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Toxins – A Toxic Journey, By Alan Willoughby
I spent the summer of 2004-5 in the northern third of the South island, New Zealand on holiday with my wife. We returned a week early than expected because I became ill, possibly affected by toxins while staying in a camping ground adjacent to what is described by the local council as ‘the most contaminated site in the country’.
Teenage Period Pain & Bloating Help
One common question that naturopaths hear quite often is: “My daughter suffers from severe bloating prior to her periods and quite often severe pain and cramping during the menstrual cycle. She is just 15 years old and tends to become very upset during this cycle. Her GP has suggested that she should start using a contraceptive pill to help prevent these symptoms, but we would like to, if possible try and help her without going to these lengths. She is not in a relationship and therefor we do not feel that the pill is quite appropriate”.
Natural Energy Boost
It is not unusual for one to have depleted energy levels and a general lack of get-up-and-go after a busy lifestyle, or holiday. Exhaustion and fatigue are usually caused from overindulgence, less desirable lifestyle habits, and a lack of B group vitamins, especially vitamin B12 and the mineral magnesium.