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An Australian survey showed that at least one in five men over the age of 40 years has difficulty obtaining or maintaining an erection. As men age, the likelihood of them having erectile problems increases—making it a very common problem. Erectile dysfunction is usually a sign of an underlying condition,...

Burning mouth syndrome is a medical condition which causes a burning sensation in the mouth. Often no obvious cause can be found, and the condition can either be ongoing or cyclic. The discomfort can be felt anywhere in the mouth such as the tongue, gums, roof of the mouth, lips...

Plastic is all around us. You can find it in your food and drink packaging, shoe soles and garden hoses, toys, household white goods, computers, piping, insulation, cars and more. Australia is a major consumer of plastics. One report estimates that in 2011 there was 2.188 million tonnes of plastic...

  Boswellia serrata is a tree that produces a medicinal resin, also known as frankincense. Boswellia resin is used extensively in traditional Ayurvedic medicine as a pain-killer. Western herbal medicine and research has begun investigating this natural analgesic anti-inflammatory herb for its potential as an alternative to prescription pain-killers.  ...

Carnitine is an amino acid that is found in nearly all cells of the body and is involved in cellular energy production, function and integrity. It transports long-chain fatty acids into the mitochondria of cells, so they can be oxidised to produce energy. Also considered an antioxidant compound, carnitine transports...

If your child is refusing certain foods, you are not alone! Picking eating is a relatively common problem during childhood ranging from 8% to 50% of children. If your child is a fussy eater they may only eat a limited amount of food (particularly vegetables), be unwilling to try new...

Periorbital dark circles, also known as dark circles, infraorbital venous stasis or periorbital hyperpigmentation are dark blemishes under and around the eyes.  There are a number of factors that contribute to causing the formation of dark circles underneath the eyes. The area around the eyes is covered by thin and...

Metabolic syndrome is a group of conditions that increase your risk of developing heart disease, diabetes and stroke. Having high fats in the blood, high blood pressure, insulin resistance and being overweight are the main components involved in metabolic syndrome or syndrome X. A staggering amount of Australian’s (more than...

  SAMe, pronounced “sammy” or “sam ee”, is short for S-adenosyl-L-methionine, a molecule that is essential for the function of virtually every cell in the body. Often referred to as the “universal methyl donor”, SAMe provides methyl groups for over 100 different enzymatic reactions and essential processes such as DNA...

Have you ever heard of the phrase “move it or lose it”? Well this applies to our muscles—if you are physically inactive then your muscle mass can start to drop and lead to accelerated ageing. One of the most effective ways to maintain or increase muscle mass is by doing...