Ridiculously Short Summary of What Candida Overgrowth Syndrome Is

Candida overgrowth occurs when Candida, a type of yeast normally found in small amounts in the body, grows excessively and disrupts the natural balance of bacteria and fungi. This can happen due to factors like antibiotics, high-sugar diets, weakened immunity, or hormonal imbalances. Symptoms may include digestive issues, fatigue, recurring infections, brain fog, chronic fatigue, and skin problems. It typically also interferes with the activities of the thyroid and adrenal glands (which I am not going to get into here). 

What is Candizolv and how does it work?

Candizolv is an anti-candidal product which often seems to work often with customers who claim they have “tried everything” for their candida overgrowth*** ^{(see comments below)} and nothing has worked. Individual results vary, but in some cases Candizolv works so well as to almost be bad for business! Does it work for everyone? No, in fact no product works for all the people, all of the time for anything! But it does get good results for a lot of peple (see reviews for customer comments). In the USA it sells at the riduculous price of $100 per bottle, which is equivalent to nearly £100, what with the VAT and import duty. We sell it at a more realistic price, especially at the moment whilst we have around 50 bottles on sale. 

*** I just want to mention that in a quarter of a century I have not come across anyone who has genuinely “tried everything” for candida overgrowth syndrome, when I drill into it. The people who tell me this have on average tried half a dozen things, maybe even a dozen before getting frustrated / disheartened. A few people who say this, haven’t actually tried anything as far as I am concerned, because they dabbled with products. People who can’t be bothered to take products for more than a week or two, if they remember etc, consistently get dismal results. 

Unlike probiotics and antifungal herbs which basically kill harmful fungi, bacteria, and in some cases parasites too, Candizolv works by “dissolving” candida through enzymic activity. It basically works by breaking down the outer wall of the candida cell, which then causes cellular collapse. The clever bit is that the enzymes in Candizolv break down candida, and candida only. It’s not useful against parasites or bacterial overgrowth, so you’d need other products if that’s your problem. On the positive side, it won’t attack any healthy bacteria already in your gut lining, nor will it harm any probiotics that you take at the same time. In fact it basically doesn’t have any effect, except destroying candida cell walls. 

Read customer reviews of Candizolv here

A Quadruple Whammy Against Candida

Going into this a bit further, I am going to briefly discuss three other products which are typically amongst my most common recommendations. The more of them one uses, the better generally speaking, the results will be. 

Fivelac

This is a five strain probiotic, containing the following friendly bacteria. The information below provides detailed information which goes beyond what we publish on the web site  : –

Bacillus Subtilis  – an extensively studied probiotic on a genetic and functional level. There are several probiotic products in the pharmaceutical and agricultural markets that utilise this powerful probiotic. One function of Bacillus Subtilis is its ability to produce number of antibiotic compounds that are potent fighters of opportunistic and harmful bacteria. Bacillus Subtilis also produces a number of other nutrients that have systemic health benefits such as B vitamins and Vitamin K2. Bacillus Subtilis offers the important function of fighting off pathogenic bacteria and producing key nutrients in the gut itself. In addition, it is an extremely potent immune stimulator. It has the function of germinating in the small intestines to some degree and this offers the effect of broad-spectrum immune stimulation.

¹ A vegetative cell is defined as a cell which is actively growing rather than forming spores

Bacillus Coagulans – A very well studied probiotic in the spore² family that has a profound effect on inflammatory conditions such as IBS and Crohn’s. Bacillus Coagulans has the unique attribute of producing lactic acid and specifically the L+ optical isomer of lactic acid, which has been shown to have a more profound effect on immune stimulation and gut defence than the other forms of lactic acid produced by conventional probiotics. Coagulans is also a tremendous coloniser which in turn will produce the beneficial effects required. Bacillus Coagulans also plays a key role in digestion of food and absorption of nutrients.

² A spore is a dormant type of bacterial cell.  A spore can often survive for years, sometimes even decades and is only activated when it comes into contact with the right conditions for its proliferation.

Enterococcus Faecalis –  A spherical bacteria that is part of the normal flora of humans. In fact, according to Todar’s Online Textbook of Bacteriology, Entercoccus Faecalis is commonly found in the vaginal and intestinal regions of about 40 to 80 percent of individuals. Apart from humans and animals, this bacteria can also be found in the soil and water. This probiotic is the source of some claims that Fivelac is “dangerous”.  However this is in essence nonsense put out by competitors who seek to scaremonger. While some strains of Enterococcus Faecalis can cause opportunistic and hospital-acquired infections in humans, many other strains have been used for a variety of beneficial purposes by both nature and man.

Along with other bacteria that are part of the normal flora, Enterococcus Faecalis prevents the colonisation of pathogenic bacteria in the body of its host by competing with the pathogens for binding sites and nutrients. They may also prime the immune system by inducing the production of low levels of antibodies against its own components which in turn makes the immune system more efficient.

Strains of Enterococcus Faecalis play an important role in the dairy industry and occur in a variety of cheeses, whey and natural milk. They are more commonly used in southern Europe and help in the development of the flavour of the cheese and can also be used as cheese starter cultures. As per a June 2003 article in the International Journal of Food Microbiology, Entercoccus Faecalis also produces a compound known as bacteriocin that can prevent the growth of several other bacteria such as Listeria Monocytogenes, Staphylococcus Aureus and Vibrio Cholerae, thereby preventing the spoilage of dairy products.

Lactobacilli and Bifidobacterium – These are extra probiotics found in Fivelac that are not found in the earlier and still very popular and successful Threelac.

From https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10941602…

Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli are Gram-positive lactic acid-producing bacteria constituting a major part of the intestinal microflora in humans and other mammals. Administration of antimicrobial agents may cause disturbances in the ecological balance of the gastrointestinal microflora with several unwanted effects such as colonization by potential pathogens. To maintain or reestablish the balance in the flora, supplements of intestinal microorganisms, mainly bifidobacteria and lactobacilli, sometimes called probiotics, have been successfully used. This article reviews the role of Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli in human health.

Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium contain a large number of species and strains, so both terms are actually general terms covering a considerable number of related bacteria. Interestingly, every company selling different strains of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium insist that the ones in their probiotic is officially proven to be the best one. I have a slightly more realistic viewpoint, which is that the best one is simply the one that works best for you.

You can purchase Fivelac here

View our article Threelac vs Fivelac here

A few Customer comments on Fivelac

Great gut-flora support supplement. Stable at room temperature – so much better for me than the Mightydophilus supplement I was taking before (which has to be stored in the fridge). I’m using it as part of an anti-candida regime, and feel so much healthier than I did before, and truly believe this is part of the reason for improvement.

I have been using the services of Finchley Clinic for more than ten years. I have found them to be impeccable in every way. In particular I have used Fivelac, originally Threelac before Fivelac came along, and oxygen products, at present the Fivelac. I find it absolutely invaluable for establishing and maintaining microbiome balance. Thank you Finchley Clinic!

My wife was cured of a candida infection in her digestive system (medium to high intensity) that she has been fighting with for 10 years. She’s got the condition after a herpes zoster infection and nothing has helped her. She had kept a strict diet with no sugars, no fermented staff, and so on, which alleviated a little the symptoms, but never got rid of them. After a thorough research I discovered fivelac and the more I was reading about the way it works, we became convinced to give it a try. So we did, we bought the 6 box offer and she took 2 sachets per day, one in the morning and one in the evening till all the 6 boxes had been finished. There are more than 5 and a half years since she had the fivelac and no signs of candida infections have reappeared. 

I cannot recommend Fivelac highly enough. I suffered for years with systemic candida which resulted in great vulval & urinary pain/discomfort. I had endless visits to my local Genito-urinary clinic & whilst the prescribed medication eased the symptoms of thrush, no medical professional could help with all my other symptoms. I saw many specialists without result so started to research to help myself……..so discovered threelac which worked. And I simply upped it to Fivelac as more of the good bacteria could only do good. The only downside I found was constipation (I do not know if it was definitely caused by the product) which is when I started using the oxy colon cleanse products. If you suffer from constant candida, I would thoroughly recommend Fivelac.

Within 24 hours of taking Fivelac and going on the candida diet the depression in my brain cleared. 
Finchley Clinic Editorial note: We contacted this customer to check what she was saying was accurate, as it’s very rare for anyone to respond that fast. She said was very sensitive, and tended to react very quickly to products. She said it was true, she had taken 3 sachets per day, and started noticing the benefits on the second day. She said she was not completely cured, but there was a big improvement. She attributed this improvement mostly to Fivelac.

Thyme Formula

Please note, we recommend that this product is taken away from probiotics by an hour or more. We suggest taking one of them with meals, and the other one away from meals in order to separate them. It doesn’t really matter which way around you do it. And by the way, Candizolv (above) can be taken with anything, with or away from food. 

Thyme Formula doesn’t have as pretty a label as the products made by our bigger suppliers. Nor will you find lots of companies selling it. What it does do, is  work! It contains seven herbs all of which are anti-candidal in their own right, but blended synergistically, they are much more powerful than one herb in seven times larger amounts. As the product developer explained…

These formulae have been developed because we were dissatisfied with currently available products. Using our test system (Vega Biokinesiology), we find that single herbs “power score” (a measure of efficacy) 5-20, currently available herbal formulae power score 15-30, and our formulae power score 35-50. We therefore believe that our formulae are up to three times more effective than existing herbal formulae.*

The herbs used in our formulae have been selected purely empirically, without recourse to the literature. For each formula we screen hundreds of herbs and then having made the initial choice we test for antagonism, synergism, allergenicity and tolerability before we decide on the final selection. In all we conduct around three thousand separate tests for each formula.

