The Digestive is important because it is the Centre of Our Health! Many of us only pay attention to the digestive system when it gives us problems. Maybe after we have eaten a large meal and feel bloated? Or perhaps we pay attention to our digestive system only when we have had changes in bowel […]
The Butterfly-Shaped Gland The thyroid is an important gland that regulates many of the body’s functions. Located in the front part of the neck, the thyroid produces hormones necessary for metabolism. You can think of thyroid hormones as the drums in an orchestra or band; they set the rhythm and pace for most of our […]
ALLERGIES and GUT HEALTH Do you struggle with allergies when the beauty of Spring is in the air? If your eyes itch when you should be enjoying a sunny, spring day, strange though it may sound, it’s time to heal your gut… Let me explain… Allergies occur when your immune system overreacts to something that’s […]
If you live with an allergic condition such as food allergies, eczema, hay fever, or asthma,and would like a natural treatment, then this is something worth using. Our specially designed Allergy and Reactivity reduction program is professionally supported and incorporates carefully selected herbs and nutrients combined with tailored diet and lifestyle recommendations. This will help […]
Type 2 diabetes has become a worldwide health problem. It is said that 890,000 Australians and 270,000 New Zealanders. Besides this, there are thousands of people with undiagnosed diabetes. Previously, Type 2 diabetes was mainly seen in adults over 40 years of age, but, it is now more and more common in younger people. High Blood Sugar Levels […]
How to Get Your Gut Back on Track After Getting Sick on Holiday Coming back from a holiday with a sore gut as your souvenir is never fun. Infections that cause traveller’s diarrhoea can lead to chronic digestive issues if you don’t repair the damage done. Let me explain. Traveller’s diarrhoea is simply a […]
Ulcers (also known as peptic ulcers or gastric ulcers) are areas of damaged and inflamed tissue in the upper digestive tract that cause pain, indigestion, and discomfort. These lesions can occur in the tissue lining the stomach (gastric ulcer) or the first part of the small intestine that leads out of the stomach, called the duodenum (peptic ulcer). It was once […]
What is Leaky Gut Syndrome? To put it simply, Leaky Gut syndrome happens when large spaces (or holes) develop in the gut wall. This allows bacteria, toxins, and food particles to leak into the bloodstream from the gut… hence its name “Leaky Gut”. The definition of Leaky Gut Syndrome is an “increase in permeability of […]
Gut Bacteria and Weight Gain. We’ve all been there: We do what we can to lose weight but then sadly, don’t get the results we are after. It is now known that the bacteria in your gut can be making you fat. In other words, there could be a link between the bacteria in your […]
So Let’s look at Inflammatory health conditions. The simple cold, depression, and hayfever are all inflammatory health conditions However, there is something more unusual that connects the three. Surprisingly enough, All three are influenced by your gut microbiome, the microorganisms that call your digestive tract ‘home’. You may be wondering how these tiny gut inhabitants […]
