Hair Loss Loss of scalp hair which is termed Alopecia. At any one time, about 10 percent of the hair on your scalp is in a resting phase. After 2 to 3 months, the resting hair falls out and new hair starts to grow in its place. This growing phase lasts for 2 to 6 years. Each hair grows approximately 1 centimeter per month during this phase. About 90 percent of the hair on your scalp is growing at any one time.

It is normal to shed some hair each day as part of this cycle. However, some people may experience excessive (more than normal) hair loss. Hair loss of this type can affect men, women and children.

What causes excessive hair loss? A number of things can cause excessive hair loss. For example, about 3 or 4 months after an illness or a major surgery, you may suddenly lose a large amount of hair. This hair loss is related to the stress of the illness and is temporary.

Hormonal problems may cause hair loss. If your thyroid gland is overactive or underactive, your hair may fall out. This hair loss usually can be helped by treatment of the thyroid disease. Hair loss may occur if male or female hormones, known as androgens and estrogens, are out of balance. Correcting the hormone imbalance may stop your hair loss.

Many women notice hair loss about 3 months after they've had a baby. This loss is also related to hormones. During pregnancy, high levels of certain hormones cause the body to keep hair that would normally fall out. When the hormones return to pre-pregnancy levels, that hair falls out and the normal cycle of growth and loss starts again.

Some medicines can cause hair loss. This type of hair loss improves when you stop taking the medicine. Medicines that can cause hair loss include blood thinners (also called anticoagulants), medicines used for gout, medicines used in chemotherapy to treat cancer, vitamin A (if too much is taken), birth control pills and antidepressants.

Certain infections can cause hair loss. Fungal infections of the scalp can cause hair loss in children. The infection is easily treated with antifungal medicines.

Finally, hair loss may occur as part of an underlying disease, such as lupus or diabetes. Since hair loss may be an early sign of a disease, it is important to find the cause so that it can be treated.

Common Symptoms • Hair falls out in patches. Causes of Hair loss • Hereditary • Hormones • Aging Supplementation Herbs

• Horsetail contains silica which is necessary for hair growth and to make the hair shiny and strong.

• Pygeum extract & Saw Palmetto can assist in reducing hair loss especially in men. • Ginkgo Biloba aids circulation to the scalp. Vitamins & Minerals • Essential Fatty Acids improves the texture of the hair. It also lubricates the hair to

prevent it from being dry and brittle. • Vitamin B complex is necessary for hair growth • Vitamin C improves the circulation to the scalp, which promotes hair growth. • Vitamin E promotes the health and growth of the hair and also aids in circulation to

the scalp. • Biotin is excellent to promote hair growth. • Zinc is a hair growth stimulator as well as an immune builder. • MSM is excellent for hair growth and to make the hair stronger. Recommendations • When drying the hair, gently pat it dry. Hair is very fragile when wet. • Protect against prolonged exposure to sunlight as this can damage the hair. • Avoid unnatural chemicals on the hair as this can be a contributing factor in hair loss. • Massage your scalp daily as this helps to improve circulation to the scalp. Dietary Guidelines Eat • Fresh fruits and vegetables • Brewers yeast • Lentils • Oats • Soybeans • Sunflower and pumpkin seeds • Tofu Avoid • Raw eggs and products containing raw eggs.

Halitosis Halitosis is a termed used to describe bad breath. Causes of Halitosis • Poor dental hygiene (gum disease and tooth decay). • Infection of the respiratory tract • Incorrect diet • Constipation • Smoking • Diabetes • Indigestion • Liver/kidney problems • Post nasal drip • Sinusitis • Alcohol • Heavy metal build up • Many toxins in the gastrointestinal tract Supplementation Herbs • Alfalfa cleanses the blood, which can aid in reducing halitosis. • Parsley when chewed is excellent to combat bad breath.

