by Norelle | Jun 8, 2018 | Immunity
Natural ways to support mild to moderate fevers ** Caveat: This article discusses the management of uncomplicated, mild to moderate, self-limiting fever in otherwise healthy adults. Prolonged fevers and those associated with convulsions, rashes or neck pain...
by Norelle | Dec 7, 2017 | Fatigue, Immunity
A common nutrient deficiency Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency in the world. A 2010 study estimated that 1 in every 3 people (32.9%) have low iron1. Why iron is important Iron is an essential component of haemoglobin found in your...
by Norelle | Sep 15, 2017 | Immunity
What is sinusitis? Chronic sinusitis and allergic rhinitis affect a significant number of people. If you are one of the estimated 15% of individuals with this condition you’ll know all about the facial pain from swollen and blocked sinuses, breathing...
by Norelle | Sep 13, 2017 | Immunity
Dust mites and allergies One of the most common culprits of inhalant allergies is dust mites. These sightless, eight-legged arthropods are invisible to the naked eye, but they are common houseguests in temperate to subtropical climates. Although called dust...
by Norelle | May 22, 2017 | Hot Topics in Health, Immunity
To use an oft (over) quoted line from Game of Thrones – Winter is coming…. This means more time cooped up indoors and more sharing of germs. Of course, the best foundation for your immune system is a nutritious diet, regular exercise and plenty of sleep,...
by Norelle | Feb 27, 2017 | Health Conditions, Immunity
Are you too embarrassed to wear open toed shoes because your toenails look like they belong on a creature from Jurassic Park? The yellow-white discolouration, nail thickening and crumbling are characteristics of a fungal nail infection or onychomycosis....