Tag: Constipation

  • Hemorrhoids

    These occur when there is increased pressure on the veins of the anus and rectum causing them to swell similar to what happens with varicose veins on the legs. It happens more often when a person is straining to pass stool, during pregnancy and childbirth, or it may be genetic. Internal hemorrhoids develop inside the…

  • Bad Breath

    This can be as a result of ingesting certain foods that release sulphur compound into the mouth and bloodstream, but it can often be a problem insufficient oral hygiene in which bacteria feed on the remaining food particles after a meal and the sulphur odour is given off as a digestive by-product. This is remedied…

  • Back Pain

    This occurs due to strained muscles in the back and could come about due to stress or bad posture. For some it is just a matter of age, as statistics show that adults over forty have some disc degeneration which reduces shock absorption, create muscular imbalance and poor flexibility, misalignment of the spine, ligament and…

  • Constipation

    Constipation is a gastrointestinal disorder characterised by slow and/or irregular contractions of the large intestines so that the waste is not able to move through the tract and be expelled as it should, one to three times per day; the result of a high fat/low fibre and fluid diet. We can compare this to what…

  • Milk and Nipples

      Namaste It is said to be a blessed thing to give. As Therapists we live this. We give of our energy and skills and feel blessed by the positive feedback we receive. And while this direct form of giving is good, it is said that the highest form of giving is the type where…