What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is a common foot condition, usually expressing itself as an intense pain in the affected heel. The plantar fascia is a tough, flexible band...
From time to time scare stories find their way into the media relating to the dangers of heavy metals to human health, and on occasions these have reports have involved...
We are often told that we should alkalise our bodies for optimal health and undoubtedly the western diet, which largely consists of acid-forming foods, is responsible for many health issues....
What are varicose veins? Varicose veins are swollen, enlarged veins that are usually dark blue or purple in colour and may also be lumpy, bulging or twisted. They are generally...
The term ‘holistic’ has become one of the most overused and misunderstood terms in our language. It is common to hear such a statement as: “I have a holistic doctor”,...
Snoring is the name given to the snorting or rattling noise made by many people when they breathe during sleep. It is caused by the vibration of the soft tissue...
The majority of westerners at one time or another depend on prescription drugs to treat their health problems, and these medications generally succeed in reducing or even eliminating symptoms, but...
It is obvious that in order to keep our body working at peak efficiency the fuel on which we feed it needs to be of optimal quality. However, modern production...
The eagerness of many people to do what is healthy has not gone unnoticed by marketers and nowhere is this more apparent than in the sale of bottled waters and...
Conventional testing methods for the detection of thyroid problems generally involve a blood test which is designed to measure the levels of the various thyroid hormones. In the absence of...