is compromised, allowing minerals to accumulate. While passing small stones can sometimes occur naturally, attempting to dissolve or force them out without guidance […]

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 […]