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Impetigo Skin Condition

Impetigo Skin Condition

I have a daughter living overseas who suffers from recurring bouts of impetigo so I asked a naturopath for help. Let me explain why I did.

In the Mood Foods

In the Mood Foods

Over the centuries, people all over the world have added food ingredients from the land grown around them and mainly through trial and error, chosen a few items as natural libido boosters.

Sunburn

Sunburn

Summer is the season in which we indulge in soaking up those wonderful sun’s rays of energy, which is important for bones, our blood cells and one’s immune system, along with that surge of vitamin D and a boost of our moods as we melt away the winter blues.

Back to School Solutions

Back to School Solutions

Most children start back at school full of energy and enthusiasm, eager to catch up with friends but after a few weeks their excitement wanes and their busy schedule means they are left breathless, tired and often waiting for the next round of holidays to begin.

High Blood Pressure

High Blood Pressure

Do we blame ourselves for any increase in blood pressure? High blood pressure (hypertension) is a condition that is more prevalent in Western cultures, mainly from poor dietary habits. The cultures that are remote and follow their traditional diets have very little incidence of high blood pressure, even in advanced ageing.

Homeopathy Tips for Holiday Dilemmas

Homeopathy Tips for Holiday Dilemmas

We all look forward to a holiday, but sensible preparations make any adventure less stressful. If one is equipped for any adversity and that includes having a first aid kit on hand, then the holiday vacation can run more smoothly.

Advice for Arthritis

Advice for Arthritis

Arthritis and rheumatic health problems tend to increase in severity during the winter months often due to a decreased level of exercise, an increase in more dense rich foods and of course the added cold temperature.

Celery Seeds

Celery Seeds

Imagine waking up in the middle of the night with excruciating pain in your big toe. The skin over the first joint of the big toe is hot, shiny and red or purplish in colour.

Oregano Oil

Oregano Oil

Oregano (Originum vulgare L.) is a species of the mint family Lamiaceaa, as a woody perennial herb plant. The oil, oft called oil of oregano, is infused form the plant, especially used for fighting infections.