Checking out the Bristol Stool Chart gives us an indication of how our body is metabolising the foods that we eat. It is not a subject that all of us aspire to discuss, but the more that we learn about this vehicle that we have to live in as we journey through...
Gas, Wind & Bloating Articles
Do you get Gas , Wind and Bloat Symptoms
Foul BreathPain in the Stomach and ColonUndigested food in your stoolStomach hurts when pressedWind pressing upwardsCannot digest cakes , butter or bread Relief from belchingRelief from passing windFeeling of nauseaFeeling of fullness and discomfortDistension in a...
Conditions that cause Gas, Wind & Bload
What are the conditions that may lead you to have Gas, Wind and Bloat, which is so painful, and gives you, in most cases, a swollen stomach and a look that the men can be heavy beer drinkers and it can make the women appear as though they are pregnant. Constipation is...
Gas, Wind & Bloat
Bloating of the digestive area may come very quickly after a meal. It can become very painful, with sharp pains causing some patients to double over. There are many reasons why we have these symptoms. It can be a parasitic and worm infestation. Many...
Learning to Love Herbs
We can grow herbs so easily on balconies and in our gardens among our flowers. They offer so much goodness and flavour to our foods and are cheap enough to provide a sufficient level of health and wellness to even the poorest of families. Herbs serve a range of...
Parasites – Do You Harbour Unwanted Guests?
This subject is not pleasant, but not everybody realises how easy parasites are to acquire and how much damage they can do to our health. Parasites often invade without us knowing, growing and surviving within our bodies while producing various symptoms that can...
Gluten Sensitivity Symptoms and How to Manage Gluten Intolerance
Gluten Intolerance, especially Coeliac Disease, is a common health issue that can result in a variety of adverse symptoms if not managed accordingly. As it is a hereditary condition, as well as one that can be developed with age, it is important to be aware of its...
The Gall Bladder Meridian
The gall bladder, located under the liver, is a small organ that aids our digestion, releasing bile to the small intestine to help break down fats, oils and highly processed foods as needed. In Chinese medicine, specifically Zang-fu, the gall bladder is one of five...
Parasites
A parasite by definition is an organism, which to some degree, injures its host. Injury to the host may be brought about in a wide variety of ways. The most widespread type of injury is that brought about by interference with the vital processes of the host (you and...