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Sugar: pure, white and deadly

Sugar may satisfy your sweet tooth, but consuming too much of it comes at a cost to your health. Here are five things you may not know about sugar. Sugar … Sugar: pure, white and deadly

H. pylori – the silent (and sometimes deadly) bacteria inside us

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a spiral-shaped bacterium that lives in the stomach and has been infecting people for a long time, with some times deadly results. Find out what causes an … H. pylori – the silent (and sometimes deadly) bacteria inside us

Stomach Acid – why it’s so important to your health

Ever since I first went into clinical practice almost 29 years ago, I’ve been alarmed at the increasing number of people taking strong proton pump inhibitor drugs (PPIs) like omeprazole … Stomach Acid – why it’s so important to your health

2020 – A Year to Forget and Remember

As we approach the end of 2020, I can’t help thinking back to where we were this time last year. It was a very different world, for one thing.  Sad … 2020 – A Year to Forget and Remember

Understanding Leaky Gut Syndrome

Go back a few years and leaky gut syndrome had only been heard of by digestive health experts. Thankfully it is now becoming more widely known, but what is it? … Understanding Leaky Gut Syndrome

What you need to know about Candida

There are many kinds of fungus that live in the human body, normally without causing any issues, and often helping it to function. But, there are times when these fungi … What you need to know about Candida

Dealing with constipation in children

Constipation is an issue that many young children suffer from at some time or other, but when it is prolonged or reoccurs often it can become a big issue for … Dealing with constipation in children

Understanding Coeliac Disease – diet and lifestyle tips to take charge of your health

It seems strange, doesn’t it, that one of the most important substances in our diet – gluten – can actually make some of us quite ill?  After all, we’ve been … Understanding Coeliac Disease – diet and lifestyle tips to take charge of your health

All you need to know about histamine intolerance

What is histamine? Histamine is a chemical produced in cells throughout the body as part of the body’s inflammatory response to allergy, infection, or injury. In short, it sends red … All you need to know about histamine intolerance

Is an enema the same as a colonic?

Over the years, I’ve often been asked this question and the answer is no. An enema only empties the very lower part of the large bowel, the rectal area, and … Is an enema the same as a colonic?

Do we really need to be taking so many pills?

Are you worried about the sheer number of different medications so many people – particularly the older members of your family – are taking on a daily basis? There has … Do we really need to be taking so many pills?

Laxatives – how can they improve bowel function?

What is a laxative? The Oxford English Dictionary defines a laxative as “a medicine, food, or drink that makes someone empty their bowels easily”. Used to relieve constipation, a laxative is generally … Laxatives – how can they improve bowel function?