Heart Disease – A Functional Medicine Approach – Perth clinic Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in Perth and Australia wide.  There are a number of natural treatments to assist with the management of heart disease. It is associated with a numerous conditions that cause plaques to build up in the…

Varicose Veins – Causes, Symptoms & Natural Treatment Varicose veins are caused by chronic venous insufficiency, which is characterised by impaired venous flow in the lower limbs. It causes pooling of blood in the veins, leading to swollen, twisted and sometimes painful veins. They usually occur in the lower limbs and are common in older…

Edema – Symptoms, Causes & Natural Treatment Edema (or swelling) is the accumulation of excessive amounts of fluids in the interstitial spaces of organs, skin or other body parts.   It is a common condition that affects 3% of the population at some point in their lives. (1) It can be caused by a number…

Hypotension/Low Blood Pressure – Symptoms, Causes & Natural Treatment Hypotension is persistent low blood pressure < 90/60 which may cause symptoms such as dizziness and fainting.  Low blood pressure isn’t as common as high blood pressure and has a number of reasons why it may occur. There are three main types of hypotension: Orthostatic hypotension:…

High Blood Pressure – Symptoms, Causes & Natural Treatment Hypertension, in short High Blood Pressure is defined as a sustained rise in resting blood pressure above 140/90 mmHg. Blood pressure that is persistently between 120/80 and 140/90 is known as pre-hypertension and increases the risk of hypertension. Hypertension significantly increases the risk of atherosclerosis, coronary…

Haemochromatosis – Causes, Symptoms & Natural Treatment Haemochromatosis is excess iron accumulated in the body. If left untreated, it will eventually cause damage and failure of the liver, heart, kidneys and other organs.  Haemochromatosis is the most common genetic disorder in Australia and affects approximately 1 in 200 people (1) Hemochromatosis is commonly misdiagnosed as…

Anemia – Causes, Symptoms & Natural Treatment Anemia is a condition where the body doesn’t have enough red blood cells to carry the oxygen to the tissues of the body.  It is characterised by a deficiency in red blood cell volume (<42% in men, < 36% in women) or in the concentration of haemoglobin (<…