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Digestive system and acne
The digestive system is instrumental to breaking down foods into amino acids, fatty acids, sugars and glycerine so it can be transported into the blood stream and will ultimately be utilized by the body to pe...read more
For festive indulgence without the guilt
Party Time At Christmas, grazing on party food is so easy and, well, you can always sort it out with your New Year resolutions... but the next morning you regret it as you feel bloated and sluggish. So what c...read more
Nutritional therapy can help you!!
Digestive problems Digestive problems not only cause discomfort and sometimes embarrassment. A good digestion is the very foundation of good health because although we may accept that "we are what we ea...read more
The importance of chewing well
We all know how to chew our food well and that this simple act helps digestion. The litre or more of saliva that our mouths produce every day also aids digestion. But chewing our food well and allowing it to ...read more
What ar the symptoms of GERD?
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) does not close properly and stomach contents leak back, or reflux, into the esophagus. The LES is a ring of muscle at...read more
What is food allergy?
Two different conditions Although most people describe any illness which they think maybe caused by food as a food allergy, they may only be partially correct.There are in fact two different conditions which...read more
What is the cause of irritable bowel syndrome?
The cause of IBS is not fully understood yet. Research has shown that the bowel in IBS sufferers is more sensitive than usual and this sensitivity sets off a reaction which causes the symptoms. Understanding ...read more
What treatment is available for irritable bowel syndrome?
Although the irritable bowel syndrome may produce troublesome symptoms, it does not lead to serious complications. It is important to know and understand this. An explanation of the disorder and how symptoms ...read more
