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Eric Bakker Naturopath » Articles » Gut and Digestive Health

The microorganisms in your digestive tract call your gut home. They assist you in breaking down food and converting nutrients into substances that your body can utilise. When they run out of food, they stop growing, so you'll only have what you need. The bacteria in your gut not only aid in digestion, but they also work throughout your body and can benefit your physical and emotional health.

Food Allergy vs. Food Intolerance

Do You Have a Food Allergy? Understanding the Differences Understanding food allergies and intolerances can be challenging. Many people confuse these reactions, assuming all are allergies when many are actually intolerances. How can you tell the difference? How do you...

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Natural Alternatives to Antibiotics

We can learn valuable lessons from the past to avoid repeating mistakes in the future. The intelligent and common-sense approach is to be aware of where we have gone wrong and why. More importantly, we must utilize the most effective...

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Caffeine Detox: How to Quit Caffeine Safely and Boost Your Health

Have You Ever Considered a Caffeine Detox?   Are you thinking about doing a caffeine detox? Many people rely on caffeine to jumpstart their day, often without considering its long-term effects on health. If you’re one of those who can't...

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Do You Think When You Drink?

Some people see alcohol as a harmless drink that may be consumed on a regular basis or on occasion and enjoyed in the company of others during social gatherings. However, even moderate drinking can put you at risk for some...

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Conventional Medicine Does Not Recognise Detox As Valid

Don’t expect much support from you medical doctor when you mention the word “detox”, unless your GP has been trained in detoxification and/or nutritional medicine such as the AIMA course (Australasian Integrated Medical Association). Most medically trained physicians view detoxification as “not...

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Detox Diets: What is Detox?

Have you ever done a detox diet?  Lets take a look at them now. What is Detox? Detox, short for detoxification, is the body’s natural and ongoing process of neutralizing and eliminating toxins. These toxins—substances that can potentially harm body...

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