Acne Vulgaris Treatments

Acne (Acne Vulgaris) is a common skin disease predominantly found on the face, upper back, and chest.Up to 90% of teenagers will experience acne at some stage and although the condition tends to subside, on average it continues to persist for 8-10 years.Acne can be defined as being inflammatory or…

Worried about hair Loss in Men and Women?

Hair Loss in Men and WomenHair Loss (Alopecia) can affect men and women. It can affect just your scalp or your entire body, and it can be temporary or permanent. It can be the result of heredity, hormonal changes, medical conditions or a normal part of aging. Anyone can lose…

Want to know more about Thrush?

Thrush is a fungal infection caused by a yeast known as Candida AlbicansIt can affect the mouth, the vagina, the penis and even the entire gastrointestinal tract. Candida Albicans lives normally on all of us and is usually kept under control by other bacteria and by the body's immune defences. Occasionally…

Joint Pain

Joint Pain, inflammation, stiffness and reduced flexibility affect a large percentage of the general population. It is more prevalent as we get older, but it is not an inevitable side effect of aging. Joint Pain is often termed arthritisThere are two types of ArthritisOsteoarthritisRheumatoid ArthritisOsteoarthritis (OA) is thought to be…

Aging Eyes and Macular Degeneration

Our Vision is one of the greatest miracles of the body and arguably the most relied upon special sense.  The structure and function of the eye can be compared to a camera.  Light is focused onto the retina, in the back of the eye, just as it’s focused onto the…

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

IBS is a gastrointestinal disorder that affects the small and large intestines. With IBS, your gut becomes more sensitive, and the muscular contractions of your intestines don't work the way they should.IBS is referred to as a functional disorder, which means that there is nothing wrong with the actual structure…

Vitamin D and its health benefits

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for health and the prevention of disease. It functions to maintain normal blood levels of calcium and phosphorus. It enhances the absorption of calcium, thus helping to build and maintain strong bones.  Without adequate vitamin D, bones can become thin, brittle,…

Signs of iron deficiency

Iron Deficiency Anaemia is a condition caused by a lack of iron. Iron deficiency is often caused by factors such as blood loss or pregnancy. Scientists believe that iron deficiency could be to blame for women’s mood swings during their time of the month, rather than their hormones as is…

Tipe for boosting your immunity through sound sleep

Have you spent a lot of nights tossing and turning lately? Understandable, given all that’s going on.Unfortunately, restless nights can lead to more than just daytime fatigue. Studies have shown that not getting all the sleep you need can not only increase your risk of developing viral infections but also…

Urban Veda and the Three Doshas