Author Archives: Alessandria Armstrong

Causes  Some cases of depression seem to have a clear trigger which can be: social, such as trouble with an unkind partner or disobedient children; financial, perhaps due to debt or a lack of job security; spiritual, resulting from not getting answers to important life questions; drug-related, as a side-effect of recreational or prescription medication. […]

Causes  Dental work including x-rays, fillings, dentures, braces, implants and crowns introduce metals, chemicals and radiation into the body and if the body can’t detoxify at a great enough rate, this can lead to an overload of toxicity, contributing towards serious health problems. Metals in the mouth can cause an imbalance in pH; acidic conditions […]

Causes  Poor immune system is the most significant cause of all cases of cold and flu. This can be as a result of consuming a diet that contains too many animal-based foods and sugars and not enough vitamin D and iodine, resulting in imbalanced bowel flora. Stress can also deplete reserves of vitamin C, preventing […]

Causes  This condition is closely linked to the immune system. It has been blamed on various viruses such as Epstein-Barr Virus (EPV), Cytomegalovirus, Brucella and Human Herpes Virus 6. Wheat can be a significant contributor and poor diets high in sugar will cause insulin to peak and disrupt bowel flora. There may be a deficiency of […]

Causes  Chemotherapy uses various cytotoxic drugs to help reduce tumour size and destroy cancerous cells in the body. Unfortunately, this can create side-effects that are very unpleasant for the patient.    Symptoms  Side effects of chemotherapy can include difficulty sleeping, fatigue, nausea, stomach ache, muscular pain, headache, loss of fertility and damage to the peripheral nervous system. It can […]

Causes  Candida is a type of yeast that is usually kept under control and therefore doesn’t cause any problems in the body. However, certain factors can cause this fungus to multiply rapidly and produce toxins, attacking the immune system and damaging healthy cells in the body by depriving them of oxygen. The major cause of […]

Causes  Some types of cancer can be age-related or caused by environmental factors or parasites. Diet is a major factor, especially when a person eats many animal-based foods, processed foods and sugary foods, without enough antioxidants. Dairy introduces excess oestrogen into the body. When cells are not getting enough oxygen, sugar fermentation occurs, which candida […]

There are four primary types of burn, depending on the symptoms and which layers of skin are affected: 1st degree superficial epidermal burn; 2nd degree superficial dermal burn; 3rd degree deep dermal or partial thickness burn; 4th degree full thickness burn.   Causes  Superficial burns may have been sustained from scalding water or exposure to […]

Bone disorders can include osteomalacia, rickets and osteopenia (low bone mineral density), which can develop into osteoporosis (meaning porous bone).   Causes  For some people, ossification problems had occurred before they were even born, particularly if the mother was nutritionally deficient. Vitamin D deficiency and a poor diet, lacking in vegetables, are significant factors in […]

Behavioural Disorders can include Conduct Disorder (CD), Opposition Defiant Disorder (CDD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).   Causes  Statistics show that boys are more likely to develop a behavioural disorder than girls. Some people could be more likely to develop a disorder because of genetics or brain defects. Mental health problems, either of the […]