Digestive bitters have a long history of traditional use, but how exactly do they work? Research explores how herbal bitters are able to stimulate our digestive secretions. Here are a number of theoretical models and the evidence behind them. However, bottom line is: Bitter herbs work. They help produce saliva which is the first biochemical … Read more
Article courtesy of Daniel Weber. Daniel comments: For many years Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) were claimed to be without side-effects, although many of us in the CAM profession found that unlikely. This latest study shows how right we were and how wrong the biomedical industry was. Hydrochloric acid is absolutely necessary for functioning digesting and … Read more
Digestive disorders are now considered rampant and new evidence is pointing to the rise in metabolic acidosis, the new ‘disease of civilisation’, as the cause. by Toni Crisp (Nut Med) B Arts (Journalism) Metabolic acidosis is a condition in which the body produces too much acid or when the kidneys cannot remove or neutralise acids in … Read more
Metabolic Acidosis: The Modern Scourge Escalating Digestive Disorders Metabolic acidosis is a condition in which the body produces too much acid or when the kidneys cannot remove or neutralise acids in the body. Scientists have found that low grade chronic metabolic acidosis is common but often goes undetected because it most often occurs despite normal … Read more
Food intolerance is a result of a reaction to a food, beverage, food additive or component found in food that produce symptoms in one or more of the body’s organs and systems, but is not a true allergy. Food intolerance can also be triggered by incomplete digestion of food which may result in poor assimilation … Read more
While the health benefits of maintaining an acid/alkaline balance in our diets has been an implored topic, sometimes the maintenance of this balance within our bodies remains unexplored. When a food is ingested, it is metabolized and broken down into molecules, but to keep things a little simpler, let’s say food is broken down into … Read more
“I went on line and researched my symptoms. I found this really good website which explained my disease and recommended all these great products. I got all that needed on line.” Does this sound familiar? Have you been tempted to self-diagnose yourself after reading information, whether it be on the internet, in a magazine or … Read more
Whether you experience reflux, nausea, heartburn or have been officially diagnosed with GORD – Gastro Oesophageal Reflux Disease – or are taking any ant-acid medication, this is a must read. Low stomach acid rather than too much is what causes heartburn. Lowering this essential acid even more can be dangerous and have long term affects … Read more
