Colon cleansing, Colosan, Oxy-Powder, Threelac and Fivelac

Diet, Hydration, Supplements and More: How To Help Your Colon Help You

There are two kinds of colon. The first is the grammatical kind (‘;’), which most people don’t know how to use properly. The second is the long tube that makes up part of the human body’s digestive system and, likewise, unfortunately many people don’t know exactly what it does and so how to keep it (and themselves) healthy.

Otherwise referred to as the large intestine, the colon doesn’t digest food – instead, it’s all about the processing of waste from food and drink, passing the waste on its way eventually out of the body via the rectum. It’s made up of four different parts, along which waste moves, slowly developing into solid material and finally becoming stool. Given the colon’s critical importance to the digestive system then (although you may ask what part of the digestive system isn’t critically important?), it’s very much in your interest to keep yours as well functioning and happy as possible; a healthy colon helps make for a healthy you.

And if a colon’s healthy and functioning correctly, it’ll be doing its job of removing much needed vitamins and other nutrients, as well as water, from the waste before it’s finally expelled from the body. Why? To ensure that not only is all the goodness from the food we eat removed and used as it should be in the body, but also that the unnecessary and, indeed, damaging ingredients of the food (that is, the toxins and impurities) are removed and, yes, excreted as waste.

How to keep your colon healthy

So, how can you aid your colon in doing its job effectively – what can you do to help it help you? Well, here are five top tips for looking after your colon health:

  • Get your diet right – the first step to a happy colon is eating well and that means swapping sugar-rich, fatty processed foods packed with toxins for nutrient-rich, organic, fresh foods; the likes of fruits and green leafy vegetables, broccoli, lemons, garlic, juices, mung beans, raw nuts, seeds and whole grains
  • Exercise – as with many things when it comes to your body, it’s important to remain physically active to ensure your digestive system’s in good shape1; if you’re feeling sluggish your colon will doubtless behave likewise and no good will come from toxic waste clogging it up for longer than is necessary
  • Keep hydrated – there are few things more healthy for you than drinking water (hardly surprising, as about 60% of the male adult body is actually water; 55% of the female adult body), so be sure to drink purified, oxygenated water to help flush out toxins and harmful impurities; in fact, the body’s most fundamental processes can’t take place without good old H2O1, including waste process and removal, not least because it helps stool remain soft so it’s easier to pass and excrete2
  • Rest properly – in most cases, even the healthiest person is believed to need between seven and nine hours’ sleep a night3 – how much do you get? Less than that? And how do you sleep? Do you get tired easily? Following a better diet is likely to help you relax and sleep, which in turn then – like your diet will directly – will improve your colon’s health
  • Consider a colon cleanse – this may seem an extreme step to take, but don’t worry it’s not an unpleasant or involving experience; certainly not if you avoid laxatives and do it the natural way to clear your colon of any waste that’s got trapped.

Colon cleanse supplements

To that end, you might want to take a look at the ‘Colon Cleanse’ section of our website for suitable naturally-derived, gentle and safe colon-cleansing products – for instance, all three of the following highly recommended supplements are available via The Finchley Clinic:

Oxy-Powder

Oxy-Powder – slowly releases mono-atomic oxygen to create an unfriendly environment for harmful bacteria and other toxins, enabling free rein for the friendly bacteria needed for proper digestive and intestinal health.

threelac-caps

Threelac – contains Bacillus coagulans (a probiotic that helps solve digestion issues), Bacillus subtilis (may aid removal of bad flora) and Enterococcus faecalis (a friendly bacteria that’s great for the gut); Threelac works very well with other supplements we sell.

Colosan-Capsules

Colosan – gently releases oxygen into the digestive tract to cleanse the large and small intestines and ease constipation; may also help with candida and parasites.

References:

1. ‘Water – a Vital Nutrient’. Better Health Channel. Department of Health & Human Services, State Government of Victoria. https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/water-a-vital-nutrient. May 2014.

2. ‘Water in Diet: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia’. MedlinePlus. U.S. National Library of Medicine. https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002471.htm. July 2015.

3. ‘Five ways to stay healthy this winter’. NHS Choices. http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/winterhealth/Pages/Healthywinter.aspx

Cinnachrome 60's, Healthy Blood Sugar, Sucroguard, True Food GTF Chromium

Stay balanced: the importance of maintaining a healthy blood sugar level

It’s pretty much taken as given nowadays that high blood sugar levels are bad for you, but why actually is this? After all, scientifically speaking, our bodies need sugar, don’t they? Well, yes; in so much as they need the simple carbohydrate-based blood sugar that’s glucose (derived from the food we eat) that circulates our bodies in our blood and provides our cells with their key form of energy, ensuring it’s of critical importance to aerobic respiration.

That said, it’s all about balance; we should all be aiming to strike a balance and ensure our blood sugar level is neither too high nor too low. For some people, doing that’s easier said than done, but read on for why it’s important for them – and indeed all of us – to do so…

What’s a balanced blood sugar level?

Generally speaking, a balanced, normal blood sugar level varies between around 60 milligrams per decilitre (mg/dL) and 90 mg/dL. Levels are usually at their lowest just before someone eats a meal. For those who are healthy and don’t have diabetes, their level is likely to be in the 70-80 dg/mL range before a meal. Put simply, if you haven’t eaten for a while and your level’s above 100 mg/dL or, alternatively, lower that 60 mg/dL, it’s probably not good news.

High blood sugar dangers

Should your blood sugar level be too high, often due to an unbalanced diet, glucose can end up behaving like a slow-acting poison. This phenomenon is called hyperglycaemia and it inhibits the cells of the pancreas (a gland located behind the stomach) to do their job and create insulin, a hormone that, when the right amount of it is produced, is key to balancing blood sugar at a healthy level. This is because it’s insulin that’s called on to move glucose from the blood stream and into cells, where the latter gets broken down and used as energy. If there’s not enough glucose to do this (or it can’t do it adequately enough) because of hyperglycaemia, it can result in diabetes.

Additionally, high blood sugar levels can cause atherosclerosis (when blood vessels harden), which in turn can lead to a whole host of problems in the body, including heart attacks; strokes; kidney disease/ failure; loss of vision/ blindness; poor circulation; weakened immunity; slowed wound-healing; neuropathy (nerve damage) and erectile dysfunction.

