Allergies

These days there are more and more people being diagnosed with allergies. These allergic reactions may be to natural foodstuffs, artificial food additives, air pollutants, insect stings and many others. Some allergies are genetically determined while others may be acquired.

This section examines a number of common allergies, their causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

Cancer

Cancer is an insidious disease affecting far too many people in modern society. Cancer's incidence has increased dramatically over recent years despite vast amounts of research into causes and treatments. While traditional medicine - with its surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy - has had some successes, there are many alternative and complementary therapies which show great promise. Also by following certain natural diets, there is a much greater chancer of avoiding cancer in the first place.

Complementary Therapies

Modern medicine has made many advances over the years in surgical techniques and in the treatment of a number of complaints. Unfortunately much of traditional medicine is focused on controlling symptoms of diseases rather than eliminating the cause of the problem. This is particularly the case with many of the drugs churned out by the pharmaceutical industry. One has to wonder how keen the pharmaceutical companies are to cure conditions when they make so much money from repeat sales of drugs which control the symptoms.

Fortunately there are other alternatives - complementary therapies - which can be extremely effective in the right circumstances.

This section presents some of these complementary therapies and discusses the situations in which they present a viable alternative to traditional medicine.

Diseases

Disease is a state of dis-ease within the body. Something has gone wrong to disrupt  the natural balance within the body. The disease may be due to

Health Resources

These health resources provide useful additional information on a wide range of health and fitness matters.

Nutrition

Many common health problems can be prevented or managed by correct nutrition. A well balanced natural diet, in combination with a regular exercise program, will put you on the right track for a healthy life.

Skin Care

Obtain and maintain a beautiful, clear complexion free from pimples and acne. Top it off with a head of shiny, healthy hair.

Weight Loss

One of the factors most directly influencing your health is your weght. People who are overweight have a much higher incidence of diseases such as diabetes and heart complaints. They also have poor fitness and find it more difficult to partake in sports and other fun activities.

Fortunately, however, weight is - in most cases - something that is within your control.

By following a balanced diet combined with an appropriate exercise program, any person can successfully control their weight and over a period of time obtain their ideal weight.