Your skin is an external reflection, visible to everyone, of how your body is functioning internally. Due to the intimate relationship between the skin and the rest of the body, treating skin conditions [...]
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Spring is often thought of as the time for allergies, but really any change of season can trigger allergies and asthma. But what is it about moving into autumn that gets you itching and sneezing [...]
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Metabolic syndrome is the precursor to Type 2 diabetes, which has become a worldwide health problem. There are approximately 890,000 Australians and 270,000 New Zealanders [...]
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Candida is the short name used to describe yeast overgrowth in the body. The technical term for yeast overgrowth is candidiasis caused by the overgrowth of the fungus candida albicans. [...]
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Blood pressure is the force blood exerts on the inside walls of blood vessels as it travels through the body. Blood pressure is largely controlled by the size of the blood vessels: the wider the blood vessels [...]
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If you regularly catch colds and flu’s you may have an imbalance in your immune system which may make you more susceptible to infections. A poor diet, nutritional deficiencies [...]
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Toxins come in two broad categories, environmental (external) and endogenous (made in your body). Environmental toxins include metals, chemicals, hormones, bacterial and microbial toxins [...]
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Endometriosis affects 10% to 15% of menstruating women between the ages of 24 and 40 years old. The condition develops because the lining of the uterus called the endometrium [...]
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Fatigue is a feeling of weariness, tiredness and lack of energy. It is a symptom rather than a specific disease or disorder. People who are fatigued feel tired in both body and mind. Estimates vary [...]
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Sensitivities to food or also referred to as intolerances have become increasingly prevalent in the Australian population. Many people are unaware that they are sensitive to [...]
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Using the latest computerized longevity and anti-ageing testing, we can determine the rate your body is ageing and the status of your general internal health. More importantly, armed with [...]
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Healthy skin is an integral part of good health. Common skin conditions such as acne, eczema, psoriasis and rosacea can be painful, itchy, irritating and greatly affect self-confidence [...]
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Ulcers (also known as peptic ulcers or gastric ulcers) are areas of damaged and inflamed tissue in the upper digestive tract that cause pain, indigestion and discomfort. These lesions can occur [...]
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Our hormones undoubtedly have a major influence on our lives; however there is no need for us to be at the mercy of our hormones! Women in particular know all too well how hormones [...]
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Inside your body there is an amazing system of immune cells and tissues that have the purpose of defending you against invasion by bacteria, viruses, toxins and parasites [...]
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Having a baby is a precious gift and conceiving should be an easy, natural process. Sadly for many couples it is an extremely distressing experience as they struggle to conceive [...]
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Inflammation is when things get swollen, red and painful. Inflammation is your body’s response to anything that irritates it. Essentially inflammation is like a small biological fire [...]
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Amenorrhoea is a term used to define the absence of menstruation during the usual menstrual years for more than six months. It is considered to be a symptom of another condition [...]
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional bowel disorder characterized by abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits that are not associated with any abnormalities seen on [...]
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Menopause represents the end of menstruation. While technically it refers to the final period, it is not an abrupt event, but a gradual process. Menopause is not a disease that needs to be cured [...]
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Metabolic Syndrome is a condition in which a group of risk factors for Cardiovascular issues and lifestyle related Type 2 Diabetes occur together. Metabolic Syndrome is now recognised to be a leading cause [...]
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We have over 200 bones that make up our skeletal system. These bones function to move, support, and protect the various organs of the body, produce red and white blood cells and store minerals [...]
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Dysmenorrhoea means painful menstruation. It is a common menstrual irregularity affecting approximately fifty percent of women. The condition is categorised [...]
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PCO/S originates on the ovaries where twelve or more small follicles form a pearl necklace like pattern from two to nine millimetres in size. Normally a woman should have only [...]
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PMS is a condition characterised by psychological symptoms that occur during the week before menses begins and end within a few days of the onset of bleeding. It is believed that during this time [...]
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Reflux and indigestion affects millions of people’s lives every day with one in ten adults experiencing reflux every week. For some, the symptoms of reflux and indigestion may only be mild [...]
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Stress is something that we deal with on a day-to-day basis. In small amounts, stress is actually beneficial. It challenges us, encourages us to change and adapt and it makes us stronger [...]
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The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland, situated in the front part of your neck, which produces hormones needed for normal metabolism. Essentially, you can think of your thyroid hormones [...]
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In our busy modern world, toxins are commonly encountered. Environmental toxins include things like heavy metals, pesticides, chemicals, food additives, drugs and pollutants [...]
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The right amount of sunshine is essential to life. We rely on it for the air we breathe and the food we eat. Sunshine also affects our moods and our lifestyles too. But did you know that sunshine provides [...]
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You know that looking good is an important part of feeling good. If you’re carrying extra kilos, it’s time to reshape your body, recharge energy levels, reduce fat and increase muscle mass [...]
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Is it not better to prevent yourself from getting sick by living a life of wellness than to get sick and then try to get better? Your goal should be wellness! Living a life on our Wellness Diet improves health [...]
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