Glycaemic load and GL diets

If you’ve been informed your blood sugar level is high – or gets unhealthily high on occasions – then you may have been recommended an altered diet. This is often referred to as a ‘GL diet’; GL is short for glycaemic load, a measurement referring to different foods and what effect they’ll have on someone’s blood sugar. The higher the GL the more a food will contribute to the level; the lower it is the more the food encourages the body to burn fat and, thus, return it to a healthy blood sugar level – as well as, in the long term, contribute to a potential weight loss programme.

Glycaemic load is itself based on what’s known as the glycaemic index (GI), which arranges foods and drinks according to how fast or slow the carbohydrates they contain are released, thus their potential effects on blood sugar level (fast releasing is good; slow releasing bad). On this index you’ll find many fruits and vegetables are good (lightly cooked or raw especially, although fresh, frozen or canned are also recommended) and, as you may have guessed, sugar-rich snacks are bad (sweets, crisps, pastries and cakes).

Low blood sugar dangers

Essentially, the opposite of the high blood sugar-caused hyperglycaemia is the low blood sugar-caused hypoglycaemia (or ‘hypo’); it’s basically when there’s an abnormally low amount of glucose flowing in your bloodstream. It is possible for someone who doesn’t have diabetes to have hypoglycaemia, but it’s rare; generally, then it’s often linked to diabetes and, to that end, is usually brought on when a diabetic takes too much (exterior) insulin, misses a meal or over-exercises.

Among non-diabetics, it can be brought on through malnutrition, alcoholic binge drinking or due to conditions like Addison’s disease. Usual signs that hypoglycaemia could be about to come on include (often in addition to hunger) trembling, shakiness and/ or sweating. Additionally, in some cases, people have difficulty concentrating, become dizzy or confused or may even lose consciousness.

Treatment-wise, a hypoglycaemia sufferer should find something sugar-based to eat or drink quickly (glucose tablets or sugary fruit juice) in order to help balance blood sugar levels, ideally followed by something that’s a longer-acting, ‘starchy’ carbohydrate (such as a sandwich or biscuits). So important is this, that they’re advised to carry such food/ drink items about with them when away from home as well as a form of identification so that, in case they find themselves in an emergency situation, those around them are alerted they suffer from hypoglycaemia – and, if relevant, diabetes too.

Supplements

Maintaining a balanced blood sugar level isn’t always easy, especially for diabetics, so a helping hand may well be welcome for some sufferers of hyperglycaemia or hypoglycaemia. Moreover, should you have been advised to follow a GL ‘low’ diet, you may sometimes find it a challenge to always buy and eat the recommended types of food and drink. To that end then, perhaps you may be interested in taking a look at trying some blood sugar supplements? The following – and more – are all available from The Finchley Clinic:

Cinnachrome-60-Capsules

Cinnachrome 60’s (60 capsules) – suitable for those following a GL diet, this product combines Cinnulin PF (a concentrated extract of cinnamon) with niacin (Vitamin B3), which aids the release of energy from carbohydrates; suitable for vegetarians.

SucroGuard-90-Capsules

Sucroguard – Blood Sugar Support (90 and 30 capsules) – blends together key nutrients involved in managing glucose levels (including chromium picolinate) to ensure the body’s cells are provided with the energy they need; suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

Chromium-90-tablets

True Food GTF Chromium (90 and 30 tablets) – for healthy glucose and lipid metabolism, this supplement comprises Saccharomyes cerevisiae (food yeast) which, with its naturally-occurring GTF (glucose tolerance factor) Chromium plus co-factors, supports insulin action; great for a weight management programme and suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

Colds and flu, General Health & Nutrition, Green Magma, Probiotics, Winter Health

A gateway to winter illness: treating and preventing a sore throat

It’s something that automatically causes dread in people this time of year – a tickle in or at the back of the throat. The reason? Because, in so many cases, it tends to indicate an oncoming sore throat. Granted, on its own a sore throat’s usually a minor complaint, but too often it’s also a gateway to something that truly has to be endured (a cold, the flu or another type of viral infection), forcing many people to try and battle through work during the cold, dark days of winter while they feel unwell. So what can you do to treat a sore throat – and can you prevent yourself from ever getting one in the first place? Good question…

Causes and symptoms

The causes of a sore throat are many and various. In the vast majority of cases in both adults and children (as many as 95%), the reason for one developing is because of the onset of a virus like the common cold or influenza (the flu)1. Less often but occasionally, a sore throat may be caused by the likes of allergies, dry air, pollution, smoking, tonsillitis or acid reflux 2, 3.

As pointed out then, a sore throat is, of course, a symptom itself, yet owing to the fact some can be more severe than others, it can practically feel like they’re made up of their own various symptoms. For instance, you may merely experience a tickling soreness and a hoarse voice or you might have swollen glands around your throat and neck and find swallowing painful and difficult1. Moreover, you may be suffering from other symptoms in addition to a sore throat, such as congestion, a headache, a runny nose, a fever and even abdominal pain or vomiting. Obviously if you feel your sore throat’s part of something serious, you should consult a doctor – in fact, it’s advisable to do so if it alone lasts more than a week.

Natural remedies

There are several natural sore throat remedies you can turn to:

  • Drink warm beverages – they can moisten and make comfortable an inflamed, painful throat; ordinary tea is an obvious choice here but healthy green or oolong tea are excellent options too
  • Gargle salt water or try garlic – gargling warm water with half a teaspoon of salt is great for quick relief from throat pain4, or how about trying the fantastic health-giving properties of this odourless, aftertaste-free garlic?
  • Honey and black seed oil – research suggests that honey can provide relief to children’s coughs5; just a teaspoon in a drink or on its own will suffice each time and you might add to it two or three drops of black (cumin) seed oil, as it’s anti-inflammatory so ought to further aid pain relief6, 7
  • Essential oils – inhaling the vapours of myrrh8 and eucalyptus are recommended for a sore throat, as is gargling with the former; while applying two drops of Lavandula angustifolia (lavender oil) to the back of the tongue may also prove effective
  • Spices – both turmeric and ginger have been recognised for centuries for their therapeutic aspects9; as such, ginger is thought to alleviate sore throat pain, while turmeric contains the soothing component that’s curcumin (see many of the products we stock that contain turmeric and curcumin here)10.

