Headaches are one of the most common causes of bodily complaint in the general population. They can range from a mild annoyance to debilitating pain, affecting your productivity and quality of life. More than two thirds of ...
What is heartburn or acid reflux? Heartburn and acid reflux are those uncomfortable sensations you get when stomach acids move in the wrong direction, causing a burning feeling in your chest or throat. This is often ...
We’re always hearing so much about the detrimental effect that smoking has on fertility. It compromises the quality of both eggs and sperm, increases risk of miscarriage, and can also contribute to birth defects. Vaping, or...
Preventative healthcare is a concept that is not part of the modern Western idea of healthcare, it doesn’t emphasise the treatment of ailments but rather the active preservation of good health. Preventative healthcare...
What is hay fever? As we step into the season of spring, allergic rhinitis, normally known as hay fever becomes a common complaint that we see a lot in the clinic. It is not a life threatening illness but can be deb...
What does the recent deluge of rain mean for us, aside from undried laundry? What does it do to our body? You have probably noticed that you tend to feel more sluggish, moody and tired during wet weather? That is what we ca...
We’ve all experienced it before – we don’t feel well and go to our GP to get checked out. The GP decides to do some blood tests and then tells you “you are fine”, everything in the blood test...
It’s cold and flu season and just about everyone is getting their share of it. It is really important to fully recover in order to avoid having lingering and reoccurring symptoms all winter long. Here are some tips to get y...
It’s that time of the year again, happy for some, stressful for others. The lead up to Christmas and the New Year can trigger a lot of emotions in people and it can be a tough time to get through. Emotions like disappointme...
What is plantar fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is a type of heel pain that is caused by inflammation of the thick fascia tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes. It is a very common injury and we see it a lot in clinic...
