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If you've followed us for some time now, you'll know general good health begins with 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. Having the right kinds of bacteria (so-called "friendly bacteria"), in sufficient quantities, is essential for everything from healthy digestion and nutrient absorption, to immunity and defence against infections. What can disrupt gut flora? The delicate balance of healthy gut flora can be disrupted by a range of circumstances, including...

The Chinese have a saying that all illness begins in the stomach. An oversimplification for sure, but our 9-metre long digestive system is indisputably a critical component for overall health. It is responsible for taking in our food, breaking down our food and absorbing essential nutrients. A well functioning digestive system should also be expertly eliminating waste from our bodies. Indigestion, hernias, acid reflux, gas, bloating, stomach ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome and constipation are just some common examples of digestive disorders which indicate that one’s digestive system isn’t functioning well. Needless to say, a digestive system that cannot fulfil its...

Food additives In this modern age of processed foods and widespread use of artificial chemicals to enhance everything from taste and appearance to shelf life, do you really know what you are eating? A good example of "hidden" ingredients are food additives. Almost everyone has heard of them, but how many of us actually take the time to find out what they are, which ones commonly exist in our food and how they might affect our health? Over the years, there has been quite a bit of controversy about these chemicals - below are some of the "need to know"...