Prevention

Finding natural resources for relief to a sore throat’s all well and good, but what about preventing one from developing in the first place? Well, you might try to limit your exposure to people whom seem to be ill and could give you one, but this isn’t always particularly practical. However, making sure to wash your hands regularly and avoiding smoking and second-hand smoke are easier achievable aims that’ll cut the likelihood of a sore throat.

Meanwhile, a failsafe way to reduce the chances of catching a cold, the flu or putting yourself at risk from sore throat-causing viruses and infections is to try and boost your body’s immunity. To that end, introducing into your diet cruciferous vegetables (such as broccoli, bok choy and cauliflower)11 and carotenoid-rich tomatoes12 comes highly advised.

Supplements

That said; it ought to be pointed out that some people have dietary constraints, so it may be best for them to boost the infection-combating Vitamins B and C in their bodies – as well as improving or maintaining their immunity – via vitamin supplements. The following are all advisable and available through us at The Finchley Clinic:

Aerobic O7 (70ml) – nascent oxygen, when taken as Aerobic O7, prompts the formation of white blood cells, which are critical in helping the body fight infections.

vitamin-c-ultra-pure

Tapioca Vitamin C (90 capsules) – contains the immune-building and infection-fighting Vitamin C.

Echinacea Cold Flu Relief (capsules) – a traditional herbal medicinal product used to relieve symptoms of the common cold and flu-type infections; can be used in combination with our Liquid Oxygen products (including Aerobic O7) and others.

 

References

1. Worrall G. J. ‘Acute Sore Throat’. Canadian Family Physician 53.11 (2007): n.pag.
2. CDC. ‘Sore throat’. Centers for Disease Control. CDC. 23 July 2015.
3. ‘Sore throat’. Medline Plus. National Library of Medicine. 21 Oct 2016.
4. ‘Strep throat’. Medline Plus. 2 Dec 2016.
5. Paul I. M. et al. ‘Effect of Honey, Dextromethorphan and No Treatment on Nocturnal Cough and Sleep Quality for Coughing Children and Their Parents’. Archives of pediatrics & adolescent medicine. 161.12 (2007): 1140–6.
6. Ali B. H. and Blunden G. ‘Pharmacological and Toxicological Properties of Nigella Sativa’. Phytotherapy Research 17.4 (2003): 299–305.
7. Padhye S., Banerjee S., Ahmad A., Mohammad R. and Sarkar F. H. ‘From Here to Eternity – the Secret of Pharaohs: Therapeutic Potential of Black Cumin Seeds and Beyond’. 6.b (n.d.) (2008): 495–510.
8. El Ashry E. S. H., Rashed N., Salama O. M. and Saleh A. ‘Components, therapeutic value and uses of myrrh’. Die Pharmazie – An International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Avoxa – Mediengruppe Deutscher Apotheker GmbH, 1 Mar. 2003.
9. Baliga M. S., Haniadka R., Pereira M. M., D’Souza J. J., Pallaty P. L., Bhat H. P. and Popuri S. ‘Update on the Chemopreventive Effects of Ginger and Its Phytochemicals’. Critical reviews in food science and nutrition. 51.6 (2011): 499–523.
10. Lim T. K. ‘Edible Medicinal and Non-Medicinal Plants: Volume 12 Modified Stems, Roots’. N.p.: Springer. 2016.
11. Veldhoen M. and Brucklacher-Waldert V. ‘Dietary Influences on Intestinal Immunity’. Nature reviews. Immunology. 12.10 (2012): 696–708.
12. Watzl B., Bub A., Brandstetter B. R. and Rechkemmer G. ‘Modulation of Human T-Lymphocyte Functions by the Consumption of Carotenoid-Rich Vegetables | British Journal of Nutrition | Cambridge Core’. British Journal of Nutrition 82.5 (1999): 383–389.

Detoxification, Latero-Flora, Oxy-Powder, Probiotics

Back down to earth with a bump: the January detox and what alcohol does to the gut and liver

If anything defines the seasonal period then it might be said to be indulgence. All that rich food, piled up on plate after plate and meal after meal. And, of course, all that alcohol too. Alcoholic consumption spikes at this time of year and, although there’s nothing wrong with having a good time and unwinding (in fact, it can obviously be good for your health), overindulging in food and drink can be very bad for your health. Especially if you do it often.

No surprise then that in January people can feel like they’ve come back down to earth with a bump and, thus, gut detoxification – or detox as it’s often known – is especially popular with them during that month. And done right; it’s far from a bad idea.

Alcohol-derived gut and liver problems

It’s widely known that excessive – or even unmoderated, regular consumption of – alcohol can cause many health problems. To be fair, there really are too many of them to cover properly in a single article like this, so let’s focus on just a few and, in particular here, one: what effect alcohol can have on what the gastrointestinal system – dysbiosis (bacterial imbalance in the gut)1.

You may not know but the gastrointestinal tract contains an entire ecosystem of bacteria, which are often referred to as gut microbiota. When we think of bacteria, we often only think of ‘bad’ harmful bacteria (the sort that are the basis of infections, for instance) and, sure, they form an amount of the microbiota in the gut, but it’s also made up of ‘good’ healthy bacteria (the sort that form the basis of probiotics that many people take to ensure good gut health). When taken together then, these microbiota are critical for successful digestion, good immunity and even mental health2.

Now, while it’s fairly widely known that an unhealthy diet rich in refined sugars and artificial additives can negatively affect this microbiota balance (tip the scales too much in favour of the ‘bad’ bacteria over the ‘good’ bacteria), too much alcohol can also contribute to this negative imbalance, upsetting and disrupting the equilibrium and intestinal environment3. In addition to dysbiosis, though, overconsumption of alcohol can lead to gut permeability – or ‘leaky gut syndrome’4.

What’s this? Well, it sees ‘bad’ bacteria escape the gut through thin membranes and into other parts of the body (bacterial translocation)3, which can lead to inflammatory issues and injuries in the liver, as well as elsewhere in the body5. And, while we’re on the subject of the liver, too much alcohol can also result in cirrhosis (scarring of the organ) and fatty liver disease (when more than 5-10% of the organ’s weight is fat)6.

How can you protect your gut from alcohol?

Before we go on, it’s probably only fair to address the fact that some experts believe alcoholic consumption, in the form of drinking red wine in moderation, is good for you and can ‘promote’ gut health, owing to it containing polyphenols (chemicals that naturally occur in plants and possess antioxidant properties)2. Indeed, a particular study suggests that red wine increases Bifidobacterium and Prevotella levels in the gut, thus lowering the levels of plasma lipopolysaccharides (an endotoxin whose presence in the intestinal tract triggers an immune response)7.

