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 […]
With the change of seasons from winter to spring the body begins the process of re-emergence. Moving into springtime the channels of detoxification open and we start to remove the sluggishness of winter hibernation. As the days get longer and our bodies and minds demand more of us, it is time for fresh approaches to […]
Frequent thirst (polydipsia) is a common symptom experienced by many people, however if it continues long term it may be indicative of underlying conditions which need to be assessed and treated accordingly. In regards to symptoms of thirst it is always beneficial to assess the health of the liver, thyroid and kidneys as these are […]
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 […]
Why should we love our liver? The role of the liver is to clear toxins from the body, it is no surprise that it is constantly bombarded from our diet and lifestyle! The liver is a large organ with 500 vital functions. It filters 1 litre of blood every minute. The detoxification ability of the […]
Most diseases begin in the gut! Why is this so? Gut health is the hub of the body, it is the place where health starts. If you can improve gut health you can improve overall health and wellbeing. Diet and lifestyle play such a huge role in the health of our nervous system, energy and […]
Skin rashes can be a frustrating and irritating issue with multifactorial causes. In Naturopathic medicine, the health of the liver and kidneys are always implicated with skin conditions. COMMON CAUSES OF SKIN RASHES Deficiencies in specific vitamins and minerals such as Zinc, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Betacarotene, Vitamin A, essential fatty acids and B Vitamins […]
Menorrhagia (hypermenorrhea) involves abnormally heavy bleeding (either in quantity or duration) at the time of menstruation that may or may not be associated with long menstrual periods. Menorrhagia is determined when menstrual bleeding lasts for longer than seven days. Normal menstrual flow produces a total blood loss of 30-40 milliliters (about two to three tablespoonfuls). […]
The end result of digestion is the stool, a change in digestive health/ function is often the cause for a change in stool health (frequency, texture, colour etc). Any changes to the stools should be taken as a sign that the environment of the gut has shifted and it is also important to investigate gall […]