PPI Overprescription
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) are a class of medication used to treat stomach acid imbalance. Reducing stomach acid production, by blocking the enzyme responsible for acid secretion in the …
Gluten intolerance is on the rise
Gluten intolerance, often referred to as non-coeliac gluten sensitivity, has been on the rise in recent decades. Symptoms of gluten related inflammation can include digestive distress, bloating, fatigue, joint pain, …
What causes Irritable Bowel Syndrome and what natural remedies are helpful?
IBS is defined as ‘a very common syndrome of abdominal pain and disordered bowel habit for which there is no organic explanation’ – meaning there is no underlying unifying theory …
What is hyperthyroidism?
Hyperthyroidism is a condition where your thyroid becomes overactive. The thyroid is a gland in your neck, producing the hormone T4, and its primary role is the conversion of food …
What is hypothyroidism and how is it treated?
“There’s no way of preventing an underactive thyroid.” according to the NHS, and no way to treat it besides synthetic hormones to eliminate symptoms. (1) However, medical opinion on this subject …
What do you know about gluten?
What is gluten? Gluten is a group of plant proteins occurring in some grains which has no nutrient value for humans. It occurs naturally in wheat, rye and barley – and …
How much do you know about the Human Immune System?
Everyone knows – having learned or been reminded during the last year – that a strong immune system will minimise your chance of suffering from infectious diseases and chronic illnesses. …