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Leaky Gut Syndrome – The Culprit Behind Many Health Issues
Naturopathic Doctor, Clinical Herbalist, Iridologist, Author Leaky Gut Syndrome is one of the most under-recognized yet common gut issues I encounter in clinical practice. For years, the medical community dismissed this condition as a mere theory, but recent advancements in gut function testing...
Constipation: Causes and Natural Solutions
Constipation occurs when waste moves too slowly through the large bowel. While occasional constipation isn't unusual, when it becomes a regular issue, it can have serious health consequences. Ideally, bowel movements should occur every 12 to 14 hours, not just a few times a week. Chronic constipa...
Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals or EDC's
Some of the most dangerous toxins found in the world today are ‘endocrine disrupting chemicals’ or EDC’s. These toxins can mimic and fool our body’s hormones leading to a disruption in the body’s endocrine system. There are thought to be at least 800 of these chemicals with the most common being ...
When most of us hear the word anaemia, we think of iron deficiency. This is partly true as a common form of anaemia is known as iron deficiency anaemia, however anaemia means low oxygen levels in the blood due to either a low number of red blood cells (haemolytic anaemia) or low haemoglobin in ...
At different times in our lives, we may all be affected by sleeplessness. As a child, I can remember being excited by a special event like Christmas or a birthday and the excitement was so overwhelming I tossed and turned all night in anticipation. As I grew up, this occurred occasionally i...
In today's world it is not unusual to experience stressful periods with higher living expenses, a faster way of living, worldwide epidemics and so much more. Although we often think of a stressor as something that causes us to feel ‘stressed’ out, a stressor can be any disturbance that can place ...
We all love to shift a few extra kilos as it makes us feel stronger, healthier and not to forget how much better we feel in our clothes. The problem with most weight loss diets is that when you decide to have a burger or a sandwich, the fat often comes back with a vengeance. Many weight loss di...
The liver is a metabolic powerhouse, performing over 500 functions daily which helps the entire body stay in a balanced, energetic and healthy state. This amazing organ is the size of a football and is the second largest organ behind the skin. It holds almost 15% of the body’s blood supply and ...
We now have extensive scientific studies and evidence to prove that the body’s microbiome and its key micro-bacteria plays a huge role in not only regulating digestion but also in balancing emotions, boosting energy, supporting mineral absorption, encouraging excess estrogen clearance, hormonal ...
Wage war against Flu’s, Cold’s, Viruses & COVID this Winter The immune system is one of the most amazing systems in the human body. Its role is to wage war against harmful microbes, bacteria and viruses that cause disease. It is a complex army battalion composed of different soldiers, co...