More reasons for taking nutritional supplements
Healthy young people normally make sufficient amounts of conditionally essential molecules in the body, although the levels are not always optimal. With inadequate levels of minerals or vitamins, key enzymes…
Read MoreComments: Answering the vitamin and nutritional supplement criticism
Another physician said “No case for vitamin supplementation in normal, healthy, non-pregnant or lactating adults who are receiving the recommended daily intake of nutrients.” Is this true? Let us have…
Read MoreMalnutrition and dental disease
Cavities and gum diseases are not often regarded as serious diseases, yet they are epidemic throughout our society, from the youngest of children to the oldest of senior citizens. Dental…
Read MoreImpressive health benefit of zucchini
Zucchini-or zucca in Italian, has a long history of more than 7000 years ago. From it’s origin in the northern parts of South America to Europe where their cultivation began, it is…
Read MoreWe need a compounding technician to join our friendly team!
We are looking for a compounding technician to join our existing friendly team in our state-of-the-art facility. Who we are looking for: Experience in compounding or laboratory work is…
Read MoreMany benefits of vagus nerve
The vagus nerve–cranial nerve which connects to many body systems–has a significant influence on systemic inflammation and overall physical as well as mental health. Relation of inflammatory and vagus…
Read MoreWhen gluten needs enzyme
Gluten-the main protein in grains such as wheat and barley-can sometimes be difficult to digest, given to the complex protein which the body can not break down. Gluten carries a…
Read MoreSugar in metabolic syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of disease risk factors which increase the risk of type II diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Metabolic syndrome is also known as insulin resistance syndrome. There…
Read MoreAgeing and iodine deficiency
The signs and symptoms of iodine deficiency are often overlooked, since many of them are very similar of what we call “ageing”. Ageing is a convenient theory to collect conditions…
Read MorePersonalised medicine: Compounding with Karl Landers
Original content sourced from fxmedicine.com.au The flexibility, technology and sophistication of modern-day compounding has come a long way from it’s humble origins. Compounding is now a specialised area of pharmacy…
Read MoreMiddle ear infection in infants and children
“Middle ear” refers to the medical terminology in which there are three parts: The external ear, the middle ear – a space bordered on the outer side by the tympanic…
Read MoreVitamin C and vitamin E in the Primer formulation
Vitamin C and E are potent antioxidants that work together to fight against the destructive effects of free radicals within the body. Free radicals are “unstable oxygen molecule outlaws” that…
Read MoreHyperkalemia in felines
Decreased urinary excretion of potassium is the most important cause of hyperkalemia in feline practice. It usually results from urethral obstruction, ruptured bladder, and anuric or oliguric renal failure.
Read MoreBrachycephalic airway syndrome in dogs
Brachycephalic syndrome is a medical term for a condition affecting dogs with a shortened skull which can lead to severe respiratory distress.
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