What is anxiety? We all encounter stress and anxiety from time to time. The body responds to stress as a life-threatening situation and releases hormones such as adrenaline, noradrenaline and cortisol to respond to the threat. The thing is, though, that the threat...
The stomach is the most underrated and overlooked organ in your body and yet it is probably the most important organ in relation to your overall health. Stomach acid should be the hellfire that kills all pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, worms and yeasts. With a pH...
Pyroluria Pyroluria, or Pyrrole Disorder, is a genetic condition characterized by the excess production of pyrroles. Specifically, this relates to a molecule called Hydroxyhemopyrrolin-2-one, also known as HPL, that can be detected using an HPL urine test. For...
Bloating Have you ever felt like that? Not pregnant – bloated. Its an uncomfortable feeling. That tight belly, hollow drum feeling you get when you’re bloated. Your belly sticks out like you’re 6 months pregnant. There are many reasons why this may be happening....
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is characterised by cramping pain, constipation and/or diarrhoea, bloating, gas, fatigue, anxiety, or depression. It can seriously affect your ability to function at work, attend social activities and even do everyday tasks such as...
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Stress, Cortisol and Adrenal Fatigue During periods of stress, cortisol levels are increased, which in turn increases the metabolism of fatty acids to provide the body with enough glucose to respond to the fight or flight activation of the sympathetic nervous system....
