Colon cleansing
What does the colon do? In order to understand what the colon does, how it works and how its state can affect our health, it’s helpful first to learn a little about the greater digestive system of which it forms … Continued
Gluten intolerance or coeliac disease?
These days, it is all too common to hear people saying that they are “intolerant”, “sensitive” or allergic to certain foods. At the top of the list are dairy, lactose, wheat, yeast, sugar, additives and gluten, but there are many … Continued
Yeast overgrowth – the basics
When people talk about yeast overgrowth in the body, they are referring to harmful yeast organisms. Candidiasis is by far the most common type of yeast infection, and there are more than 20 species of Candida, the most common being … Continued
Blood sugar blues?
A persons blood sugar level is basically the amount of glucose present in their blood at any given time. You might be wondering why anyone would need to know this? Well, keeping your blood sugar balanced is one of the … Continued
Beat the bloat!
Most people, especially women, recognise that uncomfortable feeling when their stomach suddenly swells up like a balloon, often accompanied by stomach pain and flatulence. This may be triggered by, for example, eating the wrong kinds of food, stress or a … Continued
Beetroot – this superfood “beets” other veg hands down!
So you think you know beetroot – the humble root vegetable, so often found in pantries in its pickled form since World War II. But truly, it is so much more. In fact, it is a nutritional powerhouse now widely … Continued
Bad breath and poor digestion
Everyone’s experienced bad breath at some point, particularly first thing in the morning. However, when it becomes a lingering problem, it can cause embarrassment and have a negative impact on a person’s quality of life. For instance, in terms of … Continued
Antioxidants and Free Radicals
The air we breathe Everyone knows that oxygen is essential for all life – the body uses it as it breaks down food and creates energy for cells. But did you know that, as well as being an absolute necessity … Continued
Antibiotics and gut flora
Good health begins with balance in the body, particularly in the digestive system. Inside our bodies there are twenty times more bacteria than living cells, and maintaining the correct balance of beneficial bacteria versus harmful bacteria is a crucial part … Continued
What’s in my food?
In this modern age of processed foods and the widespread use of artificial chemicals to enhance everything from taste and appearance to shelf life, you can no longer take it for granted that you know what is in your food … Continued
