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Octacosanol is derived from wheat germ. It takes 10 pounds of wheat to produce 1,000 micrograms of octacosanol. This naturally derived wheat germ oil concentrate has been clinically proven to increase oxygen utilisation. Found in capsule form from health shops.

To ensure we get enough ‘essential fatty acids’ and avoid damaged processed fats:- Take a large jar put 1 measure each of sesame, sunflower and pumpkin seeds with 2 measures of flax/linseeds, keep in the refrigerator away from light, heat and oxygen. Take 2 tablespoons and grind in a coffee grinder fresh each day and [...]

Omega-3 essential fatty acid is found mainly in marine plant life called phytoplankton and on land in linseeds. Fish such as salmon, tuna, sardines, and mackerel etc are our primary sources of omega-3. It protects against heart disease by lowering LDL cholesterol. Omega-3 helps to keep the blood thin, preventing blood clots. Also an anti-inflammatory, [...]

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This is the final part of the fundamentals to good health. By the time the food has reached the large intestine (bowel or colon), a lot of what was worth absorbing will have already been absorbed. Though the entire digestive tract contains bacteria, here in the large intestine is where the majority of bacteria exist, [...]

In part two we discussed – depending on what you eat, has a direct affect on your immune system. Eating dead processed foods causes your immune system to use up large amounts of its vital enzyme reserves. Eating live natural foods doesn’t use up such reserves, and even adds to your reserve. As your enzymes [...]

In part one we looked at the first part of digestion and the importance of chewing properly, looking after your teeth, and dealing with any mouth problems etc. Taste and smell are extremely important to digestion as they alert the organs to excrete digestive enzymes and hormones. Also our taste and smell tell us hopefully [...]

Digestion begins in the nose as the aromas hit the sensors which then send messages to our brain. In the mouth, enzymes in your saliva mix with your food and begin to work on it, particularly on carbohydrates. Chewing increases the surface area of our food making it easier for our enzymes to do their [...]

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How many times have you heard the expression ‘you are what you eat’? We say it, we hear it, we read it but how many of us stop to think what this actually means? Most people when asked will tell you they are healthy, viewing health as an absence of disease. If we do not [...]

As we get older digestion slows down in general and digestive enzymes are not quite as abundant as they were when we were younger. Also if you are an ‘A’ blood group type you will automatically have lower stomach acid levels than say an ‘O’ blood group type according to Peter D’adamo, who has written [...]

The dangers of a high-protein diet: High acidic levels – cause disease states Increased risk of gout Increased risk of kidney disease or damage (this has been widely published) Increased risk of osteoporosis Increased risk of colon cancer Increased risk of heart disease Increased risk of dehydration Too much protein leads to excess ammonia causing [...]