Your digestive system is of major importance to your general health and wellbeing. It is in your stomach and intestines that most of the work of turning your food into fuel and nourishment takes place. It is a very complicated process involving enzymes, acids, good bacteria and peptides and if they are not in balance … Read more
The hay fever season is on its way, infact for many people, the minute the sun came out, it started! The media are predicting that this year’s allergy season will be the worst ever! They said the same for last year! However for the sufferer it doesn’t really matter what they say because whatever it … Read more
‘All disease begins in the gut’, so says Hippocrates, and I for one, believe that he has a very good point! There is a huge amount of inflammation going on in our guts that can cause a plethora of different symptoms, some quite mild and inconvenient, but others quite dangerous and even life threatening. You … Read more
Tiredness appears to be a big problem these days. Everyone who comes to see me complains of tiredness but why is this? Do we not sleep enough, do we try and cram too much into our day, is it what we eat or don’t eat that makes the difference? Well, yes it is all that, … Read more
The Alternative Weight Loss Programme is not just a diet but a way of life, a change of lifestyle that requires effort and hardwork. Like some of the other weight loss programs, it is designed especially and uniquely for you not only to lose those extra kilos, but also to improve your metabolism and to … Read more
Are you suffering from headaches, nausea, belching, bloating, tiredness and muscle aches? Would it surprise you if I told you that it is probably caused by your gut? Your body needs to process the food you eat, strip it of its essential nutrients and eliminate the waste as soon as possible for you to feel … Read more
The summer is a great time to think about your eating habits. You can go for lovely green salads, raw green vegetables and the beautiful fruits such as the berries and currents that are around. In fact, that’s what this popular Naturopathic Clinic homepage encourages. If possible try to eat organic foods because it puts … Read more
So many people complain of joint pain and of course as physiotherapists we are treating joint and muscle problems all the time. However, have you ever thought what may be causing these problems? As physiotherapists we look at your posture, how you sit at your workstation, how you lifted that heavy object, your sport etc, … Read more
Our modern world is not good for our gut. You have heard the expression, ‘you are what you eat’, however more importantly ‘you are what you absorb’. The gut serves as your ‘first responder’ to the junk in your diets. Chemicals, drugs especially non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, and foreign, man-made creations can cause damage to the lining … Read more
The Wyndham Centre’s tips on Digestive Health Food Sensitivities Food sensitivities are common place these days, if I tested everyone on the street I would find them sensitive to something. However, if your immune system is up, you are feeling good, and life is wonderful, you are less likely to react to those sensitivities. Solution: … Read more