Many people with digestive issues assume they have food intolerances and remove these foods from their diet. While this can alleviate some of the symptoms, it may not address the cause. Digestive issues can be simply a sign that your digestive system is struggling to cope due to the poor eating habits that come from having a busy life. So try implementing a few simple changes in and see if this helps… Avoid fluids around meal times. Fluids dilute the digestive juices and make them less efficient at b[...]
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This is the first in a series of five articles that we will be running each week about the subject of digestion. We have all heard the saying “you are what you eat” but I think a more accurate statement would be “you are what you absorb”! Because the skin is the last organ of the body to receive nutrients, it is really important for us to ensure we are getting all the vitamins and minerals that they need for beautiful skin, hair and nails. While it is wonderful to be eating a healthy, well bala[...]
We’re becoming more sensitive to certain foods. That's the findings of a study carried out by the CDCP in the United States that found the number of people with food allergies increased by nearly 20% in the last ten years. Wheat was found to be one of eight commonly eaten foods that account for 90% of food allergies. One of the reasons we become sensitive to certain foods is simply because we’re eating too much of them. The simple answer is to get more variety in your diet. Finding alternatives to whea[...]
Yoghurt is another awesome skin super food. Studies have proven that the probiotic bacteria in yoghurt are very effective at reducing T cell-mediated skin inflammation. This is the type of inflammation that occurs when you have an allergic response making it ideal for people suffering from dermatitis and eczema.
Green tea has many health benefits for our bodies but does it have positive effects on the skin also? There have been more than 150 clinical studies done to determine just this and the answer is ‘yes!’. Green tea contains loads of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds making it perfect to protect our skin. One of the main benefits it has is the ability to support the process of differentiation and maturation of our keratinocytes, ensuring a strong Stratum corneum that will protect the more vul[...]