DUTCH Test® (Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones) was created to deliver a comprehensive assessment of sex and adrenal hormones, along with their metabolites, in

We all want to be slim and look attractive. Weight loss is a powerful motivation for making dietary and life-style changes. However focussing on weight-loss

Brussels sprouts are actually little cabbages that grow on a stalk. As such they share many of the benefits you may find in other members

Bloating is one of the most commonly reported digestive symptoms. It is estimated that anything between 11 % and 30% of people may be regularly

A report by the Wellcome Trust — for which 10,000 people in 12 countries were queried — has revealed that most people are “alarmingly confused”

Getting the facts on probiotic supplements and knowing what to choose can be difficult. Advertising can be misleading and frequently imply that a particular symptom 

A healthy gut flora is one that is diverse.  This diversity comes from a diet of unprocessed foods that is rich in raw vegetables, fermented

Recent research has highlighted that a memory is not a fixed event, made up of stored data (synaptic connections) as previously thought. Everytime we recall

 The awesomeness of bile ! When 25 years ago, as part of my training, I first came across “The Gall Bladder Flush”, I was intrigued. I

A number of studies have shown that obese people have different intestinal bacteria than slim people, and that altering the microbial balance in your gut

 Lookout for those chemicals and start lightening the load on your health. They are mostly found in processed foods (even organic). Some make their way

MOVING IS! chosing the stairs instead of the lift, taking regular breaks from your chair at work, cycling, walking, playing football with the kids, cleaning and

For those of you who like to exercise and want to know more about the best way to maximise your efforts…and for those of you

  Christmas is the time of cheers after all and alcohol is the traditional social lubricant and celebratory symbol of choice. But what about those

Not all fats are born equal Misinformation about fat cholesterol and obesity is intricately linked to the very active lobbying of both drug and food

Stools, what to look for and why the bowel is not a sewer It is often said that our bowels are the unsavory part of

What is tissue cleansing? Tissue cleansing uses a combination of juice feasting, nutritionally relevant detoxification support, bulking and toxin binding agents with bowel, liver and

If you think that fasting is synonymous with crash dieting and bulimia you could be right and it should not be attempted by people with

My latest trip to the south of France in my search for new premises for the retreats was particularly successful. There is definitely something to

Over the last few years Agave syrup has gained in popularity and has grown to become a popular alternative to sugar. It is reputed for

Nutritional Highlights: Excellent source of water soluble fibre (mucilage); contains potent phytoestrogen known as Lignans, and a wide range of minerals: magnesium, manganese, potassium, phosphorus,

Nutritional Highlights: Technically a fruit the tomato is best known for its high Lycopene content. It is also an excellent source of fibre and contains

Nutritional Highlights: Excellent source of fibre; contains Vitamin C, B1 B2, B6, calcium and organic sodium. Celery is one of the highest sources of organic

What we feel is what powers our daily choices   The food we choose to eat (hungry, tired, fulfilled, bored, empty, etc), The exercise we