A Hydrocele and Swollen Testicle (Orchitis) is two different conditions, explained below. Hydrocele is common in newborns and usually disappears without treatment within the first year.A hydrocele is an accumulation of serous fluid in a body cavity. A hydrocele testis is the accumulation of fluids around a testicle. It is often caused by fluid secreted…
Jaundice, also known as icterus, is a yellowish or greenish pigmentation of the skin and whites of the eyes due to high bilirubin levels. It is commonly associated with itchiness. The feces may be pale and the urine dark. Jaundice in babies occurs in over half in the first week following birth and in most…
Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder. It is most common in women but can also affect men and children. This is because of the female anatomy and the urethra and anus are shorter and closer together. Cystitis (the bladder inflammation) is commonly due to a bacterial infection. This is known as a urinary tract…
We use various naturopathic principles to treat the cause and look for the disharmony in your body and mind to bring your body back to balance. Please see below a brief treatment (Rx) protocol and reference guide, with choices to help improve your health and wellbeing. To find out about other ways we can treat…
Injuries that involve body tissues apart from bone are generally classified as soft tissue injuries. Sprains, strains and bruises are all soft tissue injuries, although the cause and tissues involved in each injury are different. A sprain is an injury that involves the ligaments and other soft tissues around a joint, such as an ankle…
As many as 4 out of every 10 people will get sciatica, or irritation of the sciatic nerve, at some point in their life. This nerve comes from either side of the lower spine and travels through the pelvis and buttocks. Then the nerve passes along the back of each upper leg before it divides…
Do you suffer from Rheumatism, Gout, or Arthritis? What is arthritis? Arthritis means ‘inflammation of a joint.’ There are many types of arthritis, and most cause pain, swelling, limited movement, and stiffness. What causes arthritis? Arthritic joint There are at least 150 types of arthritis. Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid arthritis are the most common. Septic arthritis…
Do you suffer from Rheumatism? The following seven characteristics distinguish rheumatic symptoms (or rheumatism): pain or discomfort, usually perceived in the vicinity of one or more joints (including the spine); pain on motion of the affected area(s); soreness (to the touch) of the affected region(s); stiffness of the affected part(s), especially after a period of…
Do you suffer from muscular pain? Myalgia, or muscle pain, is a symptom of many diseases and disorders. The most common causes of myalgia are overuse, injury or stress. However, myalgia can also be caused by diseases, disorders, medications, or as a response to vaccination. It is also a sign of acute rejection after heart…
Do you suffer from poor leg circulation? Poor Leg Circulation is a symptom that may lead to an underlying diseases such as Heart Conditions, Atherosclerosis,Obesity & Diabetes. Metabolic Syndrome! Heart conditions Atherosclerosis Obesity and Diabetes Some signs and symptoms of poor leg circulation Pain Tingling Cramps in the muscles Numbness Throbbing or Stinging pain. It…