However, it’s fair to say that, in general, the less alcohol you drink the better for your body it’s going to be. So the trick is not to overconsume alcohol at any time of the year, eat a decent amount of highly healthy, green, leafy vegetables and whole, raw foods. Moreover, you might consider taking a recommended probiotic supplement to promote the growth of ‘good’ bacteria and ensure a balanced gut environment.

Supplements

Speaking of which, if you feel in need of something of a body cleanse or detox following an indulgent Christmas and/ or New Year, the following detox supplements may interest you – they’re available through The Finchley Clinic:

oxy-powder-120-capsules

Oxy-Powder (120 capsules) – a high quality oxygen based colon cleanser that helps promote friendly intestinal flora

latero-flora-60-capsules

Latero-Flora (60 capsules) – its probiotic ingredients help establish friendly colonies that contribute to good health and systemic function and support optimum digestion and helps you absorb more nutrients from food.

References

  1. Mutlu E. A., Gillevet P. M., Rangwala H., Sikaroodi M., Naqvi A., Engen P. A., Kwasny M., Lau C. K. and Keshavarzian A. ‘Colonic microbiome is altered in alcoholism’. Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol. 2012 May 1; 302 (9): G966-78. doi: 10.1152/ajpgi.00380.2011.
  2. Engen P. A.; Green S. J., Voigt R. M., Forsyth C. B., and Keshavarzian A. ‘The Gastrointestinal Microbiome: Alcohol Effects on the Composition of Intestinal Microbiota’. Alcohol Res. 2015; 37(2): 223–236.
  3. Medscape. ‘Alcohol and Gut Microbiota’. medscape.com Pharmacol Ther. 2015; 41 (10): 917-927.
  4. Bode C. and Bode J. C. ‘Effect of alcohol consumption on the gut’. Best Pract Res Clin Gastroenterol. 2003 Aug; 17(4):575-92.
  5. Purohit V., Bode J. C., Bode C., Brenner D. A., Choudhry M. A., Hamilton F., Kang Y. J., Keshavarzian A., Rao R., Sartor R. B., Swanson C., and Turnerk J. R. ‘Alcohol, Intestinal Bacterial Growth, Intestinal Permeability to Endotoxin, and Medical Consequences’. Alcohol. 2008 Aug; 42 (5): 349–361.
  6. Alzheimer’s Association. ‘Korsakoff Syndrome’. Alzheimer’s Association. 2016.
  7. Clemente-Postigo M., Queipo-Ortuño M. I., Boto-Ordoñez M., Coin-Aragüez L., Roca-Rodriguez M. M., Delgado-Lista J., Cardona F., Andres-Lacueva C. and Tinahones F. J. ‘Effect of acute and chronic red wine consumption on lipopolysaccharide concentrations’. Am J Clin Nutr. 2013 May; 97(5):1053-61. doi: 10.3945/ajcn.112.051128.
General Health & Nutrition

Last orders before Christmas / Products to prevent colds and flu’s over the holiday season

We’ll be open almost up to Christmas, and if you want to order before we close here are the deadlines:

  • The last date for guaranteed (courier) UK delivery before Christmas is Thursday 22nd December. This is also the last date for orders to be shipped internationally by courier (usually 3-4 working days).
  • The last date for 1st and 2nd class Royal Mail shipping before Christmas (but delivery before Christmas is NOT guaranteed) is 10am on Friday 23rd December. This is also the cut off time for orders being shipped by Air Mail (delivery time is usually about 5 -10 working days).

Products to prevent colds and flu’s over the holiday season

There are loads of choices here. It may be hard to decide which one to use, but using one or more works, whereas being lazy or indecisive and not using any of them as a result, does not. Here’s a quick summary of what we’ve got.

1) All of our liquid oxygen products are anti-viral. As for which one is the “best” one in this category, well that’s almost impossible to say. Basically, they all work.
2) All Vitamin C products boost immunity, and combat viral infection and pretty much all infectious disease. Our best selling one, which is also excellent value for money is Tapioca Vitamin C (formerly Ultra Pure Vitamin C) 1000mg 90 caps – and I take this product myself.
3) Zinc (our favourite one is Zinc Ascorbate) and Selenium (more or less any of them) also help tremendously in preventing viral replication
4) We provide a number of antioxidant products which combine Vitamin C, Zinc, Selenium and other important antioxidants as an all-in-one product. They are all quite similar, but based both on value for money, and the actual balance of the nutrients provided, we think that Antioxidant Supreme which I take myself is the best one. My own mentor used to say (repeatedly!) that everyone who wants to optimise their health should take this or something similar, long term. The only important vitamin antioxidant that’s missing from this product, and for some reason most similar ones is…
4) Vitamin D, which close to 100% of people are deficient in during the winter is highly supportive to immunity, whereas being deficient is highly unsupportive (there is also overwhelming evidence that people who are chronically and long term low in this vitamin are statistically more likely both to get cancer, and if they do get end up with this awful illness, less likely to thrive and recover). Of the Vitamin D products we provide, we think this is the best one and is the one I personally use (although almost any Vitamin D product would be better than nothing), and is beneficial for almost everyone.
6) Herbs. We sell a lot of Anti-Viral herbs. Our top choices would include Pau D’Arco (also known as Lapacho), Samento (a more powerful form of Cat’s Claw), Barberry (which has similar properties to Golden Seal), and Olive leaf extract.
7) Support your adrenal glands. Cutting a long story short: Strong adrenals = strong immunity. Weak adrenals = low immunity. Our top choices from this category are Licorice Formula (or the more gentle Licorice Formula A for sensitive individuals), and Adrenal Support.
8) Keep your colon clean and well oxygenated. As Dr Edward Group of Global Healing Center puts it, “Regular intestinal cleansing with an oxygen based colon cleanser like Oxy-Powder can support your immune system by providing a balanced, clean environment for probiotic bacteria to thrive. The positive benefits of intestinal cleansing with Oxy-Powder are enhanced when it’s paired with a good probiotic supplement.”
9) And finally, as stated above, consider probiotics.

