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 …
The link between gut health and skin health
The relationship between gut health and skin health, often referred to as the gut-skin axis, has recently gained attention. The gut microbiome, a community of trillions of microorganisms, plays an important …
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 does your gut have to do with your health?
We cannot alter the genes we are born with, but the way we choose to live our lives can make a much bigger difference to our health and wellbeing than …
How do mood and stress affect your physical health?
Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) is the study of the interaction between mental processes and the nervous and immune systems. Modern medicine’s interest in the relationship between psychiatric disorders and the immune function …
Key vitamins and minerals which strengthen the Human Immune System
Part 2 – Vitamin B12, Magnesium, Selenium and Zinc
Key vitamins and minerals which strengthen the Human Immune System
Part 1 – Vitamins C and D
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. …