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When most of us hear the word anaemia, we think of iron deficiency. This is partly true as a common form of anaemia is known as iron deficiency anaemia, however anaemia means low oxygen levels in the blood due to either a low number of red blood cells (haemolytic anaemia) or low haemoglobin in ...
At different times in our lives, we may all be affected by sleeplessness. As a child, I can remember being excited by a special event like Christmas or a birthday and the excitement was so overwhelming I tossed and turned all night in anticipation. As I grew up, this occurred occasionally i...
In today's world it is not unusual to experience stressful periods with higher living expenses, a faster way of living, worldwide epidemics and so much more. Although we often think of a stressor as something that causes us to feel ‘stressed’ out, a stressor can be any disturbance that can place ...
We all love to shift a few extra kilos as it makes us feel stronger, healthier and not to forget how much better we feel in our clothes. The problem with most weight loss diets is that when you decide to have a burger or a sandwich, the fat often comes back with a vengeance. Many weight loss di...
The liver is a metabolic powerhouse, performing over 500 functions daily which helps the entire body stay in a balanced, energetic and healthy state. This amazing organ is the size of a football and is the second largest organ behind the skin. It holds almost 15% of the body’s blood supply and ...
We now have extensive scientific studies and evidence to prove that the body’s microbiome and its key micro-bacteria plays a huge role in not only regulating digestion but also in balancing emotions, boosting energy, supporting mineral absorption, encouraging excess estrogen clearance, hormonal ...
Wage war against Flu’s, Cold’s, Viruses & COVID this Winter The immune system is one of the most amazing systems in the human body. Its role is to wage war against harmful microbes, bacteria and viruses that cause disease. It is a complex army battalion composed of different soldiers, co...
Having the good fortune of being born with a generous mane of hair, I never understood the trauma of hair loss. So, when suddenly my hair began to come out in clumps, I found myself in the same state of shock many people experience when they lose their hair. There is nothing more devastating tha...
Breast Protection using Nature's Tools
It is scary to read that over 483 new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed per day and as many as 1 in 2 women in the next twenty years will be affected by this disease. Thankfully with better research (on the medical and natural front), a personal understanding of how to keep your breast tissue...
HEAVY METALS - Modern Hormone Disruptors
Heavy metals are toxic elements that have a relatively high density compared to that of water. Their widespread domestic, agricultural, medical, pharmaceutical and technological use has led to a wide distribution of these dangerous elements in the environment, raising concerns for not only the ec...