Aging Gracefully
Now that all the baby boomers (including myself) are getting older, more research is appearing on how to counter the effects of aging. We all like to think that 60…
Bladder and Urinary Tract Problems
Problems in the bladder and urinary tract can range from incontinence and irritable bladder to infections, also called Cystitis. Incontinence means being unable to control the flow of urine whereas…
Hay Fever and Allergies
Did someone sneeze? There seems to be a lot of people sneezing, coughing and blowing their noses around me lately. Along with spring, autumn is a time of allergies, coughs…
Dealing With Pain
Pain and suffering is a part of the human condition and we cannot avoid it. We actually need pain to alert our bodies of danger or that something is wrong,…
Cardiovascular Disease and Heart Harmony
A 28-year study following patients with established cardiovascular disease (including advanced atherosclerosis, angina, myocardial infarction and coronary bypass) has confirmed that the Mediterranean Diet can help prevent premature death. Those…
A Happy and Healthy Heart
According to the HeartMath Institute (www.heartmath.org) the heart sends more messages to the brain than the brain sends to the heart! Research in the last 20 years shows that the…
Digestive Problems and Treatment of Parasites
Digestive problems would be one of the main ailments that naturopaths have to treat. Every man and his dog that comes to see us has some sort of digestive issue…
Nourishing your Brain
We would all like to feel a bit sharper, have a good memory, feel clear, happy and balanced. Brain fog on the other hand is very common with a lot…
Safe Sunscreen?
At Santos Organics, we only stock natural, mineral based sunscreens with UV reflective ingredients such as zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, providing strong sun protection without the use of harmful…
Inflammation and Autoimmune Disorders
It seems that autoimmune disorders are on the increase and more and more autoimmune diseases are being added to the list daily. What is causing this increase and what are…