The Tale of Tibbles: An Androgynous Kitten

I'm quite certain there was a human trapped in this kitten's body, or maybe that's my own denial of how animals have souls like us. I met Tibbles one fine day in the courtyard of my old share house in Newtown. I had no idea who he belonged to but I loved the way he …

Naturopathic Treatment of Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: A [Fictitious] Case Report

INTRODUCTION Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (HT) is the most prevalent autoimmune thyroid disorder, characterised by lymphocytic infiltration and inflammation of the thyroid gland, often leading to gradual destruction and fibrosis of the thyroid parenchymal tissue, which may or may not present with goitre (Zaletel & Gaberšček 2011). This condition affects 0.1 to 5% of all adults in …

PMS and period pain, why you no like me? (to be continued)

Every time I get my period I feel like I'm being punished by my own body for something I didn't do. Menstruation is undeniably horrible, and if I was Prime Minister, I would completely ban it. Here are just some of the beautiful symptoms most women are lucky enough to experience during the post-ovulatory (luteal) phase …

Crazy cat lady conducts annual deworming…of herself

I have come to see them as just like us - just trying to get by in this crazy world. But still, my desire for clear skin outweighs this so they must go!