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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.

Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids are swollen and inflamed veins in the rectum or anus, they are also known as piles. Many of the most common symptoms are around the anal area, causing discomfort, itching, and bleeding. Treatments include ointments, home remedies, and lifestyle...

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Helicobacter Pylori

Do you suffer from heartburn, reflux or burping? Do you rely most days on a medicine to help settle your stomach? Is your stomach like this? Do you experience flatus, loose bowel motions, indigestion and fatigue regularly? Today I’m going...

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Leaky Gut Syndrome

What Is Leaky Gut Syndrome ? Leaky gut syndrome (LGS) describes a condition of altered or damaged small intestine lining, caused by antibiotics, toxins, poor diet, parasites or infection, that can lead to increased permeability of the gut wall to...

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Ulcerative Colitis

What Is Ulcerative Colitis?   Ulcerative colitis is common place today, I used to see a case every two to three months in the late 1980’s, but now I see almost one case every fortnight. Could this be that more...

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Urinary Tract Infection

  What Exactly is a Urinary Tract Infection? Is it possible to treat a urinary tract infection (UTI) naturally, without relying on antibiotics? In this in-depth article, we’ll delve into that question and much more about UTIs. Commonly referred to...

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12 Worst Foods With Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Worst Foods for IBS The worst foods for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can seriously affect your quality of life if you’re not careful about what you eat. A cornerstone of amazing health is a great diet. Eating fresh, wholesome food...

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