Clinical experience has quickly confirmed the validity of our system and we now have numerous testimonials and case-histories to demonstrate the efficacy and safety of our range. 

It contains the following benefits for candida sufferers : –

1. Thyme Formula is a highly effective herbal remedy, which brings Candida under control in 2-3 months, and usually eliminates it within six months. {Note it is not like a paracetamol, designed to give symptomatic relief in 30 minutes}. One bottle is 2 weeks supply on the typical full label dosage. Sensitive individuals may need to take a lower dosage, which means the bottle will last longer. 

2. Thyme Formula has been designed to penetrate all organs including those difficult to access, e.g. colon, brain, vagina, and bone.

3. Thyme Formula contains several different anticandidal herbs and therefore possesses a broader spectrum of activity than a single agent against the many different candida strains encountered clinically. For the same reason, resistance to Thyme Formula is less likely to develop. By using a combination of herbs, the ingredients work synergistically. In other words the whole is greater than the sum of the parts.

4. Thyme Formula provides an array at beneficial effects in addition to its anticandidal activity that are relevant to the control of candidiasis:

 i) It supports the immune system. If Candida is merely killed by an antifungal agent and the immune system left unsupported, the chances of recurrence are high.

ii) It supports the liver, which is usually stressed by Candida and its toxins. Improving liver function helps combat Candida overgrowth since the liver is part of the immune system, and since bile is inhibitory to intestinal Candida. The liver is also the main eliminatory organ for Candida toxins, which cause many of the symptoms associated with candidiasis.

iii) It enhances secretions from all digestive organs. Such secretions inhibit intestinal Candida and diminish gas production, a frequent problem in candidiasis.

iv) It supports the adrenal glands. There is a reciprocal relationship between the adrenal glands and Candida: hypofunction of the adrenal glands permits Candida overgrowth, and Candida damages the adrenal glands by free-radical and autoimmune mechanisms.

v) It helps treat intestinal bacterial dysbiosis. Dysbiosis is responsible for allowing Candida to overgrow in the first place, and additionally, contributes to the intestinal disturbance (gas, bloating, and discomfort) and systemic toxicity associated with candidiasis.

vi) It helps heal the leaky gut induced by Candida. A leaky gut encourages the development of food allergies and facilitates the absorption of toxins from the bowel.

vii) It is strongly anti-protozoal. Infestation with intestinal protozoan parasites such as Giardia and Blastocystis often accompanies candidiasis. Such a parasitosis may cause some of the symptoms attributed to Candida (gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhoea, leaky gut, dizziness, fatigue), and may also give rise to immunosuppression.

viii) It possesses useful anti-nematode activity. Nematode (worm) infestation sometimes accompanies candidiasis and may be responsible for some of the symptoms attributed to Candida (abdominal discomfort gas, ileo-caecal valve dysfunction, leaky gut, fatigue), and may also give rise to immunosuppression.

ix) It helps treat the hypoglycaemia that often results from candidiasis. Much of the malaise and discomfort experienced by Candida victims originates from hypoglycaemia.

You can read our customer reviews for Thyme Formula here. For those who tend to get habituated to herbal products so that they work to begin with, then tend to stop working, it can (and should) be alternated every couple of weeks with its sister product, Oregano Formula. Another popular, though more expensive alternative is Global Healing’s Candida Balance. This can also be used as an alterative to Thyme Formula and Oregano Formula, or alternated with them, especially in stubborn cases.

The fourth element of the Quadruple Whammy: Dealing with Candida Toxins / Candida Die-Off

Candida die-off, or a Herxheimer reaction, occurs when anticandidal treatments rapidly kill Candida yeast, releasing toxins into the body. This sudden toxin release can overwhelm detox pathways, causing symptoms like fatigue, headaches, brain fog, nausea, bloating, skin rashes, and flu-like feelings. Some may also experience irritability and anxiety, or dizziness. These symptoms typically begin within a few days of starting strong anti-Candida products and may last from a few days to many weeks. It’s the main cause of some people contacting us to say they can’t tolerate the types of products described above.  Candida toxins also cause free radical damage, so in my opinion  should be avoided, and not “put up with” as a short term annoyance or welcomed as “proof the products are doing something”, even though some people do have that (wrong) attitude. 

My favourite product for mitigating this is Wild Endive Formula, or the extremely similar Wild Endive Formula A (for those who are sensitive to ginger or cannot tolerate the very mild anticandidal effects of Wild Endive Formula, as the “A” formula has no anti candida action at all). This product was formulated specifically for candidal toxins (not eliminating candida itself), though doubtless it also helps with bacterial toxins, parasite toxins, etc. Severe candida sufferers should consider getting the large 5 bottle sizes of either of these products, as some people need to take high dosages, or take it for quite a long time.  

For those who prefer to use a liquid rather than capsules, I usually recommend Manayupa-Pinella (blood / kidney / liver / brain detox). Another alternative to Wild Endive Formula is Global Healing’s Liver Health, which has also proven very popular over the years. 

This is not a comprehensive article on candida die-off, or for that matter on candida itself. I can’t really do that in a single newsletter (it would take a whole book to cover the subect in full). But I have squeezed in as much as possible into a less than 10 minute read. 

Best Wishes
Mark G. Lester
Director / Founder 
(aka Captain Candida Crusher)
The Finchley Clinic Ltd
www.thefinchleyclinic.com 
www.thefinchleyclinic.com 

Hello Everyone

“Detoxification”: Everyone is talking about it, but using that word seems to mean entirely different things to different people. To give a few examples there is colon detoxification, liver detoxification, heavy metal detoxification, kidney detoxification, candidal, bacterial and parasite toxin detoxification, respiratory detoxification. And most of all there is blood and lymph detoxification (very closely linked to that, is the concept of cellular detoxification). All of the above interlink to some degree or another. I’ve focussed on colon detox in many previous newsletters, but today it’s the turn of what I regard as our best products for blood and lymph detoxification. This is NOT going to be a comprehensive list of every single detox product we provide, as it’s not possible to discuss all of them in the same newsletter. 

Before I begin, I will just mention however briefly, that we live in a very toxic world. This is something most of you already know, so I am not going to get into that here, other than to say I think that detoxification is not something you do for a week and then conclude “job done”, like it was something to do once in your life, tick it off your list, and move on to another one of the “100 things I want to do before I die”. It’s hard for me to say exactly how long you should use a product for and you have to use a bit of intuition and common sense. But we are continually bombarded by toxins and pollutants, and eradicating them from the body is an ongoing process, rather than something that has an exact beginning, middle and end. 

Walking, running, aerobic exercise in general, and especially trampolining all help with blood and lymph detox. But here are some of my favourite supplement choices for cleansing the blood and lymph…

1. Burdock Formula (“Herbadetox”).

Originally marketed as “Herbadetox”, Burdock Formula is designed to be a full spectrum herbal detox for the blood, liver, kidneys and lymph. It contains Burdock, Dandelion leaf & root, Turmeric, Galangal, Sarsaparilla, Artichoke, Red clover, Parsley leaf & root in a 425 mg blend per capsule, and is totally additive-free, with most of the herbs being wild crafted. It’s a fairly popular product which has had consistently good reviews and we’ve been selling it for a long time. It doesn’t have a snazzy label like the bigger brands we sell, as it’s our own artisan product, and we don’t spend a fortune on marketing, but focus instead on well-priced effective products. But the reviews vindicate our claim that with our own branded products, we know what we’re doing. Here is a super quick breakdown of its individual components (although these one sentence strap lines don’t really do the herbs justice) : –

1. Burdock Root (Arctium lappa)

Burdock is renowned for its blood-purifying properties. It supports the liver and kidneys in filtering toxins from the blood and has demonstrated antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects [1]. Its inulin content also supports gut health, indirectly supporting detoxification.

2. Dandelion Leaf & Root (Taraxacum officinale)

Dandelion root acts as a mild laxative and liver tonic, while the leaf is a natural diuretic, aiding in the elimination of toxins through urine. Both parts support bile production and liver function [2], crucial for processing and eliminating waste products.

3. Turmeric (Curcuma longa)

Turmeric, rich in curcumin, has well-documented anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It enhances liver detoxification enzymes and supports bile flow, helping the liver neutralize and expel toxins [3].

4. Galangal (Alpinia galanga)

Galangal, similar in composition to ginger, has antimicrobial and circulatory-stimulating properties. It supports digestion and may enhance the body’s ability to metabolize and remove toxins [4].

5. Sarsaparilla (Smilax spp.)

Traditionally used for skin and hormonal issues, sarsaparilla binds to endotoxins and helps transport them out of the body. It has shown promise as a blood purifier and may support lymphatic drainage [5].

6. Artichoke (Cynara scolymus)

Artichoke promotes bile production and protects liver cells. It supports cholesterol metabolism and helps the body excrete fat-soluble toxins [6].

7. Red Clover (Trifolium pratense)

Red clover is considered a lymphatic cleanser and blood purifier in herbal traditions. Its isoflavones also exhibit antioxidant activity, potentially reducing oxidative stress on detox organs [7].

8. Parsley Leaf & Root (Petroselinum crispum)

Parsley is a mild diuretic, aiding kidney function and fluid balance. It also provides chlorophyll and antioxidants that support systemic detoxification [8].

