FENNEL

FENNEL

Uses? Mild digestive spasms Flatulence Bloating Coughs Catarrh Who? Almost everyone Who can’t? People on any type of medication. Check with doctor Pregnant or breast feeding How long? Up to 8 weeks appears to be safe for most people Side effect? Allergic skin     Available forms? Capsules, tinctures, lozenges and teas. Dose? Follow health…

DANDELION

DANDELION

Uses? Water retention Bile secretion Appetite loss Rheumatism Indigestion Gallstones Flatulence Bloating Who? Almost everyone Who can’t? People on any type of medication. Check with doctor Pregnant or breast feeding People with have obstructed bile ducts How long? There is insufficient reliable evidence available to determine time Side effects? Stomach discomfort Allergic reactions Diarrhoea Heartburn…

Chewing food up to 30 times may reduce bloating and indigestion

Chewing food up to 30 times may reduce bloating and indigestion

Think about the following scenario. Your favourite food has just arrived to your table. You take your first bite. Yes, it tastes amazing and delicious. You chew it a couple of times and you swallow it. Perhaps just a couple of times is too little? But, what if you chew 10 times? Have you ever…