Depression – Do You Understand It?
Depression - Do You Understand It? Depression has recently been quoted in the newspapers as “the most predicted common ailment of the 21st century”. Depression is still mostly misunderstood and [...]
Crohn’s Disease (CD)
Crohn's Disease (CD) Crohn's disease - or ileitis as it is sometimes called - is a chronic, relapsing inflammatory reaction that may affect the gastrointestinal tract from the esophagus to [...]
Constipation
Constipation Constipation is not only irregularity of bowel actions. It also has to do with the hardness of the stool (bowel motion) and not only how often a bowel action is [...]
Colds And Flu
Colds And Flu Colds and flu are the most common cause of illness in adults and children. Most colds are caused by a viral infection – there are more than 200 [...]
Cirrhosis Of The Liver
Cirrhosis Of The Liver Cirrhosis of the liver is the term used to describe liver disease where chronic inflammation of liver cells has caused an extensive and widespread build up [...]
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME). It primarily affects young adults and resembles a prolonged flu-like illness. By definition, the symptoms must be [...]
Cholesterol
Cholesterol Cholesterol is a fat like substance called a sterol. It is hard and waxy and melts at 149ºC (300ºF). Our body manufactures approximately one gram of cholesterol per day; [...]
Cervical Dysplasia
Cervical Dysplasia 'Cervical' refers to the cervix, which is the neck of the uterus that juts into the top of the vagina. 'Dysplasia' means that cells are growing in a [...]