Synergistic Benefits

When combined, these herbs offer multi-organ support for detoxification:

• Liver stimulation (Turmeric, Dandelion, Artichoke)
• Kidney diuresis (Dandelion leaf, Parsley)
• Lymphatic drainage (Red Clover, Sarsaparilla)
• Circulatory enhancement (Galangal, Burdock)
• Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory support (Turmeric, Red Clover, Burdock)

This synergistic approach may enhance the elimination of metabolic waste, environmental toxins, and inflammatory byproducts, helping to rejuvenate the blood and lymphatic systems.

References

1. Chan, Y. S., et al. (2011). “Antioxidant and immunomodulatory activities of polysaccharide from Arctium lappa L. root.” International Journal of Biological Macromolecules.
2. Clare, B. A., et al. (2009). “Comparative analysis of pharmacological properties of Taraxacum officinale and related species.” Phytotherapy Research.
3. Hewlings, S. J., & Kalman, D. S. (2017). “Curcumin: A review of its effects on human health.” Foods.
4. Srinivasan, K. (2005). “Role of spices beyond food flavoring: Nutraceuticals with multiple health effects.” Food Reviews International.

2. Toxin Binder

More expensive than Burdock Formula and newly introduced by Global Healing to replace their discontinued Heavy Metal and Chemical Binder, Toxin Binder is made as Global Healing put it, With Clean, Pure, Premium Ingredients – 100% Vegan | gluten-free | no additives, fillers, or preservatives, for Comprehensive Detox Support. (All of the above is true of Burdock Formula too – it’s just we haven’t used that specific combination of words on the web page). They go on to state “Every day, we are exposed to microscopic harmful substances through environmental pollutants, personal care products, and household cleaners. While our bodies have a natural filtering process, excessive exposure can cause toxin buildup, leading to various health issues. Our detox support supplement is made with revolutionary ingredients and innovative technology to help you flush out toxins naturally and improve overall organ function”. 

Here are its main contents : –

Ultra-Fine Coconut Activated Charcoal – Coconut Activated Charcoal possesses the ability to bind to and eliminate a wide range of toxins, preventing them from entering the bloodstream.

Himalayan Shilajit – Himalayan Shilajit is a natural resin containing various minerals known for their antioxidant and detoxifying properties.

Superconductive Biophotonic Liquid Gold– Super Conductive Biophotonic Liquid Gold is crafted using only natural elements, free from acids. This remarkable liquid creates a hostile environment for harmful organisms, promoting whole-body wellness. By influencing the unfolding process of harmful protein toxins, Liquid Gold neutralizes them effectively, supporting your overall health.

Organic Freeze-Dried Broccoli Sprouts – Broccoli sprouts are rich in sulforaphane, which helps flush out toxins naturally by activating phase II detoxification enzymes.

Mulberry Leaf Chlorophyllin – Chlorophyllin, derived from chlorophyll found in green plants, has been extensively studied for its potential to neutralize toxins, free radicals, and inflammatory agents in the body.

3. Lymphatic Detox & Drainage Cleanse

This product comes from Earth Harmony, which is actually a subdivision of Global Healing, who make the Toxin Binder. It’s also a relatively new product, and I think the name of the product pretty much says it all in terms of what it’s designed to do. It consists of Global Healing’s Lymphatic Proprietary Blend of Soursop Concentrated Extract, Cat’s Claw Bark Concentrated Extract, Astragalus Concentrated Extract, Wormwood Extract, Guduchi Concentrated Extract, Dichloroacetate Sodium, Supercharged C60, Methylene Blue, vegetable glycerine, triple distilled water, and trace minerals.

I asked Global Healing to compare and contrast  Lymphatic Detox & Drainage Cleanse and Toxin Binder and they agreed that their roles were similar. However they told me that with Lymphatic detox there was more of an emphasis on helping with defence against abnormal cells that can spread through the lymphatic system than Toxin Binder. You’ll have to read between the lines on what they mean by “abnormal cells” of course. 

4. Manayupa-Pinella

(Note: Low stock, but more arriving around the end of this week).

This product consists of the Amazonian herbs Manayupa (also known as Burbur) and Pinella (also known Pimpinella as well as Anise). Taken together they work synergistically for full body detoxification – but especially of the brain, liver and nervous system.

Here are the main indications for Manayupa

• Anti-inflammatory (support)
• Detoxifying the blood
• Detoxifying the kidneys
• Detoxifying the liver
• Candida Die-Off
• Detoxifying the lymphatic system
• Lyme disease (Herxheimer reaction)

Here are the main indications for Pinella

• Brain detoxification
• Brain fog
• Concentration disturbances
• Liver support
• Lyme disease (removal of neurotoxins)
• Migraine
• Sight disturbances
• Speed of reaction, slow

If you only want one of the two herbs above, we also sell Manayupa and Pinella individually (just type the product name into our search bar).

5. Foreign Protein Cleanse

This product is the “odd man out” as it was formulated specifically to help remove spike proteins that are damaging the body and circulating in the blood and lymph caused by having Covid-19, or those who had covid “vaccinations” (or what I view as worthless experimental poisons) plunged into their bloodstreams. Obviously, it still has general blood detox activity, but with a specific purpose in mind (i.e. removal of harmful spike proteins). Accoring to Global Healing “Spike proteins help viruses enter into cells, which disrupts your health. Foreign Protein Cleanse detoxes the body of spike proteins, which allows the body to repair from within.” It also features a carefully selected mix of ingredients such as Lobelia, Licorice, and Wormwood, traditionally recognized for their immune-boosting properties. Best taken with Nattokinase and / or Serrapeptase wherever there are spike protein concerns. 

As always, I hope this of help to some of you out there

With best wishes

Mark G. Lester

Director & General Clever Cloggs
The Finchley Clinic Ltd
www.thefinchleyclinic.com

“Sleep is the golden chain that ties health and our bodies together.” — Thomas Dekker English Elizabethan playwright

“Sleep is the single most effective thing we can do to reset our brain and body health each day.” — Matthew Walker (Neuroscientist, Sleep Expert)

and perhaps most importantly of all….

“Laugh and the world laughs with you. Snore and you sleep alone.” — Anthony Burgess (writer of A Clockwork Orange

Hi Everyone

I learnt today that March 15th is World Sleep Day (reference https://worldsleepday.org/), so I decided to write an article on this important topic. 

If you’re suffering from poor sleep, it’s an area where we can often help. We actually have a full range of products that can help with sleep and relaxation, and as is always the case, different things work for different people. In order to keep this newsletter short, I have decided to just focus on five options.

Product 1: Magnesium

Magnesium is one of the most well-known nutrients that aid sleep (dosage for adults, usually around 400mg per day, which is much higher than what it says on the label).

Which one should you use?

The question of which form of magnesium to use is rather nuanced. We provide around a dozen forms of magnesium, and we have had positive feedback on pretty much all of them. Here are some customer reviews for four different forms of magnesium in relation to sleep. Which one will work best for you? That, I can’t tell you and you will have to find out for yourself, if necessary with a bit of trial and error. 

★★★★★ Liposomal Magnesium (LLM1) 240ml

A Complete Game Changer: A Life-Changing Experience for My Son

I am writing this review in the hope that someone out there, who may be facing a similar situation with their child, finds the relief we did thanks to The Finchley Clinic.

Background:

My 7-year-old son had been experiencing night terrors for 6-7 months. Every evening, he would go to bed at 7:30 pm, but within an hour, he would wake up in the grip of a night terror. Initially, it was just crying and sitting up while still asleep, lasting a couple of minutes before he settled back down. However, it quickly escalated. He began waking up screaming uncontrollably, drenched in sweat, and completely terrified—even though he was still asleep. Witnessing your child in such distress is heart-wrenching.

As time went on, the situation worsened, progressing to sleepwalking combined with screaming and crying episodes. This wasn’t the first time he had experienced night terrors—there had been a less severe episode the previous year that lasted a couple of months and resolved on its own. But this time, it wasn’t going away.

Desperate for a solution, I contacted Mark at The Finchley Clinic. He recommended trying Liposomal Magnesium (LLM1) 240ml and advised giving it to my son an hour before bedtime.

The Results:

The change was remarkable. Within 2-3 weeks, the night terrors had completely stopped. Knowing that these episodes typically occurred about an hour into his sleep, we had been bracing ourselves every night, ready to comfort him. But soon, there was no need. He began sleeping peacefully through that critical hour. His body was no longer drenched in sweat, and he appeared calm and relaxed.

Final Thoughts:

This simple solution has been a complete game changer for my son and our family. Watching him sleep peacefully after months of turmoil is a relief beyond words. If your child is struggling with night terrors or similar issues, I wholeheartedly recommend reaching out to The Finchley Clinic and considering their advice. Liposomal Magnesium has made an incredible difference in our lives, and I hope it can do the same for yours.

Thank you, Finchley Clinic, for restoring peace to our nights!

★★★★★ Magnesium Bisglycinate 90 capsules

I love this magnesium. I take two every morning effects are immediate, I sleep much better since I’ve been taking it. I find It also helps with night cramps.

★★★★★ Magnesium Powder 90g (citrate and malate)

I made a banana milkshake at night. Place one large ripe banana in water in my fresh juice mini-fast-portable blender, plus this magnesium powder. And voila. I fell asleep like a baby. I did the same for my mum and whoever I was sharing with, and it was not just me. They fell out too. So if you are having sleeping problems, magnesium, baby. And we don’t crave ice cream or chocolate candy anymore, either. Those addictive Chinese and Korean series are fun to watch, but I will be there tomorrow. My sleep was much more critical.

