Archive for the ‘Digestion’ Category

Case Study: hayfever

Friday, August 1st, 2008

This month’s case study is 33 year old ‘Natasha’ who came to the Clinic with hayfever

 

It was that time of year again! I was beginning to sneeze and suffer with very itchy eyes. The hayfever season seems to come around quicker every year! I was fed up with taking anti-histamines because not only did they make my throat feel dry, they weren’t really having such a powerful effect as they had in previous years.

 

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Osteoporosis: Why good digestion matters

Sunday, June 1st, 2008

Osteoporosis is a decrease in the amount of bone density to the point where fractures easily occur. It is far more common in women than men, occurring in 1 in 2 postmenopausal women in the UK. Osteoporosis is responsible for around 200,000 fractures each year in the UK, and approximately 40 deaths per day. Osteoporosis is considered a ‘silent’ disease – one that is associated with few if any warning signs in the early stages. Therefore, by the time a bone fracture occurs, the disease is often quite advanced and the fracture is often the diagnosis.  Preventing osteoporosis is preferable to treating it. So, what can you do to prevent osteoporosis?

 

First of all you need to be aware of the factors that contribute to the development of osteoporosis. These include:

 

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Natural ways to treat menopause-related digestive upsets

Saturday, March 1st, 2008

 

Some women find that before and during the menopause they experience reoccurring digestive upsets, in particular constipation. Because oestrogen and progesterone affects the speed at which food moves through your intestines, constipation and or diarrhoea may be common menopause-related symptoms.

 

Eating while stressed, overeating, eating too fast, or eating too many ‘junk’ foods all contribute to unhealthy digestion. The most effective natural remedy for digestive problems is a healthy, fibre rich diet but the following may also help: