Enzymes are clever little molecules of protein that are made from amino acid chains. They act as catalysts (or triggers) to bring about specific biochemical reactions in the body, which produces over 3,000 kinds. Every process in the body is driven by enzymes of one kind or another – whether acting alone, in combination or […]
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Travellers’ diarrhoea – are you fit for travel?
The last thing you feel like when on holiday or travelling abroad is having to worry about a bout of diarrhoea! Unfortunately, however, so-called “travellers’ diarrhoea” is quite common, particularly when in countries where food and water hygiene are less than ideal. This is because it can be caused by a wide range of organisms, […]
Why do I have constipation?
Almost everybody experiences constipation at some point in their lives – bowel movements that become less frequent and more difficult to pass. It is a very common disorder of the digestive tract which can affect anybody, but it is most common amongst women (particularly during pregnancy), the elderly and young children. Although common, it is […]
Colon cleansing
What does the colon do? In order to understand what the colon does, how it works and how its state can affect our health, it’s helpful first to learn a little about the greater digestive system of which it forms a part. The digestive system The digestive tract is made up of a group of […]
Yeast overgrowth – the basics
When people talk about yeast overgrowth in the body, they are referring to harmful yeast organisms. Candidiasis is by far the most common type of yeast infection, and there are more than 20 species of Candida, the most common being Candida albicans (a type of fungus). We all have small amounts of Candida growing in […]
Beat the bloat!
Most people, especially women, recognise that uncomfortable feeling when their stomach suddenly swells up like a balloon, often accompanied by stomach pain and flatulence. This may be triggered by, for example, eating the wrong kinds of food, stress or a number of other factors. Stomach bloating is actually a very common condition, which affects around […]
Bad breath and poor digestion
Everyone’s experienced bad breath at some point, particularly first thing in the morning. However, when it becomes a lingering problem, it can cause embarrassment and have a negative impact on a person’s quality of life. For instance, in terms of work interaction and socialising. Identifying the cause of bad breath is often the first step […]
Antibiotics and gut flora
Good health begins with balance in the body, particularly in the digestive system. Inside our bodies there are twenty times more bacteria than living cells, and maintaining the correct balance of beneficial bacteria versus harmful bacteria is a crucial part of supporting long-term health and vitality. Having the right kinds of bacteria (so-called “friendly bacteria”), […]