Do you suffer from Bronchitis? Bronchitis means inflammation of the bronchi in the lungs caused by viral or bacterial infection. The bronchi are air passages that connect the windpipe (trachea) to the lung tissue. The inflamed lining of your airways (bronchi) secrete excess mucus (phlegm, sputum) which causes a cough. The mucus can be white,…
Have you ever experienced a Burn? Burns are categorized by their severity. A first-degree burn is considered the least severe because it only affects the outer layer of skin. It usually only causes mild pain, redness, and swelling. Second-degree burns affect deeper layers of the skin and cause blisters and white, wet, and shiny skin.…
Have you ever had a boil? A boil, or furuncle, is an infection of a hair follicle caused by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus). This common bacterium inhabits the skin, and approximately one third of the population carry the germ in their noses. S. aureus is usually harmless, but it can cause a range…
Do you suffer from Brittle Nails? Brittle nails can simply be the result of aging, repetitive or lengthy exposure to water and chemicals (like cleaning materials). Brittle nails can also be made worse from the use of nail polish remover, and/or from wearing nail polish for long periods of time. Brittle nails weaken over time…
Have you ever suffered from a insect bite or sting? They hurt! Most Bites & Stings result in swelling, inflammation, pain and localised itching.Serious allergic reactions occur in approximately 2 per cent of stings from ants, bees and wasps. Use First Aid treatment protocols. We use various naturopathic principles to treat the cause and look…
Do you suffer from Backache? Backache and back pain is a common reason that people take time off of work or school. It can be uncomfortable and debilitating. Back pain can result from injury, activity, lack of body strength, flexibility and some medical conditions. Back pain can affect people of any age, shape, size and…
Do you suffer from Asthma? Asthma is a long-term respiratory condition caused by hypersensitivity (over-reacting to things) and inflammation (swelling and redness) of the airways. Asthma is a complex condition involving immune system dysfunction and characterized by airway inflammation and hyper-reactivity. Asthma is considered an allergic reaction but infections, psychological and emotional factors are frequently…
Do you suffer from Appendicitis? Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix. Symptoms commonly include right lower abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and decreased appetite. However, approximately 40% of people do not have these typical symptoms. Severe complications of a ruptured appendix include widespread, painful inflammation of the inner lining of the abdominal wall and sepsis. Appendicitis…
Do you suffer from Anaemia? Anaemia is a condition that develops when your blood lacks enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin. Haemoglobin is a main part of red blood cells and binds oxygen. If you have too few or abnormal red blood cells, or your haemoglobin is abnormal or low, the cells in your…
Do you suffer regularly from aching legs or feet? Aching and fatigue in your feet and legs could be due to a whole range of possible problems, from muscular overuse, inflammation, restricted circulation, sitting still for long periods or even spine and nerve damage. We use various naturopathic principles to treat the cause and look…