Blocked sinuses cause discomfort and pain for many on a daily basis and here I wish to discuss the method of oil pulling to relieve this discomfort. First thing in the morning, before food, swill and swish 1 tablespoon of cold pressed organic olive oil or coconut oil around the mouth and in between the…
It’s a relatively new concept that the gut is connected with depression. Most people don’t realise that what they think and what they feel has an effect on their gut and this is known as the ‘Gut Brain Connection’. Gut bacteria, also known as microbiota, weighs 1-2 kg and are thought to number 100 trillion.…
Many of us go through life slowly making ourselves sick. We are committing partial suicide because of the foods we eat and the way we choose to live. We are what we eat, absorb, digest and excrete. The following symptoms are an indication of internal auto-intoxification. Constipation / diarrhoea / frequent headaches / skin problems…
This vitamin is very much in the news at the moment and, it appears with good reason, as most of us living in the northern hemisphere are sadly lacking in the best source available, the sun! The optimum level varies as in the UK it’s considered normal if your level is 25mnol/L and above while…
There is a saying ‘we should drink our food and chew our liquid’. I know it doesn’t seem to make sense but the bottom line is that we should chew our food until it becomes a liquid so we end up drinking it. Chewing ensures that food is primed and ready for the stomach to…
Our grandparents, and all the generations before them, would have eaten seasonally. It wasn’t a choice, it was how it has always been, until the invention of the supermarket that is. Traditionally we would have swapped and traded foods and if there was a good harvest on one particular variety of food then it was…
Food transit time is the amount of time our food takes to digest from mouth to anus. Around 24 hours is ideal but in many cases it can longer or shorter. A few hours either side of the ideal 24 hours is acceptable but many of us have transit times of 50, 60 or even…
A couple of weeks ago I talked about constipation and why expert advice, rather than over-the-counter medications, was worth considering. This product, in my opinion, is worth a look at. A few years ago I came across a natural papaya concentrate called Caricol which is made from organic, GMO-free papaya grown in Sri Lanka. This…
This is one of the tools I use with every client to help me evaluate a person’s current overall health. Our stools tell us much about our inner health and we should be aware of any changes that occur. The chart was developed by Dr Ken Heaton at Bristol University and was first used in…
This is a common disorder that many of us have experienced at some time or another. It is often uncomfortable and can affect our daily quality of life. Constipation occurs when the transit time of our food is abnormally long. Transit time from mouth to anus should be around 24 hours and in many of…
Coffee Enemas are not new. They have been used daily all over the world at specialist cancer clinics and health spas for many years. They are well known for their cleansing properties and it is a process that is simple. In my opinion coffee enemas work better during colonic irrigation because we introduce the coffee…
If you have digestive issues then you will probably have considered most of the over-the-counter remedies and many of you will have visited the GP or even your consultant. You may be taking some kind of prescribed medication or supplement or trying to manage the symptoms through food choices. Gut conditions such as Irritable Bowel…
Many of us have tried to lose a few pounds and been to various weight loss groups and if they do not work long term we try to find alternatives. I have often read that colonic irrigation enables weight loss and yes to some degree that is true but not in the way many people…
Are you suffering from digestive symptoms? This may include constipation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), diarrhoea, acid reflux, haemorrhoids, bloating, excess gas or just general abdominal discomfort. You may have used laxatives, various over the counter medications, been to the GP or even altered your diet. None of us like
It seems there is an emerging thought regarding not only what we eat but how our food is prepared. Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) contain inflammatory compounds and oxidants which seem to play a role in cardiovascular disease. AGEs occur during normal metabolism but unfortunately our modern day way to cooking food such as frying,…
The Chinese believe that the kidneys are vitality important for good health. If we lose kidney energy then it cannot be replaced so pay extra attention to keeping this area warm! A Chinese Chi Kung master will always say one of the most important things to do every day, preferable on waking, is the kidney…
This is done prior to bathing or showering and is an excellent way to stimulate the lymphatic system enabling toxins and waste to be expelled easier. You will require a natural bristled brush and they often come with a long detachable handle and can be bought at a good chemist or on line. Technique –…
Here’s a list of vegetables that are considered to be the dirtiest and the cleanest depending upon the amount of pesticides and chemicals used.
I’m now on day 11 of my 14 day cleanse and feeling lighter in step and feeling cleaner inside and out! Since my last post i’ve done 3 days of liquid only, days 7-9. On these days you can either juice, have smoothies, liquidise soups or just take the Nutriclear powder alone mixed with water/juice/coconut…
For more information about this diagnosis and the symptoms then please go to http://www.coeliac.org.uk/