Bircher muesli (countable and uncountable, plural Bircher mueslis) A breakfast dish originally consisting of rolled oats mixed with apples, nuts, lemon juice, cream and honey. Here is a different and highly satisfying version for a great start to the day! INGREDIENTS ⅓ cup old-fashioned oats 1 tablespoon raisins or dried berries ¼ tsp ground cinnamon […]

The end result of digestion is the stool, a change in digestive health/ function is often the cause for a change in stool health (frequency, texture, colour etc).  Any changes to the stools should be taken as a sign that the environment of the gut has shifted and it is also important to investigate gall […]

Apple Cider Vinegar is an old fashioned remedy used in cases of indigestion and acidity as it helps to alkalise the body and blood stream by ensuring adequate digestive processes and reducing the formation of acid due to maldigested foods. Apple cider vinegar is also something that has been used to support insulin production in […]

Atopic dermatitis (which is a form of excema) is generally a contact allergic reaction which irritates the skin and causes rashes, burning, inflammation, redness, slight elevated lesions and itching. The problem stays localised to the area where the allergen has touched and it is a delayed hypersensitivity reaction (the reaction to the allergen occurs 48-72 […]

Boils are pus-filled abscess’s that initially affect the Hair Folliclesof the epidermis of the skin. The infection then spreads to the skin’sdeeper layers. The pus in Boils consists of dead white blood cells anddetrimental bacteria (usually Staphylococcus aureus). DIET TIPS FOR BOILS Increase garlic in the diet and Sulfur containing foods in the diet Encourage […]

Traditional Chinese Medicine uses facial signs as a diagnostic tool. Dark circles under the eyes are said to relate to kidney deficiency and bowel congestion (especially if puffiness is also present). According to Western facial diagnosis it may be an indication of iron deficiency, wheat or gluten intolerance and adrenal fatigue (stress and nervousness). Many […]

WHAT IS AN ANAL FISSURE An anal fissure is a small tear in the lining of the anal canal, adults may develop anal fissures as a result of passing hard or large stools during bowel movements, bowel spasms, injury or trauma to the area, straining in constipation (haemorrhoids) or as a secondary complaint of digestive […]

Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners use tongue diagnosis to assess the patient in regards to digestive capabilities, Qi (energy), blood quality, nutrient assimilation and excretion. Tongue diagnosis is a tool used to assess a patients weaknesses and strengths. A practitioner will perform tongue diagnosis by looking at the color, shape and coating. A healthy tongue is […]

Probiotics come in the form of a food supplement or by consuming more fermented foods.  These help dramatically to benefit general health, digestive function and wellbeing by colonising the bowels with healthy bacteria. In Naturopathic terms the gut is defined as being the centre of the entire body.  If the digestive function is optimal then […]

Fructose Intolerance (also known as fructose malabsorption) is a condition resulting in the inability to digest fructose(fruit sugars). The indigested fructose passes through the intestines and begins to ferment (due to bacteria) in the bowel. The signs and symptoms of fructose intolerance closely resemble those of other digestive disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome, it […]