So that’s the quick ABC of keeping health and vibrant over Christmas. Have a Happy Christmas or Chanukah if you celebrate these festivals, and if you don’t just have a fun relaxing break!

Mark G. Lester
Director and boss (not that my staff agree) – The Finchley Clinic Ltd
www.thefinchleyclinic.com

 

Bio-Kult Pro-Cyan, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Latero-Flora, Saccharomyces boulardii

Bad triggers and good habits: dietary tips for living with IBS

Do you find you get constipation, bloating, diarrhoea or abdominal pain – or even all four – more often than you assume is normal? If so, there’s a chance you may have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). In fact, given it’s something of an umbrella-like gastrointestinal complaint, the likelihood is a good number of people suffer from it without even realising.

Indeed, statistics suggest IBS occurs more often in women than men and, as far as we know, it affects 10-15% of the population of the United States alone1. However, sufferers shouldn’t despair because in an effort to control – or even to try and prevent – flare-ups of symptoms (or ‘triggers’) there are things they can do to help ensure the condition doesn’t dominate their lives. Many of these take the form of lifestyle adjustments and a good number of them concern what we put in our bodies; in other words, diet.

In practice, as you might expect, no single experience of IBS is the same for every sufferer, but a number of the dietary triggers can be, so it’s important to be aware of them.

Dietary triggers

Two of the most painful – and common – IBS symptoms are constipation and diarrhoea. Specifically to prevent constipation, be mindful to limit or avoid eating/ drinking trigger-foods such as:

  • processed foods – including snacks like crisps and pastries like cookies
  • breads and cereals derived from refined (non-whole) grains
  • dairy foods – especially cheeses
  • alcohol, carbonated drinks and coffee

Meanwhile, to prevent IBS-related diarrhoea specifically, be mindful not to overdo how much you eat each meal and try to limit or avoid consuming trigger-foods such as:

  • gassy foods like beans, Brussels sprouts, celery, raisins and wheat germ
  • food rich in insoluble fibre, for instance fruit and vegetable skin
  • alcohol, caffeinated drinks, chocolate and foods containing fructose or sorbitol
  • fried and fatty food
  • dairy products – especially if you’re lactose intolerant
  • wheat (if you don’t react well to gluten)

Good dietary habits

Conversely, there are several things you can try and make part of your regular diet that can prevent flare-ups and even soothe an IBS-afflicted gut and intestinal system:

  • probiotic-rich fermented foods – one of the ways you might find relief from IBS is to create strong probiotic colonies in your gut, especially if you’re having to cut dairy out of your diet; turning to fermented food with high levels of probiotics is one way, while another is to seek out probiotic supplements
  • organic green beans – a good source of soluble fibre
  • organic raw honey – a fine natural sweetener to replace refined sugar in your diet
  • coconut milk – for those with lactose intolerance especially, replacing cow’s milk with coconut milk can yield significantly positive results; other organic alternatives you might look to could be hemp milk, rice milk or sunflower milk
  • egg whites – unlike yolks, whites are relatively easy to digest and not high in fat
  • green tea – why not give it a go in place of heavily caffeinated and carbonated drinks?
  • lemon juice – offers great nutritional value to the liver and has digestive cleansing properties, plus offers a nice flavour when added to water
  • organic brown rice – far more nutritious and thus better for the gut than white rice; it also contains soluble fibre thus it works to encourage normal bowel function

IBS supplements

As mentioned above, to get your necessary fill of good bacteria toting-probiotics, an excellent source is via supplementation. The following – and more – are all available through The Finchley Clinic and are highly recommended by our customers:

bio-kult-120-capsules

Bio-Kult (120, 60 and 30 capsules) – helps to balance the gastrointestinal system against pathogenic, harmful organisms by introducing 14 beneficial probiotic bacteria into the gut; may aid sufferers of candida, gut dysbiosis and post-antibiotic diarrhoea as well as IBS

latero-flora-60-capsules

Latero-Flora (60 capsules) – contains a unique strain of Bacillus laterosporus, a naturally occurring bacteria whose introduction to the gut may maintain a healthy colon, especially in the face of IBS

optibac-probiotics-for-bowel-calm

Saccharomyces boulardii (formerly OptiBac Probiotics For bowel calm) (80, 16 and 8 capusles) – an acclaimed probiotic that naturally helps support bowel health, control and function during diarrhoea episodes; we advise IBS sufferers to take 1 capsule daily

Reference

1. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. ‘Definition and Facts for Irritable Bowel Syndrome’. https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/health-topics/digestive-diseases.

Christmas, MicroFloraGuard, Samento, Tapioca Vitamin C, Winter Health

Have a great Christmas – how not to get pulled down by Holiday-related stress

Did you know an estimated eight out of 10 Americans feel stressed around Christmastime? When you think about it, it’s hardly very surprising – there’s probably a similar number in the UK and elsewhere in the world. All that pressure to find and buy presents for everybody, to make food, travel and family arrangements, to fit work in around a few days away from the office and so many other things. For some people, the most wonderful time of the year can be anything but.

The trouble with giving in to stress this time of year – aside from the fact it ensures you don’t enjoy Christmas – is that it can force you into bad habits and ill-health. For instance, along with festive indulgences, you may truly end up drinking and eating more than you intend (toxin-rich alcohol and glucose-heavy food), which can cause anxiety in itself and hinder your immunity system, ensuring it’s harder to remain healthy throughout the rest of winter – as you become more susceptible to picking up viral infections like colds and the flu1.

Yet it needn’t be this way. With a little common-sense stress-planning, Christmastime needn’t be such an anxiety-inducing few weeks. Here are some points to consider…

Budgeting and spending

Another far from surprising fact is that nine in every 10 people buy something for others this time of year merely because it’s Christmas1, ensuring the pressures of conforming to the consumerist demands of the season can become all too much for some, especially if they’re already struggling financially. While it’s undoubtedly emotionally rewarding giving someone a gift – not least if, in your eyes, they deserve it – it’s bad news for you if your spending exceeds your budgeting.

Feeling low

The pressures of Christmas and the anxieties they can bring may only be exacerbated by the reality that many can slip into a groove of feeling low in winter, when compared to other seasons. Why do they feel this way to start with, though? ‘Winter blues’ may occur as a result of seasonal affective disorder (SAD), which nowadays is recognised as a form of depression and comprises symptoms brought on by changes in weather and temperature and the time of year2, as well as the fact people get less exercise in winter owing to the cold weather, thus impacting on their psychological and physical health (not least, in the latter case, their immunity levels)3.

