Posts Tagged ‘Digestion’
Dietary Role of Beans
Just what is the place of beans and legumes in the dietary programs we recommend? It’s an interesting question, and one that we get asked quite regularly, particularly when developing diet plans and protocols for vegetarians or vegans. There’s no denying that beans and legumes have a rich culinary history. Nearly every culture has a…
Read MoreIt’s Christmas Time and That Means Reflux
It’s Christmas time and we all know what that means don’t we! Christmas presents, parties, the food….. the reflux…. It’s not surprising that around Christmas and New Years, the number of people that come to our clinic with digestive issues and reflux goes through the roof. The only other time of year this happens is…
Read MoreHave You Fed Your Bacteria Today?
We often talk about how important the correct balance of intestinal flora is for overall health, but have you ever thought about how to care for these organisms? Just like a pet, the good bacteria in your intestinal tract need to be looked after and fed regularly. Taking a probiotic will help you to re-colonise…
Read MoreBalancing the Bacteria – Some easy hints
Our gastrointestinal tract (otherwise known as the bowel, colon or gut) is the longest chain of connected organs in the body. Collectively it can measure up to 8 or 9m long and contains more than six main organs with a number of accessory organs. The gastrointestinal tract serves an important role in the body, namely…
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