Author: Carolyn Coakley

Losec is the most prescribed proton pump inhibitor for adults and children alike. Proton-pump inhibitors are the single most costly medicine expense in New Zealand. It is prescribed for the treatment of reflux oesophagitis, duodenal ulcers, peptic ulcers, hiatus hernia,

With the government in New Zealand making moves on restricting access to cold and flu medications containing pseudoephedrine without a visit to the doctor, it may be time to reacquaint ourselves with what nature provides. The cost of visiting the

Iodine Deficiency in Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Breast Cancer and Thyroid Iodine deficiency is linked to hypo-thyroidism, breast cancer, fibrocystic breast disease, oestrogen excess, hypertension, miscarriage, low birth weight in babies, infertility, diabetes, gut and skin conditions and lowered immunity. Iodine

It is now well recognized that with the use of so much sunscreen our vitamin D levels are reduced.  This is of concern when vitamin D is such a necessity for optimal functioning of our immune systems.  Vitamin D is

It is now recognised that many human pathologic conditions are associated with increased oxidation, mainly as a consequence of oxygenated free radicals. Free radical oxidation is a result of an oxidant material interacting with a biological constituent, such as a

How familiar are the following signs and symptoms? Exhaustion or fatigue, depression, sensitive to cold or cold hands and feet, weight gain, muscle and joint pains, carpal tunnel, painful soles of the feet, swollen or puffy face, eyes, arms or

Nutrient deficiencies can be caused by such a multitude of reasons that it is easy to forget that drugs may in fact play a significant role. If you have had a patient who has a good diet and are compliant,