An effective remedy to take pre and/or post surgery is Homeopathic Arnica 6x which is available from health food stores. Arnica is a herb commonly used before and after surgery due to its anti-inflammatory and pain relieving properties. Arnica is known to decrease swelling, bruising and blood stagnation. It is best to take this remedy […]

Skin friction caused from clothing, movement or shaving (which can also break the skin) makes the underarm skin susceptible to bacterial attack. The skin under the arms is sensitive and susceptible to invading micro-organisms. Sweat encourages bacteria to breed, so a dark, sweaty armpit is a prime breeding ground for staph bacteria to breed and […]

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 […]

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, […]

In Chinese Medicine face diagnosis acne presenting on the cheek area is related to the functioning of the digestive system, acne presenting on the forehead area is an indication of liver congestion. It is therefore recommended that you concentrate on improving these systems in order to improve the appearance of the skin, cleanse the blood, […]

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 […]

Zinc is an essential trace mineral, it is used in every enzyme pathway in the body and is present in all tissues. It is a common mineral deficiency seen in developed countries due to over farming practices depleting this mineral from the soil. Food processing also decreases the amount of Zinc contained in packaged and […]

What is gastritis? Gastritis (inflammation of the mucosal lining of the stomach) is a digestive system ailment. It is characterised by pre-ulcerative inflammation of the lining of the stomach and atrophying (weakening) of the mucosal membranes. Gastritis is a condition which needs to be addressed as soon as possible to reduce any further complications to […]