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Lactose Intolerance

Lactose Intolerance

Lactose intolerance is quite common, so why are so many people reacting to lactose based foods? The answer lies is the inability of the digestive system to absorb and utilise lactose, the predominant sugar in cow’s milk. After all it is a food that is intended for growing calves not humans. Goat’s milk is the nearest milk tolerated by humans.

Ginger Root

Ginger Root

This amazing herb has so many active properties for relieving aches and pains, whilst also having the ability to relieve colds, flu’s, digestive disorders, bloating and nausea. Certainly a must for every kitchen cupboard, not just for cooking but as a first aid remedy.

Calcium Absorption

Calcium Absorption

Calcium absorption in the body can be quite inefficient, so what are the common symptoms that will indicate that such a deficiency is developing.

Fire up Aphrodisiacs

Fire up Aphrodisiacs

The very word ‘aphrodisiacs’ fires up the imagination, but do they really work and is it really possible to take a herbal remedy or potion to increase ones physical desires and energy capability?

A Narrative on Aging

A Narrative on Aging

How one ages and why some age quicker than others are discussions that interest many of those over 40 years of age. Some say exercise is the answer, some say special diets, meditation, living stress free, one’s genetics, but often the prime factor is overlooked- and that’s one gut microbiome, the good guys in gut health.