The bladder is responsible for many functions in the body, and nothing is more uncomfortable than a bladder or urinary tract irritation! While some people have a very healthy bladder, others are plagued by bladder problems from time to time – especially in the case of women. When the bladder and urinary tract become irritated, [...]
Intestinal parasites are a fact of life, and our bodies are host to a number of parasites and other organisms. This is quite normal. Given a healthy gut, immune system and access to a health-supporting lifestyle, the human body is designed to keep these parasites in check and ensure that they do not reach proportions [...]
Are you tired of waisting time and money on ineffective lice treatments? Does the thought of lice and nits make you feel all itchy? Recurring infestation with head lice is extremely common, particularly during the early school years. Lice can be extremely difficult to eradicate, and often one or two lice are missed during shampooing [...]
Supporting your child’s health and promoting wellness can be a full-time job for parents, and every day can bring a new challenge. Occasional infection in children is normal and is not necessarily a bad thing as it promotes the development of antibodies and helps to build up your child’s resistance. Maintaining a healthy immune system [...]
The ears are sensitive organs – ones which would be inconvenient to live without. The ears are in charge of collecting the sounds around us, processing them and sending sound signals to the brain for interpretation. Our ears also help us to keep our balance. The ear is made up of three distinct sections: the [...]
TinnaRex is a 100% safe and effective natural remedy for promoting ear and hearing health. It is formulated as an internal remedy to support all body systems involved in helping the ear to perform its tasks of clear hearing and balance. Containing herbal ingredients, TinnaRex supports health in the ear as well as the circulatory, [...]
The ear canal is an especially sensitive organ in young children and babies. During the first years of life, the ears are in charge of collecting the sounds around us, processing them, and sending sound signals to the brain for interpretation. Although we may be tempted to clean our children’s ears – the ‘gunk’ in [...]
The ears are sensitive organs – ones which would be inconvenient to live without. The ears are in charge of collecting the sounds around us, processing them, and sending sound signals to the brain for interpretation. Our ears also help us to keep our balance. The ear is made up of three distinct sections: the [...]
There are particular times throughout the year when falling victim to coughs, sniffles, sneezes, runny noses, fevers, chills, headaches and ‘stuffy’ heads is more likely. Similarly, people who travel on vacation or business may contract the flu virus when they least expect it. And because germs are able to mutate – it makes it hard [...]
There are particular times throughout the year when falling victim to coughs, sniffles, sneezes, running noses, fevers, chills, headaches and ‘stuffy’ heads is more likely. Similarly, people who travel on vacation or business may contract the flu virus when they least expect it. And because germs are able to mutate – it makes it hard [...]
Children’s immune systems are still developing and can be more vulnerable and delicate than that of an adult. Without realizing it, their growing bodies are constantly fighting an ongoing invisible battle against daily germs and foreign microbes that they come into contact with – at home, in the playground, and even as they sleep! The [...]
Children have problems, too! Many remedies for children contain additives, artificial colors and preservatives. Parents are understandably concerned, and may feel confused about what they can and can not give their children. As a psychologist and as a parent, I have seen the need for a safe, effective and healthy natural remedy specially formulated for [...]
A stye is a tender, painful red bump located at the base of an eyelash or under or inside the eyelid. A stye can occur when the oil glands of the eyelids become overly agitated, irritated or clogged. A stye may also arise from an infected hair follicle at the base of an eyelash. Shortly [...]
The sciatic nerve is the longest peripheral nerve in the body, and runs from the lower back through the pelvis and buttock area, right down to the back of the lower leg. It is an extension of the lower end of the spinal cord and is made up of the lumbar and sacral nerve roots [...]
Below the gum lies the root region of the tooth. Some teeth have only one root, whereas molars and premolars have 4 roots each. Inside the tooth, below the enamel, is a sensitive substance that has a structure like bone, called dentine. This substance is super sensitive as it connects the central nerve within the [...]
Today’s fast-paced world is a flurry of commotion – it’s no wonder we sometimes find ourselves frazzled and tense! When the muscles in the neck and head routinely tense up, it constricts the blood flow to the nervous system. Most of us have had the experience of climbing into a hot bath, and feeling the [...]
Each person has a different threshold for pain. In the brain, millions of neurotransmitters signal pain felt in muscles, tendons and ligaments of the body. Levels of certain chemicals regulate this pain highway in the brain, and certain nerve stimulators may become sensitive and heightened. This central sensitization can cause nerve stimulation to result in [...]
There is a lot that can be done to keep your eyes protected from dust and debris. Wear goggles during times when debris or chemicals could go flying (such as wood shop, metal shop, science lab, or art or mowing the lawn). Similarly, when playing racquetball, hockey, skiing, or other sports that could injure your [...]
Tears help bathe the eye, washing away everyday germs, dust, or other particles. These tears are manufactured above the outer corner of each eye in the lacrimal glands. When the eyes blink, hundreds of times per day, tiny amounts of tear fluid are excreted for protection. In this way, tears help to keep your eyes [...]
Even if you are not sick, traveling can often cause motion sickness, including nausea, vomiting, dizziness and queasiness, whether it be from sea sickness, car sickness, or air sickness. If you are traveling for a business trip or a vacation, being able to maintain digestive harmony and comfort while traveling can make your journeys pleasant [...]
