Most people believe that gallstones can be found only in the gallbladder, but this is untrue. Besides, most gallstones form in the liver and gall bladder. It can be verified…

We want to report on the nutrition of COVID-19 patients and advise them to avoid some foods. A person who has had a viral infection may complain of weakness, malaise, and…

Some symptoms experienced are painful periods, intercourse, urination and defecation, PMS, infertility, and alteration to cycles. However, endometriosis is a condition that affects each sufferer differently. While one has pain…

Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is an endocrine disorder. A network of glands throughout the body produces potent chemical messengers called hormones. These hormones control many aspects of normal body…

Toxic metals affect us regularly. Besides, the symptoms of those substances’ long-term, slow accumulation vary. Also, symptoms may not appear until later in life.  Moreover, they affect many biochemical processes and…

In previous articles, we discussed the liver and its various functions. Here, we will focus on the liver’s defensive role and hepatic malfunctions attributed to intestinal toxaemia. We’ll also look…

Serum calcium allows for the evaluation of the disorder of calcium metabolism. Besides, an increase in concentration can establish malignant tumours—osteolysis results from the release of peptides with actions similar…

The small intestine is approximately twenty-three feet or seven meters in length. It begins at the pyloric valve of the stomach and ends at the ileocecal valve between the ileum and cecum.…

The stomach enlarges the alimentary tract located inferior to the diaphragm. It is a J-shaped organ, and we divide it into four regions: The cardia is the immediate region surrounding the…

Osteopathy is a holistic approach to treating a wide range of aches, pains and stiffness anywhere in the body. Osteopathy assesses the patient from a mechanical, functional, and postural standpoint. The…

This chronic condition is a combination of diarrhoea attacks and intermittent constipation. It can involve a disturbance of muscular movement in the large intestine. Medics consider the cause of irritable…

A kidney stone is a hard mass formed from crystals that separate from the urine and build upon the kidney’s inner surfaces. Naturally, urine contains chemicals that prevent crystals from…

The large intestine is part of the alimentary tract extending from the ileocecal valve to the anus. It is approximately five feet long and has an average diameter of 2…

‘Leaky gut’ describes an inflamed and porous gut (much more absorbent than it should be). It is letting abundant food proteins, bacteria, fungi, metals and toxic substances straight into our…

The liver is the largest organ in the body. It is multilobular, located directly below the diaphragm, and has several vital functions. Liver functions However, several of these functions merit mentioning. They are: Heparin…

Firstly, healthy meal suggestions for breakfast: wholemeal or rye toast, butter, fruit spread, natural yoghurt homemade muesli with oats, nuts, and seeds soaked overnight in water + yoghurt plain yoghurt with nuts as…

Firstly, breakfast meal suggestions: non-wheat/rye toast, non-dairy spread, fruit spread, soya yoghurt; homemade muesli with oats, nuts and seeds soaked overnight in water with non-citrus fruit juice; fresh fruit, soya-yoghurt with nuts as well…

The mouth is the alimentary tract’s first division, whose principal function is to get food into the system. Chewing (mastication) mechanically breaks down non-liquid food, helping mix food with saliva,…

According to its inventors, Oberon “allows diagnosing pronounced pathological processes. It also detects the earliest forms of the diseases or their predisposition”. However, it “does not belong to the class…

Osteoporosis, which means “porous bone,” is a progressive reduction in average bone mineral density, calcium mass, and strength, resulting in marked bone thinning and vulnerability to fracture. Although bone mass…

The pancreas is the organ between the greater curvature of the stomach and the duodenum. It is both an endocrine and exocrine gland. It consists of granular-like epithelial cells forming…

Pharynx and oesophagus – There are three stages to swallowing: The voluntary forcing of food from the oral cavity into the pharynx; at this point, swallowing becomes a reflex action; The passing of…

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, makes us more susceptible to coronary heart disease, strokes and kidney disease. People who are overweight and do not get much exercise are at a…

Hypoglycaemia is low blood sugar. Typically, the body maintains blood sugar levels within a narrow range through several glands and hormones. When something disrupts these finely balanced control mechanisms, hypoglycaemia…

Serum albumin allows us to establish a misbalance of albumin content (hypo- and hyperalbuminemia) under various pathologic conditions. Besides, this protein concentration can increase in the case of dehydration. Serum albumin…

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a general term for a group of chronic inflammatory disorders of the intestines characterised by recurrent inflammation in specific parts of the intestines. The primary…

Serum asparagine aminotransferase enzyme is suitable for determining the extent of damage caused by liver, heart, and skeletal muscle tissues. There is an increase in activity in myocardial infarction. Besides,…

Glucose is an important energy source for the body and is essential for the adequate functioning of the brain. For this reason, it is always well detectable in the blood.…

Yeast is a fungus scientifically known as Candida albicans. It grows in moist areas of the human body, such as the digestive system, and causes infections. Candida infections can be…

The colon, or large intestine/bowel, is a vital organ situated in the digestive tract in the abdominal cavity. It is considered a vestigial structure with a rich lymphatic supply. It…

Crohn’s disease is an ongoing disorder that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Crohn’s disease can affect any area of the GI tract, from the mouth to the anus,…

Diverticulitis is inflammation or infection of small pouches, called diverticula, which develop along the walls of your intestines. The pouches’ formation is a relatively benign condition known as diverticulitis. The…

Worried about the amount of fat you eat? Many people have become obsessed with the fat content of food; they are eating almost completely fat-free diets. But for good health,…

Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a rheumatic disorder characterised by chronic, achy muscles with no apparent physical cause. It most commonly affects the lower back, neck, shoulders, back of the head,…

WHOLEGRAINS: a good source of fibre, protein, chromium, and B vitamins. /Amaranth/ is a complete protein (it contains all essential amino acids) and is one of the highest vegetable sources of…

RED MEAT: High intake of beef, pork, and lamb is strongly associated with cancer, heart disease, and obesity due to their high saturated fat (inflammatory) and cholesterol content. However, the above…

Anatomy and physiology. Firstly, every cell in the human body needs carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, water, and minerals. They must perform the daily metabolic processes involved in maintaining a living system.…

Heavy metal removal using chlorella. Chlorella is a powerful detoxification aid for heavy metals and other pesticides. Numerous research projects in the U.S. and Europe indicate that chlorella can help…

BITTERSWEET: Is this the beginning of the end for aspartame? Is the writing finally on the wall for aspartame, the artificial sweetener in diet and sugar-free drinks and foods? There’s been a…

Guidelines. The principle behind healthy eating stresses the importance of eating foods as close to a natural state as possible. Varying the diet is also essential – variety offers a broader…

Eczema is a chronic allergic skin disorder that may begin between one month and one year. It often subsides by age three but flares up again at any age. Eczema…

TYPE 0 CHARACTERISTICS: Meat-eater Hardy digestive tract Over-active immune system Intolerant to dietary and environmental adaptations Responds best to stress with intense physical activity Requires an efficient metabolism to stay lean and energetic DIET OVERVIEW: Type 0s generally…

CHARACTERISTICS of Blood group diet A-type: The first vegetarian It reaps what it sows Sensitive digestive tract Tolerant immune system Adapts well to settled dietary and environmental conditions Responds best to stress with a calming action Requires…