Knowing the best way to treat people with multiple chronic health conditions is one of the biggest challenges facing our medical system today. Mainstream medicine is geared to looking at...
Blastocystosis is the medical term for the condition caused by infection with Blastocystis – a single-celled parasite that inhabits the gastrointestinal tract, both of humans and of any other type...
Angioedema is the swelling of the deeper layers of the skin, caused by a build-up of fluid. The symptoms can affect any part of the body, but the most common...
A sore throat (pharyngitis) is an extremely common condition, if it spreads further down the airways laryngitis can develop. What causes sore throat? It is normally a symptom of a...
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...
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...
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 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...
What is constipation? According to mainstream medicine a person is considered constipated when they have not had a bowel movement for three consecutive days. The Ayurvedic view is that constipation...
A prolapse occurs when an organ descends from its normal position and exerts pressure on another organ. In the case of a pelvic organ prolapse any one of a number...