Key supplements to support digestion (LAP)
posted Thu March 11th 2010 @ 3:37 PM

Most chronic (long-term) digestive complaints are the result of poor, inefficient, or disturbed gut function. As you’ve been learning from previous articles on this subject, the most common factors that upset or disturb digestion (i.e. the proper breakdown and absorption of foods) is stress, medications, poor diet, alcohol and stomach illnesses or infections. Our innate “bed” of gut flora (beneficial bacteria), the production or action of digestive enzymes, or the stomach’s production of hydrochloric acid can all become disrupted to some degree. The common, persistent symptoms that so many people complain of today (IBS, cramping, gas, bloating, food intolerances etc.) are all the result of a disruption in the normal working of the human digestive system. Read More »

The effects of stress on digestion (LAP)
posted Fri March 5th 2010 @ 1:14 PM

It is important to be aware of the close relationship between stress/emotions, and digestive function, especially if you are one of the thousands of people who suffer with gut-related symptoms or IBS. The most common underlying cause of digestive problems in adults is stress. Read More »

Daily steps to healthy happy digestion (LAP)
posted Fri February 26th 2010 @ 2:15 PM

Did you know that 10-20% of the world's population have symptoms associated with Irritable bowel Syndrome? When the bowel is “irritated”, a person may suffer with bloating, cramping, pain, indigestion, constipation or diarrhoea, or a combination of these. In the UK, the incidence of Irritable bowel Syndrome (IBS) has been documented as 17%, and the estimated total annual costs to the NHS for 2010 are a whopping £9,052,000 (NHS National Institute for Clinical Excellence Costing report February 2008). Read More »

Loving you, loving others (LAP)
posted Thu February 18th 2010 @ 2:44 PM

“Love yourself first and everything falls into line” Lucille Ball Read More »

Two LOVE-inspired Treats for you... (LAP)
posted Thu February 11th 2010 @ 12:53 PM

Organic chocolate-coated figs & Rose Tea – the flower of LOVE Read More »

Turning to food to spice up your love life! (LAP)
posted Thu February 11th 2010 @ 12:48 PM

This week, you might be thinking about cooking an extra-special meal for someone, or simply want to attract & entice a lover with an aphrodisiac-infused menu of delights. But do aphrodisiac foods really work? Do they really spice up your love life, and even your sex life? Read More »

Part 2 - Milk and your health + 3-day dairy-free diet (LAP)
posted Fri February 5th 2010 @ 12:36 PM

Whether or not milk & dairy consumption is actually healthy long-term, is hot debate across the medical and nutrition communities. There’s been an increasing and steady stream of research highlighting some ill effects of milk consumption. The British Women's Heart and Health Study examined 4,286 British women ranging in age from 60 to 79 for links to Metabolic Syndrome. Read More »

Super Salad Dressings (LAP)
posted Wed February 3rd 2010 @ 12:18 PM

Here are 10 truly "Super Salad Dressings" for you to try on your favourite salads, vegetables and even rice and grains.
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Do you do dairy? (LAP)
posted Fri January 29th 2010 @ 4:06 PM

Whether or not human beings should regularly drink cow's milk and eat dairy foods must be one of the most discussed, controversial, and opinionated areas of nutrition. Health professionals from all areas, countries and cultures (including Doctors, Nutritionists, and Dieticians) are divided as to whether milk is a suitable food for humans. Read More »

THREE meals of energy and nourishment (LAP)
posted Sun January 24th 2010 @ 3:29 PM

Oat, sunflower seed and maple porridge Read More »