• Fennel and cloves are helpful in reducing halitosis. • Psyllium Husk fiber helps to keep the colon clean and to remove toxins that could

lead to halitosis. Vitamins & Minerals • Vitamin C removes excess mucous and toxins that lead to halitosis. Excellent to heal

any mouth complaints. • Acidophilus replaces the “friendly” bacteria in the colon, keeping in clean and

healthy. • Zinc neutralises sulfur compounds which can also lead to halitosis, very effective as

an anti-bacterial agent. • Vitamin B complex aids in proper digestion. Recommendations • Brush your teeth and tongue regularly, especially after every meal. • Keep your toothbrush clean. • Floss your teeth regularly. • Replace your toothbrush monthly, especially after an infectious illness, this is to

prohibit bacterial buildup. Dietary guidelines • Your diet should consist of 50 percent raw vegetables and fruit. Foods to avoid • Spicy foods • Anchovies • Garlic • Onions • Salami • Blue cheese • Tuna • Beer • Coffee • Meat • Sweets, especially sticky sweets. • Whiskey and wine • Tobacco.

Heart attack Formation of a blood clot in the coronary artery which obstructs the flow of blood to the heart, leading to the death of a big amount of heart tissue. A heart attack occurs when the supply of blood and oxygen to an area of heart muscle is blocked, usually by a clot in a coronary artery. Often, this blockage leads to arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat or rhythm) that cause a severe decrease in the pumping function of the heart and may bring about sudden death. If the blockage is not treated within a few hours, the affected heart muscle will die and be replaced by scar tissue. A heart attack is a life-threatening event. Everyone should know the warning signs of a heart attack and how to get emergency help. Many people suffer permanent damage to their hearts or die because they do not get help immediately. Each year, more than a million persons in the U.S. have a heart attack and about half (515,000) of them die. About one-half of those who die do so within 1 hour of the start of symptoms and before reaching the hospital. Emergency personnel can often stop arrhythmias with emergency CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), defibrillation (electrical shock), and prompt advanced cardiac life support procedures. If care is sought soon enough, blood flow in the blocked artery can be restored in time to prevent permanent damage to the heart. Yet, most people do not seek medical care for 2 hours or more after symptoms begin. Many people wait 12 hours or longer. A heart attack is an emergency. Call 9-1-1 if you think you (or someone else) may be having a heart attack. Prompt treatment of a heart attack can help prevent or limit lasting damage to the heart and can prevent sudden death. Common Symptoms

• Severe pain in the chest that radiates down the left arm, neck, jaw or between the

shoulder blades. • Shortness of breath • Sweating • Nausea and vomiting. Causes of Heart attack • Atherosclerosis • Piece of tissue lodged in the artery which is termed an embolus • Blood clot in the artery which is termed a thrombus. • A weak spot in the blood vessel ruptures, an aneurysm. Supplementation Herbs • Hawthorn Berry and Butcher’s Broom help to increase the circulation to the heart, as

well as strengthening the heart tissue. • Cayenne strengthens the heart muscle, it may help to relieve chest pain. • Green tea is a brilliant antioxidant for the heart. • Turmeric is an anti-inflammatory and also helps to lower blood cholesterol levels. • Gotu Kola is great for angina sufferers. • Cats claw may help to prevent a heart attack. • Garlic reduces the risk of a heart attack. • Sage helps to prevent and treat heart attacks. Vitamins & Minerals • Alpha Lipoic Acid lowers bad cholesterol levels (LDL levels). • Co-Enzyme Q10 is excellent to oxygenate the heart muscle and may help to combat

a secondary heart attack. • SAMe lowers homocysteine levels. A high homocysteine level is a contributing factor

to heart attacks. • Vitamin E assists in improving circulation and also helps to thin the blood, which will

reduce blood clots. • Calcium and Magnesium are necessary to maintain proper heart rhythm and blood

pressure. • Essential Fatty Acids help to protect the heart muscle. • Vitamin C thins the blood, thereby prevents blood clots. Very powerful antioxidant. Dietary Guidelines Eat • Asparagus • Spinach

• Chickpeas • Beans • Brewers yeast • Red onions • Grains • Sesame seeds. Foods to avoid • Red meat • Salt • Sugar • White flour and white flour products • Fried foods • Coffee • Alcohol • Tobacco • Fizzy drinks such as colas. Hemophilia Blood clotting function impaired, blood clots extremely slowly.

