Some women experience a big deterioration in their wellbeing when they pass through menopause whilst other women seem to sail through it with calm waters. This is somewhat mysterious and [...]

Studying the intricate characteristics of the tongue is a practice originating in traditional Chinese medicine. It provides the practitioner with vital information about how well certain systems of the body [...]

I see quite a few middle aged people with high blood pressure (hypertension) and in a significant percentage of these people they do not get adequate control of their blood [...]

Gallbladder problems are incredibly common - 10 to 15% of Australians develop a gallbladder problem at some point in their life. Half a million Americans have their gallbladder surgically removed [...]

Many patients struggle with energy after losing their thyroid Thyroid hormones are essential in maintaining and regulating the body’s metabolism. After the thyroid gland is removed surgically or after it [...]

Don’t Let It Happen to You Acute Kidney injury kills more people than heart attacks according to a study published in PLoS Medicine 2014, online February This Australian study found [...]

Have a yearly check up with your own doctor to detect diseases in their early stages when they are curable. Nurture your immune system – it is your greatest health [...]

I sometimes recommend to my patients that they try eating Lamb’s fry for breakfast on the weekend. This can help women with iron deficiency and its resultant fatigue. Dr Ruth [...]

We are all aware these days that eating fish provides our body with omega 3 fats that promote a healthy brain and immune system. Indeed omega 3 fatty acids are [...]