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Learning how to sleep through the night begins after the first year of life. For some children, this may not occur and frequent waking or restless sleep results. Other children may find it hard to settle into sleep, or object to going to bed. Bed time can become a challenge as little ones become over tired and parents become frustrated.

Pain affecting any area of the body can be debilitating making it hard to perform normal daily activities. Curcumin, obtained from the Turmeric longa plant root, can be used as a possible adjunct to pharmaceutical medicines, or used alone in some inflammatory and painful conditions, such as osteoarthritis.

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is an inflammatory condition of the skin with genetic and environmental factors contributing to its etiology. Symptoms of intense irritation resulting in an uncontrollable urge to scratch causes abrasions which bleed and can lead to infection

A disease is an abnormal condition which has a negative effect on the structure or function of some or all parts the body. A disease is not immediately due to an external injury. Disease can present itself with - symptoms experienced by the sufferer, and signs of the presence of disease, as evidenced by a practitioner.

Iron is an important micro mineral needed for the transport of oxygen throughout the body. Although iron is available from the diet, for some people dietary supply is not attainable, iron absorption is restricted or iron needs/or iron loss may be greater than supply.

The skin is the largest organ of the body, the barrier between the internal and external environment, whose role is to protect the body from foreign, microbial invasion, regulate temperature and prevent water loss. The skin is also a visual representation of life experiences and health. Environmental and internal factors, and the natural progression of age, can have an effect on skin with the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, loss of elasticity and dry, dull and skin which is rough or coarse to the touch.

Lupus, also known as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting many systems of the body. It is a disorder where the immune system produces immune proteins (antibodies) that mistakenly target certain body tissue and organs causing inflammation and damage. Areas most affected include skin, joints, heart, lungs, kidneys, brain and the circulatory system.

Asthma, allergies, respiratory complaints and chronic fatigue are some health concerns which are associated with mould.

Nitric oxide is a molecule produced by virtually every type of cell in the body. It is responsible for many important body processes such as - blood pressure reduction, circulation of nutrients and oxygen and healthy reproduction. It is also associated with improved exercise performance in athletes.

Honey is a delicious, nutritious food to eat and some honey varieties, such as Manuka honey, offer many health benefits. Antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, enhanced wound healing and tissue regeneration capacity are some of its medicinal actions.