Heartburn - A Natural Approach
As a nutritional therapist I have recently noticed a growing number of new clients taking a particular type of heartburn medication called 'proton pump inhibitors' or PPIs. In my experience, PPIs are a concern because they can sometimes do more harm than good. PPIs, such as omeprazole and lansoprazole, work by suppressing the formation of stomach acid. Contrary to popular belief, heartburn is rarely caused by excess stomach acid. In fact, stomach acid is pretty useful. Stomac
Back to School: Immune Boosting Tips for Kids
The start of the new school year is upon us, and this can cause worry for some parents whose children seem particularly vulnerable to illness. Coughs, colds, ear and chest infections are commonplace in schools, with the average child catching between 8 and 12 colds or flu viruses each year. This is not surprising when we consider that the school environment is the perfect breeding ground for infection – up to 90% of children with a cold are carrying the virus on their hands,