Hemophilia (heem-a-FILL-ee-ah) is a rare inherited bleeding disorder. The blood does not clot normally. Persons with hemophilia

may bleed for a longer time following an injury or accident than others. They also may bleed internally, especially in the joints

(knees, ankles, and elbows).

Babies born with hemophilia are missing or have a low level of a protein needed for normal blood clotting or blood coagulation.

The protein is called a clotting factor.

About 18,000 persons in the U.S. have hemophilia. About 400 babies are born each year with the disorder. Hemophilia usually

occurs only in males (with very rare exceptions).

A person with hemophilia has a problem with certain proteins in the blood, called clotting factors, which help blood clot.

Hemophilia can be due to:

• A low level of one of the clotting factors

• A clotting factor that is completely missing.

When clotting factors are missing, or your body does not have enough of these factors, it can take a long time for your blood to

clot after an injury or accident.

What Is Clotting?

An injury (like a cut) to a blood vessel causes a complex chain of events that results in a blood clot. This is called the clotting

process (also called blood coagulation). Clotting is your body's reaction to bleeding to keep you from losing too much blood.

Losing too much blood can be life threatening and can damage your internal organs.

What Is a Clotting Factor?

Clotting factors are proteins in the blood that work with platelets--small blood cell fragments--to help the blood to clot. When blood

vessels are damaged, clotting factors help the platelets stick together to plug cuts and breaks at the site of the injury.

In people with hemophilia, blood does not clot as it should due to missing or low levels of one of these clotting factors. If blood

doesn't clot as quickly or as well as it should, then:

• Heavy blood loss can occur.

• Body organs and tissues can be injured.

• These conditions can result in permanent damage or death.

Sometimes people with hemophilia need infusions of clotting factor to stop bleeding.

Types of Hemophilia

There are two main types of hemophilia:

• Hemophilia A: Clotting factor 8 (VIII) is low or missing. About 9 out of 10 people with hemophilia have type A.

• Hemophilia B: Clotting factor 9 (IX) is low or missing.

Hemophilia also can be acquired when antibodies to these clotting factors form and block their function. Only inherited hemophilia

is discussed here.

Hemophilia can be:

• Mild

• Moderate

• Severe.

This is determined by the amount of clotting factor in the blood. Most people (about 7 out of 10) with hemophilia A have the severe

form. Normal persons have a factor 8 activity of 100 percent; persons with severe hemophilia A have less than 1 percent factor 8

activity.

Causes of Hemophilia • Inherited Supplementation Herbs • Alfalfa is excellent to use in hemophilia as it contains vitamin K which aids in blood

clotting. Vitamins & Minerals • Calcium and magnesium is excellent for blood clotting. • Vitamin B complex is helpful for blood formation and clotting. • Vitamin C is also brilliant for blood clotting. Recommendations • Wear a medic alert bracelet for easy identification. • Be on the look out for early warning signs of internal bleeding. • Avoid taking aspirin as this thins the blood, it is an anticoagulant. Dietary Guidelines Eat • Broccoli • Cauliflower • Egg yolks

• Liver • Spinach • Other green leafy vegetables High Cholesterol Elevated Low-density lipoproteins (LDL) in the blood contributes to plaque building up on the arteries and slows down blood flow. Causes of High Cholesterol • Diet high in saturated fats • Genetic predisposition Supplementation Herbs • Cayenne and Hawthorn berries are very helpful in bringing down a high cholesterol

level. • Avocado & Black Cohosh have been shown to reduce cholesterol. • Psyllium Husks have been shown to bring down cholesterol radically. • Garlic is excellent for high cholesterol levels. • Ginger and Ginseng are very helpful to reduce cholesterol levels. Vitamins & Minerals • Chromium picolinate lowers cholesterol and balances the LDL to HDL levels. • Co-Enzyme Q10 brilliant for oxygenation and circulation. • Lecithin has shown great results in lowering a high cholesterol level as it emulsifies

the fats. • Lipotropic Factors is a brilliant combination of vitamins that prevent the build up of

fats on the arteries. • Vitamin C brings down cholesterol. • Essential fatty acids are quite important as an anticoagulant and also reduces the

