by admin | May 24, 2017 | Botanica Medica, Health, Nutrition, Wellbeing
Last week we spoke about the genes that make us susceptible, or more prone to develop gluten sensitivity (a condition called Non Coeliac Gluten Sensitivity – NCGS). This time around I am going to talk about the mental health and neurological effects of gluten...
by admin | May 11, 2017 | Botanica Medica, Health, Nutrition, Wellbeing
Gluten – to EAT or NOT to EAT that is the (digestion) question? Going gluten free has become an increasing trend in recent years. In fact it appears to be more fashionable than smashed avocado. But there is often scepticism expressed about the medical need, and...
by admin | May 3, 2017 | Botanica Medica, Health, Nutrition, Wellbeing
IBS may not be considered a serious medical condition, but it can and does cause major unhappiness and disturbance in your life. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) can lead to pain, bloating and cramping as well as diarrhoea or constipation, or alternations between the...
by admin | Apr 19, 2017 | Botanica Medica, Health, Nutrition, Wellbeing
CONCERNED ABOUT THE AFFECTS OF RITALIN? There has been recent media highlighting the concerns about the spiralling increase in the use of Ritalin and Dexamphetamine to treat ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder). Especially in young children, despite Ritalin...
by admin | Apr 5, 2017 | Botanica Medica, Health, Nutrition, Products, Wellbeing
In a meta-analysis of 64 studies including a total of 44,165 cancer cases, higher vitamin D was associated with better overall survival and progression free survival. The article below is on the benefits of high vitamin D and the improved cancer outcomes from the...
by admin | Mar 1, 2017 | Botanica Medica, Health, Wellbeing
ARE YOU BEING TREATED FOR AN UNDERACTIVE THYROID (hypothyroidism), but still don’t feel well? Despite being prescribed Thyroxine, are you still experiencing weight gain, brain fog, fatigue, depression, dry skin, hair or menstrual problems? Although medically...
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