There are quite a lot of people out there with IBS or digestive problems. Some people are intolerant to wheat which can bring on symptoms of stomach cramps, bloating, excess wind etc.
Wheat free products have been shown to help people with these problems. Sainsburys now have a wheat free section and they also in some branches sell wheat free pizza and bread too! A good wheat free bread is by the actor Terence Stamp, he suffered from problems with IBS & wheat and as he did not like rye bread particularly, he decided to do his own brand! Be careful if you choose wheat and guten free products because sometimes they are full of sugar.
Health food shops sell Spelt Bread which is wheat free and very nice! They also do spelt Spaghetti too. If your local shop does not stock any spelt products ask them to order some in, they are usually happy to oblige!
The subject of Antibiotics, for someone who has taken a lot of Antibiotics in the childhood or as an adult this can cause problems. Antibiotics may kill off the bad bacteria but also the good leaving your immune system weakened. Try taking Acidophilus tablets "Friendly bacteria" this is what we want and need in our gastrointestinal tracks. This will replace the good flora back into your system, which is very important. If you have to take antibiotics ( I now avoid them like the plague!) but if you do remember to take acidophilus tablets along side, so you immune system is not compromised.
Did you know 80% of the population are allergic or intollerant to milk?? Milk contains at least 25 proteins that can trigger allergic responses such as sinusitis, asthma, eczema and fatigue. It's high in the protein casein, the molecules of which are too large for humans to digest, and many adults lack the necessary enzyme to effectively break down the lactose sugars in milk. This can cause bloating, dirrhoes and constipation. For people with a weak digestive functions, milk and dairy foods can cause headaches, irritability, cramps and cancers. Some people wake up feeling like they have a cold coming, congested or feel full of catarrh. Try cutting out dairy from your diet for 3 months and see if these symptoms improve, most people are surprised how much of a difference it can make. Try adding a Soya, Rice or Goats Milk alternative which are all very good for you and great alternatives.
Eczema sufferers have reported their symptoms seem to calm down when diary is eliminated from their diet. Also for those of you who suffer from eczema on your body be careful what you use to wash and shower in. Many shower gels and soap contain harmful petrochemicals. If you opt for a natural chemical free shower gel, good ones are a shower gel/wash by Liz Earle naturally active ingredients or L'Occitane shower cream and soaps with Shea milk. Both of these you can order direct from QVC the shopping tv channel Tel: 0800 50 40 30 .
For those of you who suffer from Eczema on your face or Acne Liz Earle products are excellent and really help calm and often clear these problems totally after only a few weeks or months use. She does a full range and the cleanser, toner and moisturiser are fantastic and well worth a try. Even if you do not have problem skin her whole beauty range has won awards and is excellent with high quality and high percentage active ingredients included and very reasonable prices.
Hair products are also something to be careful with if you suffer from eczema on your body. Shampoo with petrochemicals in (which is most of the high street brands I am afraid) these once they leave your scalp and go over the body can aggravate problem skin. Aveda do 100% natural plant aroma organically grow herbs and petrochemical free products. They have some fantastic products which not only are very good for your hair and skin they smell wonderful too. Great for Psoriasis (cleared mine up!) excellent for healthy scalps and hair too. You can get these products from House Of Fraser (Bluewater shopping centre) QVC or Aveda shops in London and Brighton. Changing your shampoo can really help with any skin problems on the body.
Tesco do a great "cheese alternative" (their own brand) which I have been told tastes like cheddar for those of you who the thought of no cheese is upsetting! Some people like the taste of goats cheese (not something I like personally!) alternatively try sheeps cheese which I get from Sainsburys, or Terence Stamp does his own diary free cheese which is nice. Also buffalo Mozzarella is also lactose free and very nice!
Soya Products Provamel do a good soya milk and they also do Yoghurts, all dairy free. If you are not fond of Soya try Rice milk both of these you can use in cooking as well as for your drinks and cereal etc.
Pure - diary free spread with soya, lactose free and free from genetically modified ingredients, free from hydrogenated oils, artificial oils, artificial flavourings, artificial colourings and preservatives and free from Gluten. Vegetarian and Vegan, low in salt, low in saturates and high in Polyunsaturates. With Vitamins A, E, D as D2 and B12, good for spread, to cook or to bake with.
90% of headaches are diagnosed as tension headaches caused by a number of different factors; stress, alcohol, atmosphere, lighting, sitting at a computer for long periods of time etc. New research findings show that 47% of us suffer from a headache at least once a month, and 4% daily. I don't like to take over the counter pain relief every time my head hurts because I dislike taking tablets and we don't always have them to hand, so people hurry to the shops and then wait for an hour or so until they take effect. Dydration, lack of water can also cause headaches...Drink more water!!
That is why a recent launch was so exciting. "4head" is a new product that could revolutionise the way you and the rest of the UK treats a headache. "4head" is applied directly onto your forehead by gently gliding the dispenser (a small easy to carry stick) across - this is non-greasy and invisible. It leaves a tingly cool sensation on your face and your headache disappears within 15 minutes. Containing the active ingredient levomenthol, "4head" avoids the side-effects associated with oral analgesics, brings fast, effective relief, is suitable for all age groups - and is 100% natural.
"4head" is now available in major shops like Boots and Sainsbury's costing £5.95 and providing well over 100 applications, that's less than 5p per application.
Chronic fatigue can be caused by many things and very often it is Candida. Often it is caused by sugar problems-too much sweet food in the diet. If you crave sweet food and suffer fatigue it may be a lack of glucose to the brain.
If Candida is a problem then you are likely to have recurrent fungal infections such as thrush, athletes foot or other fungal patches on the skin. Also a foggy feeling in the head or difficulty in concentrating or a feeling of being disconnected can all be signs of Candida. Eczema and Psoriasis symptoms can be made worse by excess sugar which can be found in your foods and drinks. Alcohol reduction is advised which will help and check ingredients carefully if sugar shows up as one of the first 3 ingredients it is best to avoid that food or drink altogether! The lower down on the list sugar is the better. Most breakfast cereals contain lots and lots of sugar so be very careful. Fruit concentrate also should be avoided-high in sugar, try fresh fruit juicing at home or something like a natural product i.e. Innocent smoothies are better natural pure fruit juice with no added sugar.
I hope you find this information helpful
Warm Wishes
Sue
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