LDL levels. Recommendations

• Exercise regularly, great to keep the circulatory system healthy. • Avoid stressful and tense situations. Dietary Guidelines Eat • Apples • Bananas • Carrots • Cold water fish • Olive oil • High fiber foods Avoid • Alcohol • Coffee • Fast foods • Refined Carbohydrates • Tea • Tobacco • Sweets • Fizzy drinks (cola’s) • White bread.

Hyperthyroidism It occurs when the thyroid gland produces to much thyroid hormone, thereby making the metabolism of the body over active. The thyroid is a gland that controls key functions of your body. Disease of the thyroid gland can affect nearly every organ in your body and harm your health. Thyroid disease is eight times more likely to occur in women than in men. In some women it occurs during or after pregnancy. In most cases, treatment of thyroid disease is safe and simple. Common symptoms • Irritability • Intolerance to heat • Excessive perspiration • Insomnia and Fatigue • Increase frequency of bowel movements. • Decreased menstrual flow • General weakness • Hair loss • Weight loss • Rapid heart beat • Hand tremors • Protruding eyeballs Causes of Hyperthyroidism • Lumps or tumors on the thyroid gland • Abnormal immune response • Infection/inflammation on the thyroid gland • Certain prescription medication. Supplementation

Vitamins & Minerals • Vitamin B complex supplies nutrients for thyroid function. • Essential Fatty acids aid in correct glandular function. • Vitamin A and Magnesium may be helpful in hyperthyroidism. Dietary Guidelines Eat • Broccoli • Brussel sprouts • Cauliflower • Peaches • Pears • Soya beans • Spinach • Turnips Foods to avoid • Coffee • Tea • Tobacco • Fizzy drinks • Reduce the intake of dairy products.

Impotence Since an erection requires a precise sequence of events, ED can occur when any of the events is disrupted. The sequence includes nerve impulses in the brain, spinal column, and area around the penis, and response in muscles, fibrous tissues, veins, and arteries in and near the corpora cavernosa.

Damage to nerves, arteries, smooth muscles, and fibrous tissues, often as a result of disease, is the most common cause of ED. Diseases—such as diabetes, kidney disease, chronic alcoholism, multiple sclerosis, atherosclerosis, vascular disease, and neurologic disease—account for about 70 percent of ED cases. Between 35 and 50 percent of men with diabetes experience ED.

Also, surgery (especially radical prostate and bladder surgery for cancer) can injure nerves and arteries near the penis, causing ED. Injury to the penis, spinal cord, prostate, bladder, and pelvis can lead to ED by harming nerves, smooth muscles, arteries, and fibrous tissues of the corpora cavernosa.

In addition, many common medicines—blood pressure drugs, antihistamines, antidepressants, tranquilizers, appetite suppressants, and cimetidine (an ulcer drug)—can produce ED as a side effect.

Experts believe that psychological factors such as stress, anxiety, guilt, depression, low self-esteem, and fear of sexual failure cause 10 to 20 percent of ED cases. Men with a physical cause for ED frequently experience the same sort of psychological reactions (stress, anxiety, guilt, depression).

Other possible causes are smoking, which affects blood flow in veins and arteries, and hormonal abnormalities, such as not enough testosterone. Common Symptoms • Difficulty in achieving or maintaining an erection. Causes of Impotence • Certain prescription medications • Alcohol • Smoking • Sexually transmitted diseases • Diabetes • High blood Pressure Supplementation Herbs • Damiana is excellent for improving circulation to the genital area and it also has been

shown to increase desire. • Ginkgo Biloba increases blood circulation to the penis. • Sarsaparilla is excellent to treat impotence as it contains testosterone type of

substances. • Yohimbe herb is a vaso-dilator, thereby increasing blood flow to the penis, alleviating

impotence. (Do not use if suffering from high blood pressure). • Saw Palmetto may be helpful as it normalises prostate function. Vitamins & Minerals • Essential fatty acids help in the formation of sperms and seminal fluid in the prostate

gland. • Vitamin C helps to increase testosterone levels. • Vitamin E is helpful to increase circulation. • Zinc is essential for the function of the prostate gland, also helps to increase

testosterone levels. • L-Tyrosine helps to combat the stress associated with impotence. Dietary Guidelines

