Sally James (Bach. Complementary Medicine, Dip. Applied Sc) Naturopath, Nutritionist, Herbalist, Iridologist, Yogini & writer “I never want another woman or man going unheard, dismissed or told it’s all in your head. I am here to support and guide you every step of the way in your health journey” Sally’s passion and dedication to the Natural […]
Cervical Dysplasia (cervical intraepithelial neoplasia or CIN) is a premalignant, abnormal growth of cervical tissue, it is a pre-cancerous condition which indicates that the cells of the cervix are changing and may eventually become cancerous if left untreated. Often this condition is asymptomatic and only occasionally may cause abnormal bleeding or spotting after sex. CIN […]
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 […]
Head lice are very small insects that can live on the human scalp, they survive by feeding on our blood supply. They are grey or brown in colour (lice) on feed and can lay up to 150 eggs (nits) each week which take 7-10 days to hatch, the eggs are white or clear in colour. […]
Gingivitis (bleeding gums, periodontal disease) is an inflammation of the gums (or the underlying bones) caused by oral bacteria. This infection results in the formation of plaques which is a combination of bacteria and food wastes. A build up of this plaque can progress to a more serious condition known as periodontitis which can cause […]
It is recommended to speak to your doctor concerning your symptoms and please make further investigations into why you are experiencing severe menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhoea). Tests are of benefit to find the cause behind your symptoms and to also rule out any physical causes such as polycystitic ovaries, endometriosis, uterine fibroids or pelvic inflammatory disease. […]
The Epididymis is a highly complex tube of approximately seven meters in length that connects the testes to the Vas Deferens of the testicles. The function of the epididymis is to act as a tunnel for the sperm to travel passively through over a period of several days during which time they mature and become […]
Common symptoms of menopause are hot flushes, excessive perspiration, night sweats and heat based symptoms. Other symptoms women may experience are a loss of sexual desire, dry skin and vagina, nervousness and anxiety, headaches, insomnia, fatigue, irritability, urinary frequency and muscle and joint pain. Menopause is not a condition/ disease but rather a shift in […]
Many basic principles of Naturopathy are derived from the European practice of ‘Nature Cure’. Vincent Priessnitz founded ‘Nature Cure’ at the turn of the 19th century using the practises of a good diet combined with periods of fasting, regular exercise and water therapy to assist the body to maintain health and rid itself of biochemical […]
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 […]