★★★★★ Magnesium Citrate – 100mg – 90 capsules

The capsules are not too big and go down nicely. There isn’t a strong taste whilst swallowing the capsules and no after taste. The price is fantastic and from a brand I trust with no nasty ingredients. So far, i’ve noticed my sleep seems to be better and while I do still wake up during the night my mind doesn’t seem to be racing like it did before I took this product. Also, my restless leg syndrome has eased up quite a bit. Looking forward to see if these improvements continue to get better.

Product 2: Lavender Formula

Lavender Formula consists of 7 herbs / botanicals considered to be “nervines” i.e. herbs that help regulate the nervous system. These are Lavender, Aniseed, Oats, Peppermint, Chamomile, Hops, and Lemon Balm, selected kiniesiologically for their collective antagonism, synergism, allergenicity and tolerability with one another against a test vial for stress. Though formulated to reduce stress, 2-4 capsules taken 30-60 minutes before going to bed has a tremendous effect for sleep for a lot of people. 

Review: 

A few months ago my husband and I both went through a traumatic event. We had to continue working, no choice but it affected our sleep patterns and our anxiety levels. I asked The Finchley Clinic for advice about a natural product which might help support us and was recommended to try the Lavender Formula. I have to say it is an amazing product. We both took it and our sleep pattern was restored immediately and our general mood / anxiety levels were significantly improved. I don’t need to take it now but if I have a restless night then I take one the following night and it helps enormously to restore harmony. I don’t want to take pharmaceutical drugs, Lavender Formula is a fantastic alternative and worth having in your medical cupboard!! I tell everyone I know who may be feeling anxious, stressed or experiencing disruptive sleep patterns.

Product 3: Valerian

As a stand-alone nervine, few herbs beat Valerian. We sell the more expensive (and better selling) Valerian from Global Healing, and the far less expensive Valerian extract from one of our UK suppliers (though supplies of this one are very unreliable). Here is what one customer wrote (having used the Global Healing product)….

Review:

This product worked wonderfully for me…instantly. Enabled much better sleep and helped reduce anxiety during the day.

Product 4: Stress Relief

Another polyherbal / polyingredient remedy combining traditional and modern ingredients like Organic Banana Peel, Organic Poria Mushroom, SAMe, and Lithium Orotate, Stress Relief provides an effective solution to help you find calm and enhance your overall well-being. In essence it’s aiming to do the same thing as Lavender Formula, but uses more expensive ingredients. It’s hard to say which one is the better product but customers do comment on it helping with a good night’s sleep.

Review

I take two capsules daily for 2 weeks initially and had a great change in my mood. Less worries and more confidence and good sleep. A great product. Now I take it when I have some sleeping issues.

Product 5: Oxygen Elements Max or Oxylift (the two products are very similar, and this has been discussed in previous newsletters)

This is where things get weird! The products Oxygen Elements Max and Oxylift are not designed to help with sleep. By improving cellular oxygenation, they are designed to give you more energy, and logically one would think improve wakefulness, but not sleep. But in fact, they do both of these things. So, it may appear paradoxical but I have had a lot of people over the many years we’ve sold this product to tell me about how much it has helped with their sleep.

Note, very, very occasionally I have also had people tell me that the extra energy it gives them keeps them up at night if they take it in the evening, but this is incredibly rare.

Review:

I thought the benefits of this product sounded good and decided to give it a try. Prior to using this product I was not able to sleep very well, perpetually waking up most nights. I did not buy this product with this in mind but after a couple of days of taking it I suddenly realised I had had a good night’s sleep. Then this turned into several good night’s sleep, and so on. I don’t always have a perfect night but on the whole I now sleep most nights without waking. I had kept the leaflet with the product and was reading through when I noticed they mentioned that better sleep could be a benefit of the product. Nothing will stop me taking it now!

Why does a product designed to give you more energy though improved oxygenation make you sleep better?

I have a number of hypothesis’s as to why….

1. Better Oxygen Delivery to the Brain

Oxygen is critical for brain function. If cells receive more oxygen, the brain can regulate sleep cycles more efficiently, leading to deeper and more restorative sleep. Low oxygen levels (hypoxia) are linked to sleep disturbances like insomnia and fragmented sleep.

2. Reduced Sleep Apnea and Snoring

Many sleep disorders, like sleep apnea, stem from poor oxygenation. If a product enhances oxygen uptake and utilization, it may help reduce episodes of low oxygen levels at night, improving sleep quality.

3. Enhanced Mitochondrial Function & Energy Regulation

Cellular respiration occurs in the mitochondria, producing ATP (energy). Efficient ATP production helps regulate melatonin (the sleep hormone) and circadian rhythms, supporting natural sleep cycles.

4. Lower Stress and Anxiety

Poor oxygenation can contribute to stress by activating the sympathetic nervous system (fight-or-flight). Improved oxygenation can promote parasympathetic activity (rest-and-digest), helping the body relax before sleep.

5. Better Removal of Waste Products (Brain Detox)

During sleep, the brain clears metabolic waste via the glymphatic system. (The glymphatic system is basically the lymphatic system of the brain). Efficient oxygen use supports this detox process, reducing neuroinflammation and promoting deep sleep.

So there you go. My theories are not entirely proven, but I think one of more of the above probably explains why a product that gives you more energy through improved cellular oxygenation, may also give you a better night’s sleep.

For a more comprehensive list of products that may help sleep

Here again is a full range of products that can help with sleep and relaxation. In the unlikely event that none of these ideas work, then you need to look at the adrenal support category of the web site. 

Wishing Everyone A Happy World Sleep Day
Sleep Well!
Mark Lester
The Ever Sleepy Director and Founder
The Finchley Clinic Ltd
www.thefinchleyclinic.com 

Oxysan and Oxy-Powder – Our Most Popular Oxygen Based Colon Cleansers

Keywords: Detoxification, Colon Cleasing, Colonic Irrigation, Constipation, Disease Prevention, Overall Health

As usual, I intend to make this a genuine “newsletter” rather than just a “we-just-flog-anything-letter”, which is what the overwhelming number of supplement companies seem to do these days. Very likely they are better marketeers than me, and certainly those types of “newsletters” are quicker and easier to compose. But it’s just not my style. 

Does All Disease Begin In The Colon

There is a common saying in naturopathic circles, that “all disease begins in the colon” (i.e the end of the digestive tract).I’m not sure I believe that’s 100% true, as I have come to learn more and more that there is equal validity in the epithet “all disease begins in the mouth*” (i.e. the beginning of the digestive tract). So I think it may be more accurate to change the expression to “All disease begins in the digestive tract” which includes the mouth, the stomach, the small intestine and the colon.  

* For those who want to venture into that comment further, there are numerous books on biological dentistry that go into this, and I also recommend the very watchable, and in places funny documentary film Root Cause. This film got banned by Netflix, as usual, because of endless objections, which let’s face it, all boiled down to the fact that it conflicted with powerful vested interests, falsely and ironically claiming it was spreading “misinformation”. In other words, entirely valid opinions that could reduce their financial income. There are numerous places to watch it for free, which most people can find for themselves with a bit of persistence if they don’t want to pay, but the more ethical thing to do is watch the official pay-to-view version here https://vimeo.com/ondemand/rootcause/258735517 (after all, it costs less than £4!). Anyway, let’s get back to the main topic...

About The Colon…For Laymen

The colon a.k.a large intestine, is bascally the long loopy thing at the end of the digestive tract, who’s role it is to absorb water (but not too much, otherwise constipation occurs) and electrolytes (which balance the amount of water in your body), collect and form waste (also known as “poop”) into the right consistency in preparation for elimination (in other words being pooped out). It’s also one of the most common organs to not function well, due to poor diet, stress, innate tendency (in some people), suboptimal liver (and perhaps kidney) function, improper lifestyle (in other words, most of us), and doubtless other reasons that don’t come immediately to mind. Being constipated is particularly bad for us, as having gunk swishing about in our guts means there is an unhealthy contact time between carcinogens, bacteria, fungi and other toxins from our diet with the gastrointestinal tract, giving those harmful substances more time to do their mischief. Not good!

Colon Cleansing Products

The colon can be cleansed and maintained with colon hydrotherapy, which I will get to later, or more simply at home with the help of supplements. I’m not especially keen on the fibre supplements often marketed, in my opinion somewhat inaccurately as “colon cleansers” but I am a huge fan of (and regularly use myself) our Oxygen Based Colon Cleanse products. The difference is that oxygen is involved with actual detoxification, whereas magnesium oxides which not have been through an oxygenation process or fibre products, only increase regularity, which is a good thing, but this is not detox. I think that when we over indulge in rich foods over Christmas and winter, the spring is a particularly good time to think about a colon cleanse with one of the products below.

Oxysan

Launched a year ago to replace its predecessor (Colosan), we were able to massively improve upon the product it replaced. Oxysan provides a guaranteed minimum of 3,000ppm of Oxygen to the GI tract, though both our first and second batches both exceeded the minimum when they were tested prior to release. This is an important point because we have tested a couple of competitor “oxygen colon cleansers” available in the UK, and found that no matter what the manufactures claimed, they did not release any oxygen at all. So buyer beware!

Available in capsules (more popular), or powder (significantly cheaper for the amount you get). Originally I was going to do a newsletter on this product when we hit 50 reviews, but we’re now in March 2024 and now exceeded that number. These were the six most recent ones at the time of drafting this newsletter (January 2025). 