Work and social obligations

Fitting the festivities of the season in and around work is often easier said than done. With potentially pressing deadlines to meet by the end of the month – and year – along with other Holiday-related pressures, it can feel like things pile up on you. Moreover, for retail and service staff, Christmas can be the busiest time of year, when a business’s performance is critical to having a successful 12 months, working days become longer and customers are more frantic and less understanding. All this doesn’t mix well with social traditions and obligations; the requirement that we all get involved in things with family and last-minute guests, whether we always feel like doing so or not. In short, it’s all a recipe for festive stress.

Managing stress

It’s important then to successfully manage your stress over Christmas in order to look after yourself in the short term – both psychologically and physically. In order to do that, these are some important areas to get right:

  • Healthy diet – as noted, by their very nature the Holidays are a time of indulgence, however that doesn’t have to become overindulgence; it’s OK to moderate your intake by having smaller courses, drinking water while dining and upping the anti-inflammatory foods that are good for your gut like leafy greens, beans, broccoli, citrus fruits and walnuts (and if that isn’t possible, why not try probiotics and supplements for winter – see below?)
  • Exercise – don’t forget to get out and remain active over the festive period, as it’s great for combating both depression4 and anxiety5; just a half-hour or hour-long, brisk walk in a natural environment will be worthwhile
  • Don’t skimp on sleep – for many, time off over Christmas can be an opportunity to catch up on sleep and there’s something in that; ideally, most of us should be getting regular, decent sleep of around 7-8 hours a night to keep our emotions balanced6, 7 and to help stave off high blood pressure, obesity and heart and kidney disease (sleep deprivation’s been linked to the development of all these conditions)6
  • Try to enjoy yourself – this may seem obvious, but when you’re finding life trying it’s sometimes not easy to see the forest for the trees; whether you’re really where you want to be and feel altogether comfortable or not, it can do you good to try to smile, laugh and enjoy yourself (it’s proven that laughing out loud has genuine health benefits8); plus, getting along with those you’re with over Christmas and avoiding tension and disagreement will inevitably ensure the time passes more smoothly and easier and this extends to spending money on presents, so be sensible, do research, maybe shop online away from the crush in the shops and don’t put too much pressure on yourself.
  • Do seek help if you need it – if you sense you’re really dropping into a low place, reach out for help from friends and family you trust and can rely on and seek out professional help; share and be honest with others and yourself. 

Supplements

As mentioned above, it’s not always easy to maintain an ideal diet over the Christmas period, so if you’re concerned your body isn’t likely to receive all the nutrition it might at this time of year or if, owing to the stresses of the season, you feel boosting your immunity through other means is an option you’d like to follow, you can always try supplementation – the following products are all available through The Finchley Clinic:

samento-15ml

Samento (15ml and 60 capsules) – contributes to the immune system and can help with candida and viral and bacterial infections.

vitamin-c

Tapioca Vitamin C (90 capsules) – contains the immune-building and infection-fighting Vitamin C.

micro-floraguard

MicroFloraGuard (30 capsules) – releases into the gut probiotics (‘good bacteria’ that combat infection-carrying microbes or ‘bad bacteria’) and botanical oils at very effective, separate intervals.

References

1. ‘Fact Sheet on Stress’. National Institute of Mental Health. n.d.

2. ‘Seasonal Affective disorder’. Medline Plus. National Library of Medicine. 2016 Oct 12.

3. Bagchi D., Nair S. and Sen C. ‘Nutrition and Enhanced Sports Performance’. N.p.: Academic Press. 2013 Oct 8.

4. Craft L. L. and Perna F. M. ‘The Benefits of Exercise for the Clinically Depressed’. The Primary Care Companion to the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry 6.3 (2004): 104–111.

5. Anderson E. and Shivakumar G. ‘Effects of Exercise and Physical Activity on Anxiety’. Frontiers in Psychiatry 4. (2013): n.pag.

6. Gibbons G. H. ‘Why is Sleep Important?’. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. 2014 Aug 19.

7. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ‘How Much Sleep Do I Need?’. CDC.gov. 2015 Nov 12.

8. Strean W. B. ‘Laughter Prescription’. Official Publication of the College of Family Physicians of Canada 55.10 (2009): 965–967.

Immune health, Licorice Formula, Winter Health

Winter wellness: how to stay healthy in the colder months

Like it or not, there’s no scientific research to actually suggest cold, wintry weather on its own makes someone ill. Although lower temperatures cause blood vessels to constrict, thus reducing blood flow and slowing the spread of protective blood cells throughout the body1, it’s always viruses and harmful bacteria that are most likely to make you unwell this time of year – that’s what we’re referring to when we say ‘catching a chill’ or ‘a cold’, yet some of them are just as easy to catch in the warmer months2, 3.

Maybe why such illnesses infect more people in winter is simply because we tend to stay indoors and in closer contact with each other this time of year, ensuring they’re able spread among us all more4. But exactly what sort of complaints are we talking about – and what can you do to prevent catching them?

Common complaints

Seasonal complaints in the winter usually consist of:

• Colds – most adults are likely to catch two or three colds each year5 and, perhaps because of the ‘common cold’ moniker, they’re especially associated with cold weather; they’re caused by viral infections, their most usual versions being human rhinoviruses (HRVs)6, and as if you need telling, symptoms include a runny nose, a cough, a sore throat, headaches and sometimes mild aches in the body7

• Norovirus – a nasty ailment, this one’s a contagious gastrointestinal complaint that results in nausea, vomiting and a watery stool; it’s often referred to as the ‘vomiting bug’ in the UK, tending to play havoc in highly populated communities like hospitals, schools and nursing homes as it spreads easily via inhaling virus particles, eating food contaminated by someone who’s been infected or touching a contaminated surface8

• Sore joints – if you suffer from inflamed joints, then it’s likely your joints are attuned to atmospheric pressure changes (that is, temperature alterations), thus they may be more painful when it gets colder; moreover, they may be stiffer in winter simply because you’re more sedentary this time of year9

• Influenza – flu symptoms are similar to but worse than those of colds (we’re talking chills, fevers and aches); don’t allow the flu to escalate because it could lead to pneumonia or even threaten your life10, so make sure you stay at home, get rest, hydrate yourself and recuperate properly11 and be aware that those infected tend to remain so for up to a week after their symptoms dissipate12.

