Alpha Lipoic Acid
Alpha Lipoic Acid may not be as well known as other antioxidants, but this is bound to change as medical research reveals the enormous benefits of this important nutrient. While it
Acid forming foods
Our body likes to be in a state of steady balance (homoeostasis). We prefer our blood pressure to be within a certain safe range, same goes for blood sugar levels, hormone levels,
Thrush
Tell me about it, girlfriend. Sprain an ankle, and you will be dripping in sympathy. But, when you’re writhing around the office with a bad case of thrush, the most they will off
Sinusitis
It is always difficult to ignore pain, and almost impossible to ignore when the pain is literally ‘in your face’. Which is why sinusitis is so horrible. The sinuses are hollow
Natural Therapies for Jet Lag
Australia lies in splendid geographical isolation. Unfortunately, this means a plane journey of between 8 and 24 hours if we want to travel overseas for holiday or work. Jet lag oc
Gone with the Wind
Is your tummy bloated? Is flatulence causing you concern? Yes and yes are the answers I commonly hear from patients. Even for the most ladylike among us, it is normal to pass 200-2
Evidence Based Complementary Medicine
”For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don’t believe, no proof is possible.“ – Stuart Chase No doubt Mr. Chase was referring to religious faith when h
Cystitis
Having a quiet wee should be one of lifes simple pleasures. Cystitis shatters this pastoral scene. With visions of razor blades, hell-fire and multiple midnight journeys back and f
Constipation
The occasional bout of constipation is part of life’s rich tapestry. More than now and then, however, can be a bit of a strain. Straining, going to the toilet less frequently, an
Childhood coughs
Coughs and colds affect everyone, young and old. But at least an adult can tell you what’s wrong. Young children just suffer, some more silently than others. Here are some natura