If you are suffering from chronic pain, you are not alone. In fact, 1 in 5 Australians suffers from chronic pain in their lifetime. Pain is a personal experience can…
WHAT IS PROSTATE CANCER? Prostate cancer occurs when abnormal cells develop in the prostate. These abnormal cells can continue to multiply in an uncontrolled way and sometimes spread outside the…
Definition Constipation is a condition which involves difficulty in passing stools or the infrequent passage of hard, dry stools. Description Proper elimination is important as the bowel is a source…
Definition Infective Conjunctivitis is a common eye infection. Description Conjunctivitis refers to an inflammation (swelling and redness) of the conjunctiva, the clear membrane that covers the white part of the…
Definition Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a fat soluble compound produced by the human body and consumed in the diet. It is necessary for the basic functioning of cells. , Description…
Definition Cholesterol is a lipid (fatty substance) made mostly by the liver from the fatty foods we eat. Description A certain amount of Cholesterol is vital for many of the…
Definition Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints, surrounding tendons, ligaments and cartilage. It can affect virtually every joint of the body from the feet, to the knees, back, shoulders,…
Definition Insomnia is a term that describes a disturbance of the normal sleep pattern. Description Each person needs a different amount of sleep to function well during the day. The…
Definition Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic (long-term) digestive disorder causing abdominal pain, diarrhoea and constipation. Description Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common ‘functional’ digestive disorder. A functional…