Prevention – better than a cure

Ensuring your immunity’s firing on all cylinders so you avoid getting ill in the first place is obviously advisable, so try following these steps:

• Eat sensibly – a poor diet leading to high glucose consumption can result in oxidative stress in the blood13, which can weaken your immunity14; to prevent this you might try to prioritise beans, citrus fruits and leafy greens in your diet

• Remain active – regular exercise may not be very appealing in winter but, as it supports the immune system, it aids blood circulation, enabling white blood cells to spread around the body effectively and fight harmful organisms; it also combats stress15 and seasonal affective disorder (SAD)16

• Sleep hygiene – if you sense you’re coming down with something or – because of that – you’re feeling unnaturally tired, get some rest and good sleep, as it’s during your sleep cycle that your immune cells are most active17; indeed, constant sleep deprivation can see the body enter a pro-inflammatory state in just eight days18

• Hand-washing – by touching contaminated surfaces and then touching your face, you can inevitably become infected with harmful pathogens19, so always and regularly wash your hands

• Gargling – believe it or not, gargling salt water may help prevent upper respiratory infections; indeed, research suggests that gargling green tea may be better than gargling water to stop children developing fevers20.

Supplements

As mentioned above, a good diet (that is, genuine nutrition) is essential to staying fit and healthy in winter and not catching colds, bugs, the flu or anything else. If you’re not getting enough nutrition from your diet, though, you can always try winter supplements; the following are all available from us at The Finchley Clinic:

licorice-formula Licorice formula (adrenal maintenance) (60 capsules) – a botanical product designed to maintain healthy adrenal function, vital for a balanced immune system. optibac-probiotics-for-daily-immunity

OptiBac Probiotics (30 capsules) – an advanced formula of probiotics and antioxidants to support the body’s resistance to infection and promote a healthy immune system. aerobic-oxygen-60ml

Aerobic Oxygen (60ml) – users of this supplement claim it provides benefits in maintaining energy and the health of the immune system.

References

1. Eccles, R. ‘Acute Cooling of the Body Surface and the Common Cold*’. Cardiff University, United Kingdom: n.p., 2002.

2. ‘Flu Virus Fortified In Colder Weather’. National Institutes of HEALTH. National Institutes of Health (NIH), 2016 Mar 30.

3. Becker R. A., Zimmer C. and Eck A. ‘Scientists Finally Prove Why Cold Weather Makes You Sick’. PBS. NOVA Next, 2015 Jan 12.

4. Choices, NHS. ‘10 winter illnesses’. Department of Health. 2016 Sep 30.

5. ‘Common Colds: Protect Yourself and Others’. Centers for Disease Control, 2016 Feb 8.

6. Ikäheimo, T. M et al. ‘A Decrease in Temperature and Humidity Precedes Human Rhinovirus Infections in a Cold Climate’. Viruses 8.9 (2016): 244.

7. ‘Common Cold and Runny Nose’. Centers for Disease Control. 2016 Mar 16.

8. ‘Norovirus’. National Health Institute. Department of Health, 2016 Sep 30.

9. ‘Weather Related Arthritis Symptoms: Medical Fact or Fiction?’ N.p.: University of South Carolina School of Medicine, 2010.

10. ‘Cold Versus Flu’. Centers for Disease Control. 2016 Aug 11.

11. ‘Cover your cough’. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2015 Aug 14

12. ‘How Flu Spreads’. Centers of Disease Control. 2013 Sep 12.

13. Mohanty P. et al. ‘Glucose Challenge Stimulates Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) Generation by Leucocytes’. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 85.8 (2000): 2970–3.

14. Evans, P. and Halliwel B. ‘Micronutrients: Oxidant/antioxidant Status’. British Journal of Nutrition 85.S2 (2001): 67–74.

15. ‘Exercise and immunity’. Medline Plus. 2016 Nov 1.

16. ‘Seasonal Affective disorder’. Medline Plus. National Library of Medicine. 12

17. ‘Sleep and Immune Function’. Pflugers Archive 463.1 (2011): 121–137.

18. Besedovsky L., Lange T. and Born J. ‘Sleep and Immune Function’. 463.1 (2011): 121–137.

19. ‘When & How to Wash Your Hands’. Centers for Disease Control. 2015 Sep 4.

20. Noda T. et al. ‘Gargling for Oral Hygiene and the Development of Fever in Childhood: A Population Study in Japan’. Journal of epidemiology. 22.1 (2011): 45–9.

Lavender oil, Nutracool, Parfait Visage

The most essential oil? Protect your skin and alleviate anxiety with lavender oil

Think about it for a moment; with such a bewildering array of skincare and other wellbeing products on the market, wouldn’t it be great if there were just one naturally-occurring, health solution you could turn to? Well, this article isn’t suggesting there’s a single silver bullet out there, but in the shape of lavender oil, those seeking something for skincare and more may feel it’s well worth looking into.

In its pure form, lavender oil is a nectar derived from the distinctively-scented purple flowers of the lavender plant, the shrub that’s also referred to as English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), nowadays to be found throughout Europe, North America and Australia. Indeed, it’s no doubt because of the plant’s ubiquity that its oil has become recognised for a number of separate, significant health attributes.

Skin protection and complexion

Thanks to the antioxidant-rich polyphenols it contains, lavender oil can be applied to the skin to provide protection from harmful organisms and elements, thus enhancing the skin’s natural smoothness and complexion1. It also appears lavender oil has the potential to guard against conditions that commonly affect nails. Research suggests it may be capable of tackling nail fungus so well it can attack fungus cells at the cell membrane2.

Aromatherapy and haircare

Meanwhile, using lavender oil as part of aromatherapy treatment (the application of natural plant-derived oils to improve cognitive, psychological and physical wellbeing) may well do you good, as it might possess pain control attributes, as well as help with chronic pain when applied via foot massage3, 4. Moreover, lavender oil may also help sufferers of alopecia areata. There’s research to suggest that, should they use it every day to massage their scalp, it could prevent hair loss – indeed, it’s believed it may even promote hair growth2.

