Kidney Stones Kidney stones are a significant cause of illness and mostly affect men, first occurring between the ages of 30 and 40. Urolithiasis is the condition where kidney stones are formed or located anywhere along the urinary system. Calculi are an accumulation of mineral salts that form crystal clumps, these can occur anywhere along…

Sinusitis Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Sinusitis is classed by inflammation and infection of one or more of the four paranasal sinuses that causes impaired sinus mucous clearance. Sinus cavities provide a perfect breeding ground for infection as the openings into the nasal passages are very small. Sinusitis may be acute or chronic.  Sinusitis can be…

Natural Treatment of Rosacea Rosacea is a condition that gave have multiple underlying causes.  Natural Treatment methods of Rosacea work in resolving the underling conditions that cause the condition.  Rosacea is a chronic, inflammatory, acne-like eruption on the face of middle-aged and older adults characterised by facial reddening. In Australia, most cases are associated with…

Psoriasis Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition affected the skin causing an overproduction of skin cells. It is a chronic, recurring condition that can vary in severity, and can occur anywhere on the body, but commonly affects the elbows, knees, scalp, sacrum and genitals. Unlike eczema, it tends to occur on surfaces…

Stomach Ulcer treatment, symptoms and causes Stomach ulcers also known as peptic ulcers are an ulceration (erosion) of the mucosal lining of either the stomach (gastric ulcer) or duodenum (duodenal ulcer). Duodenal ulcers are four times as common as gastric ulcer in Perth and Australia wide. They may occur at any age, but most commonly…

Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have an adverse effect on health, leading to reduced life expectancy and/or increased health problems. Obese people are unable to achieve weight loss.  It is a leading cause of preventable death worldwide.  Obesity is a growing concern…

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the accumulation of fat in the liver caused by over-consumption and the inability to process fats effectively.  It involves the deposition of excess free fatty acids within liver cells known as hepatocytes. It is the liver manifestation of metabolic syndrome and is usually associated with obesity, insulin resistance and/or…

Mouth ulcers are open sores in the mucous membranes of the mouth.  Once formed, the ulcer may be maintained by inflammation and/or secondary infection. Mostly mouth ulcers are benign and self-limiting (e.g. when caused by trauma) but in some cases can become persistent and recurrent. Many people that suffer from chronic ulcers have an immune…

Metabolic syndrome is a combination of medical disorders that include insulin resistance, high insulin levels and, in most cases, obesity. It is a major risk factor for the development of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.    Metabolic syndrome diagnosis is on the rise in Australia and the rest of the western world and primarily…

Malabsorption is failure of the body to absorb vitamins, minerals and other nutrients from food. It is much more common for a variety of reasons in the modern world, particularly with the decline of our overall gut health and digestion. Causes / Risk factors of Malabsorption Impaired digestive function Celiac disease Bacterial overgrowth in colon…