Much has already been mentioned with respect to the liver and its various functions. Here, concentration will be on the defensive function of the liver, hepatic malfunctions attributed to intestinal…

We are constantly exposed to toxic metals and the symptoms produced from long-term, slow accumulation of them in the body are many and varied.  Symptoms may not…

This organ is located between the greater curvature of the stomach and the duodenum. It is both an endocrine and exocrine gland. It is composed of granular-like…

A kidney stone is a hard mass developed from crystals that separate from the urine and build up on the inner surfaces of the kidney. Normally, urine…

There are three stages to swallowing: 1) the voluntary forcing of foodfrom the oral cavity into the pharynx; at this point swallowing becomes a reflex action; 2) the passing of…

The large intestine is the 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 1/2…

PCOS is a disorder of the endocrine system, a network of glands throughout the body that produce potent chemical messengers called hormones. These hormones control many aspects…

‘Leaky gut’ describes a gut which is inflamed and has got very porous (much more porous than it should be), and is letting large food proteins, bacteria,…

This albumin allow us to establish misbalance of albumin content (hypo- and hyperalbuminemia) at various pathologic conditions. Increase of albumin concentration can be noted in case of dehydration. Decrease of…

The liver is the largest organ in the body and is located directly below the diaphragm. It is a multilobular organ, but can be grossly divided into right and left regions. It has…

This enzyme allows us to establish extend of damage caused tissues of liver, heart and skeletal muscles. Increase of activity is observed at myocardial infarctions (rise of enzyme activity is…

Most people believe that gallstones can be found only in the gallbladder but this is not true.  Most gallstones are actually formed in the liver and only a few in…

Breakfast: wholemeal or rye toast, butter, fruit spread, natural yoghurt home made muesli with oats, nuts, seeds soaked overnight in water…

Breakfast: non-wheat/rye toast, non-dairy spread, fruit spread, soya yoghurt home made muesli with oats, nuts, seeds soaked overnight in water with…

Hypertension, otherwise known as 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…

The mouth is the first division of the alimentary tract whose major function is that of getting food into the system. Mechanical breakdown of non-liquid food by chewing (mastication) helps mix food…

Hypoglycaemia is low blood sugar.  Normally, the body maintains blood sugar levels within a narrow range through the work of several glands and their hormones.  When these finely balanced control…

According to its inventors, Oberon “allows diagnosing not only pronounced pathological processes, but also the earliest forms of the diseases or predisposition to them,” however it “does not belong to…

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…

Osteoporosis, which literally means ‘porous bone’ is a progressive reduction in normal bone mineral density, mass, and strength resulting in marked bone thinning and vulnerability to fracture.…

BITTERSWEET: Is this the beginning of the end for aspartame? Is the writing finally on the wall for aspartame, the artificial…

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

Eczema is a chronic allergic skin disorder that may begin between the age of one month and one year, often subsiding by the age of three, but flaring up…

Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a rheumatic disorder characterised by chronic achy muscular pain that has no obvious physical cause.  It most commonly affects the lower back, neck, shoulders, back of…

TYPE O CHARACTERISTICS: Meat-eater Hardy digestive tract Over-active…

WHOLEGRAINS: good source of fiber, protein, chromium, and B vitamins. Amaranth – a complete protein (it contains all essential amino acids) and is one…

TYPE A CHARACTERISTICS: The first vegetarian Reaps what he sows …

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

Glucose is an important energy source for the body and essential for the property functioning of the brain.  For this reason, it is always to be found in the blood.…

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 also…

Yeast is a fungus that’s cientifically called candida albicans, and cultivates in moist areas on the human body; thereby causing infections. Candida infections can be chronic for some individuals.…

The principle behind HEALTHY EATING is stressing the importance of eating foods as close to a natural state as possible.  Varying the diet…

The colon, or large intestine/bowel, is an important organ situated at the end of the digestive tract in the abdominal cavity. It is divided into several regions: the appendix…

HERBALISM – 5 STEPS TO MAKE LIFE BETTER WHY 5 STEPS? When individuals don’t have the energy to fully enjoy their lives, their…

What Causes Constipation? To understand constipation, it helps to know how the colon (large…

Crohn’s disease is an ongoing disorder that causes inflammation of the digestive tract, also referred to as the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Crohn’s disease can affect any area of the…

This serum allows us to judge about extent of damage of liver tissue (hepatitis). Rise of activity is noted at vira hepatitis (activity increases during latent period, maximum activity is…

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

Every cell in the human body needs carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, water, and minerals to perform the daily metabolic processes involved in maintaining a living system. Most of these substances…

Some of the symptoms experienced are painful periods, intercourse, urination and/or defecation; PMS; infertility; and alteration to cycles. Endometriosis is a condition that affects each sufferer differently. Whilst one has…