by Sharon Erdrich | Jun 12, 2018 | General Health, Articles
by Kirsty Wills (BNatHerbMed) Colds, flu and upper respiratory tract infections are usually most prevalent from late autumn to early spring when winter immunity is low. Prevention is the best cure – so here’s a few tips to give your immune system a boost and...
by Sharon Erdrich | Dec 8, 2017 | General Health, Articles
What is the Gut-Brain Axis? Have you ever had a “gut feeling”, “butterflies in your stomach”, felt “sick to your stomach” or even a “gut-wrenching” experience? It may come as a surprise that your gastrointestinal tract is directly connected to...
by Siobhanne Thompson | May 16, 2017 | General Health, Articles, Health Conditions
Bacteria, biofilms, antibiotic resistance, and why some infections just keep coming back….. by Siobhanne Thompson, (BNHM) Biofilms are made by bacteria and occur almost as frequently as infections themselves. Biofilms form the plaque on your pearly whites, and...
by Sharon Erdrich | Sep 15, 2016 | General Health, Articles, Health Conditions
Feed A Cold, Starve a Fever There may well be some truth to this old adage, based on findings of a recent study. This research – albeit using animals – has found that if you feed a viral infection, you’re likely to do quite well, but not so if you...
by Sharon Erdrich | Aug 31, 2016 | General Health, Articles, Health Conditions
10 clues that a gut flora imbalance is behind your disturbed digestion It’s not uncommon for people with disturbed digestion to think that it’s normal. Perhaps it’s normal for you. But when we compare what’s going on for you with healthy...
by Sharon Erdrich | May 19, 2016 | General Health, Articles, Health Conditions
Women with unpleasant menopausal effects should be aware that using anti-depressants to help them “get through” may increase their fracture risk by 76%. This increased risk seems to last for several years after women take the antidepressants, leading to...