Your diet should consist of 50% raw vegetable and fruit. Eat • Pumpkin Seeds • Royal Jelly. Foods to avoid • Alcohol • Animal fats • Sugar • Fried or junk food • Tobacco Infertility

Infertility is a disease of the reproductive system that impairs one of the body's most basic functions: the conception of children. Conception is a complicated process that depends upon many factors: on the production of healthy sperm by the man and healthy eggs by the woman; unblocked fallopian tubes that allow the sperm to reach the egg; the sperm's ability to fertilize the egg when they meet; the ability of the fertilized egg (embryo) to become implanted in the woman's uterus; and sufficient embryo quality.

Finally, for the pregnancy to continue to full term, the embryo must be healthy and the woman's hormonal environment adequate for its development. When just one of these factors is impaired, infertility can result.

Causes of infertility • Endometriosis • Ovulatory failure • Blocked fallopian tube • Uterine fibroids No one can be blamed for infertility any more than anyone is to blame for diabetes or leukemia. In rough terms, about one-third of infertility cases can be attributed to male factors, and about one-third to factors that affect women. For the remaining one-third of infertile couples, infertility is caused by a combination of problems in both partners or, in about 20 percent of cases, is unexplained.

The most common male infertility factors include azoospermia (no sperm cells are produced) and oligospermia (few sperm cells are produced). Sometimes, sperm cells are malformed or they die before they can reach the egg. In rare cases, infertility in men is caused by a genetic disease such as cystic fibrosis or a chromosomal abnormality.

The most common female infertility factor is an ovulation disorder. Other causes of female infertility include blocked fallopian tubes, which can occur when a woman has had pelvic inflammatory disease or endometriosis (a sometimes painful condition causing adhesions and cysts). Congenital anomalies (birth defects) involving the structure of the uterus and uterine fibroids are associated with repeated miscarriages.

Supplementation Herbs • Damiana & Dong Quai are excellent in treating infertility in females. • Ginseng may be helpful in combating female infertility. • Wild Yam is brilliant for the treatment of infertility. Vitamins & Minerals • Essential fatty acids are essential for normal glandular function. • Zinc is essential for the maintenance of the reproductive organs. • Vitamin A is help to maintain reproductive gland function. Recommendations

• Avoid douching as this may reduce fertility. • Heavy metal poisoning can lead to decrease ovulation. Dietary Guidelines Eat a balanced diet. Eat • Pumpkin Seeds • Bee pollen • Royal Jelly. Foods to avoid • Alcohol • Fatty or fried foods • Sugar. Inflammation Inflammation is a reaction to injury or infection that may occur in the body. Common Symptoms • Affected tissues become swollen, red, hot and painful. Causes of inflammation • Excessive dry use • Infections • Injury • Trauma • Bacterial, fungal or viral infection Supplementation Herbs • Cats claw is excellent for reducing inflammation • Boswellia and Turmeric are excellent anti-inflammatories • Olive leaf extract assists in easing inflammation. • Aloe vera and Chamomile reduce inflammation in the body.

