IMMUNE CELLS LINKED TO ECZEMA

The University of Sydney 23.4.13 University of Sydney researchers have discovered a new type of immune cell in skin that plays a role in fighting off parasitic invaders such as ticks, mites, and worms, and could be linked to eczema and allergic skin diseases. The findings have been published today in the journal Nature Immunology. […]

WHY DO WE ALL NEED PROBIOTICS?

Probiotics support a variety of health conditions and help maintain general wellness, which is why everyone can benefit from taking a probiotic every day. A Healthy Gut = A Healthy Body! The term probiotic is derived from the Latin and Greek language with the literal meaning “for life” – and when you look at their […]

MAY I BE FRANK

MAY I BE FRANK Recently I watched a DVD from the US called ‘May I Be Frank’ and personally, I thought it was one of the most B-grade, boring docos I have ever watched and wouldn’t recommend it to anyone but I would like to share something that was shown on there with you…. The story […]

KIDNEY DISEASE – THE SILENT KILLER

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increasing and is responsible for around 11.3% of all deaths in Australia as a result of kidney failure and end-stage renal disease. This serious and potentially fatal disease is affecting millions of Australians – most without them even realising it. There has been a 23% increase in deaths from kidney disease […]

Common Foods May Be Causing You Pain & Disease

I have seen a number of new cases lately of people with acute arthritic symptoms in their hands, knees, backs and other areas of their body. When I ask them if they have been eating more tomatoes, eggplants and/or capsicums, the answer is often “Yes”. This time of year these foods are in abundance in […]