This is a great replacement to colosan. Colosan was a game changer for me for keeping me regular and helping me on a better health journey. This oxysan is just as good if not better! 1 tablet every evening before I go to bed does the trick

Have been using mag 07 for some time now and it has proved to be very beneficial. However having tried the trial size Oxysan I felt that this was even better for me personally and have now been using this for some weeks. I now switch between mag 07 and oxysan and finds that works very well for me. I wish I had known about both of these products many years ago. It has sorted out a lifetime difficulty and I now no longer suffer discomfort or have a diverticula.

Oxysan has been a great benefit to me. I am a 78 year old woman who has had bowel issues my whole life. I was introduced to Colosan by a friend two years ago, it has been a life saver. I was so happy when they reintroduced Oxysan to replace Colosan, works better and I will continue using for quality of life!

Amazing product, amazing service. Been using for 15 years and from the Finchley Clinic. Never been disappointed!

I have been a customer for some time ordering the colosan. I tried others but didn’t agree with me at all sadly. Therefore I am very happy and grateful for the oxysan capsules. I take x2 each night and occasionally x1 in the morning

One teaspoon, three days. Quite remarkable. 30 years of trial and tribulation, and a magic wand. Just really good news, and pleased I read the previous reviews.

Oxy-Powder

We’ve been selling this product for nearly two decades and it’s been our best seller for most of that time. This one has over 250 reviews on our web site, but we have been selling it for a lot longer than Oxysan. It’s more expensive than Oxysan, what with the manufacturers Global Healing being a big company, producing premium brand products. I’m not saying that Oxy-Powder is better than Oxysan or that Oxysan is better than Oxy-Powder because in reality, the best one is simply whichever one works best for you. Because it’s not our product, we’re not allowed to say how much Oxygen it releases, and the manufacturers have not chosen to publish this, but believe me, we know for a fact it DOES release oxygen, and the 250 reviews on our web site alone is a testament to its effectiveness. 

Speaking of which….a note about the Oxygen and magnesium in these products. 

The only reference to “oxygen” on the ingredients label with both products is the magnesium oxide and magnesium hydroxide. They do indeed contain these ingredients, but these are normally stable substances which will not release oxygen. What makes these products “sexy”, is that these are just the base ingredients. Both products have been through a special proprietary, in other words, private / secret process which means that the end product releases various allotropes of oxygen, which most of the competitor products do NOT provide, no matter what the suppliers claim. (Our manufacturer tested more or less all of them, and they were mostly worthless). Also, please note neither of these products are designed to be magnesium supplements. Magnesium oxide and magnesium hydroxide are rubbish forms of supplemental magnesium, barely absorbable at all. So we still recommend these magnesium supplements, if you need to take magnesium. (For example I take 300mg per day of magnesium taurate daily, even though I take 1-2 capsules per day of one of the colon cleanse products on an empty stomach every morning). 

Most Recent reviews

Oxy-Powder is the best ever I got an injury to my gut and had extreme constipation from Musanogenic bacteria {we are not sure what the customer means here} being in the wrong place in my small intestines causing SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth). I tried so many methods: cleansing irrigation therapy, herbs, medicines and finally Oxy-Powder. It acts as a gentle drain cleaner and you could modify the dose depending on how many you take to your needs, it is effective and non addictive without the shocking side-effects of laxatives like Senna. It’s helping me to live my life again.

For several years now I have always had Oxy-powder at the ready … I take one capsule if I am feeling a little constipated, for example if I’m on holiday or after the festive season or just when I haven’t been eating enough fruit and veg. It’s amazing how well it works, and also how it makes me much better mentally too. There really is a gut-brain link!

Having had constipation since childhood despite eating loads of vegetables etc, my daughter suggested I try oxy powders. Pretty much right away they sorted the problem with just one a day. Sometimes I skip a day if I get a bit loose but not that often. I recommended it to a friend with the same problem who also found it as brilliant as I do!

Dosage

Unfortunately I don’t know what dosage you “should” take. That’s because I don’t know your body or your level of sensitivity, so I can only talk in general terms. For most people 1-2 capsules (1/2 to 1 rounded tsp), is a stool softening dosage, and will work wonders to relieve constipation, in a vastly healthier way than using orthodox medicines, (which for various reasons which I am not going into today, I think are junk). If you have a tendency to get constipated, you can safely use our products every day to keep you regular.

For a more serious colon cleanse dosage, most people need more like 4-12 caps per day typically for anything from 3-14 days, depending on how long you’re inclined to do it for. This needs to be done when you won’t be too far from the toilet as this ia an amount which will turn your stools liquid, often give you a sense of urgency, and really clean you out. You will not lose bowel control, but you might not want to go hiking up Ben Nevis when taking this kind of dosage. 

Can You Take Them Long Term?

I can only speak for myself here. I have a tendency to constipation myself, and have been taking these products, and their predecessors pretty much on a daily basis for a quarter of a century now (yeah, I’m getting old) with no ill effects and I get to oxygenate my colon at the same time. Most of the time I just take a couple of capsules, which gives me 100% relief from constipation, and in my case I rarely take the colon cleanse dosage because I am taking a low dosage all of the time (though I do once in a blue moon). 

Combining the products with Colonic Irrigation

I am a great believer in using oxygen to clean the colon, and treament with colon hydrotherapy (early versions were described as far back as Biblical times!). Also known as colonic irrigation, this treatment uses water introduced via the rectum to cleanse the colon, tone the smooth muscle of the lower gastro-intestinal tract, and restore function. The combinaton of oxygen colon cleanse supplements and colonic therapy work beautifully together, or as stand-alone treatments. So it’s an either / or situation. There are plenty of highly capable practitioners all over the country, but the people we know best based here in the south east are : –

Health Fusion Clinic, in Barnet – on the edge of North London and South Hertfordshire – who use the Libbe “open” system of colon hydrotherapy. Also providing IV vitamin therapy, infrared sauna treatment, PEMF and Rife therapy, and other detox treatments.  

And Katie Joyce, working out of her clinics in Sussex and Hammersmith, West London, using the more traditional “closed” system colon hydrotherapy. (Both systems work, just in a slightly different way to one another). Also a nutritionist, and we refer people to her for nutritional support that goes beyond the supplement advice we provide (particularly for women’s health issues) for a truly holistic approach to wellness. 

I don’t have any reciprocal arrangement with Health Fusion Clinic or Katie (although they do use and recommend our products), but do mention that you heard about them from us if you decide to see them.

Best Wishes
Mark Lester
Director / Founder / General Clever Cloggs
The Finchley Clinic Ltd
www.thefinchleyclinic.com

Hello Everyone!

In this newsletter I originally planned to just talk about Vitamin D’s role in preventing colds and flu’s during the winter (and I do get into that later). But as always I got lured into making this longer than I originally intended, because I felt it would be almost criminal not to reference its wider array of crucial roles throughout the body.

Vitamin D was originally “famous” for bone health and preventing rickets. However recent years have seen its emergence as being not just “beneficial” but critical for many aspects of health, longevity and prevention of serious disease. Our range of Vitamin D products is found here, but I hope you’ll all read about which Vitamin D product I advocate and take myself before you go (further along in this article). 

Vitamin D Benefits beyond bone health, and preventing colds and flu.

1. Immune System Support

• Pathogen Defense: Vitamin D enhances the pathogen-fighting effects of monocytes and macrophages, white blood cells that are crucial to immune defense. 
• Autoimmune Modulation: Vitamin D helps regulate the immune response, potentially reducing the risk of autoimmune conditions, such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and type 1 diabetes.

2. Mood and Mental Health

• Mood Disorders: Vitamin D receptors are present in the brain, where it is believed to affect the production of neurotransmitters like serotonin. Studies suggest that low levels of vitamin D are associated with a higher risk of depression, anxiety, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
• Cognitive Health: Vitamin D also plays a role in cognitive function, with deficiencies linked to an increased risk of cognitive decline and dementia in older adults.

3. Cardiovascular Health

• Blood Pressure Regulation: Vitamin D may contribute to regulating blood pressure by influencing the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS), which is involved in blood pressure control.
• Heart Health: Research links low vitamin D levels to increased risks of heart disease, as deficiency may lead to inflammation, arterial stiffness, and impaired blood vessel function.

4. Blood Sugar Regulation and Diabetes

• Insulin Sensitivity: Vitamin D has been shown to play a role in insulin secretion and sensitivity, which can be important for blood sugar control.
• Type 2 Diabetes Prevention: Low vitamin D levels are associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes, and improving vitamin D status may improve insulin sensitivity and beta-cell function, both of which are crucial in diabetes management.

5. Cancer Prevention and Progression

• Protective Against Certain Cancers: Some studies suggest that higher vitamin D levels may be protective against cancers such as colorectal, breast, and prostate cancers. Vitamin D may inhibit cancer cell growth and promote cellular differentiation, reducing the risk of malignant cells.
• Mechanisms of Action: Vitamin D’s role in regulating cell growth, apoptosis (programmed cell death), and inflammation helps in cancer prevention.

6. Anti-Inflammatory Effects

• Chronic inflammation is a factor in numerous conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, and autoimmune diseases. Vitamin D helps regulate the production of inflammatory cytokines, aiding in inflammation control throughout the body.

7. Muscle Function and Fall Prevention

• Vitamin D is crucial for muscle strength and function, especially as people age. It aids in muscular development and contraction, reducing the risk of falls and fractures in older adults.

