Atrial fibrillation is the disturbance of the heart beat to an irregular pattern. Atrial fibrillation is due to normal wear and tear on the heart muscle and also due to cardiovascular problems such as hypertension (high blood pressure). During atrial fibrillation, the electrical activity of the atria becomes uncoordinated. The atria beat so rapidly, as […]
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 […]
Tremors are a neuromuscular ailment that involves involuntary, rhythmic, oscillatory movements of muscles caused by irregular contractions of opposing groups of muscles. Some common symptoms are uncontrollable shaking, morning tremor, head nodding up and down, head shaking from side to side, hand tremor, body tremor, jaw tremor or even thumb tremor. BENIGN ESSENTIAL TREMORS Benign […]
Minerals are essential for life, without them many systems are compromised and vitality is lost. There are 14 minerals found in the soil our foods grow in which are absorbed in to the fruits, grains, vegetables and legumes we consume in our diets. Minerals are required for health due to their roles of maintaining growth, […]
Most studies and Naturopathic recommendations state that the ratio of Calcium: Magnesium is 2:1. This means that if you are taking the recommended daily amount of Calcium which is around 1000mg you will require Magnesium supplementation of 500mg to improve the absorption and utilisation of the Calcium. HOW CAN I IMPROVE CALCIUM ABSORPTION? Synergistic nutrients […]