Candida Albicans causes vaginal thrush – an infection which produces a white, curdy discharge, with a strong yeasty or vinegary smell. It is accompanied by soreness and itching of the vulva. It is caused by lowered immunity, use of oral contraceptives, nutritional deficiencies, and use of antibiotics. Normally the Candida Albicans micro-organism is held in…
Colitis Colitis is a disease almost exclusively of civilised nations – put in the class of ailments called “civilised diseases”. This stems from its main causes which are dietary and lifestyle in origin – a refined diet, sedentary lifestyle, and stress. The symptoms of Spastic Colitis are: abdominal pain, abdominal distension, cramps, gas, constipation, diarrhoea,…
Headaches and Migraines Headaches can range in severity from a dull thudding in the temples when you are tired or anxious to a frightening, intense pain. They may be triggered by lifestyle factors, musculo-skeletal disorders or stress, and it is important to find and remedy the underlying causes. Migraines affect at least one person in…
Dandruff Dandruff occurs as fine white scales flaking from the scalp. It is often a result of seborrhoeic eczema, but can be related to psoriasis or caused by a fungal infection – in this case it is thought it might be related to the fungus candida albicans. Dandruff is extremely common and not serious. Conventionally…
Alzheimer’s Disease Alzheimer’s Disease is a progressive degenerative disease of the brain. It is thought to be caused by either genetic factors or environmental toxins such as aluminium or mercury poisoning. Patients, usually over 60, suffer from disorientation, memory loss, emotional swings and possibly aggression. As the disease progresses dementia sets in and the sufferer…
Seasonal Affective Disorder Seasonal Affective Disorder is a mood disorder associated with falling light levels as Autumn and Winter draws on. Treatment involves raising Serotonin levels, which can ease the depression associated with… Increase your intake of foods containing the amino acid Tryptophan (a precursor of Serotonin) – found in chicken, turkey, bananas and cottage…
Hypoglycaemia Hypoglycaemia is a defect of carbohydrate metabolism where the blood glucose (sugar) level reaches levels lower than normal. Symptoms include faintness, nervousness, irritability, cold sweats, fatigue, dizziness, emotional problems, trembling, blurred vision, lack of concentration, cold extremities, fatigue, nausea, indecisiveness, crying spells, convulsions and hyperactivity. Symptoms are usually episodic and are related to the…
Anaemia Anaemia literally means “without blood”. It is caused by a deficiency of the red oxygen-carrying pigment (haemoglobin) in the blood often from a lack of iron in the diet, or the presence of abnormal red blood cells. It is more common amongst women than men, particularly those that suffering from heavy periods, as iron…
Cancer Cancer is a disease which causes certain cells in the body to out of control and multiply rapidly. This uncontrolled growth becomes a tumour, and if this goes unchecked it will eventually lead to interference in the working of an organ or organs and cause death. It most commonly affects the breasts, lungs, bowel,…
Sinusitis The sinuses are cavities in the facial bones. Lined with mucous membranes they surround the nose and are joined to the nasal cavity. Acute sinusitis occurs when an infection of the throat or nose spreads to the sinuses – the cavities in the bones beneath the eyes – and can be very painful. Infection,…