8. Skin Health and Wound Healing

• Wound Healing: Vitamin D plays a role in producing antimicrobial peptides, which help fight infections in skin wounds, facilitating faster healing.
• Skin Conditions: It’s also been used in treatments for conditions like psoriasis, due to its effects on cell growth and inflammation.

9. Hormone Regulation and Fertility

• Vitamin D is involved in hormone production and regulation, including sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone, which are essential for reproductive health.
• In women, sufficient levels are linked with fertility and healthy pregnancies. For men, vitamin D can support testosterone levels, which may influence fertility.

10. Oral Health

• The presence of vitamin D receptors in gum tissue suggests its importance in dental health, helping to prevent gum disease, tooth decay, and other oral health issues by supporting antimicrobial peptides and immune cells in the oral cavity.

Vitamin D and viral illness (colds, flu’s & covid)

Now I am getting to what I was originally planning to write about!

During the “pandemic”, I wrote a newsletter in which I referenced a YouTube video with the brilliant Vlogger Ivor Cummins which got banned, because it contained “misinformation”. This was a shady term meaning “true information which conflicts with vested pharmaceutical interests”. Those of you who have read George Orwell’s 1984 and the concept of “doublespeak”, will know what I am talking about – the deliberate distortion, or reversal of the meaning of things in order to pursue a specific agenda. 

He discussed the study, not shown of course on the BBC News of course, showing that those who’s Vitamin D level was below 10ng/ml were 10.1 x more likely to die from “the virus” than those who’s blood level was about 30ng/ml. (Note: ng/ml – nanograms per millimeter of blood).

For the pharmaceutical industry who were desperate to impregnate our bloodstreams with worthless ineffective money making chemicals falsely called “immunisations” even though they failed to “immunise” anyone against anything, this was profoundly annoying. If a cheap pesky nutrient could obviate the joyous experience of having experimental toxic chemicals plunged into people’s arms at great profit to themselves, this was going to be extremely inconvenient. The rest is history. 

What’s interesting is that even the study referenced above missed an important point. The optimal level is not 30ng/ml. I regard that as the minimum acceptable level. The optimal level is about 60ng/ml. How do we know this? It’s pretty easy really. Basically when we manage to get around 1/3rd of our skin in the sun regularly (without burning), when the sun is at an angle of above a minimum of 30 degrees to the earth (in the UK we have this for 8 months of the year, but only for a very brief period of the day during the transition months of October and March) and above 40 degrees for dark skinned people (possible in the UK for less than 6 months of the year), we get up to 60-80ng within a couple of weeks. It never goes above that no matter how much time we spend in the sun. And that’s the optimal level. Had the study been based on the optimal amount, not the minimum amount, one can only assume it would not have been a 10.1 x higher risk for death. The difference would have been far more impressive! You can see the risk of death from Coronavirus in visual terms in the image above (this is a screen shot from the highly recommended but censored, aforementioned YouTube video) plotting the risk of death against vitamin D status. You don’t need to be a Professor of statistics to understand it.

Very Important Point If You Get A Cold Or Flu

In terms of Vitamin D it’s basically too late by then! It takes several weeks of persistent usage to build Vitamin D levels in the body. If you haven’t already been taking it BEFORE getting a cold or flu, I am sure that taking it when it’s already there is better than not taking it. But once you’ve got a cold or flu (or covid), something like Oxylift (on 3 x the label dosage) and a HIGH dosage (at least 60mg per day day) of Zinc will work far better as a fast ‘on the spot’ anti-viral. Or herbal anti-viral remedies like Olive Leaf Extract and Galangal Formula – again on 2-3 x label dosage to get rid of the illness quickly. 

Vitamin D Supplements

If you can’t get in the sun as per the suggestions above, then you should supplement with Vitamin D, every day that you don’t get in the sun (without sploshing on sunscreens that block the UBV neeed for the creation of Vitamin D). 

Of the different Vitamin D products we provide, my favourite one, and indeed the one I take, is this one. High strength 4000iu, not the PATHETIC dosage recommended by the mainstream, which is almost useless.  And it comes with the added advantage of containing 90mcg Vitamin K2, which ideally should always be combined with Vitamin D. That’s the subject of another newsletter as the K2 has a lot of benefits of its own. The quality of the K2 is also important as cheap K2 supplements found on Amazon etc are often completely useless, as K2 is notoriously unstable. Suffice it to say, we’ve been very exacting in terms of insisting on a quality and proven K2 manufacturer (again the subject of another newsletter). 

Recommended general (label) usage: One capsule per day (ideally taken in the morning)
My recommendation for OPTIMAL usage: Two per day from October to the end of April. One per day from April to September. (Ideally taken in the morning). This is what I personally take, and it’s one of the reasons I don’t get colds and flu’s any more. 

For those who want a liquid, or a lower strength Vitamin D (for example for children) we provide several other choices. 

    Who is at the highest risk of all for Vitamin D deficiency?

The truth is that most people have below optimal levels of vitamin D. But some people are even more likely than average to need a vitamin D supplement. The following list is not exhaustive, but covers the most common group of people who are especially likely to need a vitamin D supplement. 

• Breastfed infants, because human milk is a poor source of vitamin D, largely because the mothers themselves have poor vitamin D levels
• The elderly, as their skin doesn’t make vitamin D when exposed to sunlight as efficiently as young people, and their kidneys are less able to convert vitamin D to its active form. (Is this one of the reasons why the elderly are at higher risk of dying from coronavirus?)
• Dark skinned people as it takes them much longer to produce vitamin D from action of of ultraviolet light on the skin. (Was this one of the reasons why black  people living in the UK but NOT in Africa were at higher risk of dying from coronavirus?).
• People with disorders such as Crohn’s disease or celiac disease who don’t handle fat properly, because vitamin D needs fat to be absorbed.
• Obesity, because the body fat binds to some vitamin D and prevents it from getting into the blood. (Is this one of the reasons why obese people at higher risk of dying from coronavirus?)
• People who have had gastric bypass surgery
• People with osteoporosis, hyperparathyroidism (too much of a hormone that controls the body’s calcium level), sarcoidosis, tuberculosis, histoplasmosis, or other granulomatous disease (disease with granulomas, collections of cells caused by chronic inflammation), 
• People with cancer 
• People who take medicines that affect vitamin D metabolism.

Wishing You All An Abundant Viral Free Life
Mark G. Lester
Director – Big Boss – Overall Smarty Pants
The Finchley Clinic Ltd
www.thefinchleyclinic.com

Hi Everyone

This newsletter has been inspired by a customer who emailed me asking “How do I raise my dopamine and serotonin levels?”  This was not something I was able to over properly in a quick email, as the advisory service is for quick questions only. So I decided to write this article instead….

Neurotransmitters are the main chemical messengers within the brain that influence mood (and are also a factor in our sex drives). Two of the most important and well-known neurotransmitters are dopamine and serotonin. Dopamine is known as the “reward” neurotransmitter, because it is crucial for motivation, pleasure, and reinforcement of rewarding behaviors. Serotonin is known as the “feel-good” neurotransmitter, as it helps stabilise mood, and is involved with feelings of well-being and happiness. It also plays a role in regulating sleep, appetite, and digestion.

Dopamine and Serotonin Support

The first product I usually recommend specifically for this is NADH, which in my opinion is one of the most remarkable products we provide for reasons that go beyond the subject of this newsletter, particularly in the area of physical and mental energy production. 

Quoting from the book “Everything You Need To Know About NADH” by Professor George Birkmayer (M.D.)… 

NADH stimulates production of dopamine and serotonin

Dopamine also has a substantial influence on sexual behaviour,
particularly on libido. Furthermore, dopamine lowers the secretion
of prolactin and reduces appetite. The higher the dopamine
level, the lower the appetite. This effect may have some
importance for overweight people, as NADH can be taken as a
dietary supplement. The positive influence of dopamine on the
secretion of human growth hormone should also be mentioned;
this hormone plays a key role in the regeneration of cells and
tissues.

The dopamine increasing effect of NADH was demonstrated in
isolated nerve cells. If these cells are incubated with NADH, a
6-fold dosage-dependent elevation of dopamine was observed.

These findings were confirmed by studies at the University of
Paris. French scientists injected NADH into rats daily. They
then determined the concentration of dopamine and noradrenalin
in specific areas of the brain, both before administration
and 4 weeks after the daily injections began. After 4 weeks, they
found a 40% increase of dopamine and noradrenalin levels in
specific brain areas.

NADH also leads to an increase in blood dopamine levels in
healthy individuals. This was shown with professional athletes
who took NADH (5 mg per day) for 4 weeks. The dopamine
level increased by an average of 50% in all athletes.

NADH must be resistent to stomach acid or bypass the stomach in order to work. So we provide NADH in a sublingual tablet (do not chew or swallow it!) or in a stomach acid resistant capsule, which is more economic. 

Here are some of the other key nutrients and products to consider. 

Omega 3 Oil

Omega-3 fatty acids are involved in the production and function of both dopamine and serotonin.

1. Dopamine: Omega-3 fatty acids can influence the structure and function of dopamine receptors, potentially enhancing the transmission of dopamine signals in the brain. This can help improve mood and cognitive functions.
2. Serotonin: Omega-3s, particularly eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), play a role in serotonin production and function. (EPA can increase serotonin release by reducing inflammatory signalling molecules that inhibit serotonin release. DHA helps make serotonin receptors more accessible by increasing cell membrane fluidity).

