People with hay fever and skin allergies are more likely to develop irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders. Researchers at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago found that IBS is twice as likely to affect those with hay fever, and four times as likely to appear in people with allergic skin conditions.

I’m not surprised. Allergies can cause all sorts of digestive, gut and bowel problems, which, aside from causing great discomfort and distress, can also lead to significant nutrient deficiencies.

On the other hand, gut problems can lead to allergies. For instance,…

We hear a lot about detoxing these days, but have you ever wondered why it is so important to do this on a regular basis, even for those who feel pretty healthy? Even though you may not be aware of it, we face an onslaught of toxins every day. In the past few decades, we’ve seen more toxins enter our environment than ever before. They are stored deeply in our cells, tissues and muscles unless we start to get rid of them. These toxins contribute to illness and disease and starts from the earliest stage of life- studies show that…

Real causes of facial lines and wrinkles. To the western mind, beauty is thought in terms of cosmetics and make up art. Yet the health of the skin significantly reflects the body’s internal condition. The skin is the body’s largest organ and not only protects but also detoxifies it. A wrinkled face shows a mind and a body wrought with stress. Obesity shows a body already compromised with toxins. Eruptions shows a body crying for help.

Historically, typical ‘facial toning’ devices have been developed on the erroneous premise that facial wrinkles were caused by muscles that were too loose and…

Beyond the Myth of “The Right Diet”

How can someone eat ‘healthy foods’ – salads, fruits and vegetables, exercise diligently, drink enough fluids, take the best supplements that money can buy, and still feel, tired, lethargic and hungry after meals, or just not right? The answer WRONG Fuel Mix for your Unique Biochemistry or Metabolic Typing.

As we live in a world of infoglut – too much information impacting our lives, we come across conflicting advice from leading health authorities. Not only is this overwhelming it is confusing. In addition, our society goes through various dietary trends. For example, in…

Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that often occurs between the ages of 30 and 50. It is characterised by redness and flushing across the nose and cheeks but can also affect the neck, chest, eyes and ears. Rosacea is more prevalent in pale skinned people of European descent, and so is also known as the “Celtic Curse”. This condition occurs more frequently in women however men are more likely to experience severe manifestations such as deformities of the nose. Currently there are no completely effective therapeutic treatments however, the condition is manageable with diet and lifestyle and there…

This article outlines the common causes and triggers of acne, looking at some of the conventional treatments and their side effects as well as how diet can play a role in the development and healing of this skin condition.

Acne is a skin disorder common to many teenagers living in the Western World and in the last 20 years, an increasing number of adults. An inflammatory disease of the skin, the most common symptoms of acne include pimples, comedones, whiteheads blackheads, pustules, cysts and scars. The development of acne is multifactorial with a number of causes and exacerbating factors…