Endometriosis – Signs, Symptoms & Natural Treatment  Endometriosis occurs when endometrial growths develop outside the uterine cavity. Functioning ectopic endometrial glands and stroma typically occur on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, outer wall of uterus, bowel, rectum, ureters or bladder.  In Perth and Australia wide, Endometriosis is one of the leading causes of menstrual irregularity for…

Amenorrhea – Symptoms, Causes & Natural Treatment Amenorrhea is the absence of menses, no menstruation cycle that produces blood flow.  It may be a primary or secondary condition. Primary amenorrhea occurs when a girl aged 17 years or older has failed to start menstruating with or without other normal changes of puberty. Secondary amenorrhea occurs…

Male Infertility – Symptoms, Causes, Natural Treatment Infertility in a male is defined as the inability to conceive after a year or more of regular sexual activity during the time of ovulation.  Male infertility accounts for 30% of infertility and is a contributing factor in another 20-30% of cases. Men should undergo semen analysis (count,…

Erectile Dysfunction – Symptoms, Causes, Natural Treatment Erectile dysfunction refers to the inability to achieve or maintain an erection adequate for normal sexual intercourse. It may affect men of any age, but is typically seen in older male due to vascular and hormonal dysfunction, such as atherosclerosis, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and androgen…

Enlarged Prostate – Symptoms, Causes, Natural Treatment Enlarged Prostate or Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a non-cancerous growth of the prostate gland that gradually narrows the urethra. The clamping effect can obstruct the flow of urine, leaving the patient vulnerable to infections, bladder stones and kidney damage. BPH affects 50-60% of men over 50, and 75%…

Low Testosterone – Symptoms, Causes, Natural Treatment Low Testosterone or Andropause, also known as “male menopause”, refers to symptoms relating to low testosterone or the the decline in testosterone production in the ageing male. Unlike female menopause, testosterone declines gradually over many years rather than the more abrupt decline in estrogen experienced by females at…

Alzheimers Disease & Dementia  Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia are two conditions that are growing in prevalence in Australia and throughout the world. Dementia is characterised by multiple cognitive deficits, including decreased intellectual functioning, that are severe enough to cause significant impairment in social or occupational functioning. Dementia is diagnosed only if two or more brain…

Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmunity – Functional Medicine Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). It causes inflammation and destruction of the myelin sheath, the protective covering that surrounds nerve fibre’s. Our Perth clinic specialises in the treatment of multiple sclerosis and autoimmunity. There are many natural…

Parkinson’s disease is a chronic, progressive disorder of the CNS characterised by tremor, rigidity, postural instability and difficulty with walking, movement and coordination. It is caused by the destruction of dopaminergic neurons in the brain, which leads to depletion of dopamine, a neurotransmitter needed to control muscle movement. It affects both men and women, and…

Insomnia is defined as the persistent difficulty or the inability to fall and/or stay asleep. It may be primary, but is often a symptom of an underlying medical or psychological condition. May be episodic, short-term or chronic. Three common types of insomnia are: delayed sleep onset, early morning arousal and frequent awakenings.  Insomnia and sleep…