So it would be worth considering taking one of the Omega 3 Oil products if you want to improve your dopamine and serotonin health. It takes around 60 days to have a worthwhile effect, and should be used long term for optimal benefits. 

Organic Matcha Green tea

Not the same as ‘regular’ green tea (because its far more powerul than regular tea), Organic Matcha Green Tea contains an amino acid called L-Theanine, which promotes the production of alpha waves, dopamine and serotonin. Instead of Matcha could also use…

Theanine

Theanine, extracted from green tea, has been found to increase alpha waves in the brain, having the effects of calming the mind associated with a state of “alert relaxation”. It does not cause drowsiness but may help with sleep if taken in the evening. If taken during the day, as well as calming the mind, it also assists mental alertness, learning and concentration.

Vitamin B

Each B vitamin plays a unique and complementary role in neurotransmitter synthesis and overall brain health. It’s fairly well known than Vitamin B6 is the most critical of these. But after that I wasn’t sure which came next. With the help of an artficial intelligence app, I learnt, at least in the opinion of Mr (or Mrs) AI, that they can be put in this order of importance. 

1. Vitamin B6: Essential for converting tryptophan to serotonin and tyrosine to dopamine. It acts as a coenzyme in these biochemical pathways, making it directly involved in the synthesis of these neurotransmitters.
2. Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin): Important for maintaining the health of nerve cells and supporting the production of neurotransmitters. It also plays a role in the methylation cycle, which is crucial for neurotransmitter synthesis.
3. Vitamin B9 (Folate): Works closely with B12 in the methylation cycle and is necessary for the synthesis of neurotransmitters, including serotonin and dopamine.
4. Vitamin B3 (Niacin): Involved in the conversion of tryptophan to serotonin. Niacin deficiency can lead to lower serotonin levels.
5. Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin): Supports the metabolism of tryptophan, which is a precursor to serotonin.
6. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine): Supports overall brain function and neurotransmitter production.
7. Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid): Necessary for the synthesis of coenzyme A, which is involved in the production of neurotransmitters.

The best option here is to take a Vitamin B Complex product.

Serotone or L-Tryptophan.

The core ingredients of all both of these products is tryptophan (presented in slightly different forms). This amino acid is a precursor to serotonin.

Positive Outlook

Positive Outlook provides amino acids such as trytophan (from 5HTP), tyrosine, glutamine and B vitamins needed to make key brain neurotransmitters which are important for mood, motivation, energy and the sleep cycle.

Advanced Stress Relief

Stress Relief contains Mucuna Pruriens, also known as the velvet bean. This herb contains a natural compound called L-Dopa, which is a precursor to dopamine. Further described by the manufactures as “specifically formulated to help you effectively manage stress. Its unique blend of ingredients, including Organic Banana Peel, Organic Poria Mushroom, SAMe, and Lithium Orotate, work synergistically to promote a calm and balanced state of mind, enabling you to navigate stressful situations with greater resilience. The carefully selected ingredients in the formula support the production of neurotransmitters associated with positive mood, helping you maintain a brighter outlook on life.”

Magnesium

Magnesium is involved in dopamine synthesis, and is also involved with converting tryptophan into serotonin. This is one of the reasons why a deficiency (which can be caused by poor intake, eatting too much sugar, white rice, white bread, white flour, soil damage, and high stress levels), and according to many nutritionists is too low in almost everyone, may contribute to mood disorders. I take 300mg per day, in the evening, and amongst other things it helps with my sleep. I take magnesium taurate, which is my personal favourite form (I am not going into the reasons today), but any of these magnesium products will work.

Just as a quick final note, the form of magnesium found in Oxysan, Oxy-Powder and Mag 07 if you use any of these products is not a good form of nutritional magnesium, and they are not designed to be magnesium supplements, even though magnesium is mentioned on the label.  So don’t rely on them as magnesium supplements, because they aren’t!).

Hope this is of interest
Best wishes
Mark G. Lester
www.thefinchleyclinic.com

Hi All

In the last few weeks I signed up to the newsletter of another company selling health supplements. I was saddened by the amount of bilge I subsequently got on a daily basis, aggressively canvassing me to spend money with them. This was not a newsletter and contained no “news”, no unique information, etc. Suffice it to say we will not be doing business that way, and we’ll stick to sending out newsletters once or twice a month, and try to provide interesting content within them.

Rant over.

Which Is Our Best Colon Cleanser?

Before I get onto the subject of which is our best colon cleanse product, I think I should preface that discussion with a bit about why you need to cleanse the colon at all. 

The colon is the long flexible (if it’s in good shape) organ that wiggles its away around your abdomen, as shown in tbe image to the left. Its first function is the reasbsoprtion of water from the small intestine to help provide the right consistency of poo. Its second function is to form your poo. Its third function is to store and then eliminate your poo. Unfortunately, a lot can go wrong during this process for various reasons. 

In naturopathic medicine, it is commonly said that all disease begins in the colon. An equally fundamental tenet of naturopathy is to see this the other way round i.e. that good health begins in the colon. But how healthy are most people’s colons? Well, lets look at some facts and then you can judge for yourself. It’s estimated that around 1 in every 7 adults and up to 1 in every 3 children in the UK experience constipation at any given time. Many naturopaths believe we should evacuate once for each meal, without straining but as a bare minimum once per day. Based on this naturopathic view of good bowel health, I would guess that most of the population are constipated to a greater or lesser extent. Apart from the obvious discomfort which constipation causes, it also causes an increased contact time between the bowels and pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, fungi and even carcinogenic substances. Surely this can’t be a good thing.

Where it comes to children, 52 in every 100 kids don’t have any veg, and 44 in 100 have no fruit on a daily basis. It’s hardly aby better for adults: In the United States, only 10% of adults are eating the recommended daily serving of vegetables, and slightly more (around 12.3%) are consuming enough fruit. Similarly, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) report found that fewer than 1 in 10 adults in Australia are eating enough vegetables. Specifically: 96% of men and 87% of women do not consume the recommended amounts of veggies. There is no equivalent starts available for the UK, but I tremendously doubt whether it’s significantly different. The recommended level of fibre intake in the UK is 18g per day. Most naturopaths believe even this figure is too low. The average intake is in fact 12g. Add on top of that our stress levels, which are tremendously high in today’s modern society for a whole load of reasons beyond the scop of this newsletter, which wreaks havoc with the process known as peristalisis (these are the muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract). Sure, we should be living on halcyon pre-industrial diets, and lifestyles but let’s face it, we don’t and most of us aren’t going to. Is it even possible to do that given the state of our soils, and moderrn stress levels? I doubt it. 

It’s generally believed, at least by natural health practitioners that nearly all of us walking around not with ounces, not with pounds, but kilograms of undigested, putrefying, poop in our intestines. Sometimes materials get stuck within the folds of our guts, and stay there permanently unless we do something about it. 

So which is the best way to keep the colon clean? 

Our favoured approach where it comes to supplements (we think colon hydrdrotherapy is also excellent) is by using oxygen based colon cleansers. In all cases these work by using ozonated and oxygenated magnesium¹ to release the oxygen in the gastrointestinal tract which produce a strong bowel opening effect, the effect getting stronger as the dosage is increased. The INVALUBALE additional benefits of greater oxygenation is a huge subject, and is what makes them colon cleansers rather than just laxatives. 

^1. Note, they are not really magnesium supplements, as you won’t absorb much, if any of the magnesum from them. So if you are low in magnesium, don’t stop taking your favourite magnesium supplement if it helps you.

Generally speaking, we prefer the oxygen based colon cleansers to the fibre based products, though we sell them too, as oxygenating the gut produces true detoxification. We think fibre products can be helpful for some people, but we think they produce increased pooping rather than colon detoxification. 

We provide the following three oxygen based cleansers : –

1. Oxysan, This one was developed basically by myself after extensive research on how to make it, and make it well, and is the newest product. We sourced it to replace its predecessor (Colosan), though it has a vastly stronger oxygenating effect than the previous product. In terms of bowel opening effect it’s around twice as strong for most people. As an oxygenator it is incomparably stronger. Available in powder or capsules. New, but proving extremely popular. 

2. Oxy-Powder – this is the one we’ve sold the longest, and it has a huge following and a constant stream of reorders from satisfied customers. Ironically, only available in capsules, despite the name. 

3. Mag 07. Also available in powder or capsules. I personally find it to be weaker than the other two, but that’s just my body, and NOT everyone experiences this, which leads conveniently to the question…

Which is the best one?

Actually the answer to this is that there is no single best one for everyone (if there was, I would only bother selling one product!). If you read the reviews* on the web site you will see that we get great feedback on all of them, and a number of those reviews reference having tried more than one of them, and some indivduals find that they seem to get on better with one than another one, even though they are theoretically very similar.

* Here is the most recent review of Oxysan 

I am amazed by how effective the OxySan capsules are. My partner & myself use them when needed especially after certain medications, keeping us regular & the feeling of sluggishness has gone,..more energy, more positive. Thank you Mark & team

* Here is the most recent review for Oxy-Powder

This is one of the few products on the market that does exactly what it claims to do. I would highly recommend this product to anyone who will benefit from it. Please be aware, this product actually work and you had better be ready for the results the very next morning after taking it. I always have some available and it is such a relief to know that I can simple take 2 in the evening and when I wake in the morning the results will speak for themselves. The Finchley clinic always has these in stock and sell them at a fair price, especially if like me you buy in bulk to save money over time.