Vitamins & Minerals • Vitamin C helps to reduce inflammation, as well as promoting immune response. • Essential fatty Acids aid in reducing inflammation. • Zinc promotes healing of the tissues and can help to control inflammation. • Vitamin E has been shown to reduce inflammation and is a powerful antioxidant. Dietary Guidelines Your diet should consist of 75% raw vegetables and fruit. Eat • Spinach • Blue berries • Strawberries • Onions • Herring • Salmon • Mackerel • Sardines • Pineapple Foods to avoid • White flour products • Sugar • Fizzy drinks • Fast foods

Influenza Also known as the flu, a highly contagious viral infection of the respiratory system. Common Symptoms • Body aches • Cough • Fatigue • Headaches • Hot and cold sweats • Fever • Dry throat • Nausea and vomiting. • General weakness Cause of influenza • Viral infection Supplementation Herbs • Echinacea is excellent to combat influenza as it is a potent immune system builder &

modulator.

• Elder flower or Berry is excellent in treating influenza as it stops the replication of the virus, prohibiting it to spread any further.

• Cayenne prevents congestion and headaches. • Elecampane may relieve congestion of the bronchials. • Olive leaf extract is a potent immune builder and is very effective in treating

influenza. • Maitake/shiitake/reishi mushroom extract is a powerful immune builder and antiviral. • Garlic is useful to build the immune system as well as being a antiviral and

antibacterial. • Pau d’arco and Astragulus root are helpful to combat influenza. Vitamins & Minerals • Vitamin C builds the immune system by increasing white blood cells. • Zinc potent immune builder and in lozenge form helps to relieve sore throats

associated with influenza. • Colloidal Silver has been shown to be highly effective to build the immune system, as

well as combating viral infections. • L-Lysine is essential to protect against an outbreak of cold sores, which may be

present during influenza. Recommendations • Consume plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. • Get lots of rest and sleep. • Wash your hands regularly and dry them properly as this prevents the spread of the

virus. • Replace your toothbrush as toothbrushes house viruses and may prolong the

duration of the illness. Dietary Guidelines Eat • Consume soup (chicken or turkey) Foods to Avoid • Dairy products • Sugar • Mucous forming foods.

Jaundice Jaundice is not an illness, but a medical condition in which too much bilirubin – a compound produced by the breakdown of hemoglobin from red blood cells – is circulating in the blood. This excess of bilirubin causes the skin, eyes and the mucus membranes (inside of the mouth) to turn a yellowish color. This yellowish color is due to the bilirubin dissolving in the fat layer just below the skin.

Jaundice is common in newborn babies and will usually clear without treatment. However, for adults the symptoms of jaundice usually indicate damage to the liver. If the causes of the jaundice is not treated, it can lead to liver failure. Common Symptoms • Yellowing of the skin and whites of the eye. • Fatigue • Nausea and vomiting • Rashes on the skin.

• Yellow discoloring of the skin, whites of the eyes (sclera) and mucus membranes

• Dark urine

• Nausea

• Itching

• Light-colored stool (gray or yellow)

• Abdominal pain or swelling Causes of Jaundice • Liver disorders • Obstruction of bile flow to the liver • tumour • gallstone • inflammation • Possible parasitic infection (tape or hook worms)

Jaundice may be caused by a number of factors such as:

• An obstruction of the bile duct, often due to a tumor or gallstone

• Hepatitis

• Biliary stricture: a narrowing of the duct that transports bile from the liver to the small intestine

• Cirrhosis

• Pancreatic cancer

• Inadequate blood flow to the liver

• Congenital disorders involving bilirubin

• Malaria Supplementation Herbs • Milkthistle is excellent to support the liver as well as repair damaged tissues. • Burdock root, Dandelion and red Clover are useful to cleanse the blood. • Chamomile may help to relieve jaundice. • Oregano helps to relieve jaundice. Vitamins & Minerals • Vitamin C binds toxic substances and helps the body to excrete them. • Co-Enzyme Q10 removes toxins from the system and also helps to oxygenate body

tissues. • SAMe is helpful to rid the body of free radicals and may also relieve stress,

depression associated with the condition. • Acidophilus builds the immune system and protects the intestinal tract. • Colloidal silver is excellent to combat jaundice, a potent immune builder.

Dietary Guidelines Your diet should consist of 75% raw vegetables and fruits. Eat • Coriander • Turmeric • Cooked fish and meat. Foods to Avoid • Alcohol • Tobacco