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... Continue Reading →
Antioxidants vs Free Radicals
We all know that oxygen is essential for all life... But did you know that, as well as being an absolute necessity for our survival, its use in the body can also result in the production of certain unwanted by-products? They are known as oxidants. Some of these oxidants will act as free radicals. Free... Continue Reading →
Antibiotics vs Gut
Good health begins with balance in the body. Did you know that there are twenty times more bacteria than living cells inside our bodies? Having the right kinds of bacteria (often "friendly bacteria"), in appropriate quantities, is essential for virtually everything from healthy digestion and nutrient absorption, to immunity and defence against infections. It's no... Continue Reading →
Acai Berries – what puts the “super” in this superfood?
Acai (pronounced ah-sigh-ee) berries have become incredibly popular in the form of dietary supplements over the past few years, both in capsule and powder form. Why are they considered as Superfruits? This is in no small part due to the significant media attention they have received, since being more widely recognised in the Western world... Continue Reading →
Top Tips for Indigestion
We all have experienced indigestion at one time or another. Even if you are not prone to it on a regular basis, you may have noticed an uneasiness in your stomach after overindulging yourself on one occasion or another, like after family gathering, Christmas, Birthday parties and so on… There are many reasons for indigestion,... Continue Reading →