* Here is the most recent review of Mag 07

Brilliant product and I like using totally natural ingredients rather than the chemical version. Plus, being in capsules, you can easily experiment and find your own dosage according to your needs (even according to different times of the year). I find that I need more ‘help’ with elimination during pollen allergy time. This product won’t let you down and it works from the first time. Recommended.

Oxygenating

In terms of the oxygenating efffect, I can reveal that Oxysan releases a minimum of 3,000 ppm Oxygen. I am not permitted to say how much the others release, as the producers keep that a trade secret. Sadly, I can also tell you that some of the rival products on the market which we do not sell, do not actually release any oxygen despite the slick marketing, and regardless of what they claim. We know this, because we got them independantly tested!

Rotating products

These products can be used on a daily basis if you want or need to (for example, I am actually one of those people who uses one of them every day) and we have a lot of customers who do this. But a few people, maybe 5% of customers seem to become habituated to them if they use the same one on an ongoing basis. Meaning that after a few weeks, months or even years, they stop working for them. I am not sure why it happens, and it’s frustrating for those people. In my experience this can normally be avoided completely by rotating between the three of them (or two of them) every couple of weeks or so,  so I always encourage people to consider doing that. 

A word about colon hydrotherapy (colonic irrigation)

Colon hydrotherapy uses water to clean the colon and rectum, and is used to help restore function. It works beautifully in combination with the products discussed above. There are competent practitioners all over the country, but if you’re looking for a recommendation from us, we refer people to Health Fusion Clinic in Barnet, Hertfordshire, or if you contact us, there is also a practitioner near Chelmsford, Essex who we can refer you to. We do not have a commission arrangement with these people, we just know them, they work closely with us, and we trust them. 

Best Wishes
Mark Lester
Director
The Finchley Clinic Ltd
www.thefinchleyclinic.com

We’ve been selling Olive Leaf Extract for many years, but few realise it’s value in dentistry, so we decided it was time to step up to the plate and publish a short article on this aspect

1. Helps recovery of the jawbone and creation of new bone tissue.

Science strengthens for olive extract’s bone benefits

The potential bone health benefits of the olive polyphenol, oleuropein, are related to its ability to stimulate cells responsible for bone formation, says a new study that explains the mode of action of the compound.

HTTPS://WWW.NUTRAINGREDIENTS.COM/ARTICLE/2010/09/14/SCIENCE-STRENGTHENS-FOR-OLIVE-EXTRACT-S-BONE-BENEF

• Olive Leaf Extract is directly anti-bacterial

Acts as a natural antibiotic, helping prevent infection after surgery. This has been well documented in multiple studies. (It’s also antiviral, antifungal, and antiparasitic).

• Reduces Inflammation

This obviously helps speed recovery and reduce pain. Olive Leaf Extract’s anti-inflammatory effects have been documented in numerous studies.

• Olive Leaf Extract helps with the elasticity of arteries.

This means it Olive Leaf Extract will also aid blood flow, which will as a result improve delivery of oxygen and nutrition to any areas that have been subjected to a surgical procedure.

• Hydroxytyrosol from Olive Leaf Extract raises Vitamin C levels in the blood.

This is (for us) the most interesting, unusual and unexpected benefit. Vitamin C supplementation itself if of course is a vital nutrient for immune support, infection control and prevention, and normally part of any holistic dental plan. But taking Olive Leaf Extract appears to also elevate vitamin C in the blood even without supplementation.

In a small unpublished study, a supplement with olive leaf extract containing 50 mg of HT (hydroxytyrosol) administered daily increased vitamin C blood levels between 50% and 200% in five volunteers after taking it for only a week. Furthermore, in four of the five subjects a clear-cut elevation in those blood levels was seen the day after the first dose. And while the blood levels were not followed over an extensive period of time, significant increases in vitamin C blood levels were still seen 10 days after the stopping of the HT supplement, which had been given daily for a 2-week period.

Regardless of the underlying mechanism, the ability of a properly-dosed HT supplement to elevate blood vitamin C levels in only a day in four of five subjects certainly raises exciting clinical possibilities. It certainly suggests that the treatment of acute infectious and toxic conditions could be given a significant therapeutic boost for most individuals who promptly consume high doses of a quality olive leaf extract upon getting ill. As many patients simply do not want to be bothered with the inconvenience and expense of taking a supplement regularly on a long-term basis, the ability to quickly give a prompt assist to internal vitamin C levels appears to be another highly positive feature of such supplementation.

The wider implications of the body increasing its Vitamin C level without increasing it in the diet, are huge. This is a separate topic discussed in detail here https://orthomolecular.org/resources/omns/v18n14.shtml

Suggested Usage

Acute / Short term (for example after dental surgery): Take 1-2 capsules three times per day for 30 days

General Health / Long-term : Take 1 capsule once or twice per day

Hi Everyone

I was watching a YouTube video a week or so ago with a doctor talking on the subject of sleep apnea. I was fascinated to learn that there is a correlation between sleep apnea and low levels of oxygen in the gut. I can’t go so far as to specifically state that our Oxygen boosting products, neither the ones that deliver oxygen to the gastroinestinal tract, nor the ones which deliver oxygen at the cellular level improve sleep apnea. This is because I don’t have any evidence to back up such a bold claim. In fact it’s not something I had even thought about until I saw this video. Sadly I doubt whether anyone will ever do a study investigating this, as there is no money for big pharma in bothering to find out. But wouldn’t it be interesting to find out if they did?

Anyway, it’s been nearly two months since we launched Oxysan – our own oxygen based colon cleanser, designed to replace Colosan. And the feedback I have been getting has been almost universally positive. In 90% or more cases, the feedback has vindicated my claim that it’s a much better product, which delivers vastly more oxygen, and most people can take a lower dosage and get better results than they could with Colosan, which obviously saves money. In my previous newsletter on the subject I shared some of our pre-launch customer reviews. Below are the latest post launch reviews. I am including all of them for completeness – both the good ones, and a couple of less good ones – just to show we have the integity to publish all reviews, and to accept that no product is the best one for all of the people, all of the time. That’s why we actually have a range of Oxygen based colon cleansers, so that more or less everyone can find the one that works best for them. 

Latest Reviews

Amanda W ★★★★★

I’ve been using oxygen tablets for nearly 20 years now. Using Oxy-Powder. Nothing was ever as good. They were more on the more expensive side though. However these new ones manufactured by Finchley clinic are absolutely brilliant. Need less of them with outstanding results. I’m a convert and will be ordering these from now on.

Caroline F ★★★★★

This suits me well, an effective product when needed.

Anni D ★★★★★

Oxysan has quickly brought a much more reliable bowel emptying, so that I feel properly clean after. It has caused some very loose stool but I now take 2 capsules daily, first thing in the morning, and this feels just right.

Paul N ★★★★★

I’ve used Colosan for many years & the Oxysan that has replaced is just as good if not better in helping me on a daily basis. A seemless transition to using Oxysan & no problems from the changeover. Would happily recommend Oxysan to anyone.

Roy M ★★★★★

After reading your column some weeks ago about Oxysan and the benefits it gives I purchased a bottle and though sceptical because I have tried so many OVTC products for bloating and constipation which have no effect on either that I had nothing to lose but Oxysan has been a revelation . I started with a low dose and now three a day which has really helped the stomach.. as you know I bought a second bottle and will order more as needed.. many thanks for a great product…

Noel R ★★★★★

The tablets appear to do what is intended, to help us achieve a cleansing effect. I found 4 tablets created a too strong effect and settled down to 2 each day which produced similar results but less intense. I have not used any products like this before so cannot offer any comparison. I am happy with the product and that it does what it is intended to achieve.

Rachel G ★★★★★

I was previously taking a similar oxy powder for seasonal colon cleaned, which became ineffective. I had fantastic support from the clinic and was recommended this. I took 5 each night for three days and the effect was far more positive. Very happy with the product and will continue to use it for colon cleansing.

Sheela G ★★★★★

I have been buying products from Finchley Clinic for over 15 years now. Alll of their products are high quality. I can feel Oxysan working where it need to work. Very happy with this product.

Caroline S ★★★★★

I misread the guidelines and took 4 on my first day which was like having a colonic irrigation-only cheaper!! I found my glasses after that and soon realised the mistake! One capsule is enough for me!

Loes R ★★★

I took a bigger dose than suggested with less result than the oxicosan i used before. So i was a bit disappointed but is still ok

Ann P ★★★

Unfortunately the Oxysan does not work as well as the colosan. And I am missing the colosan. I used to take 2 Colosan in the morning and I am taking two Oxysan in the morning.

Paola B ★★★★★

I have used colosan effectively for many years as I have a prolapsed bowel and this has helped keep me regular. I was nervous about the change to Oxysan. However, this too is great and I am finding that I need fewer tablets to be effective. I will continue to use this new product as it is very good indeed. I take one to two tablets every morning as soon as I get up with a whole glass of water about an hour before breakfast. This works best for me.

Lyndon D ★★★★★

The Oxysan Powder is stronger than the previous Mag 07 and it takes less powder to do the same job. It seems like a very good product, I have used Mag 07 for years and will now use Oxysan.

For more information, I have re-written and extended a lot of the intial content on the main page on Oxysan on our web site. If you’re suffering with bloating, constipation, candida or other gut dysbiosis problems, please give it a try, and let us know how you get on. We always like feedback, but especially where it comes to our newest products. 

Best Wishes
Mark G. Lester
Owner – Director – Founder – Overall bit of a Clever Cloggs
The Finchley Clinic Ltd
www.thefinchleyclinic.com