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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.

Mouth Ulcers

We also known mouth ulcers as canker sores. They are tiny, painful lesions that occur in the mouth or at the base of the gums. They can make eating, drinking, and conversing difficult. Mouth ulcers are more common in those...

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Campylobacter

Food poisoning is a common and distressing problem for many people around the world today. People infected with food borne organisms may be symptom-free or may develop symptoms ranging from mild intestinal discomfort to severe dehydration, bloody diarrhoea, or in...

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Constipation

Having problems "going"? Despite the fact that constipation seems to be quite common, some people suffer from chronic constipation, which can make it difficult for them to carry out their daily activities. People suffering from chronic constipation may also find...

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Celiac Disease Treatment

When celiac disease sufferers consume gluten (a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley), their bodies launch an immunological reaction that slowly can destroy the small intestine. The villi, little fingerlike projections that line the small intestine and aid in...

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Gallstones

The gallbladder is a small organ in the upper right side of your belly, just beneath the liver. It's a soft pouch that holds bile, a yellow-green liquid that helps with your digestion. Gallbladder problems usually occur when something blocks...

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Gallbladder Cleanse

A gallbladder cleanse is a particular protocol, including diet, aimed to prevent gallstones or to address gallstones that have already formed. Gallbladder cleansing is also known as a liver and gallbladder flush by some. The gallbladder is in charge of...

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