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Kombucha is a tasty, healthy, non-alcoholic and very Summery probiotic drink I'm excited to tell you that I've introduced this incredible drink into the clinic. But what is it? Kombucha is fermented tea. It is a combined yeast and bacterial fermentation that results in a probiotic drink that is slightly tart (that’s the flavour of the beneficial acids and vinegars). Its also very low in sugars. Kombucha is a fantastic way to achieve a healthier gut, (particularly when used in combination with the gut transformation program) and a great...
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New Products to Improve Your Immune System
Date: 12 May 2020 | 0 Comment | Tags: immune system,immunity,supplements | Nutrition | Posted by: admin |
Multi Immune Support - £16 - A Food State™ formula suitable for the family (adults and children aged 8 and upwards) in the form of small, easy-to-take tablets containing a comprehensive range of vitamins and minerals. Food State™ supplements provide nutrients in the same form as those found in food. Ideal for those looking for a multivitamin and mineral formula with higher levels of vitamin C to support the immune system - 3 tablets provide 300mg of vitamin C. Junior Immune Support - £7.50 - Cytoplan have created Junior...
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Choosing a a good fish oil can make all the difference to you and your family. The following text has been reproduced from Cytoplan's blog which can be found here Not everyone will be familiar with the term ‘EFA’s’ and how relevant it is to diet and health, however many more people are well aware of the nutritional term ‘Omega 3’ and the beneficial health aspects of a diet rich in this nutrient. In this article we explore how important it is to have a diet balanced in EFA’s; what they are, and why certain EFA’s are so important...
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The events of the last few weeks with the Covid-19 outbreak has affected us all in many ways. Ensuring we have a solid immune system has never been so important. A weakened immune system can make us more vulnerable to a host of nasty viruses like Covid-19. We have seen that those that are affected the worse are those labelled with 'chronic underlying diseases'. These groups are elderly people above 70 years of age, and people with underlying conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic respiratory disease...
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Milk Intolerance
Date: 28 Jul 2017 | 0 Comment | Nutrition | Posted by: admin |
Milk protein is the second most common intolerant when we test it in the clinic. The following excerpt from Dr Pizzorno's 'The Toxin Solution' may explain why we become intolerant to the sugar component (lactose). Mother's milk is a natural food for infants, but once we leave infancy, most people's intestinal cells stop producing lactase, the enzyme needed to digest milk sugar. Some people continue to produce lactase into adulthood but lose it in later life. Lactose intolerance is especially common in adults of African, Mexican and Mediterranian...
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Going Organic Can Be Expensive
Date: 05 Jul 2017 | 0 Comment | Nutrition | Posted by: admin |
If cost is an issue and you can't afford to go organic, it is good to know that some foods are less toxic than others. In his book 'The Toxin Solution', Dr Pizzorno refers to the list featured below featuring the worst and best foods to buy, based on levels of toxicity from pesticides and other toxins. See table below. Worst and Best Foods (www.ewg.org) Dirty Dozen (+2) Clean 15 Strawberries Sweetcorn Spinach Avocado Nectarines Pineapples Apples Cabbage Peaches Onions Pears Sweet...
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Geoff Chapman Case Study – Food Intolerance
Date: 27 May 2017 | 0 Comment | Nutrition | Posted by: admin |
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Terry Wart Case Study – Food Intolerance Test
Date: 27 May 2017 | 0 Comment | Nutrition | Posted by: admin |
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Anti-inflammatory diet associated with 26 percent reduced risk of depression
Date: 11 May 2017 | 0 Comment | Nutrition | Posted by: admin |
A new study, published in the British Journal of Nutrition, and using data from 6,438 women collected over the course of 12 years has found that an anti-inflammatory diet may actually lower the risk of depression. Compared to women consuming a pro-inflammatory diet, the researchers found that an anti-inflammatory diet reduced the likelihood of depression by a very significant 26%. The Lorisian food intolerance test we can do here is designed to reduce inflammation so therefore can help with depression. The full story can be found...
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What Shall I Eat for Breakfast?
Date: 11 May 2017 | 0 Comment | Nutrition | Posted by: admin |
When you receive your food intolerance results and wonder what on earth you're going to eat in the morning, then try this recipe that my wife Lianne found recently by James Duigan. Called the 'Clean and Lean Super Breakfast', it contains all things good and none of the typical ingredients that come up in the food intolerance test we do. Serves 1 2 Tablespoons Oats, 2 Brazil Nuts, 2 Almonds, 2 Walnuts or Pecans, 1 teaspoon ground flaxseed, 1 tablespoon Pumpkin Seeds, 1 teaspoon Chia Seeds, 60ml Rice Milk, 60ml Filtered Water. Method Soak...
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