Our immune systems are established when we are born. It consists of organs, proteins, cells and tissue whose sole purpose is to fight off invaders and support healthy function within the body. Recent studies have shown that the gut bacteria are responsible for...
This is one of the most common conditions affecting females and is characterised by the following features. Irregular or absent menses High levels of insulin Excess androgens which result in male-patterned hair growth and acne Multiple cysts on the ovaries Although it...
WHAT IS DIABETES? Diabetes Mellitus is a disease which occurs when the body cannot regulate blood glucose, also known as sugar, within the bloodstream. The hormone Insulin, produced in the pancreas, is responsible for regulating blood glucose. It does this by...
What is acne? Acne is the formation of comedomes (blackheads), pustules (white heads) nodules and/or cysts caused by the obstruction of the hair follicles and their accompanying sebaceous glands. What causes acne? The most common cause is puberty. Puberty causes...
Wake up, get dressed, (take the kids to school), work, home, cook, (do homework), eat, do work which was brought home, slump on the couch. The average routine of a working individual (parent). Our lives have become so fast-paced and hectic that even Grade 1’s don’t...
February is Healthy Lifestyle Awareness Month and we have compiled some tips to make 2018 your year! DRINK MORE WATER Water is the basis of our body, making up 60% of the human body. When we don’t drink enough water, our body cannot function at optimal levels and you...
