Chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS)

We are seeing a significant increase in the number of patients being treated for mould toxicity and Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS).

Leaky gut syndrome

A syndrome associated with abnormal intestinal permeability; is commonly referred to as Leaky Gut Syndrome. Leaky Gut Syndrome is a condition that is seen when the walls of the small…

Digestive enzymes

Enzymes are specialised protein molecules found in all living cells. They accelerate and regulate all biochemical reactions that occur in the human body. An enzyme itself does not change during…

Alzheimer’s disease (part 1/2)

Alzheimer’s Disease is the most common form of dementia and is characterised by memory loss, difficulties with language, and motor and sensory functions. This is the first of two articles…

Essentials minerals: Calcium & magnesium

Calcium and Magnesium are both classified as “essential minerals” which humans require for good health. Like all minerals, they cannot be made in our body and must therefore be plentiful in our…

Faecal retention and constipation

The GI Tract A normally functioning gastrointestinal (GI) tract is an often overlooked important part of good health. The GI tract is responsible for the digestion and absorption of nutrient…

Fructose malabsorption is a gastro-intestinal disorder, characterised by the inability to absorb fructose efficiently. This will usually induce bloating, cramps, osmotic diarrhoea along with other symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome and can be seen in about 50% of fructose malabsorbers.

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Functioning methylation cycle is crucial to good health

The majority of people take months, even years to properly understand how methylation works and why a functioning methylation cycle is crucial to good health.

Maintain adequate levels of vitamin K

It is important to maintain adequate levels of vitamin K. This fat soluble vitamin plays a vital role in many important metabolic pathways

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Magnesium sulphate (epsom salts)

This article discusses magnesium as magnesium sulphate, also known as Epsom Salts. Magnesium is involved in in more than 300 essential metabolic reactions.

What is biotin?

Biotin is a water soluble vitamin, generally classified as a B-complex vitamin and is required by all organisms. It is obtained from food however most foods are poor sources of biotin, so a low intake is common (exceptions are biotin-rich foods such as egg yolk, kidney, liver and some cheeses).

The gut immune connection

This article discusses the connection between our gut and the immune system, and the importance of maintaining a healthy gut for a strong immune system

Methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNPs)

The MTHFR enzyme enables the correct metabolism of folate (vitamin B9), it converts 5,10-methylene-tetrahydrofolate to 5-methyl-tetrahydrofoate (5-MTHF).

Resolution check up – Health & fitness

58% of Australians (an estimated 11 million people) broke their New Year’s resolution, some in as little as 3 months! Health & fitness was most popular.

Hypochlorhydria can be relieved with Papaya

Hypochlorhydria – A lack of adequate stomach acid

This week are going to discuss Hypochlorhydria – a condition where there is a lack of adequate stomach acid, i.e. hydrochloric acid (HCl) being secreted into the stomach.

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Liver and adrenal gland support

With the imminent arrival of the “silly season”, we felt it was appropriate to discuss those nutrients required for healthy liver and adrenal gland support. This will ensure that you all make it through this very busy and social time of year intact!

Learning to swallow tablets (or capsules)

Learning to swallow tablets and capsules can be challenging for children. Here are 10 practical tips for both children and adults that have problems swallowing their medicine.

Effective techniques for masking medicine

This article focuses on the many enquiries from customers asking for the best techniques for masking medicine flavours to be palatable for their children (and themselves).

Which probiotic should you choose?

It’s confusing to choose the right probiotic supplement. Here are guidelines to help you chose those suited for specific conditions or everyday maintenance.

Essential minerals (part 2)

As discussed, minerals are classified as either a macro or micro. This depends on the amount required by the body and is not an indication their importance. Macro-minerals are found in greater volumes within the body and micro-minerals are only needed in trace amounts. This post will focus on the micro minerals Zinc and Iron.