We all know that our thyroid can cause two different types of problems by being either overactive or under active. The over active thyroid type has a high metabolic rate, never seem to put on weight, they may be easily agitated, highly dramatic, move a lot and like to be the centre of attention. In comparison the under-active thyroid type of person is normally overweight and even when eating very small meals tends to put on more weight. They all find weight extremely difficult to she...
This complex herbal mix is a powerful rehabilitation tonic for those suffering from metabolic stress. This stress can result from any combination of over medication, digestive problems, liver damage, trauma, as well as long term illness or surgery. This mix includes Dandelion, St Mary's Thistle, Alfalfa, Blue Flag, Fennel, Rosehips, Agrimony and Kelp along with the Bach Flowers Agrimony, Olive, Walnut and Scleranthus. This combination of herbs can speed the recovery from the a...
Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas secretes digestive enzymes into the small intestine through a tube called the pancreatic duct. These enzymes help digest fats, proteins, and carbohydrates in food. The pancreas also releases the hormones insulin and glucagon into the bloodstream. These hormones help the body use the glucose it takes from food for energy. Normally, digestive enzymes do not become active until they reach the small intestine, where they begin...
Herbs have traditionally been used to assist a person to come back to a healthy state of well being. Individual herbs, specifically prescribed for a particular situation may assist the body to come back into balance, thereby allowing a healthy homeostasis to be reinstated as nature intended. The herbalist looks to the whole person, their values and attitudes as well as their circumstances and physical condition along with other aspects of their individuality. This is in marked contrast to the...
Glandular Fever is a stress and environment related illness. Herbs have traditionally been used to assist a person to come back to a healthy state of well being. Individual herbs, specifically prescribed for a particular situation may assist the body to come back into balance, thereby allowing a healthy homeostasis to be reinstated as nature intended. The herbalist looks to the whole person, their values and attitudes as well as their circumstances and physical condition along with o...
Herbs have traditionally been used to assist a person to come back to a healthy state of well being. Individual herbs, specifically prescribed for a particular situation may assist the body to come back into balance, thereby allowing a healthy homeostasis to be reinstated as nature intended. The herbalist looks to the whole person, their values and attitudes as well as their circumstances and physical condition along with other aspects of their individuality. This is in marked contrast to the...
Herbs have traditionally been used to assist a person to come back to a healthy state of well being. Individual herbs, specifically prescribed for a particular situation may assist the body to come back into balance, thereby allowing a healthy homeostasis to be reinstated as nature intended. The herbalist looks to the whole person, their values and attitudes as well as their circumstances and physical condition along with other aspects of their individuality. This is in marked contrast to the...
Cushings Syndrome is an over exposure to corticosteroids either by an over production on the part of the adrenal glands or when administered by a doctor. An abnormality of the pituitary gland can cause an over production of the hormone that triggers production of corticosteroids. The adrenal glands themselves may have developed a benign tumor (adenoma), this is relatively common ie half of all people over 70 years have them and it does cause the gland to excessively produce co...
Fats are a major source of fuel for the bodies metabolism. Two major fats in the body are cholesterol and triglycerides . Fats or lipids are essential for the cell membranes, myelin sheaths, hormone balance and bile. They attach themselves to proteins so they can travel through the blood stream. These lipoproteins make up three groups including :- very low density (VLDL), low density(LDL), and high density(HDL). Each one is required for various purposes and the body regulates levels...
Allergies involve the human triangle of emotions, circumstances and the physical body. Maybe there has been a significant emotional event in your life? From an holistic viewpoint an allergy is simply an oversensitivity to a situation or substances which causes ones immunity to react as if the situation or substance were a severe threat to ones health. The condition on one hand therefore could be due to ones own immunity being over reactive rather than to the substances or situations i...