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(Candida) Yeast overgrowth – the basics 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…
Read MoreValentine’s Day that time of the year that has the potential to be the most romantic day of the year for love birds young and old! Time when couples look back on their relationships and discuss their love for the future. But, lurking behind the most common gifts given on Valentines is the potential to…
Read MoreHelp to prevent colds and flue About the immune system The immune system makes up the body’s primary defence against harmful pathogens, infectious bacteria and other ‘invaders’. Through a series of steps, together referred to as “the immune response”, this attacks the organisms and substances that infiltrate body systems and cause disease. The immune system…
Read MoreDigestive enzymes – the stuff of life… Enzymes are clever little molecules of protein that are made from amino acid chains that help with digestion. They act as catalysts (or triggers) to bring about specific biochemical reactions in the body, which produces over 3,000 kinds. Every process in the body is driven by enzymes of…
Read MoreAre you keeping your Allergies under control during the Christmas Holidays? The Devon Allergy Clinic has some helpful tips? Pass the tissues and antihistamine please it is the season for holiday allergies. Like unwanted gifts, sneezing and congestion arrive, making allergy sufferers miserable and whether its symptoms to food, pets, mould or house dust mites. Allergies…
Read MoreA person’s blood sugar level is basically the amount of glucose present in their blood at any given time. You might be wondering why anyone would need to know this? Well, keeping your blood sugar balanced is one of the most important factors in maintaining good health – in particular, even energy levels and a…
Read MoreWheat/Gluten intolerance or coeliac disease? Today we have to ask why are the “free from isles” in the supermarket their quickest and largest growth areas . These days, it is all too common to hear people saying that they are “intolerant”, “sensitive” or allergic to certain foods. At the top of the list are dairy,…
Read MoreContact Marlene to find out what is triggering your stomach bloating. Most people, especially women, recognise that uncomfortable feeling when their stomach suddenly swells up like a balloon, often accompanied by stomach pain and flatulence. This may be triggered by, for example, eating the wrong kinds of food, stress or a number of other factors.…
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Everyone’s experienced bad breath at some point, particularly first thing in the morning. However, when it becomes a lingering problem, it can cause embarrassment and have a negative impact on a person’s quality of life. For instance, in terms of work interaction and socialising. Identifying the cause of bad breath is often the first step…
Read MoreGood health begins with balance in the body, particularly in the digestive system. Inside our bodies there are twenty times more bacteria than living cells, and maintaining the correct balance of beneficial bacteria versus harmful bacteria is a crucial part of supporting long-term health and vitality. In fact we are one cell human ten cells…
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