Acidic Stomach

Acids have a positive and negative effect on digestion. Hydrochloric acid begins the digestive process, stimulating the pancreas and the liver to produce key digestive enzymes. Other acids, called gastric juices, are needed to change food into small molecules that can be absorbed by the body`s cells. view products

 

Appetite

A desire for, or relish of, food or drink; the hypothalamus part of the brain normally registers feelings of hunger and satiety. Illness can sometimes lessen the desire to eat resulting in weight loss and lethargy. view products

 

Bad Breath

Breath that is over powering in smell and which is generally caused by poor digestion or tooth decay. view products

 

Constipation

Irregular, difficult or sluggish defecation. A condition in which a person has difficulty in eliminating solid waste from the body and the faeces are hard and dry. view products

 

Diarrhoea

Diarrhoea is the passing of increased amounts of loose stools. It is often caused by a virus or bacteria and can be acute (short term) or chronic (long term) - lasting more than two to three weeks. view products

 

Dyspepsia

Dyspepsia refers to disorders of the stomach involving symptoms such as heartburn, nausea, pain, or general discomfort. view products

 

Fibre

Fibre is the portion of plant material that humans are not able to digest. There are two kinds of dietary fibre, soluble and insoluble. Both are important for proper bowel function. view products

 

Flatulence (Wind)

The presence of excessive amounts of air or gases in the stomach or intestine that often results in abdominal discomfort. view products

 

Liver

The liver is the largest gland in the body and performs an astonishingly large number of tasks that impact all body systems. One consequence of this complexity is that hepatic disease has widespread effects on virtually all other organ systems. view products

 

Nausea

An unsettling feeling in the stomach that accompanies the urge to vomit. view products

 

Nervous Indigestion

Difficulty in digesting food due to stress, spastic colon or digestive upsets. view products

 

Poor Digestion

Generally occurs when we have too much of one or the other, or too many refined or simple carbohydrates (i.e. white rice, pasta, bread, biscuits, or sugar)…or if the fat is too saturated…or too much dairy, red meat, wine or coffee…or not enough fibre, exercise, water and rest. view products