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Plantar Fasciitis: Symptoms (Causes), Treatment & Exercises

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...

Understanding Heavy Metals

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...

Understanding Body pH

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....

Varicose Veins Symptoms (Causes) Treatment

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 Meaning Of Holistic In Ayurvedic Treatment

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”,...
Ayurvedic Treatment For Snoring

Ayurvedic Treatment For Snoring

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...

Conventional Vs Ayurvedic Concept Of Prevention

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...

Listening To Our Taste Buds

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...

Alkaline Water – Good Or Bad?

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...

Ayurvedic Assessment Of Hypothyroidism

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...