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 […]

Co Enzyme Q10 is an essential nutrient that plays an integral role in the production of Adenosine-tri-phosphate (ATP), the energy source for all body processes.  Humans consume small amounts in foods such as mackeral, sardines, chicken and liver.  It is also produced in limited amounts endogenously (within the body) and is present in every cell […]

Musculoskeletal injuries such as a torn or degraded cartilage can be a debilitating condition if left unaddressed. Cartilage is the soft tissue padding which is present between all joint and bones and acts like a shock absorber.  Understandably cartilage experiences a lot of wear, tear and damage over time.  The cartilage is essentially avascular (has no […]

Sciatic pain is a very debilitating condition of the neuromuscular system which causes pain and numbness often experienced down the leg. It generally occurs as a result of nerve compression located in the lumbar or sacral spine. This results in the loss of feeling (sensory loss), temporary paralysis of the limb and insomnia due to […]

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 […]

Musculoskeletal injuries such as a torn ligament or muscle, aches, pains and inflammation can be debilitating conditions if left unaddressed. Long term therapy is essential in ensuring healthy repair so that further complications are not experienced in the future. Damage to the muscles due to sporting injuries take time to heal, be patient and remember […]

Multiple sclerosis is a neurological disease characterised by multiple areas of inflammation and demyelination of the brain, spinal cord and optic nerve. This means that the myelin sheath which covers and protects the nerves slowly become destroyed while the axons of the nerves remain intact. An analogy of this is to imagine stripping the plastic […]

Tight shoulders (muslce aches, cramps, pains, twitches and spasms) can be a very debilitating and annoying complaint. It can result in a reduction the range of movement as well as increasing the likelihood for headaches, inflammation and spinal conditions. Muscle tension is caused by the muscles bunching after contracting. The muscle fibres are then tense, […]

NATURAL TREATMENTS FOR PAIN AND INFLAMMATION Chronic pain requires a multifactorial approach to management.  The long term implications on the nervous system, general wellbeing and quality of life can be highly debilitating.  The following suggestions may help to alleviate some pain and combining more than one modality is the best way forward Mind/body approaches ~ Meditation, […]

Chamomile is a well-known plant, used in making effective herbal remedies for the treatment of a variety of illnesses. The herb has a great soothing and relaxant action on the nervous system and the digestive system specifically when related to persistent stress and tension. It gently calms and eases nervous tension and stress. Elevated cortisol […]