Vaginal prolapse means that the vagina is stretched so that either the front wall bulges or the back wall bulges when a woman strains down, for example in having a bowel movement. Aging may produce changes in women's pelvic structures, creating a variety of problems. Loss of tone in the muscular components of the pelvis and stretching of ligaments may sometimes lead to protrusion of pelvic structures through the vaginal opening. In vaginal prolapse, the supports of the uterus...
Interestingly this disease was never heard of before antibiotics. Candida albicans is part of our normal gut flora, however when it overpowers the others it is indicative that our lactobacillus friendly flora needs some support. This is a fungal infection of the mucus membranes caused by different strains of candida , especially Candida albicans. It can occur in the mouth or vagina even in people with a normal immune system . For those with a weakened immune system suc...
Many adult males begin to experience difficulty in passing urine from middle age onward. These difficulties include incomplete emptying, frequency of urges to urinate but not being able to pass much, or spraying urine as if it is coming out under pressure rather than a good strong stream. All these problems arise because the prostate gland which encircles the urethra (the tube from the bladder to the penis) has become engorged and is strangulating the tube. This is very much t...
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) also known as Salpingitis is an inflammation of the fallopian tubes which occurs mainly in sexually active women with bacteria entering via the vagina or bacteria from the use of Intra Uterine Devices (IUD's). PID can lead to peritonitis if not treated. The mixture I recommend includes Echinacea, Garlic, Horsetail, Parsley, Dandelion, Rosehips, Red Clover, Thuja, and Violet Leaves along with the Bach Flowers Wild Rose, Olive and Crab Apple. T...
Ovarian Cysts sound like some sort of illness or abnormal occurrence but in fact, every month a cyst forms on either the left or the right hand side ovary in a normally ovulating woman. This 'ovarian cyst' actually contains an immature egg, which matures inside the cyst and then, when it is ready for conception the egg triggers a release of hormone which ruptures the cyst, and the egg is then taken up into the fallopian tube on its way toward to Uterus for fertilisation. The o...
Ovarian cancer develops generally in women between the ages of 50 and 70 years. There are at least 10 different types of cancer that can effect the ovaries. These cancers can spread through the bloodstream or lymphatic system mainly to the liver and lungs. Unfortunately ovarian cancer can spread to a considerable size before it causes symptoms. Vague discomfort in the lower abdomen, enlarged ovaries, the accumulation of fluids are all possible early signs. Pain in the pelvis, anaemia and loss...
Ginger has a place in all types of nauseous responses and my Morning Sickness mix has this herb along with Chamomile, Liquorice, Sarsaparilla, Raspberry Leaf, Hypericum, Vervain, Fennel and St. Mary's Thistle all in concentrated liquid extract form. In addition, I include the following Bach Flower Remedies:- Olive, Gorse, Scleranthus, Oak and Agrimony. This simple to take mixture (just a few drops in water) will support the Liver and Pancreas where most nausea responses origina...
There are many natural alternatives to Hormone Replacement Therapy (H. R. T. ) and its attendant discomfort and dangers. My choice as a starting point contains the following herbs:- Vervain, Wild Yam, Euphorbia, Pulsatilla, Chaste Berry, Sarsaparilla, Liquorice and Blue Flag in a Bach Flower base of Cerato, Wild Oat and Scleranthus. I do however find a great variability in the mixtures which suit different individuals and offer this formulation as a good general purpose one. It should be...
Approximately 15% of couples attempting their first pregnancy meet with failure. After one year of trying medical authorities define these couples as infertile. In approximately 30% of these cases the cause is found to be in with the male and another 20% where it is a combination of both the male and female. Reproduction from the male point of view depends on: The well being of the testicles that produce the testosterone. The brain and the pituitary gland tha...
We tend to ignore our men who go through a change of life but maybe in a more physically subtle way than women. This does not mean that it is any easier for them. They must also take stock of and assess all aspects of life including the body, mind and spirit. The 'mid-life crisis', 'change of life', or 'male menopause' are all names for it, but what is it? It is easier to talk about a mid life crisis than male menopause , real or not many men still go through disturbing physic...
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