Anxiety, sleep and circulation

If you find life gets on top of you now and again, leaving you frazzled and anxious, then lavender oil may also prove something of a remedy – it’s been traditionally used to treat anxiety. Again, undergoing a massage with lavender oil (making use of almond or jojoba as a carrier oil) may prove just the ticket5. Furthermore, there’s evidence to suggest that in capsule form, lavender oil may aid sleep hygiene – inducing longer and better quality sleep5, 6. However, you may find merely dousing your bed’s pillow with a drop of essential lavender oil before bed does the trick just as well. And, away from relaxation, it’s also believed that, when applied in exercise and meditation routines, lavender oil may aid normal circulation, in addition to working to effectively balance cortisol (a major hormone released at times of stress)7, 8.

Lavender oil supplements

So, interested in trying out lavender oil for its health-promoting qualities? If so, you may be interested in the following lavender oil supplements, all available through The Finchley Clinic:

Parfait Visage – a 100% natural, organic product that aims to naturally restore skin to a fresh, radiant firmness; contains lavender oil, as well as aloe vera, Vitamins A, C and E and oils derived from chamomile, frankincense jasmine blue and hemp seeds.

nutracool

Nutracool – comprising seven essential oils (including lavender oil), aloe vera, metabolic MSM and capsaicin, it may provide relief from joint and hip discomfort, sore neck and feet and strained muscles.

lavendar-formula

Lavender Formula (60 capsules) – combines herbs traditionally relied on to help with stress and anxiety (such as lavender, peppermint, aniseed, chamomile and lemon balm); it may also aid regular, natural sleep.

References

1. Afaq F. and Katiyar S. K. ‘Polyphenols: skin photoprotection and inhibition of photocarcinogenesis’. Mini Rev Med Chem. 2011 Dec; 11(14): 1200-15.

2. Hay I. C. et al. ‘Randomized trial of aromatherapy. Successful treatment for alopecia areata’. Archives of Dermatology. 134 (11).

3. Kim J. T. et al. ‘Evaluation of Aromatherapy in Treating Postoperative Pain: Pilot Study’. Pain Practice. 6 (4).

4. Koulivand P. H. et al. ‘Lavender and the Nervous System’. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2013/681304/. 2013

5. ‘Lavender’.University of Maryland Medical Center. https://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/lavender. 2013

6. Kasper S. et al. ‘Efficacy of orally administered Silexan in patients with anxiety-related restlessness and disturbed sleep – A randomized, placebo-controlled trial’. European Neuropsychopharmacology. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26293583. 2015 Jul.

7. Shiina Y. et al. ‘Relaxation effects of lavender aromatherapy improve coronary flow velocity reserve in healthy men evaluated by transthoracic Doppler echocardiography’. International Journal of Cardiology. 129 (2).https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17689755. 2007 Aug.

8. Kim I. et al. ‘Essential Oil Inhalation on Blood Pressure and Salivary Cortisol Levels in Prehypertensive and Hypertensive Subjects’. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2012/984203/. 2012.

Aerobic O7, Aerobic Oxygen

Aerobic Oxygen vs Aerobic O7 for combating candida and increasing energy

Did you know that candida, fungi, and bacteria are killed by singlet oxygen?

Aerobic Oxygen and the rival brand Aerobic 07 are both liquid oxygen products composed of sodium chlorite as their main ingredient. That’s sodium chlorite, not sodium chloride (which is table salt). The chemical formula for this is NaClO2, and the “O2” bit is released when it reacts with our stomach acid.

So which one is better? If sales were anything to go by, we’d have to say Aerobic Oxygen must be the better product, as it far outsells Aerobic O7. But as always the truth is not as simple as that. First of all, we have been selling Aerobic Oxygen for vastly longer than Aerobic 07. Secondly it’s much better known in the UK. Thirdly we have put more time and money promoting Aerobic Oxygen over the years, so this has also given it an unfair advantage.

However even if one were to assume, perhaps rather simplistically, that the one that is the better seller must be the better product, if you go over to the United States it turns out that Aerobic O7 sales far outweigh Aerobic Oxygen. We sell both products at the same price (at the moment, we never promise that our prices won’t change), but you get more for your money with Aerobic O7 at 70ml per bottle than Aerobic Oxygen at 60ml.

Both products combat candida both directly (as they are anti-fungal) and indirectly by alkalizing the body which creates an environment which is hostile to its proliferation. As one customer who kindly wrote a review stated “I have been using the Aerobic Oxygen and Aerobic 07 for several months now for myself, as well as for several seriously ill people around me. This is really an amazing product. Not only does it help with boosting energy levels, which is crucial in many cases; it also helps greatly in increasing the PH level in water, which is crucial to our health in general and to XXXXXX patients  in particular (editorial note, we cannot make references to the particular illness mentioned here). Around 10 drops in an 8oz glass of water of either product will increase the PH level from around 7.0 to 9.5 and I have verified this with my own equipment. The alternative is a machine I have costing over £1500, and will generate the exact same results and so, short run requirements of raising the PH level in water can be done much cheaper using either of these products.”

As well as greatly increasing energy, and combating candida overgrowth, the oxygen products are anti microbial and anti viral generally. Use them regularly over Christmas and the New Year, and you are vastly less likely to end up with a cold or flu. Other problems which we get good feedback on for these products include respiratory problems. You can also use a couple of drops on your toothbrush to sterilise it after each time you brush your teeth, as well as add a drop or two onto your toothbrush as an anti bacterial when cleaning your teeth. We have a page comparing Aerobic Oxygen and Aerobic O7 in a bit more detail here, which we think can be useful. At the end of the day, I’m not convinced that one product is consistently better than the other one. However my experience has been that with all products, even when comparing very similar ones, individual results vary, and that now and again some individuals will find one works better for them, and others will find that another one works better. I’ll leave you with the following customer review to ponder. And don’t forget, you will receive 500 reward points for any review which you leave on our web site – for any product.

“Aerobic 07 gives me more energy and mental clarity. Also seems to keep my intestinal system moving. When I take it my body doesn’t feel so toxic. For example if I eat gluten it gives me terrible gas and bad breath. But I have found if I take 10 drops twice per day of aerobic oxygen, it has a great effect in settling things down a few hours later. I believe I have a chronic candida problem and have a lot of food intolerances. A lot of foods I avoid completely, but aerobic oxygen does enable me to tolerate some foods I otherwise cannot eat.”

Mark G. Lester

Director – The Finchley Clinic Ltd

www.thefinchleyclinic.com

Supplier of Natural Health Supplements for candida management and colon cleansing