An overgrowth of detrimental bacteria/ yeasts is called Candida albicans. It is a serious health condition as Candida can proliferate throughout your digestive system weakening your immunity, digestion, liver and bowel function and can lead to skin rashes. Candida (intestinal dysbiosis) is caused by an opportunistic microflora which over proliferates in the body when the […]
What is gastritis? Gastritis (inflammation of the mucosal lining of the stomach) is a digestive system ailment. It is characterised by pre-ulcerative inflammation of the lining of the stomach and atrophying (weakening) of the mucosal membranes. Gastritis is a condition which needs to be addressed as soon as possible to reduce any further complications to […]
WHY SHOULD WE ALKALISE? Eating a clean and fresh diet has an alkaline effect on the body. This means that your system will better able to reduce inflammation and therefore tissue and joint pain. A balanced pH creates healthy cells to effectively absorb the nutrients they require and eliminate waste products. Having a balanced pH […]
BITTER TASTE Bitterness is the most sensitive of the classes of taste, many people find bitter foods to be too sharp, unpleasant and disagreeable. Common bitter foods are coffee, Swedish bitters, citrus, lemon juice, bitter lettuces such as rocket, kale, raddichio, endive and chicory. Taste changes in the mouth may not be caused by a […]
The stomach is often referred to as the second brain due to the fact that it is the largest endocrine organ, the main storage site for serotonin (a brain modulating hormone) and has a very intricate nervous system. Technically however, it is actually the first brain and this connection goes back to beginning of life […]