Conjunctivitis is a common condition, sometimes called pink eye, in which the conjunctiva – the thin layer of tissue across the front of the eye – becomes red and inflamed....
Nasal polyps are abnormal growths of tissue within the nasal passages and the sinuses. Although orthodox medicine is not clear as to the cause of these protrusions in the mucus...
What are adenoids? Adenoids are only present in children. They are small lumps of tissue at the back of the throat, just above the tonsils, and are part of the...
What is the lymphatic system? The lymphatic system is sometimes referred to as the body’s second circulatory system. It is a network of organs (spleen and thymus), tissues, vessels and...
Mainstream medicine tends to view anxiety and depression as quite separate medical disorders, even though it is recognised that depressed people often suffer from anxiety. There are therefore different anxiety...
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...
PCOS – Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome – can affect women at any age. It is the most frequently occurring endocrine problem in women of reproductive age, and one of the main...
Cellulite – Ironing Out The Creases What causes Cellulite? Cellulite is one of the foremost confidence killers, and it affects as many as 90% of women. Men can sometimes be...
What is diabetes? Diabetes is the name given to a group of metabolic disorders in which a person has high blood sugar, either because the pancreas does not produce enough...
From The Inside Out – A Deeper Look At Psoriasis Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition affecting millions. There are several types, with scalp psoriasis being the most common, each...