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by Sue Bailey
http://www.gateway4health.co.uk/

There is an important A-Z list of suggested natural
products which have been helpful with many illnesses
included in this newsletter. Please call if your illness
is not listed for suggested products and help.

The material contained within this newsletter is for
general information purposes only and should not be
regarded as medical advice or to treat or cure a
particular condition. As with any form of nutritional
supplementation, everyone is different and one person's
reaction to a product may be significantly different to
another's. We would always advise you to seek professional
advice when embarking on any nutritional regime.

There are quite a lot of people out there with IBS or
digestive problems. Some people are intolerant to wheat
which can bring on symptoms of stomach cramps, bloating,
excess wind etc.

Wheat free products have been shown to help people with
these problems. Sainsburys now have a wheat free section
and they also in some branches sell wheat free pizza and
bread too! A good wheat free bread is by the actor Terence
Stamp, he suffered from problems with IBS & wheat and as
he did not like rye bread particularly, he decided to do
his own brand!

Health food shops sell Spelt Bread which is wheat free and
very nice! They also do spelt Spaghetti too. If your local
shop does not stock any spelt products ask them to order
some in, they are usually happy to oblige!

The subject of Antibiotics, for someone who has taken a
lot of Antibiotics in the childhood or as an adult this
can cause problems. Antibiotics may kill off the bad
bacteria but also the good leaving your immune system
weakened. Try taking Acidophilus tablets "Friendly
bacteria" this is what we want and need in our
gastrointestinal tracks. This will replace the good flora
back into your system, which is very important. If you
have to take antibiotics ( I now avoid them like the
plague!) but if you do remember to take acidophilus
tablets along side, so you immune system is not
compromised.

Did you know 80% of the population are allergic to milk??
Milk contains at least 25 proteins that can trigger
allergic responses such as sinusitis, asthma, eczema and
fatigue. It's high in the protein casein, the molecules of
which are too large for humans to digest, and many adults
lack the necessary enzyme to effectively break down the
lactose sugars in milk. This can cause bloating, dirrhoes
and constipation. For people with a weak digestive
functions, milk and dairy foods can cause headaches,
irritability, cramps and cancers. Some people wake up
feeling like they have a cold coming, congested or feel
full of catarrh. Try cutting out dairy from your diet for
3 months and see if these symptoms improve, most people
are surprised how much of a difference it can make. Try
adding a Soya, Rice or Goats Milk alternative which are
all very good for you and great alternatives.

Eczema sufferers have reported their symptoms seem to calm
down when diary is eliminated from their diet. Also for
those of you who suffer from eczema on your body be
careful what you use to wash and shower in. Many shower
gels and soap contain harmful petrochemicals. If you opt
for a natural chemical free shower gel, good ones are a
shower gel/wash by Liz Earle naturally active ingredients
or L'Occitane shower cream and soaps with Shea milk. Both
of these you can order direct from QVC the shopping tv
channel Tel: 0800 50 40 30 .

For those of you who suffer from Eczema on your face or
Acne Liz Earle products are excellent and really help calm
and often clear these problems totally after only a few
weeks or months use. She does a full range and the
cleanser, toner and moisturiser are fantastic and well
worth a try. Even if you do not have problem skin her
whole beauty range has won awards and is excellent with
high quality and high percentage active ingredients
included and very reasonable prices.

Hair products are also something to be careful with if you
suffer from eczema on your body. Shampoo with
petrochemicals in (which is most of the high street brands
I am afraid) these once they leave your scalp and go over
the body can aggravate problem skin. Aveda do 100% natural
plant aroma organically grow herbs and petrochemical free
products. They have some fantastic products which not only
are very good for your hair and skin they smell wonderful
too. Great for Psoriasis (cleared mine up!) excellent for
healthy scalps and hair too. You can get these products
from House Of Fraser (Bluewater shopping centre) QVC or
Aveda shops in London and Brighton. Changing your shampoo
can really help with any skin problems on the body.

Tesco do a great "cheese alternative" (their own brand)
which I have been told tastes like cheddar for those of
you who the thought of no cheese is upsetting! Some people
like the taste of goats cheese (not something I like
personally!) alternatively try sheeps cheese which I get
from Sainsburys, or Terence Stamp does his own diary free
cheese which is nice. Also buffalo Mozzarella is also
lactose free and very nice!

Soya Products Provamel do a good soya milk and they also
do Yoghurts, all dairy free. If you are not fond of Soya
try Rice milk both of these you can use in cooking as well
as for your drinks and cereal etc.

Pure - diary free spread with soya, lactose free and free
from genetically modified ingredients, free from
hydrogenated oils, artificial oils, artificial
flavourings, artificial colourings and preservatives and
free from Gluten. Vegetarian and Vegan, low in salt, low
in saturates and high in Polyunsaturates. With Vitamins A,
E, D as D2 and B12, good for spread, to cook or to bake
with.

90% of headaches are diagnosed as tension headaches caused
by a number of different factors; stress, alcohol,
atmosphere, lighting, sitting at a computer for long
periods of time etc. New research findings show that 47%
of us suffer from a headache at least once a month, and 4%
daily. I don't like to take over the counter pain relief
every time my head hurts because I dislike taking tablets
and we don't always have them to hand, so people hurry to
the shops and then wait for an hour or so until they take
effect. Dydration, lack of water can also cause
headaches...Drink more water!!

That is why a recent launch was so exciting. "4head" is a
new product that could revolutionise the way you and the
rest of the UK treats a headache. "4head" is applied
directly onto your forehead by gently gliding the
dispenser (a small easy to carry stick) across - this is
non-greasy and invisible. It leaves a tingly cool
sensation on your face and your headache disappears within
15 minutes. Containing the active ingredient
levomenthol, "4head" avoids the side-effects associated
with oral analgesics, brings fast, effective relief, is
suitable for all age groups - and is 100% natural.

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