Author Archives: Alessandria Armstrong

Causes  Fungal spores can be inhaled, ingested from contaminated foods or enter the body through damaged skin. Some infections are caused by types of fungi that are already naturally found in the human body but can overgrow in certain conditions. Fungal nail infections can be brought on by a lack of air and sunlight getting […]

Causes  Wrinkles naturally develop with age, due to the skin losing its elasticity, oils and subcutaneous fat. Sometimes skin-ageing can be an indication of an underlying health problem. Sun exposure is another major factor as UV light can break down dermal collagen and elastin. Smoking or being exposed to lots of pollution can speed up […]

Causes  Many eye-related problems seem to occur with old age, though other environmental factors also play a part. Weeping eyes occur when a person’s tear ducts become blocked or strained, this can lead to conjunctivitis if the irritation continues. Eye inflammation can be triggered by an allergy or a bacterial or viral infection. The nerves […]

Causes  Seizures and convulsions can be partly caused by toxicity from vaccinations, aspartame and gluten. There may be deficiencies in vitamin D3, vitamin E, magnesium or manganese due to a poor diet or side effects of medication. Stress, trauma and emotional problems can also be contributing factors. This condition is also more likely to occur […]

Causes  Many products that we come into contact with regularly may contain ingredients that could potentially be harmful and lead to serious health problems. Chemicals can enter the body through inhalation, ingestion or contact with the skin. They can also be transferred in utero. A lack of funding often prevents new products from being thoroughly […]

Causes  The strong desire to be thin and attractive, combined with societal pressure to look a certain way can lead to a person becoming anorexic. They may even believe that they are overweight, when this is clearly not the case. Other contributing factors for both anorexia and bulimia include imbalanced gut flora, allergies, hypoglycaemia and […]

Causes  Ear ache is generally caused by an ear infection. Inner ear infections (otitis media) can be caused by a virus, while outer ear infections (otitis externa) can be caused by irritation to the ear canal due to a skin condition or from something in the ear such as ear plugs or water. Tinnitus can […]

Causes  Many prescribed drugs only treat the symptoms of a condition while not addressing the underlying cause. As well as affecting the part of the body they are targeting, they impact the entire body and can cause side effects, which in some cases may be very serious or even life-threatening. The risk of this occurring […]

Causes  The primary culprit in all types of digestive disorders is poor diets containing too much gluten, processed foods and sugar and not enough fibrous foods. This can lead to an acidic environment that suppresses the immune system. Dehydration contributes and results from drinking too many caffeinated, carbonated and alcoholic drinks and not enough water. […]

There are two main types of diabetes:  Type 1 – Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM)  Type 2 – Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (NIDDM)   Some people also experience gestational diabetes, where higher levels of oestrogen and cortisol during pregnancy cause blood sugar level to be raised and therefore more insulin to be produced. It has […]