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…
If you have symptoms of any kind ask yourself ‘how do they impact on my life’. If they do impact more than you would wish then ask yourself ‘what can you do about it’? We put up with those niggling everyday symptoms until eventually they become more of an issue. Don’t just treat the symptoms…
This is just a little of what they do … • Assists with the breakdown of bacterial toxins • Encourages the balance of intestinal pH • Detoxifies environmental toxins i.e. heavy metals, pesticides and pollution • Helps us absorb minerals and promotes a healthy metabolism • Strengthens the immune system • Produces natural antibiotics to…
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…
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…
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…
A question that has been pondered by women for centuries no doubt! What is amazing to me is that a male is rarely found that doesn’t shut the door of the toilet and sit there for what seems like hours. Females generally take a few minutes, they are in then out, yet the males in…
A recent 18 month study was carried out in Italy to find the outcome on our health of eating gluten. This study involved 38 gluten related centres and there were thousands of people being studied. The results were published in July 2014 and this is some of what they found. 87% had bloating; 83% suffered…
Since 1990 in the UK there has been an increase in hospital admissions for food allergies by a whopping 500%. The UK has the highest incidence of asthma symptoms in the world and over the last three decades we have seen allergic rhinitis and eczema in children treble. Peanut allergies affect 1 in 70 children…
People are certainly changing and taking the initiative to find different ways to manage their health and their various symptoms. Many though still expect a quick fix and without too much effort on their part. Holistic health is about changing things slowly; making choices that last for ever; making choices that suit you and not…
It’s not always easy keeping on track health wise. I know what I need to do yet there’s always a temptation to go slightly off the path. Occasionally I like something sweet so having a healthy choice to hand in the pantry is always a must, dipping into my 18 year old son’s organic digestive…
Blood Tests are useful and can take the guess work out of many of our diseases and point us in the right direction with regard to healing ourselves. However they are a guide only as test results often do not reflect the symptoms that a person is experiencing and an example of this would be…
You may be familiar with Serotonin as it’s known as the ‘feel good factor’ chemical but it’s actually a neurotransmitter and many of us are not aware of how it effects the whole of our well being. Serotonin is made both in the brain and in the gut but only 5% is synthesized and stored…
For the last 50 years we have been encouraged to eat low fat foods because we were told they are good for us and that saturated fat is bad. On the contrary and for many years research has shown quite the opposite! The type of fat we eat makes an enormous difference to our…
Many of us keep our teeth in good condition because we’re vain. In reality though there is a significant link between our health and oral hygiene. Tiny particles of bacteria from poorly kept teeth and gums can find its way to any part the body and this can start a process of disease, which may…
• Fermented foods have been used for thousands of years by many different countries and cultures all over the world. A small amount of fermented food was traditionally taken with each meal to populate the gut with healthy flora, vital for our overall good health. • Our general health benefits when we are exposed to…
Many people all over the world suffer from gluten related issues. From the usual bloating, abdominal discomfort, constipation, diarrhoea to coeliac disease and auto-immune conditions. Gluten is found in wheat, barley and rye and historically it has been around 10,000 years. This is relatively new in our evolution and humans have not evolved to digest…
Most of us do not realise that the invention of the toilet was not a great thing for our body. In order to evacuate with ease we should be squatting. There is a muscle around the colon called the puborectalis and, in some of us, this muscle is a little too tight. When we squat…
We seem to require a science degree in order to interpret our food labels and my advice is if you cannot understand it, it’s not real food. Sugar and artificial sweeteners of course are no exception so for those wishing to eliminate these altogether then here is a list of the various names they are…
Castor Oil comes from the castor seed and originates from India and has been used for thousands of years for a wide variety of health conditions. The oil contains a high concentration of ricinoleic acid, which is thought to be the healing property. Castor Oil packs are used widely by holistic therapists and used topically…