Learn about the digestive system and the various issues that can effect a healthy elimination
Digestive issues are as individual as personalities. At Vitalis health promoting healthy digestion is our business.
Get up to date information about the prevention and causes of issues like constipation, haemorrhoids, bloating and issues like absorption, excretion and dysfunction…and so much more.
At the Vitalis Health Clinic we have seen more than our fair share of IBS this year. At least 1 in 5 patients. I attribute this increase to the additional stress on families due to the pandemic and the uncertainty of our international trade relations that have affected so many jobs of late. The brain […]
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IBS is the most common gastrointestinal tract disorder, and it encompasses a wide umbrella of digestive system complaints that have a strong link to the nervous system. IBS occurs when the nonormal rhythmic muscular contractions of the digestive tract become irregular causing spasms, which interferes with food digestion and waste elimination. Poor elimination of metabolic […]
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This is the Sourdough version of our yummy gluten-free, grain-free, vegan, paleo bread. It’s a little lighter, more like a German Rye bread You need: Quinoa: 50gr Linseed or Flax-seed: 60gr Chia: 30gr Grind all seeds into flour, either with a mill or with a blender. Add: Coconut Sugar: 1 teaspoon Sea Salt: 1 teaspoon […]
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This gluten-free, grain-free, vegan, paleo bread not only tastes delicious but is also really good for your belly. It is very close to the good German bread that you can get in Europe and it is super easy to make. You could serve this bread every day of the week. Since we started eating this yummy […]
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In the case of constipation, stool emptying is difficult, incomplete, or rare. Who doesn’t know this: You have finally arrived at your holiday destination, but your intestines are lagging behind. It simply takes a few days to change, to adapt to the suddenly relaxed rhythm, an unfamiliar diet, warmth, or heat, and the lack of […]
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Many people take their digestive system for granted, not considering the factors that affect its efficiency until dysfunction arises. Whilst the body will always do its best to digest the food it is given, there are times when extra support and awareness may be needed. To promote a strong, healthy and efficient digestive system, we […]
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Active people usually have the healthiest digestive systems. In contrast, inactive people are more prone to digestive problems as their lack of movement can n the body struggling to move, foods and wastes through the digestive organs. This may result in bloating, flatulence, constipation, and sluggish liver and kidney function. Some ways of generating more […]
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The digestive system is made up of a complex series of tubes and accessory organs that have the primary function of converting the food and drink we consume into its constituent chemicals. It is these that the body relies on to build and nourish cell and provide energy. The energy the digestive system generates is […]
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Dietary fiber does not contain any nutrients – but is nevertheless essential for the body. Three experts explain why this is the case and why you can also call it “a gentle facial scrub for the inside” “Useless load, superfluous burden”; is how some languages describe the word “fiber”. However, this definition applies only to […]