Kidney stones might be small… but wow, can they make a dramatic entrance. If you’ve ever Googled “kidney stone symptoms” at 2am while curled up in the foetal position you already know: this is not the kind of “rock collection” anyone wants. Let’s break it down in simple terms — what they are, the symptoms, … Read more
Who would have thought that a by-product of paper making that comes from a substance in wood and has been used as an industrial solvent since the mid 1800s could possible have any benefit to humans?From about mid 1900s researches have explored its use as an anti-inflammatory agent, revealing what an exceptionally versatile therapy it … Read more
If you thought creatine was only for bodybuilders you are not alone. It is what I thought too until not so long ago. For years, creatine has been typecast as a muscle builder for “gym bros” and powerlifters. That reputation has kept a lot of folks—especially women—from seeing what it can actually do for them. … Read more
Spring has arrived and what a wonderful time of year this is. Well not if you’re one of those unfortunate people who suffer from hayfever. In fact, if you suffer from any allergy-linked problems such as eczema, asthma, dermatitis, itchy eyes, chronic nasal congestion or catarrh you probably find your symptoms are worse at this … Read more
Who would have thought that a by-product of paper-making that comes from a substance in wood and has been used as an industrial solvent since the mid 1800s could possible have any benefit to humans?From about mid 1900s researchers have explored the use of DMSO (Dimethyl Sulfoxide) as an anti-inflammatory agent, revealing what an exceptionally … Read more
There’s a good reason why hypertension (high blood pressure) is called the ‘silent killer’. It’s because the most common symptom of the condition is… NO symptoms. Problems don’t often show up until potentially serious damage such as a heart attack or stroke has already happened. Of course there are medications to lower blood pressure but … Read more
Insomnia is a surprisingly common sleep disorder that makes it hard to fall asleep, stay asleep and get enough restful slumber. Nearly 50% of older adults suffer from insomnia. Millions of people of all ages lose sleep due to stress and anxiety. Insufficient sleep can contribute to memory issues, sadness, anger, depression, weight gain, anxiety, … Read more
Did you know that a teetotaller can also get liver disease? May not sound fair, yet it’s true. You don’t have to be an alcoholic to be diagnosed with fatty liver disease. And, believe it or not, it’s actually quite common these days, affecting 20-40% of the Western world’s population. What is fatty liver disease? … Read more
If you thought you could cut back on or forego the water drinking during the Winter months you have been gravely misinformed. Although in Winter we do not perspire as much or get as thirsty as we do in Summer, there are many other reasons why we still need to take in adequate amounts of … Read more