Vitamin D

This vitamin has been brought to our attention over the last couple of years as most of us living in the northern hemisphere are sadly lacking in the best source available, the sun! Vitamin D is required by every system in the body and recent research has shown that extremely low levels are usually found…

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Adrenal Glands

These glands can be found just above the kidneys and they secrete the hormones cortisol and DHEA in response to the stresses and strains of everyday life whether it be physical, emotional or psychological. Cortisol however is the main one and it can be your friend but it can also be your enemy. Most of…

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The Art of Relaxation for Health

IBS, acid reflux, back pain and insomnia are some of the conditions that are known to be stress related and account for a large proportion of the GPs workload. A recent 8 week study in the USA followed 4,000 people while they learned the art of relaxation for 3 hours per week, with positive psychology…

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Saliva

We make around 2-3 pints a day and it holds a few surprises that many of us haven’t even thought about. Saliva is anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, it is a natural acid neutraliser so it protects the oesophagus and gastrointestinal tract and this precious liquid also contains a pain killer which is up to six…

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Gut Bacteria and the importance of Probiotics

Good gut bacteria adds strength to our immune system and produces natural antibiotics to prevent the growth of pathogens. They also encourage regular bowel movements, synthesise Vitamin B and Vitamin K, assist with the digestion of protein into amino acids, break down bacterial toxins, balance intestinal pH, detoxify environmental toxins (i.e. heavy metals, pesticides and…

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

In the UK we have 15 million people suffering the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. 50-60% of those visiting the GP with these symptoms are referred to a specialist and around 95% of these have negative results. This is a large burden on the NHS in terms of costs, but more importantly, many of us…

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Kale Chip Recipe

I often make these. They last a week in a glass jar, are great as a snack or for putting on top of salads and I have even tried adding them to warm soup but unfortunately they go soft. The younger the kale the better the taste but sometimes we just can’t be choosy so…

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Stomach pH

How often do you hear that someone is suffering from low stomach acid? Hardly ever I would guess. Yet most holistic practitioners would suggest that low stomach acid was far more common than high stomach acid. So why are so many people in the UK taking some form of antacids, whether over the counter or…

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Helicobacter Pylori (H. pylori or HP)

HP is a bacterial infection of the stomach lining that affects approximately 50% of the UK population. There are various degrees of infection and various strains and it will affect us all differently. Some will have digestive symptoms and abdominal discomfort while others will not even know they have it at all. We contract HP…

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Hiatus hernia

This is a very common condition and occurs when the upper part of the stomach protrudes upwards and into the oesophageal opening. General symptoms are acid reflux, heartburn, indigestion, general abdominal discomfort, food repeating itself, belching etc. Some control their symptoms by eliminating those foods that they know cause discomfort while others use medication. Those…

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Therasage Infra Red Sauna (FIR)

This piece of equipment is now popping up whenever you mention the words health, detox and cleansing. So, what’s the difference between this and an ordinary sauna? The traditional sauna will certainly encourage toxins to be released through heat and sweat but infra-red saunas do this with gusto and its rays are natural – they…

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Toxic Dentistry

If we wish to cleanse and detox our body properly, and give it the best possible opportunity to heal, then we should consider what the dentist has put into our mouth. Silver fillings contain 55% mercury and it is one of the most toxic chemicals on earth so why is it considered ok to be…

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The Salt Debate

For years I avoided salt because we have been told that it is bad for us but I didn’t think to find out why. In the UK ‘less salt or no salt’ has become common place on processed food packaging. In my opinion though our body needs salt to stay healthy, it is the second…

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